All Obituaries

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Carol is now in the arms of Jesus. She was the perfect example of what God created us to be. She put God first; she loved and served her husband and her family. Carol had a joyful giving heart to all of us. Everyone that knew her loved her. She passed away peacefully at her home on January 17, 2020, at the age of 80. She was truly a courageous, kind, loving, selfless, and a special human...

Doyle Noah Templet, a native of St. Amant, Louisiana, was born on March 18th, 1939. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at the age of 80 years old. Doyle was a music legend in South Louisiana who inspired many musicians, family members, and friends to follow in his footsteps, especially his son, Darrin. He was known for his powerful voice and his beautiful smile. Besides music, Doyle enjoyed spending time in his garden and always continued to further his education in...

Antoinette “Net” Martinez, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 4:30 p.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting on Monday, January 13, 2020 at St. Mark Catholic Church, 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales, LA from 9:00 a.m. until Funeral Liturgy without a Mass at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Deacon Steven Gonzales. Survived by her daughters, Kim Richey, Tanya Deveer and husband, Mike,...

Kenny John LeBlanc, age 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10:35 p.m. surrounded by his family at his home. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Gonzales, LA. He worked for Shell Chemical. Visiting at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 1022 N. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, LA on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Eric V. Gyan. Entombment in the church mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Darla G....

Gloria Garside, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at The Guest House of Baton Rouge at 1:56 a.m. She was a retired travel agent with Travels by Gloria. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until service at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis. Burial at Prairieville Community Cemetery. Survived by her sons, Michael Anthony Rojas and Christopher Laird; daughter, Donna Laird; and...

Carolyn J. “Peanut” Hidalgo, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 4:00 a.m. A resident of Geismar, LA and native of Morgan City, LA. She was retired from Jefferson Parish government. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Monday, December 30, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Serenity Oaks Memorial Park, Prairieville, LA....

David Burke, 86, passed away December 25, 2019 in Baton Rouge. David is survived by his son and daughter-in-law John and Tane Burke and his grandson and granddaughter Cameron and Caitlin Burke of Baton Rouge. He's preceded in death by his wife Sharon Burke. David was born in Far Rockaway, NY to Henry and Tessie Burke. At age 8, the family moved to Los Angeles, where he would spend his next 62 years. In 2003, David moved to Baton Rouge to be closer to his only child and grandkids. David...

July 22, 1949 – December 23, 2019 Margaret Elizabeth Lambert Michel, age 70, passed away on December 23, 2019. She was a resident of Prairieville, LA. Visiting at New River Baptist Church, 45270 Hwy 429, St. Amant on Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 9:00 am until services at 11:00 am and burial in the church cemetery. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Irvin Wayne Michel of Prairieville and her two children, Kevin W. Michel and Angelia R. Michel Sona (Shad) also...

Jimmy Simon, age 70, passed away at his home in Gretna, LA on Saturday, December 14, 2019. A native of Burras, LA, he was a musician/entertainer and was inducted in 2011 into the Westbank Hall of Fame. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service at 12:00 p.m. Interment at Cornerview Cemetery. Survived by his fiancée, Gail Kiff; daughters, Jaime Bergeron and husband, Jason and Jasmine Simon; sons,...

Mildred Cheshire “Mickey” Landry, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Carrollton, TX at 1:45 p.m. A resident of Flower Mound, TX and native of French Settlement, LA. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching all LSU sports on T.V. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Trey Sholar. Interment at...