Obituaries

Maria Bustos

May 7, 2024

Maria Bustos, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born in San Benito, Texas to Juan Bustos and Brigida Arriaga.

Maria enjoyed reading, listening to music, sewing and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 20 years, Ramon Cabello; her daughters, Juana Cabello, and Ofelia Cabello;...

Goldie Stevens

May 6, 2024

Goldie Brou Stevens, born in Brusly-McCall, LA, on March 6, 1931, passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 93. Goldie is preceded in death by her husband, Murray Edward Stevens; parents, Andre A. Brou and Rose Cire Brou; sons, Mark A. Stevens and Gregg P. Stevens; and brother, Ronald Brou.She is survived by her daughter, Patrice Stevens Aiken;...

Kernest J. Lanoux, Jr. "Boo"

May 2, 2024

Kernest J. Lanoux, Jr. “Boo”, passed away May 2, 2024, at his residence in Gonzales, LA. He was born on April 30, 1943, in Dutchtown.

 

He served our country in the United States Navy and served in the Submarine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion.

 

Kernest is survived by his wife of 55...

Adam Blalock

Apr 26, 2024

In loving memory of Adam Blalock, a cherished member of the Gonzales, Louisiana community, who passed away on April 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. Born on November 23, 1980, Adam's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched the lives of all who knew him.

 

A connoisseur of art in all its forms, Adam found joy in collecting...

Kelly Elizabeth Pilley

Apr 25, 2024

Kelly Elizabeth Pilley, passed away April 25th, 2024, at the age of 60. She was born in White Castle, LA on July 27, 1963.

Kelly is survived by her son, Zachary Pilley and daughter, Amy Pilley. Granddaughters Callie and Emma Weatherford. And many grand nieces and nephews.

Sister, Jayne A. Bates, and husband David. 2 nieces, Brooke Joffrion & Ali Delarosa and husband...

John Barry Villar

Apr 24, 2024

John Barry Villar, a resident of French Settlement, passed away April 24th, 2024, at the age of 54. He was born October 11th, 1969, in Baton Rouge.

John loved spending time with his friends and family. He loved his church family at Victory Temple. John enjoyed working at the Arc of East Ascension and enjoyed Special Tuesday every summer. Most of...

Donald Wayne Yates. Sr.

Apr 20, 2024

Donald Wayne Yates, Sr., passed away at his residence in 

Gonzales on April 20th, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born August 16th, 1962, in Slidell.

He is survived by his children, Eleise, Donald Jr., Yvonne, John, Makailah, Kaleigh, and Kho’Lee, Chasity; grandchildren, Macklyn, Blakely, Cohen, Zaylee, Ledger, Stacie, Nicholas, Rodney, Joshua, Jayden, Raegan, Kingston, Harrison, Cameron, Tristin, Skyler, and Mason; and siblings, Man...

Michael Tortorich

Apr 18, 2024

On April 18, 2024, at 8:30am Michael Joseph Tortorich passed away at OLOL Baton Rouge. Michael was 70 years old and a native of Gonzales, LA.

He is the son of Mary T. Bourque and Frank N. Tortorich.

He worked for Elayn Hunt Correctional for 8 years as an officer and instructor and worked for LCIW for 4 years as a instructor....

Doris Yelverton

Apr 5, 2024

Doris Tate Yelverton (93) was born December 27, 1930, passed April 5, 2024.  Preceded in death by her parents John (Sparky) Tate and Bertha Braud Tate, her loving husband of 62 years Reginald E. Yelverton, a daughter Terri Yelverton Lessard, a son Mark Wayne Yelverton and a daughter-in-law Jane Cokes Yelverton. She is survived by her daughters Anita Yelverton Ducote...

Douglas Statham

Apr 3, 2024

Douglas Young Statham passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Baton Rouge at the age of 77. He was born on April 21, 1946.

Mr. Statham was a pharmacist for many years.

He is survived by his daughter, Trimi Leigh Statham; 2 grandchildren, Landon Douglas Lee and Preslee Marie Carroll; sister, Judy Myers; and niece, Jessica Myers...

Dennis Ray Stipe

Mar 19, 2024

Dennis Ray Stipe, 87, of Baton Rouge, La., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024.

He was born in Clairette, Texas in 1936 to William Ray Stipe and Emma Mae Mackey Stipe.  He grew up in Clairette and Hico, Texas.  Dennis graduated from Texas A&M University with Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering.  He met and married the love of...

Dorothy "Dot" Boudreaux Rome

Mar 14, 2024

 

Dorothy “Dot” Boudreaux Rome passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 27, 1935, in Plaquemine, LA.  She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend; her family was always her highest priority.  Dot loved...

Shawn Bates

Mar 12, 2024

Shawn Anthony Bates, born in Baton Rouge, LA, on June 24, 1977. Shawn passed at his home in Independence, LA, on March 12, 2024.

 Shawn first and foremost was a family man; his wife and kids were his greatest joy. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend with a deep connection to God and very active in The Father’s...

Mary Ann Yount Stipe

Mar 10, 2024

Mary Ann Stipe, 87, of Baton Rouge, La., passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024.

She was born in Baytown, Texas in 1936 to Ibra Alvin Yount and Norma Neva Sherman Yount. She grew up in Baytown, and spent many happy weekends and summers with grandparents and extended family in Anahuac and Milam County Texas. Mary Ann graduated from Baylor University...

Janet Barre Vicknair

Mar 8, 2024

Janet Barre Vicknair passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the age of 87. She was a native of Reserve, LA and resided in Gonzales, LA for the past several years to be near two of her daughters. Janet’s passion was Jesus and she loved telling everyone how he could become their personal Lord and Savior. 

Janet is preceded...

Mary Moran

Mar 1, 2024

Mary A. Ward Moran died March 1, 2024, at the age of 82. She loved and worked at Wal-Mart in Gonzales for 23 years.

She left behind her husband, Charles "Boggie" Moran; son, Eddie J. Moran; sister, Barbara Rivett; numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father, Eddie Ward; mother, Gertrude Davis Ward; 2 sons,...

Travis Paul Templet

Feb 24, 2024

Travis Paul Templet passed away February 24, 2024, at the age of 44. He was born May 10,1979, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Travis is survived by his sons, Maverick Paul Templet, Maximus Joseph Templet, and his step-children, Makenzie Leigh Jones and Matthew Ryland Jones. He is also survived by his children’s mother Amber Hladky.In addition, he is survived by his siblings,...

Anna Elizabeth Johnson

Feb 8, 2024

Anna Elizabeth Johnson died peacefully at her home on February 8, 2024. She was born on February 20, 2000, to Deborah Coulon Johnson and Charles Johnson, Jr. 

Anna Beth was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed cooking and doing hair and makeup. She attended Dutchtown High School and was a server at Casa Maria in Gonzales for many...

Karl Easley

Feb 4, 2024

Karl Randolph Easley, passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born on October 11th, 1964.

Karl is survived by his wife of 36 years, Farrah B. Easley; daughter, Jessica Easley; son, Joshua Easley and wife Cynthia; mother, Kay Chiasson Easley; and 1 grandchild that will be born...

Richard "Coach" Anthony Gardemal

Jan 27, 2024

Richard “Coach” Anthony Gardemal, passed away on January 27, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born November 24, 1939, in St. Martinville, LA.

Coach worked at Shady Grove High School as a teacher and a coach for over 25 years where he coached football and track. He was very passionate about coaching and caring for his student-athletes. Everyone who...