Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
William Ford Mcnabb
Oct 2, 2023
William “Billy” Ford McNabb, 74, of Carlyss, passed away in a local hospital Monday, October 2, 2023. Billy loved being a husband, father, and grandfather above anything. He was loyal to a fault and was always concerned about his family and friends before himself. Billy was an avid shrimper and fisherman. He was a jack of all trades and mastered...
John Collins "Johnny" Suydam
Oct 1, 2023
John Collins "Johnny" Suydam, 80, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at a local care facility. He was born on October 26, 1942, in Birmingham, AL, to Jack and Blanche Collins Suydam.
Johnny was a remarkable man, known for his caring nature, generosity, and boundless compassion. His quick wit, intelligence, and magnetic personality endeared him to all who knew...
Linda Marie Hanks
Oct 1, 2023
Linda Marie Hanks, age 76, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday October 1, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1946 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Wilbert and Dorothy DeRouen.
She was a faithful member of St. Theodore Catholic Church and a dedicated member of the St. Theodore Altar Society for many years. Linda was a...
Marilyn C. Bourque
Oct 1, 2023
Marilyn Carol Lavoi Bourque, 81, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Bourque was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and Demmons School of Beauty. During her younger years, she had a little shop at the side of her home where she welcomed friends...
Frank J. Fontenot, Sr.
Oct 1, 2023
Frank James Fontenot, Sr., 78, of LeBleu Settlement passed away at 1:15 AM on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Fontenot was born on August 25, 1945 in Elton and moved to Lake Charles where he lived until moving to LeBleu Settlement. At the age of 17, he joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged. He...
Katherine Backlund
Sep 30, 2023
Katherine Renee Backlund, 64, of Dry Creek and formerly from Hackberry passed away on September 30, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Katherine was born on June 30, 1959, in Lake Charles, LA to Edwin and Naomi Penny. Katherine enjoyed being around family and friends along with supporting the 4H and agriculture programs in Southwest Louisiana...
Helen T. Bourque
Sep 30, 2023
Helen T. Bourque, age 99, passed away on September 30, 2023, at her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 13, 1924, in Kaplan, Louisiana, and was the daughter of Nelson and Josephine Toups.
Helen married the love of her life, John E. Bourque on March 1, 1947, a love that lasted...
Thomas Jerome Daly
Sep 29, 2023
Thomas Jerome Daly, 70, of Lake Charles passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Mr. Daly was a native of Lake Charles and was born on April 2, 1953 to Jerome and Ann Daly. Tommy, as he was known by, met his wife, Lannette Theriot, in first grade at ICS and have been together ever since, with 49 years of...
Jose Joel Sedano
Sep 29, 2023
Jose Joel Sedano, 31, of Sulphur, LA passed away on September 29, 2023. Joel was born on February 27, 1992, in Lake Charles, LA to Melissa and Jose Sedano.
Joel had a smile that would light up any room he entered. He had a kind heart and a love for life that would bring joy to all those around him....
Barbara Ann Newman
Sep 28, 2023
Barbara Ann Stone Newman, 85, of Sulphur, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.
A lifelong Sulphur resident, Barbara retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board. On Christmas Eve 2020, she accepted the Lord as her personal Saviour. Barbara loved cooking, family gatherings, and her dogs. Her grandchildren were the center of her life; she loved cooking for...
Mary Staub Rhoden
Sep 27, 2023
Mary Staub Rhoden, 93, took her first breath in heaven on September 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Harold W., Sr. and Thelma Webre Staub.
Mary grew up in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans. Having been a part of a large family of 7 children,...
Vickie Darlene Gibson
Sep 27, 2023
Vickie Darlene Gibson, peacefully passed away on September 27, 2023, at the lake house in Toledo Bend, Louisiana.
Vickie was born on September 20, 1954, in Port Arthur, TX and traveled all over the world to places such as Saudi Arabia, India, and Nepal before settling in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Vickie is survived by her beloved husband, Don Gibson, who stood...
Lionel J. Talbot
Sep 26, 2023
Lionel Joseph Talbot, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 26, 2023 in Sulphur, surrounded by his family.
Lionel was a native of Epping, New Hampshire and a long time resident of Lake Charles. He met the love of his life, Jeanne Eva Rougeau, while dutifully and honorably serving our country in the United States Air Force. After just a...
Susan Rolfe Leneck
Sep 26, 2023
Susan Rolfe Leneck, 79, of Lake Charles passed away at 3:11 AM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Leneck was born on February 1, 1944 in Manhattan, NY, moved to Miami, FL at the age of twelve before moving to New Orleans where she graduated high school, and settled in Lake Charles in 1986. ...
Emma Lou Robertson
Sep 24, 2023
Emma Lou Robertson 94, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, peacefully in her residence. Emma was born October 14, 1928, to Sidney & Elina Vincent in Nunez, La. After she graduated, she moved to Lake Charles where she attended trade school. She then went to work at Cit-Con where she met the love of her life and was married...
Edna "Darb" Caroline Hooge Wegener
Sep 24, 2023
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8
Edna “Darb” Caroline Hooge Wegener
Edna, or Darb as she was known by her sisters and their families, was a loving and faithful wife...
Virgil Dale Trahan
Sep 24, 2023
Virgil Dale Trahan, 74, of Carlyss, LA. passed away in his home with his loved ones by his side on September 24,2023. He was born on January 24, 1947, to Virgil J. and Willadell Trahan in Sulphur, LA.
Virgil was a heavy equipment operator at PPG Industries for 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, skeet shooting, and reloading shells in his...
Myrtis Marie Burleigh
Sep 23, 2023
Myrtis Marie Burleigh, 83, a longtime resident of the Ragley and Lake area, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Myrtis was born in Church Point and was a 1958 Graduate of Church Point High School. She met and married the love of her life, Alvin Donald Burleigh. The young couple settled in...
