Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Jennifer Gayle Manard
Feb 17, 2023
Jennifer Gayle Manard, 46, of Sulphur passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 17, 2023.
Jennifer was a lifelong Sulphur resident and a 1994 Sulphur High School graduate. She attended Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church and made her Cursillo in 2012. Jennifer loved sports and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Alabama. She had...
Allen James Viator
Feb 17, 2023
Allen James Viator, 90, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:50 PM on Friday, February 17, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mr. Viator was born on July 23, 1932 in Lafayette where he was raised before moving to Lake Charles. His career brought him to New Iberia for several years before returning to Lake Charles where he lived the rest...
Maurice Louis Gold
Feb 16, 2023
Maurice Louis Gold, 83, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Gold was born in Baton Rouge, LA where he was raised and educated. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, Pre-Pharmacy from Louisiana State University, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Northeast University. Mr. Gold began his career as...
Lena Marie Comeaux
Feb 16, 2023
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Lena T. Comeaux on February 16, 2023 at the age of 87, our loving and devoted wife, mother, granny, great granny to all whose lives she touched.
She was born on June 27, 1935 to Duplichain and Odette Newman Trahan. Lena attended LaGrange High School. Her exceptional intelligence led her to become...
Charles Berchman Colligan
Feb 15, 2023
Charles Berchman Colligan, 68, late of Hackberry, presently of Singer, Louisiana, passed away on February 15, 2023 at his home. Known by most as Charlie B. or Crash, he made friends wherever he went, and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Throughout his life, Charlie loved being with others. During his teen and college years, he...
Dannie Edward Fontenot
Feb 15, 2023
Dannie Edward Fontenot, 69, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, as his Lord and Savior called him home. He was a long-time resident of Ragley, Louisiana.
Dannie was born on October 26, 1953 to Edward and Annie (Ewing) Fontenot. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High...
Charles A. Rue
Feb 14, 2023
Charles Arthur Rue, 83, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
A visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Friday February 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. The following day, Saturday February 18th, visitation will be held at Trinity Baptist Church beginning at 9:30 AM...
Sheron Marie O'Quinn
Feb 14, 2023
Sheron Marie O’Quinn was born May 1, 1941, the eldest of five children born to the late Allen Matthew and Dorothy Rita Pousson.
She attended St. Margaret Catholic School, LaGrange High School and was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
Through a friend, she met Arthur, the man she would marry and on August 1959 they...
Janice S. Blanchard
Feb 14, 2023
Janice S. Blanchard, 80 years old, passed away on February 14, 2023 in a local hospice care facility surrounded by her family. She was born on August 16, 1942 to Nick and Enora Hymel Scardina in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge, and attended Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School. She...
Joan Cowen
Feb 14, 2023
Joan Marie Cowen, 66, of Lake Charles passed away on February 14, 2023 at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on May 17, 1956 in Sioux City, Iowa to Alvin and Patricia Sedlacek.
Joan graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa in 1974. Joan met the love of her life, Wayne, in...
Gail Anderson
Feb 13, 2023
Maria Gail Anderson, 84, of Lake Charles, died February 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gail was born in Norco, LA. On July 10, 1938 to Albert and Alma Montz. She was a lifetime resident of Louisiana, a graduate of Sulphur High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts from McNeese State University.
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Charles Donahue Burton
Feb 13, 2023
Charles Donahue Burton, 81, of Sulphur, LA died on February 13, 2023. Charles was born on March 22, 1941, in Iota, LA to Joseph and Josephine Burton.
Charles enjoyed wood working, gardening, cooking, softball, golfing, and his Tuesday night poker game. He was known for his generous love of family time at barbecues for every holiday and get togethers...
Timothy "Tim" Beaugh
Feb 13, 2023
Timothy “Tim” Beaugh, 63, of Lafayette passed away peacefully at 12:10 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023 in a Lafayette hospital.
Tim was born July 16, 1959 in Lake Charles, LA. He graduated from LaGrange High School then furthered his education at Sowela Technical Institute where he obtained his certification as an electronic technician. He moved to Lafayette in...
Michael Paul Lacombe
Feb 12, 2023
Michael Paul LaCombe, 53, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:41 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in a local hospital.
Paul was born on July 11, 1969 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Parkway Christian Academy. He began his 34-year career as a second generation production operator and later assumed the title...
Charles Eugene Chassay
Feb 10, 2023
Charles Eugene Chassay, 80, entered into God's heavenly presence February 10, 2023. His strong will to live a full life, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried him throughout his recent courageous struggle.
Charles was born on April 24, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Roger Paul Chassay, Sr. and Ruby...
Amber Dawn Billings
Feb 10, 2023
Amber Billings, 40 years old, was born on November 22, 1982, in Lake Charles, LA. She passed away in her home on February 10, 2023. Amber was fiercely passionate about her friends. She was a Barbe High School graduate. She will always have the biggest space in the hearts of the loved ones she leaves behind.
Those left to cherish...
Kenneth Daniel "Danny" Fontenot
Feb 9, 2023
Kenneth Daniel (Danny) Fontenot, 72, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in a local care facility.
Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff.
Leo "J.J." Landry
Feb 9, 2023
Leo “J.J.” Landry, 4, of Lake Charles, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Those left to cherish his memories are parents, Aaron Landry and Charlee Thibodeaux; grandparents, Scott and Cathy Landry and brother, Zander Landry; great aunt and uncle, Steve and Larran Gieger; great grandmother, Judy Landry; aunts and uncles, Angela Breaux, Michael Breaux, Joey(Amanda) Breaux, Chris (Kate) Breaux,...
Cornelia Louise Fontenot
Feb 8, 2023
Connie L. Fontenot, 60 years old, was born June 23, 1962 to Regina and Edward Bonvillain in Ragley, LA.
At 7:58 a.m. on February 8, 2023 Connie took her first step into heaven.
Connie loved life, she loved people and knew how to love people well. She had a gift for giving people a safe place to shine and be...
