Obituaries

Gary Sutter

Oct 21, 2012

Gary Roger Sutter Gary Roger Sutter, age 69, died on October 21, 2012 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, Gary graduated from the University of Wyoming with a PhD in Physics. Upon retiring as a geophysicist from Shell Oil in New Orleans, he taught at the New Orleans Science...

Ld Collins

Oct 12, 2012

L.D. Collins A retired electrician. Born Dec. 17, 1930. Died Oct. 12, 2012 at the age of 81. A longtime resident of Dutchtown and a native of Watson, OK. Survived by his wife, Beverly Smith Collins, they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary two daughters, two sons and their spouses: Roxanne and Blaine Berteau, Beverly and Randy Lee, Larry...

Melvin Istre Jr.

Oct 9, 2012

Melvin Phillip Daddy Mel Istre Jr. . A native of Forked Island and a resident of Gonzales, he died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 at his home. He was 58. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visiting continues at the funeral home on Monday,...

Acklin Lebeau

Sep 23, 2012

Acklin LeBeau . Acklin LeBeau, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sep. 23, 2012 at home. He was a lifelong resident of St. Amant, Air Force veteran and retiree from Ormet Corp. Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am., conducted by Rev. Jon Koehler. Entombment...

Norbert Hernandez Jr.

Aug 29, 2012

Direct Burial

Cemetery Prairieville Community Cemetery Hwy 73 Prairieville, LA  70769

Tina Palmer

Aug 20, 2012

A native of Baton Rouge, she passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at her home in Walker. She was 46. Visiting will be at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Monday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. until chapel service...

Geraldine Bratcher

Aug 12, 2012

Geraldine R. Bratcher Gerry, 77, of Panama City Beach, Florida passed on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Gerry was born on February 17, 1935 in Stafford, Kansas and lived in Bay County since 1992. She was the Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Venture Out Homeowners...

Carl Pitre

Aug 10, 2012

Carl J Pitre, a native of Ville Platte, LA and resident of Gonzales, LA. On Friday, August 10, 2012 he took his final ride on his Harley through the eternal gates to heaven. He was surrounded by family and friend when he passed at the age of 57. He was a loving father, brother, and friend. Hes a retired...

Leonard Williams

Aug 3, 2012

Leonard Cassie Williams, 97, passed away August 3, 2012 in Deer Park, Texas. Leonard was born on November 8, 1914 in Sugartown, Louisiana to Cassie and Emma Sanders Williams. He married Elsie Reeves and the couple had a daughter, Leona Jean, before divorcing. He then married Margaret Hebert. He was an oilfield worker before joining the Army in 1941...

Fred Godwin

Jul 20, 2012

A native of Greenville, Miss. and resident of Gonzales, he died Friday, July 20, 2012 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 79, a retired pipefitter and welder, and a United States Navy Korean War veteran. A gathering will be held at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Monday, July 23,...

Gerald Guitreau Sr.

Jul 8, 2012

Gerald Lee Bo Guitreau Sr. . Born June 12, 1934, he was 78, a native of Livingston and resident of Prairieville. He died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and retired from Pipefitters Local 198. Survived by...

Albert Kyzar Jr.

Jul 7, 2012

Visitation Ascension Funeral Home 426 West New River Street Gonzales, LA  70737 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10am2pm Service Visitation Ascension Funeral Home 426 West New River Street Gonzales, LA  70737 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 2pm Cemetery Faithful United Methodist Cemetery Hwy 431 St. Amant, LA  70774

Charles Chamberlain Sr.

Jul 7, 2012

Charles R. Goodtime Charlie Chamberlain Sr. . A retired pipe fitter and Ascension Parish school bus drier, he died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his home in Prairieville. He was a native of Oakdale. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Tuesday, July 10, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the...

Nell Stuart

Jun 20, 2012

God looked around his garden and found an empty space. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He knew that you were suffering and in pain. He knew that when he called you home we would all meet up again. We know you are at peace now and our lives here must go on....

Allbert Allee

Jun 19, 2012

He was born April 9, 1936, in Nebraska City, Neb., and died Tuesday, June 19, 2012. He was a resident of St. James Place, Baton Rouge, La., for the past six years and a retired sugarcane farmer from St. James Parish. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond Stacy Allee, of Missouri, and his mother, Ruth Elva Ellen Mott,...

Monica Klein

Jun 16, 2012

Monica Solar Lou Lou Klein . Monica Solar Klein, Lou Lou, was a beautiful and loving daughter, wife, mother and friend. She will be dearly missed. A homemaker and resident of Gonzales, she died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was a native of Napoleonville. Visitng at Central Baptist Church, Gonzales, on Thursday,...

Sheila Kramer

Jun 10, 2012

Sheila Vicknair Kramer A native of Gonzales, she died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at her home in Hammond. She was 55. A memorial service will be held at Household of Faith Church, 10469 Airline Hwy. Gonzales, on Saturday, June 16, at 11 a.m. Survived by a daughter, Stephanie Vicknair Webb sister Barbara Montelius and husband Gilbert brother, Mark Kramer...

Julianna Braud

Jun 8, 2012

Juliana Nook Braud A native of Lake and resident of Gonzales, she died Friday, June 8, 2012 at her home. She was 86. Visiting at St. Anne Catholic Church, 7348 Main St., Sorrento, on Monday June 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. Michael Galea. Interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery....

Bille Carter

Jun 2, 2012

Billie Jean Pearson Carter . A native of Winnsboro and a resident of Prairieville, she died at 3:15 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 77, a retired CNA, Hospice Home Health. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 3 p.m....

Shaun Mones

May 24, 2012

Shaun Anthony Mones A resident of Prairieville, he died Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was 26 and a native of St. Bernard. Visiting at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, St. Bernard, on Friday, June 1, from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. John Arnone. Interment in Cornerview Cemetery, Gonzales. Survived by his wife,...