Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gussie Amadeo Fazzio
May 7, 2023
Gussie Amadeo Fazzio, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in her residence at Villa Maria Retirement Center surrounded by her family. She was born on October 23, 1926, in Morgan City, LA to Tony and Josephine Cammarata Amadeo.
Gussie graduated from Morgan City High School in 1943. She was presented an engraved silver trophy for being the...
Patricia Ann Radomski
May 7, 2023
Patricia Ann Radomski, “Pat", 83, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, May 07, 2023, in her home.
Mrs. Radomski was born May 02, 1940 in Yonkers, NY, raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and was a 1958 graduate of Hastings High School. Upon graduation, she attended beauty school and worked in cosmetology for a short time. After marrying her high school...
Rita Kay Gary
May 6, 2023
Rita Kay Gary, 73, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at a local care facility. A life-long Catholic, Rita was born in Marshall, TX. on June 25,1949, as an only child to James and Carmen Gary. Ms. Rita Kay had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and was a member of Our Lady of Prompt...
John Wojciechowski
May 6, 2023
John Wojciechowski, 83 of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at a local facility. He was born on August 1, 1939 in Camden, New Jersey to John and Helen Wojciechowski.
John was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School in Haddon Heights, NJ and was very proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the...
James 'Michael' Burrow
May 6, 2023
James “Michael” Burrow passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023 at a local care facility in Lake Charles, LA.
He was 60 years old. Michael was born on October 30, 1962 in Sulphur, LA to James H. & Myrna Burrow. He was raised in Sulphur and worked for many years at Johnnie’s Paint & Body Shop in Lake Charles. Michael...
Jim James S. Pruden
May 5, 2023
James Stanley “Jim” Pruden, 78, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 in his home. Born on August 23, 1944, in Greenville, Mississippi, James was the son of the late James Ollie Pruden and Grace Andrews Pruden. He also lived twenty years in San Diego, California, during which time he worked for LaSalle Trucking Company, retiring as Warehouse...
Artey Oneal Courmier
May 5, 2023
Artey Courmier, 76, of Sulphur, passed away Friday, May 5th, 2023, in his residence surrounded by family.
Artey loved spending time with his family and friends, spending time at the Hackberry camp and was a big supporter of the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to go hunting and fishing. Artey will be dearly missed...
Beverly Jean Doucet
May 4, 2023
Beverly J. Doucet, 68, of Sulphur, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. A lifelong Sulphur resident, Beverly was a 1973 Sulphur High School graduate. She had worked for several local convenience stores and for the Gravity Drainage District. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, watching games shows and spending time with family. Beverly will be fondly remembered...
Jane Ann Hebert
May 3, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Jane Ann Hebert on May 3, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on September 28, 1942, to William and Janey Oden Hogan, Jane lived a life full of love, kindness, and resilience.
Jane Ann dedicated her life to helping others as a compassionate counselor, guiding...
Monica Singleton Soileau
May 3, 2023
Monica Marie Soileau, 50, was called home on May 3rd, 2023 in Beaumont, TX. She was born in Lake Charles, LA and grew up in Westlake. She was a driven and outspoken leader, athlete, and student at Westlake High School, where she graduated in the Class of 1990. She began working at ConocoPhillips in 1994 and climbed the ranks within...
Lydia Hodges Anderson
May 3, 2023
Lydia Hodges Anderson, age one hundred, passed away on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 in Lake Charles, LA.
Lydia was born in Ragley, LA, on December 23rd, 1922 to parents F.A. and Beulah Hodges. She is preceded in death by husband Joe M. Anderson, her parents, one infant brother, one sister and two brothers. Lydia is survived by her children,...
Brenda Manning Breaux
May 2, 2023
Brenda Joyce Manning Breaux, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at Lake Charles Care Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on January 11, 1940, in Beaumont, Texas
Brenda was preceded in death by her loving parents Travis Manning Sr and Dorothy LeBlanc Manning. Also gone before her was her husband of 44 years...
Barbara Davidson
May 1, 2023
Barbara Ann Primeaux Davidson, 71, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 4:11 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023 in a Lafayette hospital.
Ms. Davidson was born December 12, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of LaGrange High School. She worked at the plants for fifteen years as fire-watch and safety. More...
Loretta Faye Fontenot Billedeaux
May 1, 2023
Loretta Faye Fontenot Billedeaux, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:20 PM on Monday, May 1, 2023 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Billedeaux was born on July 8, 1949 in Ville Platte and moved to Lake Charles at an early age while in second grade. She was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School. Mrs. Billedeaux worked...
Larry Vance Blanchette
May 1, 2023
Larry Vance Blanchette, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 8:14 AM on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Mr. Blanchette was born September 11, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Marion High School and attended McNeese State University. He served his country as a Sergeant in the U....
Lj Caswell
May 1, 2023
LJ Caswell, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, May 1, 2023. LJ served in the United States Air Force for twenty years and traveled all over the world to serve our country. After serving, he made his way back to Louisiana and worked construction for several years. He was known for his gentle spirit and...
Helen Marie Cuvillier
May 1, 2023
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our beloved Helen Marie Fontenot Cuvillier, who passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born on November 25, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Helen was the treasured daughter of Austin James Fontenot and Odelia Marie Foreman Fontenot.
Helen spent her formative years in Lake Charles and...
Vivian "Virginia' Pharis
May 1, 2023
Vivian “Virginia” Pharis, 82, of Sulphur, passed away on May 1, 2023 surrounded by family. Virginia worked for LCC in DeQuincy, then as a Special Education teacher’s aide at Sulphur High School. One of her greatest enjoyments was spending time with her family, recalling old stories about her parents, sister, and cousins. She loved going to Bible studies, playing games,...
Thomas "Mike" Rowe
Apr 28, 2023
Thomas Michael “Mike” Rowe, 70, passed away on April 28, 2023. Mike worked as a banker serving Southwest Louisiana for 42 years. He enjoyed golfing, the outdoors, hunting and radio-controlled cars, planes, etc. and traveling. Mike was a member of LARKS, Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society. Mike was of the catholic faith.
Mike is survived by his wife of...
Scotty Laurents
Apr 28, 2023
Scotty Laurents, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2023.
He was born on January 7, 1965, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Curtis and Betty Laurents. He served at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Offfice for 34 years before retiring as Lieutenant Public Relations Officer for Holmwood, Bell City, and Hayes. Scotty’s wife and sons...
