Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Terry Ortego
Dec 31, 2024
Terry Ortego, 92, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 20, 1932, Terry lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and unwavering love for those he held dear.
A man of deep devotion, Terry's faith was the cornerstone of his life. His faith wasn't just something he spoke about; it...
Steve D. Cooper
Dec 31, 2024
Steve D. Cooper
Steve D. Cooper, 68, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:09 AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in a local hospital.
Mr. Cooper was born in Hobbs, NM on September 9, 1956. He was raised in Crane, TX and moved to Garber, OK where he was a graduate of Garber High School.
On August 15,...
Pamela Winkles
Dec 31, 2024
Pamela Marie Winkles, 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with family by her side. Pam was a loving person with a kind spirit. She enjoyed many things in life, including fishing, boating, swimming, and anything else to do with the water. Just like her favorite animal, the frog, Pam bounced through life enjoying all the little things as...
Mercedes Aguillard
Dec 31, 2024
Mercedes Babineaux Aguillard, seventy-eight, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on January 19, 1946 to Nolton J. Babineaux and Ella Mae Babineaux, Mercedes then moved with her mother to Lake Charles, Louisiana where she met the love of her life, Jimmy Aguillard, and started a family.
In 1963,...
James "Jimmy" Cureton
Dec 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James "Jimmy" Howard Cureton, who left us peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on June 2, 1946, in Bossier City, Louisiana, Jimmy was a Westlake High School and McNeese State University graduate.
Jimmy was an honorably discharged veteran in the United States Army serving 6 years.
Jimmy spent his...
Deborah Borel
Dec 29, 2024
Debbie Borel, 71, was perfectly healed on Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1953, to Lucy Caroline Jaffa and Joseph "Bobby" Robert Borel. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
A woman of deep faith and boundless love, Debbie was a source of inspiration for all who were blessed to...
Lois Malbrough Johnwell
Dec 28, 2024
Lois Malbrough Johnwell, 84, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:20 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in her residence.
Born on October 5, 1940, in Church Point, Louisiana, she was raised in the community where she attended school before moving to Fenton and eventually making Lake Charles her home 53 years ago. In her earlier years, Mrs. Johnwell began working...
Thomas James Mattox
Dec 27, 2024
Thomas James Mattox, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1946, to Marie Jones and James Harold Mattox.
Thomas served proudly in the United States Army as Chief Investigator for the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) for 23 years. After retiring from the Army, he continued his service to his community by working...
Frank LaBarbera
Dec 26, 2024
Frank Anthony LaBarbera passed away in the comfort of his home Thursday, December 26, 2024. Frank was born December 18, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Frank Acurso LaBarbera and Lillie Margaret Ficarrotta LaBarbera.
Frank leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and endless laughter by all who knew him. He was unmatched in his generosity, whether you were a...
Joseph Alcede, III.
Dec 26, 2024
Joey Alcede III, former Ward 3 Marshal, died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence.
Joey was born in Lake Charles, November 18, 1948 to Joseph Alcede Jr. and Margaret Louise Alcede. He was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School class of 1966.
Joey began his career in Law Enforcement at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in 1969. He was...
Rebecca Webb
Dec 25, 2024
Rebecca Webb, 62, passed away on December 25, 2024. Rebecca’s hobbies were gardening, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, creating beautiful arts and crafts, creating beautiful decorations for the holidays and the patients at High Hope. One of her favorite hobbies she shared with her son, Harley, was her love of 80’s and 90’s action movies. One thing she shared with her...
Walter Rutherford Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Walter Winnan Rutherford Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Walter was born on October 18, 1944, to Allie Mae Benoit and Walter Rutherford Sr. in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He grew up in Lake Charles.
Following high school, Walter joined the U.S. Navy and served 4 years. During that time, he served in Hawaii, San Diego and on the...
Clara Fontenot
Dec 24, 2024
Clara Dale Fontenot, 76, passed away on December 24, 2024 at Harbor Hospice. Clara was born on February 19, 1948, in Lake Charles, LA to Lawrence Ursan and Olia LeJeune Vincent. She was a LPN at Lake Charles Care Center and St. Patrick’s Hospital and worked 20 plus years as a medical professional. Clara enjoyed crocheting and sewing, reading and...
Kermit Karriker
Dec 24, 2024
Kermit Karriker, 92, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on December 24, 2024. Born on June 18, 1932, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kermit lived a life defined by humility, kindness, and devotion to his family and faith.
Kermit was a man who never met a stranger, and everyone who knew him quickly became fond of his approachability. His playful spirit...
Micheal James Trahan
Dec 22, 2024
Micheal “Cap” James Trahan, 71, of Sulphur, LA died on December 22, 2024, at a local hospital. Micheal was born on March 2, 1953, in Cameron, LA to Ruby and Belonie Trahan.
Micheal loved being around his family and friends and was a man of his word and would honor it to the highest degree. He said what he meant and...
Emma Ray Hornsby
Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emma Ray Hornsby, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Lake Charles community, who left this world on December 22, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on May 29, 1932, in Hardy County, Kentucky. She lived most of her young life in the Kentucky/West...
John "Johnny" Edmund Mouton Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
John Edmund Mouton Sr passed away after a brief battle with cardiac issues Sunday December 22, 2024.
John is preceded in death by his son John Edmund Mouton Jr, sister, brother, and his parents.
John is survived by his loving wife Connie Hungerford Mouton, son Scott Allen Mouton, and twin grandchildren John Alexander Mouton and Amanda Patricia Mouton.
John was a loving family...
Charles Rist
Dec 22, 2024
Charles Edward Rist, 85, passed away on December 22, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. He was born August 6, 1939 to Edgar and Emma Rist in Metairie Ridge, LA.
He graduated from Southwestern Louisiana University and married Eleanor Mougeot on June 5, 1962 at St. Mary of False River in New Roads, LA. He retired from Baton Rouge Water Company...
Mildred Vincent
Dec 22, 2024
Mildred Vincent was born June 27, 1926 to her parents Regina LeBlanc and Paul Miller in Sunset, Louisiana and passed away on December 22, 2024. Mildred was predeceased by her loving husband Leon Vincent; her parents; two brothers, Harry ‘Pistol Pete’ Miller and Gerald Miller; grandson Joseph “Joe” Welch; and son Ronald “Ronnie” Vincent.
She and her husband, Leon Vincent married...
