Obituaries
Roberto Bejarano
Jan 28, 2017
Roberto Saucedo Bejarano, age 52, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 7:50 a.m. at his home. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Guadalupe, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a scaffolding builder. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a...
Jane Brown
Jan 22, 2017
Jane M. Brown, age 51, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 22, 2017. Visiting on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, from 8:30 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis. A rosary will be recited before the time of service. Burial at Resthaven...
Oscar Frederic
Jan 21, 2017
Oscar J. "Rocky" Frederic, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 3:00 a.m. at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of St. Amant, LA and resident of Gonzales, LA. He was retired from Ormet Corporation. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, February 1,...
Beverly Pittman
Jan 20, 2017
Beverly M. "Maw" Pittman passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 9:54 a.m. at the Bayside Manor Nursing Home in Pensacola, FL. She was a native and former resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a retired registered nurse. Graveside service will be on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, conducted by Pastor...
Allen Stevens
Jan 18, 2017
Allen H. Stevens passed away at Magnolia Assisted Living in Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11:58 a.m. He was a native of St. Amant, LA and lifelong resident of Gonzales. He served in the Pacific Theatre in the United States Navy during WWII. He was retired from Exxon. He was a former auxiliary Gonzales Police officer...
Rose Babin
Jan 17, 2017
Rose Mary "Achord" Babin, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at her daughter's home, at 11:12 p.m. A resident of St. Amant, LA and native of Gonzales, LA. Visiting at St. Mark Catholic Church, 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales, LA on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial...
Frank Guitreau Sr.
Jan 13, 2017
Frank Joseph "Joui" Guitreau Sr., age 55, passed away at his home on Friday, January 13, 2017. A native of Oceanside, CA, born on September 26, 1961 and resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a loving father and building contractor and owner of Guitreau Woodworks. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at...
Virginia Walker
Jan 10, 2017
Virginia "Ginny" Walker, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 2:57 a.m. She was a native of Great Falls, Montana and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting at Family Worship Center, 8919 World Ministry Ave., Baton Rouge, LA, on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted...
Hazel Babin
Jan 9, 2017
Hazel D. "Marchand" Babin, passed away peacefully at the age of 101, on Monday, January 9, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. at Gonzales Healthcare Center. A resident and native of St. Amant, LA. Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant, LA, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by...
Monty Laurent Sr.
Jan 6, 2017
his wife of 50 years, Martha; children, Melissa, Monty Jr. (Jana), Margaret Haydel (Robbie), and daughter-in-law, Kim; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred and Murna; and two brothers, Maurice and Merlyn. Preceded in death by his son Michael; and brother, Matthew. Visitation will be at St. Gabriel Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m. with...
Myrtis Diaville
Jan 4, 2017
Myrtis L. Diaville, age 80, passed away peacefully at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, Baton Rouge, LA on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at 7:10 a.m. A native of Sorrento, LA and resident of Gonzales, LA. Visiting on Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, Gonzales, from 8:00 a.m. until service at 10:00 a.m. conducted by...
Indra Marrero
Jan 2, 2017
Indra Marrero, age 56, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017, at 10:45 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA. A native of San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies and resident of Gonzales, LA. She is survived by her husband, Louis Marrero; mother, Baby Mars; daughter, Shannon Marrero; son, Jarel Marrero; two sisters, Anitia...
Juanita Rogillio
Dec 27, 2016
Juanita Perrin Rogillio, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Prairieville, LA, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at 1:40 p.m. A native of Monette, AR and resident of Prairieville. She was retired from the Dairy Kurl in Gonzales, LA. Visiting on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA from...
Ronald Abidin
Dec 27, 2016
Ron Abidin, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at 8:20 p.m. at his home. A native of Queens, NY and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He retired as a hotshot driver for Accurate Delivery and a poker room manager. He loved playing poker and worked as a poker room manager at different casinos in Louisiana and...
Cecilia Savoy
Dec 20, 2016
Cecilia Babin Savoy, age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1937; was a native and resident of Gonzales. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who enjoyed working in her yard, cutting her grass, making puzzles, reading and attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She is survived...
Patricia Burns
Dec 19, 2016
Patricia Delatte Burns, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 7:00 a.m. at Gonzales Healthcare Center, Gonzales, LA. A native of Lottie, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visiting on Thursday, from 8:00 a.m....
Murphy King
Dec 19, 2016
Murphy George King, 76, passed away at 3:01 pm on Monday, December 19, 2016 at OLOL in Baton Rouge, LA, surrounded by family and friends. George was a native and resident of Saint Gabriel, LA. Visitation will be at Saint Gabriel Catholic Church, 3625 Highway 75, Saint Gabriel, LA 70776, Father Charlie Landry will officiate, on Wednesday December 21,...
Richard Jamison
Dec 17, 2016
Randy Jamison, age 55, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at his home. A native of California and longtime resident of Prairieville, LA. He was retired owner of R. J. Maintenance. He built race cars and won many races. He had the honor many times of starting the race by driving around the race track with the American...
Homer Watts Jr.
Dec 16, 2016
Homer W. Watts Jr., age 81, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:00 a.m. at Promise Hospital of Baton Rouge. A native and resident of Gonzales, LA and former resident of Plaucheville, LA. He retired from Burnside Terminal and was a member of the International Longshoreman Association Local 3033. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New...

Irma Clarke
Dec 15, 2016
Irma J. Clarke, age 78, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2016 at 7:12 p.m. at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center (Bluebonnet). A native of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Gonzales, LA. She was a retired registered nurse. She was actively involved during her husband's career as a member of the FOP Auxiliary. Graveside service on Friday,...