Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jo-El Sonnier
Jan 13, 2024
Jo-EL Sonnier, 77, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Austin, TX following his last show in Llano, Texas to the crowd-pleasing Standing Ovation and an ENCORE performance.
Jo-EL was born on October 2, 1946, to Lemius and Eunice Sonnier in Rayne, LA. Jo-EL’s passion was for music in life with 33 studio albums, appeared in 6 motion pictures, appeared...
Margaret Leonpacher Palma
Jan 13, 2024
Margaret Leonpacher Palma, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Charles Louisiana on Saturday, January 13, 2024 with her beloved family by her side. She was born on July 22, 1941 in New Orleans Louisiana, to Dr. Louis and Fanny Mendel Leonpacher.
Margaret, well-known to her family and friends as Omi, was a loving wife and mother as...
Winston "Lanny" Richard
Jan 13, 2024
Lanny Richard, whose full legal name is Winston Landon Richard, passed away at age 83 on January 13, 2024 after a brief illness in a local hospital.
He was born on September 23, 1940 in Jennings, LA and grew up in Lake Arthur, LA. His love of knowledge started early in his life. He read about a private military academy...
Delores Louise Rhame "Ms. D" Trosclair
Jan 12, 2024
Delores Louise Rhame (Ms. D) Trosclair, 84, of Lake Charles, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus, peacefully on Friday January 12, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.
Delores was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1957 graduate of Lake Charles High School. She retired from...
Pat Evans
Jan 12, 2024
Born in Nonacourt, France and bearing the name Rose Lucienne Augustine Guincestre, she later in life became known best as Lake Charles ’beloved Mrs. Pat. At only 18, she met United States Airforce Serviceman, Tim Evans. They married in France and had their first child before moving to the United States. She left her beloved France, for a new country...
Dennis Roy Hale Sr.
Jan 12, 2024
Dennis Roy Hale, Sr., 69, passed away on January 12, 2024, at a local hospital. He was born on August 10, 1954, to Charles and Juanita Hale.
Dennis enjoyed traveling. He was a truck driver which gave him the perfect opportunity to travel and see all 48 states. When he wasn’t driving his truck, he loved to spend time outdoors,...
Hubert "Hue" James Young, Sr.
Jan 12, 2024
Hubert “Hue” James Young, Sr. of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his residence. A native of Basile, La., Hue was born on November 14, 1941, to Morris and Alicia Veronie Young.
Hue enjoyed life to the fullest. His greatest joys were his family and his many friends, especially his grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron. He...
Brenda Lee Matt
Jan 11, 2024
Brenda Lee Frederick Matt, age 74, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Thursday January 11, 2024. Brenda was born on April 10, 1949 in Lake Charles to Victor and Ina Frederick. She graduated from LaGrange High School in 1968. She was married to Vilton Matt shortly after and they were married for 39 years. She was preceded in death...
Suzanne Maria Knight Porché
Jan 11, 2024
Suzanne Maria Knight Porché, Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away at 2:22 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Sage Oak of Lake Charles Assisted Living Facility.
Mrs. Porché was born on February 13, 1946 in Lake Charles where she lived most of her life. Following her graduation from St. Charles Academy, she continued her studies at McNeese State University, earning...
Barbara Ann Atile Pichadou Fitzgerald
Jan 11, 2024
Barbara Ann Atile Pichadou Fitzgerald passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born in Lake Charles, LA on November 1, 1947.
Barbara graduated from La Grange High School then attended McNeese State University. She received a bachelors in Nursing and began working at various hospitals in Lake Charles and New Orleans. She also had a passion for teaching...
Lisa Jean (Settles) Domingue
Jan 11, 2024
On Thursday, January 11th, 2024, Lisa Jean (Settles) Domingue passed away due to 2 major strokes. Lisa will forever be missed.
Lisa was born to father Carl Settles and mother Mary Wright on her dad’s birthday May 7th, 1964 in Greenfield Indiana where she grew up with siblings Bryan Settles, Bruce Settles, and Pamela (Settles) Johnson. After moving to Louisiana...
Bertha Clay Donaldson
Jan 8, 2024
Bertha Jean Donaldson, 95, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1928 to Jean Baptiste Clay Jr. and Leona Granger Clay.
Bertha graduated from McNeese State University with an associate degree in accounting. She was the first female to hold a supervisory position in accounting at Cities Service (Citgo) where she worked for 33...
Kathy Arline Craft
Jan 8, 2024
Kathy Arline Craft, 70, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on January 9, 2024. Kathy was born on November 3, 1953, in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Alton “Buck” and Georgiana Carlin Norwood.
Kathy’s love touched everyone she ever met. There is no better example of kindness and generosity. Her beautiful, bright smile and great sense of humor brought so much laughter...
Marta Iris Siso (Galindo)
Jan 8, 2024
Marta Iris Siso (Galindo), 75, of Westlake, LA passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family.
Mrs. Siso was born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico where she was raised, educated, married and started her family. In 1979 her husband was transferred from the P.P.G. Industries plant in Puerto Rico and moved the family...
Julie Annette Myers
Jan 7, 2024
Julie Annette Myers, 64, of Lake Charles, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. A native and resident of Lake Charles, Julie was born October 24, 1959, to Tedd and Lois Long.
Julie had a love of life and the people in it. Her character was defined by her nurturing spirit, love, and loyalty. As a chef...
