All Obituaries

Stephen L. “Cue-ball” Young, age 67, passed away at his home in Gonzales, LA on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was a native of Gonzales, LA, served in the Air National Guard, and retired from Shaw Industries. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Survived by his daughter, Kelly Jo Porta and husband, Ben; sons, Chad Young, and Jack Young and wife, Kristy; brothers, Sam L. Young, Scott L Young...

Mason Jacob Pusey, age 17, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 1:29 a.m. in Ascension Parish. A resident of St. Amant, LA and native of La Place, LA. He was a 2020 graduate of St. Amant High School. He was a freshman at L.S.U. and a member of the L.S.U. Tiger Band. He was in the Boy Scouts of America and was working toward being an Eagle Scout. He was an altar server at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in La Place, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St.,...

Donald Joseph “Donnie” Guillory Jr., age 48, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at his home in Prairieville, LA. He was a native of Simmesport, LA. He was employed by Controlled Maintenance Inc. for over 20 years where he formed many lifelong friendships. He loved spending every moment possible with his family and friends. He had a huge love for the water. Fishing and hunting were his passions. He will always be remembered for his bright smile, contagious laughter, and his...

Elizabeth Mistretta Poirrier, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2020, at 6:14 a.m. at Chateau D’Ville Rehab and Retirement Center in Donaldsonville, LA. A resident and native of Donaldsonville, LA. She was retired from the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church and was very active in the thrift store at the church, the bereavement committee and church bingo. Her greatest love was cooking for her family and spoiling...

Joseph R. Duhon, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 8:16 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Abbeville, LA. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Graveside on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker, LA. Survived by his daughters, Connie Duhon and Cindy Duhon; sons, David Duhon and wife,...

Arthur T. “Teddy” Sanders, age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 3:10 a.m. at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of Denham Springs, LA and native of Port Vincent, LA. He was a retired auto mechanic. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, August 13, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until service at 12:00 p.m. Interment in Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Survived by his sisters, Jean Barker and...

Victor “Butch” Ricca, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 11:14 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Community Hospital in Gonzales, LA. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Gonzales, LA. Butch was a United States Army veteran and the former owner of Scrapper’s Den 61. Butch was a graduate of Gonzales High School where he excelled and lettered four years in football, basketball, and baseball. He continued his athletic career in college...

Scotty Matthew “Scoot” LeBlanc, age 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020, at 11:05 a.m. at his home in Houma, LA. A native of Sorrento, LA, he was a retired diesel mechanic and commercial fisherman. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church, 7356 Main St., Sorrento, LA, at 1:00 p.m. celebrated by Father Lee. Entombment in Holy...

Gerald Boudreaux, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Bluebonnet. A resident of Watson, LA and native of Lawtell, LA. He was retired from Borden Dairy and Dairy Fresh. Visiting at Live Oak United Methodist Church, 34890 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs, LA on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until memorial service at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Pastor Mark Crosby. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Cinder Boudreaux; daughter, Kristi...

Sonja Berrones, age 55, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Destin, FL. A resident of Denham Springs, LA and native of Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Survived by her mother, Betty “Nana” Mallory; her daughters, April Ancira and husband, Ambrocio Servin, and Betty Diaz and husband, Gustavo; son, Joshua Rabalais; sisters, Charlotte Guerrero, and Susan...