Obituaries

Bruce Simon

Bruce Simon

Dec 4, 2015

Bruce Eugene Simon was born September 12, 1962, in Covington, LA, and went to his eternal rest on December 4, 2015. Bruce lived much of his life in the Belle Chasse State School due to his severe cerebral palsy. Most recently, Bruce resided at the New River Group Home in Gonzales, LA. His spirit was never bound by his...

Miss Mary Bourque

Miss Mary Bourque

Dec 4, 2015

Mary T. (Miss Shug) Bourque departed this life on Friday, December 4, 2015, at 2:30 a.m. to be with Jesus. She is the only child of Joseph "Joe" Tallion and wife, Elizabeth "Elonia" Tallion. She is survived by her three children, Miss Frankie Tortorich, Roger "Tee Red" and wife, Julie Bourque, and Michael Tortorich. Born October 2, 1921, Mary...

Carl Schoonmaker

Carl Schoonmaker

Nov 28, 2015

Carl J. Schoonmaker passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, LA at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was 90 years old, born on September 17, 1925 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was an U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and a retired self-employed contractor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. A lifetime member of the...

Mildred Richardson

Mildred Richardson

Nov 18, 2015

Mildred Buquoi Richardson, 97 years old, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Life Care Center of Melbourne in Melbourne, FL. She was a resident of Melbourne and born on October 23, 1918 in Donaldsonville, LA. Her parents were Joel and Mildred Buquoi Richardson. She will be laid to rest in the Buquoi family tomb at Ascension of Our...

Bret Broussard

Bret Broussard

Nov 11, 2015

Truly exceptional and one of a kind, Bret will live forever in the hearts of many who were fortunate enough to have known him. His remembrance will be one of a happy, loving, hard-working man that was full of life. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. Bret worked in construction and was...

Ehlert Moore Jr.

Ehlert Moore Jr.

Nov 10, 2015

Ehlert John "E. J." Moore Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales, LA. A resident of Prairieville and native of Lake, LA. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, served during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Valley Forge. He was a retired electrician. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New...

Tina Powers

Tina Powers

Nov 10, 2015

Tina Randall Powers, age 44, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 9:40 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales, LA. A resident and native of Prairieville, LA. She was blessed with 15 more years after being a recipient of a kidney and pancreas transplant on December 30, 2000. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St.,...

Virginia Roussel

Virginia Roussel

Nov 9, 2015

Virginia Dominick Roussel, passed away on November 9, 2015, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Virginia was born on March 7, 1929 to Jesse and Lois Dominick in Clio, MS. She is survived by her two daughters, Edith Borel and husband, Thayer of Baton Rouge, Karen Terrell of Clinton, LA; and one son, Louis Wilkinson...

Donald Albarez

Donald Albarez

Nov 8, 2015

Donald A. "Blinky" Albarez, age 81, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at his home. A resident of Geismar, LA and native of Belle Rose, LA. An Army veteran and retired plumber from the Department of Public Safety & Corrections. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Thursday, November 12, 2015, from...

Virginia Dodgen

Virginia Dodgen

Nov 8, 2015

Virginia "Ginger" Dodgen, age 63, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at 7:33 p.m. at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of French Settlement, LA and native of Jennings and Lake Arthur, LA. She worked for Pinnacle Healthcare. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Friday, November 13, 2015, from...

Lillie Passman

Lillie Passman

Nov 8, 2015

Lillie Mae Passman, age 90, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at 6:22 p.m. at The Carpenter House, Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Cleveland, MS. She was retired as a restaurant owner. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Survived by her niece, Cindy Richard; nephew, Raymond Greer...

John Sheets

John Sheets

Nov 7, 2015

John Ferrel Sheets, age 73, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. at his residence in Gonzales. A native of Gonzales, LA and veteran in the Army Reserve. Visiting at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. conducted by Father Eric...

Patty Goudeau

Patty Goudeau

Nov 4, 2015

Patty Goudeau, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at 7:25 a.m. at The Carpenter House, Baton Rouge, LA. A resident and native of Central, LA and former employee of Clinton Printing. Visiting at Miracle Place Church, 2080 Main St., Baker, LA on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until service at 1:30 p.m. Followed by...

Arlean Jones

Arlean Jones

Nov 1, 2015

Arlean Andrew Jones, age 71, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 4:15 p.m., at her residence at Carrington Place in Baton Rouge. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Jackson, MS. She was a former school bus driver and cafeteria worker for the Hines County School System in Jackson, MS. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426...

Yvonne Shannon

Yvonne Shannon

Oct 31, 2015

"They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies." William Penn Yvonne Shannon, passed away peacefully at 12:31 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Magnolia Assisted Living, Gonzales, LA. She was 88 and a native and resident of Gonzales. She was loved by everyone and was known for her outgoing personality,...

Blaine Sanders

Blaine Sanders

Oct 19, 2015

Blaine Anthony Sanders, died at birth on Monday, October 19, 2015, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, October 29, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until service at 3:00 p.m. conducted by Pastor Hilton Williams. Interment at Faithful United Methodist Cemetery, St. Amant, LA....

Anita Teague

Anita Teague

Oct 14, 2015

Anita Faye "Nita" Pepper Teague, 58, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Capitol House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas on June 16, 1957, she was the daughter of L Z Pepper and the late Faith Pepper. She is survived by one daughter, Brandi Jo Borchard;...

Earl Harrison Sr.

Earl Harrison Sr.

Oct 6, 2015

Earl Harrison Sr., age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Our of Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, at 7:15 p.m. A resident of Livingston, LA and native of Winnsboro, LA. He graduated from LSU Law School. He was a former East Baton Rouge Parish City Councilman for Ward 2, District 3. He retired as...

Celine Braud

Celine Braud

Oct 1, 2015

Celine M. Braud, age 95, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Tioga Community Care Center, Pineville, LA. A former resident of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Bentley, LA. She was born in Darrow, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Monday, October 5, 2015, from 12:00 noon until service...

Faith Pepper

Faith Pepper

Sep 26, 2015

Faith Estelle (Dumont) Pepper, 79, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, at 4:50 a.m. Born in Lawson, Arkansas on April 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Hector Joseph and Gertie Estelle Dumont. She is survived by one daughter, Anita Teague; four...