Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Aubrey Hebert Roberts
Jun 12, 2012
Audrey Hebert Roberts, 82, of LeBleu Settlement passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Denver, CO.
Mrs. Roberts was a lifelong resident of the LeBleu Settlement. She enjoyed bingo, pokeno, being around others and having fun. She loved to listen and dance to French music and was a member of the Cajun French Music Association.
Mrs. Roberts will be most remembered...
Charles Chuck Istre
Jun 12, 2012
Charles Joseph Istre, 87, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in Jennings, LA.
Charles was born in Crowley, LA on September 25, 1924. He attended Crowley High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served his country in the Pacific during World War II. On December 26, 1945, he married Irene Richard and started his career...
Juanita Lantry Davis
Jun 11, 2012
Juanita Davis, 85, of Lake Charles, died Monday June 11, 2012 at a local hospital surrounded by her family after an extended illness.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland she resided in the Lake Charles area for most of her life. She enjoyed cooking, bowling, and especially going to the casino. The times she spent with her friends at the senior...
Keith Hafer
Jun 10, 2012
Keith Hafer, 41 of Sulphur passed away on June 10, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry LaFleur officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 12, 2012...
Julia Rose Dupont
Jun 9, 2012
Julia Rose Dupont, infant, of Lake Charles, LA died at 4:00 AM on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in a local hospital.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Marquetta Thomas; her father, Jerald Dupont, Jr.; a sister, Samaria Thomas; maternal grandmother, Mona Thomas; maternal grandfather, Ronald Winford; paternal grandmother, Dana Fondel; paternal grandfather, Jerald Dupont, Sr.; maternal great grandmother,...
Knox Alexander Duplechin
Jun 9, 2012
Knox Alexander Duplechin, 5 days old, of Lafayette died on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in a Lafayette hospital.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Erin and Aaron Duplechin of Lafayette; one brother, Jackson Duplechin of Lafayette; maternal grandparents, Loraine and Ralen Robicheaux of Welsh; and paternal grandparents, Rauley and Karen Duplechin of Spring, TX and Faye and William...
Louella Lou Bonin
Jun 9, 2012
Louella Marie DeRouen Bonin, 81, of Lake Charles, LA died at 8:00 PM on June 9, 2012 surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Bonin was born August 19, 1930 in Avery Island, LA, raised in Avery Island, and lived in Lake Charles for the past sixty years. She enjoyed painting artwork, yard work, and will always be remembered for her energy and...
Terry G. Dugas
Jun 9, 2012
Terry G. Dugas, 53, of Grand Lake, died at 5:04 PM Saturday, June 9, 2012, at his residence.
Mr. Dugas was a native of Lake Charles and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School.
After his graduation from high school he entered the U. S. Navy and after his discharge returned...
Wendell Jay Bates
Jun 9, 2012
Wendell Jay Bates, 50 of Sulphur passed away on June 9, 2012.The family will receive friends at the family home in Sulphur from 12-4 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2012. Wendell was a native of Lake Charles and a long-time resident of LaBelle TX. He owned and operated Z Jays Vacuum Truck Services, Inc. Wendell was a member of Shady...
Bayleigh Renee Mcdonald Holland
Jun 7, 2012
Bayleigh Renee McDonald Holland, 23 Months, of Crowley, LA entered into Heaven Thursday, June 07, 2012.
Bayleigh was born in Lake Charles and lived in Crowley, LA. She will be most remembered as a happy baby, always laughing and was a little bit "prissy".
Bayleigh leaves the image of her smile on the many hearts she touched.
She leaves to cherish her...
Marie Nichole Mcdonald
Jun 7, 2012
Marie Nichole McDonald, 22, of Crowley passed away Thursday, June 07, 2012.
Miss McDonald was born in Shreveport, LA, raised in Iowa, LA and was a 2007 graduate of Parkview Baptist. She worked as a manager for two locations of her family's business. She loved music, enjoyed swimming, and expression through tattoos. She was good at most anything she tried. She...
Nora B. Louviere
Jun 6, 2012
Nora. B. Louviere, 89, of Bell City died on Tuesday, June 6, 2012 at 12:40 PM at the Golden Age Nursing Home in WelSh, LA.Nora was born on May 11, 1923 to the parents of Jim and Ozea Broussard. She was a life- long resident of Bell City and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending...
Mary Christine Matkin Newman
Jun 6, 2012
Mary Christine Matkin Newman, 82, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, June 06, 2012 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Newman was born, raised and educated in Boyce, LA and has lived over sixty years in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Sowela Technical Institute where she attained a Nursing license. Mrs. Matkin worked nearly thirty years as an LPN...
Arthur C. Aguillard
Jun 6, 2012
Arthur C. Aguillard, 67, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012.
Born to Clarence and Lizzie Kibodeaux Aguillard, Mr. Aguillard was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a carpenter by trade and loved spending time with his family and friends. Fishing and hunting, cooking, and dancing to French music were some of his favorite pastimes. He was an avid New Orleans...
Frank Gilman
Jun 5, 2012
Frank Gilman, 93, of Lake Charles died at 10:11 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Mr. Gilman was born in Glenmora, La. He lived in Lake Charles most of his life. Mr. Gilman was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the Asian Theatre where he was awarded but...
Lloyd Joseph Daigle
Jun 5, 2012
Lloyd Joseph Daigle, 87, of Lake Charles died at 10:45 AM on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Daigle was a native of Evangeline Parish and a resident of Lake Charles, LA. He retired as an operator at Firestone and later owned and operated Lloyd's Lounge where he also retired from. Mr. Daigle was a member of St. Margaret...
Maedell Hayes
Jun 4, 2012
MaeDell Hayes, 77, of Lake Charles, LA died Monday, June 4, 2012 in a local care facility.
Ms. Hayes was born in Lake Arthur, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She loved being surrounded by her friends and family.
She leaves to cherish her memory one son, John H. Landry , Jr. and wife Dawn of Lafayette;...
Patricia Ann Davis
Jun 4, 2012
Patricia Ann Davis, 66, of Sulphur, died peacefully at home with her family on June 4, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 7th at 10:00 am at Henning Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Doug Cain and Rev. Tracy MacKenzie officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church starting at 9:00 am on Thursday until...
