Obituaries

Jeffery Shope

Jeffery Shope

Nov 19, 2017

Jeffery "Jeff" Shope, age 49, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at 4:47 p.m. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Seattle, WA. He was the former owner of DJ Pizzeria in Seattle, Washington. He loved the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners. He loved animals and would take in stray cats and dogs. His...

Lula Hebert

Lula Hebert

Nov 10, 2017

Lula Mae "Mitt" Hebert, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 5:30 a.m. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hwy. 73, Prairieville, LA on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Gerard R. Martin. Burial...

Donald Babin

Donald Babin

Oct 28, 2017

Donald Paul Babin, age 81, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his home at 8:35 a.m. A resident and native of Gonzales, LA, he retired as owner of Babin's Food Center. In his lifetime, Donald had many hobbies including dancing, hunting, fishing, woodworking, traveling, and played drums in several bands. He was the previous owner of several...

Alton Leggett

Alton Leggett

Oct 26, 2017

Alton "Uncle Bill" Leggett, age 87, passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 6:45 p.m. He was born on May 17, 1930 in Meadville, MS. A resident of Prairieville, LA, former resident of Baton Rouge. He retired as an ironworker with the Ironworkers Local 623....

Presley Bates

Presley Bates

Oct 17, 2017

Presley C. "PC" Bates, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at St. Clare Manor in Baton Rouge, LA at 12:20 a.m. A native of Arkansas and resident of Prairieville, LA. He was retired from Cooper T. Smith Stevedoring. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Friday, October 20, 2017...

Taylor Tupman

Taylor Tupman

Oct 16, 2017

Taylor Michael Tupman, age 23, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at his home in Prescott Valley, AZ. A native of Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from West Brook High School in Beaumont, TX in June of 2012. He worked as a general laborer in construction. He loved watching LSU football games, fishing, hunting, Mexican food, listening to...

Kiernan Shannon

Kiernan Shannon

Oct 11, 2017

Kiernan M. "K" Shannon (Ret.) Sgt. Maj. USMC Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity. Titus 2:7 Mr. K passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 10:20 a.m. at Magnolia Assisted Living in Gonzales, LA. He was 89 years old and a native and resident of...

Eve Poche

Eve Poche

Sep 30, 2017

Eve Hebert Poche passed away peacefully at the age of 88, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, LA on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 3:40 a.m. She was born on May 1, 1929 in Duplessis, LA and a resident of St. Amant, LA. She loved to quilt and enjoyed her Cajun French Class. Visiting on Sunday, October 1, 2017,...

Geneva Gautreau

Geneva Gautreau

Sep 6, 2017

Geneva "Jenny" Gautreau, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 9:05 a.m. at Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gonzales, LA. A resident of Gonzales and native of Sunshine, LA. Visiting at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church on Monday, September 11, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m.,...

David Stanga

David Stanga

Sep 4, 2017

David Gerard Stanga fell asleep on Monday, September 4, 2017 at 10:36 p.m., at his home, then immediately joined the holy angels in glory giving honor and worship to Him that liveth forever and ever! "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are...

Anna Blouin

Anna Blouin

Aug 7, 2017

Anna Mae Blouin, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2017, at 11:35 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales, LA. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Ascension Parish. Visiting at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Eric...

Michael Mancuso

Michael Mancuso

Jul 19, 2017

Michael James (Jimmy) (Mike) Mancuso, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge, LA. He was 72 years old, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Prairieville, LA. He served in the LA National Guard and retired after 30 years at Pepsico/Gatorade. Visiting at Ascension Funeral...

Jack Foster

Jack Foster

Jul 10, 2017

Jack O. Foster, age 80, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the South Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA, at 5:40 a.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Campti, LA. He was a United States Navy veteran. He retired from Ohmstead Industrial Services and the Boilermakers Local Union. He loved blue grass music. Graveside...

Alan Pelton

Alan Pelton

Jul 6, 2017

Alan Dean Pelton, age 53, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, in Baton Rouge, LA at 6:05 p.m. A resident of Watson, LA and native of Erie, PA. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was an electrician and the owner of Lighting Majic. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W....

Kenneth Braud

Kenneth Braud

Jun 30, 2017

Kenny Braud, age 59, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at 4:12 p.m. at his home in Gonzales, LA. A native of Gonzales, and former lineman with Gulf States Utilities. He was an avid musician. He loved music and playing the guitar. Visiting on Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Mark Catholic Church, from 8:00 a.m. until Mass...

Guerdon Kieren Jr.

Guerdon Kieren Jr.

Jun 30, 2017

Guerdon "Butch" Kieren Jr., age 61, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at 11:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. A resident of St. Amant, LA and native of Miami, AZ. He was employed by Quality Bolt and Screw Company. He is survived by his wife, Janice Lee Kieren; parents, Guerdon M. Sr. and...

Judith Dickey

Judith Dickey

Jun 29, 2017

Judith "Judy" Kidder Dickey, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home, at the age of 70, on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. A resident of Baker, LA and native of Avoyelles Parish. Visiting at Family Worship Center, 8919 World Ministry Ave., Baton Rouge, LA on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until...

Sharon Bolton

Sharon Bolton

Jun 29, 2017

Sharon Vinet "Freck" Bolton, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home, on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 1:40 a.m. A resident of Springfield, LA and native of Grand Bayou, LA. Visiting on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA from 2:00 p.m. until service at 4:00 p.m. Survived by her...

Richard Villar

Richard Villar

Jun 29, 2017

Richard Barry Villar, age 74, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 3:45 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge. A resident of French Settlement, LA and native of Gonzales, LA. He was a retired carpenter and also retired security guard at Colonial Sugar for Lofton Security. He loved fishing, football, baseball, and spending time with his family. Visiting...

Lena Aime

Lena Aime

Jun 25, 2017

Lena Mae Aime, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. A resident of St. Amant, LA and native of Bayou Goula, LA. Visiting at St. Anne Catholic Church, Sorrento, LA on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from...