Obituaries

Dec 4, 2022

Michael “Mike” Barrett Kyle, a loving husband and father, went to his eternal home with Jesus on December 4, 2022.  He was a native of Calcasieu Parish, but a resident of Ascension Parish for over 30 years.  Faith, family, hunting, and fishing were Mike’s passions.  He will be remembered as a master storyteller, practical jokester, and jack of all...

Nov 29, 2022

A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she passed away peacefully at her home in Prairieville at 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was 69 and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 3784. She is survived by two sons, Raymond Joseph Tullier Sr. and Tamblie Tullier, and Corey Andrew Tullier and...

Nov 29, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephanie Crochet Prather announces her passing after a brief battle of cancer on Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022, at the age of 56. Stephanie Prather spent 18 years of her life as a dedicated worker at Walmart.  Stephanie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Stephanie lived...

Nov 21, 2022

Janet Ann Moore Michael, passed away on November 21st, 2022, in Baton Rouge at the age of 87. She was born on April 4th, 1935.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Wayne Michael, Sr. and his wife Wendie Williamson of Addis, LA; grandson, Kenneth Wayne Michael, Jr. of Gonzales, LA.; granddaughter, Ginger Broussard and her husband,...

Nov 4, 2022

Bret Manner, 47, passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 4, after a long illness with cancer. A graduate of Mercer University (B.A., Philosophy), and long-time resident of both Baton Rouge and Santa Fe, New Mexico, Bret loved music, LSU football, and all LSU Sports (Geaux Tigers!), a good glass of red, comedy, tennis, and...

Oct 31, 2022

Bonnie Jo Elledge, passed away on October 31, 2022, at Our Lady of the Lake-Ascension at the age of 58. She was born on May 12, 1964, in Clinton, LA.

She is survived by her daughters, Ashley Elledge and Donna Elledge; granddaughter and the apple of her eye, Josslynn Hunt; siblings, Brenda (David) Lyles, Allen “Bubba” (Renee)...

Oct 19, 2022

Emily Marie Himel Aldridge, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

She was born on July 17, 1937 in Geismar and was a resident of Dutchtown.

She is survived by four daughters, Nancy Aldridge, Amy Aldridge, Tassy Aldridge, Trudy (Gary) Parrish and one son, Troy (Penny) Aldridge, son-in-law Jerry Justice, brother-in-law Perry Aldridge. 10 grandchildren and...

Oct 12, 2022

Sandra Sue Mosher Cambron, known to friends and family as Sandy, passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning hours of October 12, 2022, at 76 years old. Sandra was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother during her life. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, David Cambron, and her 3 kids son Brian...

Oct 10, 2022

Johnny Paul Normand, Jr., a native of Plaucheville, Louisiana, and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away at his home Monday, October 10, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Nicole Bourgeois Normand, of Prairieville, Louisiana; and their three sons, Byron Anthony Normand, Christian Isiah Jacob Normand, and Chase Joseph Normand, all of Prairieville, his...

Oct 5, 2022

Darren Paul Gautreau, a loving husband, grandfather, and man of faith, was called home to God at age 59 on October 5th, 2022. He was born on February 1st, 1963, in Baton Rouge and was a long-time resident of Gonzales.

He had a lifelong passion for cooking that started in the kitchen with his mom as a...

Sep 29, 2022

Bradly Scott Burgett, beloved father, son, and brother was born January 28, 1981. A resident of Prairieville, Louisiana Bradly went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the age of 41.

Bradly is a graduate of St Amant High School class of 1999

Bradly could often be found taking various things...

Sep 21, 2022

A long loving and joyful life has reached the end of its journey home. Charline Kramer, age 72, a native of Ascension Parish and a resident of Gonzales, passed away September 21, 2022, at 10:15 p.m. from heart failure at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting with her husband, spoiling her...

Sep 19, 2022

Katrina Gautreau Johnson, a resident of Maurepas, LA, passed away at the age of 69, on Monday, September 19, 2022, 3:38 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center.

Visitation will be held at Ascension Funeral Home in Gonzales, LA Friday, September 23, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. until the religious service at 9:00 a.m....

Sep 19, 2022

Weber P. Mansur Jr. 1926-2022

We mourn the loss of our family Patriarch, Weber P. Mansur Jr. who passed away peacefully Monday, September 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He lived life to the fullest for nearly 96 years.

“Paw-Paw’ Weber led by example through his constant faith and incredible generosity. He loved to...

Sep 19, 2022

Joseph Edward Defley, Jr., born in Chicago, Illinois on July 12, 1931, lived most of his life in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. He peacefully transitioned to eternal life in Reserve, Louisiana, surrounded by family at the age of ninety-one on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Welsh Defley; by the children of his...

Sep 10, 2022

Mrs. Lois Lessard passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her home on Lessard Road at 3:18 a.m. surrounded by her family. She was 82 years old, born February 24, 1940, and a lifelong resident of Laurel Ridge. She loved hunting, fishing, and cooking for her family and friends.

She is survived by daughter, Josephine...

Aug 13, 2022

Diana Savario Welch, 89 years old, passed away at her residence on August 13, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1933.

She is survived by her 2 sons, Dustin S. Welch, and Benjy N. Welch; 3 grandchildren, Grant Welch, Cole Welch, and Jamey Newman Welch Guidry; 2 great-grandchildren, Kayden Breaud and Brennan Breaud; 2...

Aug 13, 2022

Dude Vascocu, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Prairieville surrounded by family on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1928. He was a native of Natchitoches and a resident of Prairieville. He was retired from LSU Cross Bred Cattle Department with 33years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Cherry...