Obituaries

Frank Conzonire

Frank Conzonire

Oct 24, 2008

Loving son, husband and father, Frank Samuel Conzonire died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Oschner Hospital in Baton Rouge at age 85. He was a resident of Ascension Parish and a former resident of St. Bernard Parish. He served in the Army 141st Artillery Unit in World War II in New Orleans. He was a member of the VFW....

Gloria Traigle

Gloria Traigle

Oct 21, 2008

alignleftGloria joined her heavenly family on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008. She was 83. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, Gonzales, on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment...

Henry Villar

Henry Villar

Sep 21, 2008

Henry Joseph Villar died on September 21, 2008 at his home in Hammond, Louisiana. He was 76. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and then retired from Kaiser Aluminum. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St., Gonzales, on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5pm until 9pm and again on...

Alva White

Alva White

Sep 18, 2008

Alva L. White, born April 3, 1917 to Frank and Winnie White died September 18, 2008. Alva was preschool and children's director at First Baptist Church Bossier City her entire working career. After retiring, she moved back to Prairieville to be with her siblings. She was a devoted member of Parkview Baptist Church. Alva is survived by one brother,...

Cecilia Lambert

Cecilia Lambert

Sep 11, 2008

A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she died on September 11, 2008, at the Gonzales HealthCare Center. She was 82 and a native and resident of St. Amant. She died from complications from Alzheimers disease. She was an athlete, worked long and hard in several family-owned businesses, and was a homemaker. She loved her large family and many friends,...

Irma Torstenson

Irma Torstenson

Sep 9, 2008

A resident of Maurepas, she died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was 85. Visitation will be held at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Hwy 22 in Maurepas, on Monday, September 15, 2008 beginning at 1 pm. Rev. Ruben Reynolds will celebrate the mass of Christian burial at 2:30 pm. Interment will follow in...

Augusta Polchow

Augusta Polchow

Sep 5, 2008

Augusta Mary Polchow passed away in Opelousas , Louisiana on September 5, 2008 at the age of 83. Born in New Orleans , daughter of Johanna Saehman and Valentine F. Polchow; Wife of the late James M. Smith; Sister to the late Robert W. Polchow, Anna H. Polchow, and Val Polchow, Jr.; Loving mother of Beverly R. Smith, Matthew...

Elden Babin

Elden Babin

Aug 31, 2008

BABIN, ELDEN H. BILL A resident of St. Amant, he died on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Promise of Ascension Hospital in Gonzales. He was 86 and had retired from Exxon. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St., Gonzales on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 5pm until 9pm. Visitation on Monday will be at Holy Rosary...

Irma Blair

Irma Blair

Aug 9, 2008

alignleftBLAIR, IRMA WIBEL alignleftA resident of Prairieville, she died on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at her home. She was 83. Visiting will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 beginning at 10:00 am. Rev. Eric Gyan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in...

Gloria Guidry

Gloria Guidry

Aug 4, 2008

GLORIA BOURGEOIS GUIDRY A resident of Prairieville, she died on August 4, 2008. She was 58. Visitation will be held at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St., Gonzales on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 5pm until 9pm. Visitation on Friday, August 8, 2008 will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville beginning at...

Nita Daniel

Nita Daniel

Aug 4, 2008

alignleftA Resident of Prairieville, she died on Monday, August 4, 2008 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 52. A visitation will be held at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St., Gonzales, on Thursday, August 7, 2008 beginning at 9:30am. Memorial services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 10:30am.

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Gertrude Evans

Gertrude Evans

Jul 27, 2008

Gertrude White Evans, born Jan. 23, 1923, to Frank and Winnie White, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ganky will always be remembered for her zest for life. Before becoming ill, she had recently taken two mission trips to Nicaragua with her church group and an Alaskan cruise with some best buddies. She will...

Helen Newman

Helen Newman

Jul 14, 2008

HELEN ROUSSEL NEWMAN A native of Paulina, she died early Monday, July 14, 2008, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 86. Visiting at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Michael J. Collins, celebrant. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina. Survived...

John Garantine

John Garantine

Jul 7, 2008

JOHN EDWARD GARNATINE A native of Plaquemine, he died at Gonzales Health Care Center on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 11 p.m. He was 80. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Wednesday, July 9, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until funeral service in the chapel...

Randall Fitman, Jr

Randall Fitman, Jr

Mar 14, 2008

FITMAN, JR. RANDALL J. RANDY A resident of Gonzales and native of Redding, CA, he died on Friday, March 14, 2008. He was 41 and former employee of Amspec Services, LLC. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from 9am until 11am at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St., Gonzales. Rev. Jon Koehler will conduct...

Dorothy Mayeux

Dorothy Mayeux

Mar 14, 2008

Mayeux, Dorothy Irma Barton Dot Born on September 23, 1924, in Innis, Dorothy Irma Barton Mayeux, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 3:40 p.m. Visitation will be at the Ascension Funeral Home formerly known as Welsh Funeral Home, 426 West New River St. in Gonzales on Monday, March 17, 2008 from 5 p.m....

Nancye Kivett

Nancye Kivett

Mar 13, 2008

KIVETT, NANCYE HOBGOOD She succumbed to her battle with cancer early Thursday, March 13, 2008 at her home. She was 73 and a native of Bogalusa and resident of Gonzales. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River Street, Gonzales on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 9am until 11am. Religious services will be held in the funeral home...