Obituaries
Weber Mansur, Jr.
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...
Joseph Defley, Jr.
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...
Lois Lessard
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...
Diana Welch
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...
Marium Vascocu
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...
Donald Haydel
Aug 4, 2022
Donald Lee Haydel passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Geismar, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertie Kling Haydel and Frank Haydel.
He is survived by his godchildren and numerous cousins. Donald served our country in the United States Army was a proud Vietnam Veteran.
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Howard Stelly, Sr.
Aug 4, 2022
Howard James Stelly, Sr., was born on June 30, 1940, and passed away August 4, 2022, at the age of 82. He was a former equipment operator for Local 406. A native of St. Landry Parish and currently resided in Geismar, Louisiana.
He enjoyed woodworking and his daily phone calls with family and friends.
Pops...
Carroll Hodgeson
Aug 2, 2022
Carroll D. Hodgeson, 59 died August 2, 2022. Born February 11, 1963, He was a native of Gonzales. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:00 am at Lusk Cemetery in Gonzales. He was able to travel to 48 out of the 50 states including many other countries. Among other passions he truly enjoyed...
Lionell Cannon
Jul 28, 2022
On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Lionell Ray Cannon, Sr went to be with Jesus. He was seventy years old. He is free from pain and suffering. All of his troubles have disappeared, and all of his tears have been wiped away.
He was born to Melvin Ray Cannon and Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon, on October...
Dorothy Villeneuve (Dot)
Jul 26, 2022
Dorothy Ann James Villeneuve (Dot), passed away on July 26, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born in Gonzales on August 15, 1939.
She was a faithful servant of Catholic Daughters, VFW, and the Alter Society of St. Mark Catholic Church.
She is survived by her son, Cairue (C.J.) Villeneuve (Lisa);...
Jessie Guedry
Jul 26, 2022
Jessie Bankston Guedry, a native of Loranger, LA, and longtime resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on July 26, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on April 20, 1931.
She is survived by grandchildren, Melissa James Barthelemy and husband Shane, Jodi Guedry David and husband Michael, Jessie James Jr., and wife Desiree; great-grandchildren, Abby...
Clara Milano
Jul 21, 2022
Clara Marie Rodrigue Milano, born on March 27, 1935, in Donaldsonville, La. She is 87 years old. She graduated from St. Vincent Institute now known as Ascension Catholic High School, she was Valedictorian of her 1952 class. She grew up helping the Nuns and anyone who needed her help. She went to work at the Court House in Donaldsonville, after graduating, and...
Shelby Robert
Jul 17, 2022
ROBERT, SHELBY JOSEPH “COACH”
Shelby J. Robert, 83, former superintendent of Ascension Parish Schools, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home in Gonzales, LA. He was born on December 24, 1938, in Donaldsonville, LA. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elynda Gayle Willis Robert, daughter Melinda Gayle Robert, sister...
Ollie Elkins
Jul 13, 2022
Ollie G. “Laddie” Elkins, Jr. was born on November 11, 1942, in Columbia, MS. He passed away peacefully at his home in Livingston, LA, on July 13th at 3:45pm. He was a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana and a spokesperson for I.N.C.O.M. He served in the United States Air Force and was a successful supervisor at TRIAD Chemical....
Wilbert Braud
Jul 8, 2022
Wilbert Paul Braud, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022. The son of Edward Braud, Jr. and Virginia Gautreau Braud, he was born in Gonzales on June 26, 1926. Known by many as "Beet", he worked at Gonzales Motor Co. and Braud's Auto Parts from which he ran the Greyhound Bus Station. Illness in the family required...
Edna Guedry
Jul 7, 2022
Edna Mae Richardson Guedry, 95, was born in Livingston Parish on March 9, 1927. She grew up in Sorrento and resided in St. Amant, LA. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 7, 2022.
Edna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a humble and faithful...
Phillip Babin
Jul 2, 2022
Phillip Kirk (Fomp) Babin passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was 65 years old. He was a native and resident of Gonzales. He is preceded in death by his father, John Mervin Babin, and mother, Julia Faye Dupuy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Elinor (Pug) Landry Babin, daughter Kristy Babin Schexnayder, son-in-law...
Eddie Mccain-Hingle
Jun 26, 2022
Eddie Faye McCain-Hingle, 92, passed away at her home in Prairieville, LA, on Sunday, June 26, 2022.
Eddie Faye Stewart was born May 24, 1930, in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Charles Bogan Stewart and Nannie Ernie Eakin. Although Eddie Faye lived in several places like Texas, Mississippi, and Florida, she was a true Louisiana girl at heart....
Ginnifer Ballard
Jun 19, 2022
You Will Be Missed
Ginnifer Gayle Ballard (GiGi), of Geismar, Louisiana passed away on
Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at the age of 48. Ginnifer was born March 15th,
1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She loved her family with all her heart. She was an incredible mother,
daughter, sister, and...
Howard Wallace
Jun 15, 2022
God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Howard Wallace, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 62, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after losing his courageous battle with cancer.
Howard was born on December 30, 1959, in Mount Vernon, IL to Jake...
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