Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Audrey Marie Chafin
Jan 8, 2011
Audrey Marie Chafin, age 89, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011.
Audrey was born December 13, 1921 in Cleburne, Texas to Ernest and Pearl Lane. She grew up in Ball, Louisiana and graduated from Tioga High School. She and her husband, Branch Chafin, were married for fifty years and lived most of their lives in...
Louise Graef Hebert
Jan 8, 2011
Louise Graef Hebert, 87, of Lake Charles, died Saturday, January 8, 2011, in a Lake Charles Care Center.
Mrs. Hebert was born February 13, 1923, in Pine Prairie, La. She attended Bolton High School in Alexandria and met her late husband, Warren Graef in Pineville in 1939 and they were married in 1940. After they moved to Lake Charles, 70...
Theophile Joseph Fontenot
Jan 7, 2011
Theophile Joseph Fontenot, 87, died Friday, January 7, 2011, in a Houston hospital.
Born in Chataignier, Louisiana to Crea and Nita Rozas Fontenot, Mr. Fontenot helped pioneer the offshore oil industry in various parts of the world working for McDermott International. He loved gardening and was a faithful member of South City Christian Church. Preceding him in death was his beloved...
Raymond Paul Esthay
Jan 7, 2011
Raymond Paul Esthay, 63, of LeBleu Settlement died Friday at a hunting club in Allen Parish.
Mr. Esthay was a native of Lake Charles and lived in LeBleu Settlement for 25 years. He was a pre-salesman for Beverage Sales for the past 35 years.
Mr. Esthay was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of Double Ought Buck Shot Hunting...
Rose Prejean
Jan 7, 2011
Rosa Mae "Rose" Prejean, 80, of Lake Charles died on Friday, January 7, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Prejean was born in Scott, LA on May 17, 1930 and moved to Lake Charles upon marriage. Upon the death of her husband she began working at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Daycare for the next 19 years. Mrs. Prejean was a...
Ethel Louise Porche
Jan 6, 2011
Ethel Louise Porche, 82, of Lake Charles died at 7:40 PM on Thursday, January 6, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Porche was born in Jeanerette, LA on August 1, 1928 and lived in Lake Charles since 1960. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Jeanerette, LA. Mrs. Porche became a dental assistant and worked under Dr....
