Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Roland John Romero
Mar 10, 2013
Roland John Romero, 76, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, March 10, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Roland was born on April 7, 1936 in Lafayette Parish and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Mr. Romero was a salesman for Coburn Supply and also for Solar Supply. He then owned and operated General Appliance and Plumbing. His passion...
Marie Murphy Kelley
Mar 10, 2013
Funeral services for Elsie Marie Murphy Kelley will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Francis LaRocque and Wallace Primeaux, Jr. will honor the family by officiating. A resident of the Lacassine Community since Hurricane Rita, a Cameronite at heart always. She will be buried in Kelley Cemetery in Cameron. Visitation Monday...
Harley James Morgan
Mar 9, 2013
Harley James Morgan, 64 of Starks, LA passed away on March 9, 2013in his residence with his loving family at his side following a brief illness. Harley was a native of Edgerly and honorably served our country during Vietnam in the Army. While serving, he earned several medals, including the sharpshooters badge with Rifle Bar, Air Medal, and Purple Heart....
Donald Lawrence Heffer
Mar 9, 2013
Donald Lawrence Heffer, 70, of Lake Charles died at 8:35 PM in at local hospital following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by family and friends, when he was welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father.
Donald was born in Rochester, New York and has lived in Lake Charles for over 40 years. He was a graduate of the University...
Barbara Bobbye Monroe
Mar 9, 2013
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Consolata Cemetery. Honoring the life of Bobbye Monroe, 79, who died Saturday, March 9, 2013 following a brief stay in the hospital. Reverend Rob Tibbitts will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Giles Bradley, David Doyle, Kirby Jambon, Caleb Monroe, Joshua Monroe, Scott Monroe and Stephen...
Grace Vizinat
Mar 8, 2013
Grace McCauley Vizinat, 80, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Vizinat was born November 07, 1932 in Ville Platte, LA, where she lived most of her life. She lived the past ten years in Lake Charles. She retired as a receptionist for Dr. Chuck Aswell in Ville Platte. Mrs. Vizinat enjoyed spending time...
Birgus Soileau
Mar 7, 2013
Birgus Soileau Sr. 90 of Lake Charles passed away at 8:15 AM, Thursday, March 7, 2013 in his residence.
Mr. Soileau was a native of Soileau, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for over seventy years. He was a very active member of St. Henry Catholic Church and of the Charismatic Movement. Mr. Soileau retired from Olin Chemical Refinery...
Harmonie Rochell Frazier
Mar 6, 2013
Harmonie Frazier, 24, of Welsh, died at 8:23 PM Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Harmonie was born in Seoul, Korea and has lived most of her life in Welsh, Louisiana. She was a 2007 graduate of Cypress Springs High School. She became a Certified Nurse Assistant after high school. She was a member of the ROTC in Fort...
Ernest S. Benoit
Mar 6, 2013
Ernest S. Benoit, 80, of Lake Charles, LA died at 11:15 AM on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mr. Benoit was born October 27, 1932 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a lifelong resident. He served his country in the U.S. Army / Air Corp. and the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Benoit retired from the IBEW Local...
Geraldine Deanie Fontenot Smith
Mar 5, 2013
Geraldine Marie Fontenot Smith, 68, of Lake Charles passed away Tuesday, March 05, 2013 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Smith was born in Eunice, raised in Basile and has lived most of her adult life in Lake Charles. She worked twenty-five years for HR Block, retiring as District Office Manager. Mrs. Smith enjoyed dancing with her husband as they...
Cyndi Caryl Gaspard
Mar 5, 2013
The sweet, loving and gentle spirit of Cyndi left us on Tuesday March 5, 2013.
Cyndi was born on September 26, 1959 in Lake Charles to Franklin Garner (John) Warnken and Rebecca Becky Warnken. She was born with a happy heart and a beautiful smile. Cyndi is a Christian and a member of Sale Street Baptist Church. Cyndi Never took...
Michael Lorne Chehotsky
Mar 5, 2013
Michael (Mike) Lorne Chehotsky died on March 5, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Lake Charles on January 26, 1964. He was a lifelong auto mechanic and worked at many dealerships and automotive repair shops. He was one of the hardest working and kindest persons you could ever meet. He was always willing to help...
Michael Lorne Chehotsky
Mar 5, 2013
Michael (Mike) Lorne Chehotsky died on March 5, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Lake Charles on January 26, 1964. He was a lifelong auto mechanic and worked at many dealerships and automotive repair shops. He was one of the hardest working and kindest persons you could ever meet. He was always willing to help...
David W. Marcantel, Jr.
Mar 4, 2013
David W. Boo Marcantel, Jr. 43, of Lake Charles has ended his suffering and gone to meet his Lord Monday March 4, 2013.
David's services will be Saturday March 16, 2013 and begin with a Cursillo Rosary at 3:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service with Reverend Joseph Bertrand officiating in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.
Gerald Jerry Soileau, Jr.
Mar 3, 2013
Gerald Jerry Soileau, Jr., 63, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, March 03, 2013 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Soileau was a lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. He proudly served sixteen years in the United States Navy and two years in the Naval Reserve. Mr. Soileau was a devout...
Nicholas Joseph Fruge
Mar 2, 2013
Nicholas Joseph Fruge', 25, of Lake Charles passed away, Saturday, March 2, 2013 in his residence after a brief illness.
Nicholas was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and received a certificate of Horticulture from the Calcasieu Parish School System College Street-Westlake T I. Nicholas also received the Most Improved Senior in the LaGrange Gators Marching Band, James Hearne,...
Audrey Elizabeth Stine Fink
Mar 1, 2013
Audrey Elizabeth Fink, 85, of Lake Charles died at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 01, 2013 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Fink was born on February 22, 1928 in Lake Charles and lived here all of her life. She was a graduate of Iowa High School. Mrs. Fink was a loving, caring, and giving mother and wife who will be...
Betty Jean Hungerford
Mar 1, 2013
Betty Jean Lee Hungerford, 86, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, March 01, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hungerford was born, raised and educated in New Albany, IN and has lived the past sixty-five years in Lake Charles. She worked her younger years at Muller's Department Store and later became very well known for her business of B.J. Hungerford and...
Betty Jean Hungerford
Mar 1, 2013
Betty Jean Lee Hungerford, 86, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, March 01, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hungerford was born, raised and educated in New Albany, IN and has lived the past sixty-five years in Lake Charles. She worked her younger years at Muller's Department Store and later became very well known for her business of B.J. Hungerford and...
