All Obituaries

A long loving and joyful life has reached the end of its journey home. Charline Kramer, age 72, a native of Ascension Parish and a resident of Gonzales, passed away September 21, 2022, at 10:15 p.m. from heart failure at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting with her husband, spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, plus her cat “Thomas”. She holds the title for the best monkey bread baker. Charlene loved having family...

Weber P. Mansur Jr. 1926-2022 We mourn the loss of our family Patriarch, Weber P. Mansur Jr. who passed away peacefully Monday, September 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He lived life to the fullest for nearly 96 years. “Paw-Paw’ Weber led by example through his constant faith and incredible generosity. He loved to tell a joke or two, dressed impeccably, and enjoyed cooking for his family. Our family attended St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church where he was known to...

Katrina Gautreau Johnson, a resident of Maurepas, LA, passed away at the age of 69, on Monday, September 19, 2022, 3:38 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center.   Visitation will be held at Ascension Funeral Home in Gonzales, LA Friday, September 23, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. until the religious service at 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Maurepas Cemetery.   Katrina is survived by her husband, Robert Bob Johnson; brother, Dewey Paul Gautreau, Jr.;...

Mrs. Lois Lessard passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her home on Lessard Road at 3:18 a.m. surrounded by her family. She was 82 years old, born February 24, 1940, and a lifelong resident of Laurel Ridge. She loved hunting, fishing, and cooking for her family and friends. She is survived by daughter, Josephine Aucoin, son, Carl Lessard, grandchildren, Amanda and Ron Avants, Daisy and Bryan (Britt) Alford, Crystal and Joe Michelli, Ashley and Joseph (Joe) Robinson,...

Diana Savario Welch, 89 years old, passed away at her residence on August 13, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1933.   She is survived by her 2 sons, Dustin S. Welch, and Benjy N. Welch; 3 grandchildren, Grant Welch, Cole Welch, and Jamey Newman Welch Guidry; 2 great-grandchildren, Kayden Breaud and Brennan Breaud; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosie and Elvis Brian and Linda and Micky DeBate; and brother and sister-in-law, Mike, and Trilby Savario.   She is preceded in death...

Dude Vascocu, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Prairieville surrounded by family on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1928. He was a native of Natchitoches and a resident of Prairieville. He was retired from LSU Cross Bred Cattle Department with 33years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Cherry White and husband Neal; two sons, Jerry Vascocu and wife Mary, Marty Vascocu and friend Nita Clary; son-in-law, Harry Richardson, and sister-in-law, Mayo...

Donald Lee Haydel passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Geismar, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertie Kling Haydel and Frank Haydel. He is survived by his godchildren and numerous cousins. Donald served our country in the United States Army was a proud Vietnam Veteran. A special thanks to all the family and friends who helped in his final years. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 9:30 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at...

Howard James Stelly, Sr., was born on June 30, 1940, and passed away August 4, 2022, at the age of 82. He was a former equipment operator for Local 406. A native of St. Landry Parish and currently resided in Geismar, Louisiana.  He enjoyed woodworking and his daily phone calls with family and friends.  Pops is survived by his 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Howard Jr. and Scarlet, Gerard and Tonya, and John Brent; 6 grandchildren and their spouses, significant other, as well as 8...

Carroll D. Hodgeson, 59 died August 2, 2022. Born February 11, 1963, He was a native of Gonzales. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:00 am at Lusk Cemetery in Gonzales. He was able to travel to 48 out of the 50 states including many other countries. Among other passions he truly enjoyed hunting. He is survived by three sons and their wives, Orey (Ainsley), Hunter  (Alyssa), Cullen (Seaera) Hodgeson; five grandchildren, Huntley, Jeb, Fisher, Calray, and...

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Lionell Ray Cannon, Sr went to be with Jesus.  He was seventy years old.  He is free from pain and suffering.  All of his troubles have disappeared, and all of his tears have been wiped away.   He was born to Melvin Ray Cannon and Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon, on October 6, 1951.  He was raised and lived in Galvez, Louisiana, nearly his entire life.  He was known, throughout his life, for his talent with carpentry, and his great love...