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Luis Abel Rodriguez, Jr.
Apr 18, 2023
Luis Abel Rodriguez, Jr., was born February 27, 1970 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was one of two children born to Luis Abel Rodriguez Sr., and Mary Lou Guerrero Rodriguez.
His work ethic was one like no other, in high school he spent his summer working on the farms or along side his father for his A/C business. His...
Hilbert Monroe Jones
Apr 14, 2023
Hilbert Monroe Jones, “Hibby” to family, “Bert” to others, 85, born in Randles, MO, passed away contentedly in Lake Charles, LA, April 14, 2023.
Bert devoted many years to Progressive Service Die Company, relocating several times to grow his business.
Mr. Jones is survived by his sister, Margaret Pauling of Fremont, OH, son Ricky (Carrie) Jones of Fairview Heights,...
Clifford Wayne Smith
Apr 13, 2023
Clifford Wayne Smith, 71 of Lake Charles passed away April 13, 2023. He was born March 1, 1952 in Jennings, LA. He was the oldest son born to Clifford and Ruby Smith.
He grew up in Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High School, class of 1971. He went on to attend McNeese State University where he obtained a bachelors...
Debra Kaye Finn
Apr 7, 2023
Debra Kaye Finn 68, of Westlake, Louisiana, passed away April 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
Debra was born May 20, 1954, in Oberlin, Louisiana to Presley Guillory and Loretta Duplichan. She was one of eight children.
The love she had for her family was unconditional. Debra "Debbie" was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She...
Lori Lynn Ledoux
Mar 28, 2023
Lorri LeDoux, 58, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at a local hospice care facility.
She was born on June 21, 1964 in Sulphur Louisiana to Rodney and Betty O’Quain. She was originally from Sulphur but has lived in Ragely for the past the past 25 years. Lorri was her husband’s right hand while doing wood working. She enjoyed...
August Jean Landry (Pawpaw)
Mar 22, 2023
August Jean Landry (Paw Paw), 82, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 22, 2023 at his home with his family at his side.
August was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles and spent his working years as a technician in the offshore oil fields. He was a very outgoing person who loved being around others...
Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Huston Lebleu
Mar 13, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Huston LeBleu of Sweet Lake, Louisiana passed peacefully in her home on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by family. Kathy was born on July 7, 1949, in Charlevoix, Michigan to father, Ernest Huston and mother, Leola Huston Fogleman. She lived in Michigan until her father’s passing in 1952; then they moved to the Lake Charles area where...
Ross Michael Vincent
Mar 9, 2023
Ross Michael Vincent of Grand Lake, La., passed away suddenly, entering to eternal life on Thursday, March 9. He would have been 38 on March 23.
Being from the country, Ross was a true outdoorsman His greatest passion was hunting and fishing, he knew exactly where all the bountiful locations were. His true desire was to one day...
Stephen Jay Pfleiger
Feb 27, 2023
Stephen Jay Pfleiger passed away February 27, 2023, in Sulphur LA. He was 41 years old.
Stephen was born on April 5, 1981, in Bismarck, ND to Steve and Kathy Pfleiger. He grew up in Sidney, MT. and lived there until he was 15 when his family moved to Sulphur, LA. As a youth Stephen played baseball and hockey....
Michael Dorré, Sr.
Feb 16, 2023
Michael Dorré Sr. passed away on February 16, 2023, in St. Francisville, LA.
Mr. Dorré was born in Detroit, MI on May 21, 1959, and lived 23 years in Grandlake, LA. He was a retired paint and body technician, a devout Catholic who enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and taking on minor projects in his spare time. In...
Carmen Carrizoza Benoit
Feb 3, 2023
Carmen Carrizoza Benoit, 91 of Cameron died on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1931, in Mexico.
She lived most of her life in Cameron, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Benoit and one grandson, Dakota Singleton.
Carmen is survived by her son, George Benoit and wife Lisa; 5 grandchildren;...
James C. Smithkors
Jan 24, 2023
James C. Smithkors of DeRidder, LA passed away January 24, 2023 at the age of 80.
James was born and raised in Pennsylvania, but relocated to Louisiana where he settled, created a family he loved, and lived a wonderful life. James was a United States Navy Veteran. He also served his community through a career with the Beauregard Parish School...
Kenneth Boroughs
Jan 5, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Boroughs, 65, of Sulphur was called home on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Kenny is survived by his mother, Mary Nell Gordey and husband Bill of Glenmora, LA; his only brother, Danny Boroughs, and wife Debra; 2 nieces, Kristi Bridges and husband Chris and Rachele Boroughs, all of Sulphur. He also has 4 great nephews and 2 great nieces...
Paul Joseph Esthay
Dec 26, 2022
Paul Joseph Esthay, 55 of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at a local hospital. He was born on March 29, 1967, in Lake Charles, LA.
Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years, Shawnette Esthay; 2 sons, Joshua-Paul Esthay, and Dylan Olivier; and 2 sisters, Wanda Esthay and Leslie Esthay.
Michelle Lowe
Dec 7, 2022
Michelle Lee Lowe, 51 of Lake Charles, died on Thursday, December 7, 2022 at a local hospital after a hard battle with lung cancer. She was born on July 31, 1971, to Edward and Margaret Stewart.
Michelle was a wonderful woman who helped anyone in need and was always there for her family and friends.
She will be very...
Wilson E. Passant Jr.
Dec 4, 2022
Wilson E Passant Jr. Lieutenant Colonel.USAF (Ret.)
Born September 27, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wilson E Passant Jr. lived over one hundred years before passing away on December 4, 2022, with family at his side.
Wilson was married to his childhood love Bettyjoyce Angstadt Passant for more than 65 years prior to her passing. Together they had two sons, Kip...
Diane M. Robinson
Nov 24, 2022
Diane M. Robinson, 67 of Westlake, died on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at a local hospital. She was born on August 10, 1955, in Jennings, LA to Gerald and Patti Maffit.
Diane loved horses, fishing, and spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 42 years, Donald Robinson; her three children, Jonathan Sneed...
Mary Elois Hebert
Nov 20, 2022
Mary Elois Hebert, 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, went to her eternal home Saturday November 19, 2022, at home.
Mary was born December 12, 1957, in Sulphur, Louisiana to August Joseph and Mary Peveto Hantz.
Mary loved spending time with her kids and her grandkids and was always there to listen when you needed to talk. Her favorite hobby...
Elizabeth Ann Castle
Nov 11, 2022
Elizabeth Dowden Castle, known as Ann, passed away in her home on Friday, November 11, 2022, after a long health battle. She was a loving and dedicated wife of over 30 years to her late husband, Bob.
In her earlier stages of life, she enjoyed photography and sewing for her nieces. She enjoyed spending time with all her family and...
Anthony (Wood-Duck) Joseph Hanks
Oct 14, 2022
Anthony Joseph Hanks (WOOD-DUCK) was born on June 26, 1958, in Lake Charles LA. to Wilford Joseph Hanks and Stella Harrington. He was a Professional Truck Driver by trade.
Anthony was a kind, gentle hearted man, kind to everyone and loved all his family and friends and the outdoors. He grew up in Moss Bluff with his two...
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