Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Barry F. Gaspard
Jan 19, 2011
Barry Franklin Gaspard, 58, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:37 PM, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in a local hospital.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, graduating from Lake Charles High School and attending McNeese State University. While attending LaGrange Jr. High School and Lake Charles High he played football and also played for Mid City Little...
Gwendolyn Ann Lancon Burguieres
Jan 19, 2011
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ann Lancon Burguieres passed away from this life at her home in Lake Charles on Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
Gwen was born September 25, 1950 in Lake Charles, and she grew up in Sulphur. She attended Our Lady's Catholic School in Sulphur, graduated from Westlake High School, and then received her B.A. in French education from Northeast State University...
Henry Joseph Leger, Sr.
Jan 19, 2011
Funeral services for Mr. Henry J. Leger, Sr., 78, of Sulphur will be held at 10am, Friday, January 21, 2011 in Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Father Jim Winiarski will officiate. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 20th from 4pm " 9pm with a...
Lisa Gaye Sonnier
Jan 17, 2011
Lisa Gaye Sonnier, 51, of Lake Charles died Monday January 17, 2011 in a local hospital.
Lisa was born August 4, 1959 and raised in Lake Charles. She was a 1977 graduate of LaGrange High School. An active member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, where she served in the Altar Society, Eucharistic Minister and past chairman of Caring Hearts. She...
Lana Susan Faulk
Jan 16, 2011
Lana Susan Faulk, 64, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 in her residence.
She is survived by her three children, Tracy Fontenot of Lake Charles, Shelby Neal of Lake Charles, and Stephen Fontenot of Sulphur; her mother, Cecile Cox of Vinton; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Nolan Menard
Jan 15, 2011
Nolan James Menard, 74, of Westlake died at 7:00 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2011 in his residence.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Sandra Menard of Westlake; three sons and their spouses, Carson and Karen of Breaux Bridge, William and Tisa of Lafayette, and Shannon and Jean of LaCompte, LA; one step-son, Russell Hardy...
Martha Lynn Arabie
Jan 15, 2011
Martha Lynn Arabie, 39, of Sulphur died at 8:35 PM Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Sulphur, Louisiana with her loving family at her side.
Ms. Arabie was born in Sulphur, Louisiana on May 3, 1971 to the parents of Shirley and Joseph Arabie. She was a graduate of A.M. Barbe High School. Martha loved her family and friends. She was of...
Rev. Ellis M. Lebouef, Jr.
Jan 15, 2011
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." ~ 2 Timothy 4:7-8~
On, January 15, 2011,...
E. Theresa Gaisser
Jan 15, 2011
E. Theresa Gaisser, 82, of Lake Charles, LA died at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Gaisser was born July 13, 1928 in Lake Charles, LA. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and also a graduate of Sowela Technical Institute with an Associate's Degree in Business. She lived in Lake Charles most of...
Wendy Joann Thames
Jan 14, 2011
Wendy Joann Thames, 62, of Bundick Lake, LA, died on Friday, January 14, 2011 in a local hospital.
Ms. Thames was born August 12, 1948 in Everett, MA and lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She worked as a hairdresser for over forty years and most recently worked at Jolie Femme and L' Sundries at L' Auberge du...
Kathleen L. Franduto
Jan 12, 2011
Kathleen L. Franduto, 62, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday January 12, 2011 at lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to Lake Charles in 2004. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Lake Charles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Eleanor Rayner Rudolph. She is survived by her...
James Lee Jimmy Lejeune
Jan 12, 2011
James Lee "Jimmy" LeJeune, 72, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in Fields, LA.
Mr. LeJeune was born in Jennings, LA, raised and educated in the Jennings and Lake Charles area and attended LaGrange High School. He served the United States Marine Corps. Following his service he worked twenty five years as an operator with Conoco before retiring. Mr....
Margie Vincent
Jan 12, 2011
Margie Broussard Vincent, 81, of Lake Charles died at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in a Beaumont hospital.
Mrs. Vincent was born in Port Arthur, TX on November 7, 1929. She worked as a meat wrapper and deli manager for Weingarten's and Safeway. She was also with the floor staff at CCOA Bingo Hall. Mrs. Vincent was a member...
Claude Norman Morgan
Jan 10, 2011
Claude Norman Morgan, 79, of Lake Charles, LA died at 10:40 PM on Monday, January 10, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mr. Morgan was born May 11, 1931 in Chloe, LA and was a 1949 graduate of Marion High School. He immediately went to work for South Central Bell. He retired as a supervisor from ATT after thirty-five years of...
C. A. Allen Verret
Jan 9, 2011
C.A. "Allen" Verret, age 83, passed away January 9, 2011, at a Lafayette hospital.
He was born October 16, 1927, in Lockport, to Numa and Rena Verret. Mr. Verret worked for over 42 years for Southern Pacific Railroad and was on the board of directors of SPELC Federal Credit Union for over 30 years. An avid antique car collector, he along...
Paul J. Montalbano, Sr.
Jan 9, 2011
Paul J. Montalbano, Sr., 80, of Lake Charles died Sunday, January 09, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Montalbano was a native of St. Louis, MO and had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1934. He attended Forth Ward School, Central School and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He attended Loyola University of New Orleans. He...
Paul J. Montalbano, Sr.
Jan 9, 2011
Paul J. Montalbano, Sr., 80, of Lake Charles died Sunday, January 09, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Montalbano was a native of St. Louis, MO and had been a resident of Lake Charles since 1934. He attended Forth Ward School, Central School and was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He attended Loyola University of New Orleans. He...
James L. Hawk Herford
Jan 9, 2011
James Lynn "Hawk" Herford, 63, of Westlake passed away, Sunday, January 9, 2011 in Hollywood, Florida.
He was born in Lake Charles and a lifelong resident of Westlake. He was a 1965 graduate of Westlake High School and attended McNeese State University. Mr. Herford began a career dedicated to law enforcement when he joined the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office in 1972...
Joyce Wethey Jemison
Jan 8, 2011
Joyce Wethy Jemison, age 69, passed away January 8, 2011.
She was a life long resident of Westlake who enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include her two daughters, Renee Young of Westlake and Cindy Tauzin and husband, Mitch of San Antonio, TX; one son, Allen Hancock and wife, Karen of Alaska; her companion, Clyde Venable of Lake Charles; one sister,...
