Obituaries

Rodney Mury

Rodney Mury

Feb 23, 2020

Rodney Phillip Mury, was born July 24, 1945 and died February 23, 2020. He was 74. He was a native and lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Mr. Mury was a 1963 graduate of Ascension Catholic High School, a 1968 graduate of Louisiana State University and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Shell Chemical Company...

Janice Guillory

Janice Guillory

Feb 12, 2020

Janice Rita Guillory, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 7:25 a.m. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Opelousas, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until...

Gloria Dorn

Gloria Dorn

Feb 12, 2020

Gloria Dorn, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Prairieville, LA on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 4:16 p.m. A native of La Porte, IN and retired from AT&T. Survived by her nephew, Lance Dorn and wife, Christy; and their daughter, her great niece, MaKayla. Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Lillian Dorn; and her...

Wendy Rodriguez

Wendy Rodriguez

Feb 12, 2020

Wendy Jean Rodriguez, age 54, passed away peacefully at her home in Gulf Breeze, FL on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 7:20 a.m. A native of Sorrento, LA and district manager of Move It Storage. Visiting on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00...

Jose De La Roche

Jose De La Roche

Feb 3, 2020

Jose Javier De La Roche, age 53, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 11:55 a.m. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, February...

Nanell Brock

Nanell Brock

Jan 24, 2020

God will wipe away our tears, and there will be no more pain. Nanell Gayle Lambert Brock, age 65, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2020. She was born on March 28, 1954 and lived in Galvez, Louisiana. She enjoyed a good laugh, good food and all of God’s...

Moira Stein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...