Obituaries
Moira Stein
Jan 23, 2020
Moira MacLeod Stein, a native of Glasgow, Scotland and resident of Galliano, LA, was born on August 2, 1951. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 23, 2020. She was 68 years old. She was a passionate member of her community serving in programs such as Celebrate Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous and CASA. Moira is...
Maudry Leblanc
Jan 21, 2020
Maudry Marie Gautreau LeBlanc passed away on January 21, 2020 after a long hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 85. Born on March 6, 1934, a lifelong resident of Gonzales. A homemaker and beloved mother and Mawmaw, she was a gifted seamstress with a green thumb who loved to visit and drink coffee on the swing under...
Doyle Templet
Jan 18, 2020
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...
Carol Landaiche
Jan 18, 2020
"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...
Antoinette Martinez
Jan 8, 2020
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...
Kenny Leblanc
Jan 7, 2020
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...
Gloria Garside
Dec 28, 2019
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...
Carolyn Hidalgo
Dec 27, 2019
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,...
Bernard Burke
Dec 25, 2019
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,...
Margaret Michel
Dec 23, 2019
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...
James Simon
Dec 14, 2019
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...
Mildred Landry
Dec 8, 2019
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...
Kenneth Ward
Dec 2, 2019
Dr. Kenneth Ward, age 78, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:05 p.m. at The Crossing of Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Monroe, LA. He received his Bachelor and Masters Degree from LA Tech University in Ruston, LA and his Ph.D from Louisiana State University in Baton...

Joan Kelley
Nov 25, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Kelley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home at 1:57 pm on Monday, November 25, 2019. She was 67 years old and born in Baton Rouge on March 8, 1952. She was a former employee of Cal’s Bakery. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River Street, Gonzales, LA on Friday, November 29, 2019...
George Thomson
Nov 22, 2019
John 14:1-3 (King James Version) Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come...
Connie Foulks
Nov 16, 2019
Connie Foulks, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 6:17 a.m. A native of Pineville, LA and retired Information Technology Manager with the LA State Department of Health and Human Resources. A celebration of her life will be held at the Kristenwood Reception Hall, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd.,...
Darla Vicknair
Nov 15, 2019
Darla Kay Vicknair, age 60, passed away at her home in La Place, LA on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born on October 13, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA. She had worked in previous years as a medical transcriptionist at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. When living in Gonzales, she attended Household of Faith and...
James Lytle
Nov 13, 2019
James Thomas Lytle, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a native of Beaumont, TX. There will be a memorial service at the Vineyard Church of Baton Rouge, 16761 Tiger Bend Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70817 on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Tom Denton will be...
Claire Leblanc
Nov 11, 2019
Claire Couvillon LeBlanc, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Maison de Lafayette in Lafayette, LA. A native of Baton Rouge, LA and former employee of Cracker Barrell in Baton Rouge, LA. She was very active in the Baton Rouge Little Theatre in the 1990s. A memorial service will be held at a later date....
Mitchel Sekulich
Nov 4, 2019
Mitchel Patrick Sekulich, age 26, passed away surrounded by his family, at his home in Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on November 30, 1992. He was a welder, an electrician, and owned a lawn service. He attended Bethany South and Christian Assembly in Durham, NC. Visiting at Ascension Funeral...