Obituaries

Apr 11, 2016

Apr 9, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Fontenot, age 73, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gonzales, LA, at 11:49 a.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA, former resident of Ville Platte, LA and native of Arnaudville, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Monday, April 18, 2016, from 5:00...

Mar 26, 2016

Albert Joseph Dixon, passed away surrounded by his family at his residence in Prairieville, LA at 8:40 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was 86 years old, born on September 21, 1929, in Galvez, LA. He retired after 32 years with Uniroyal Chemical. A faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and also, a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Mar 23, 2016

Damon C. Dixon, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 3:06 p.m. at his home. He was a carpenter, resident and native of Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Saturday, March 26, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until service at 12:00 noon. Burial at Serenity Oaks Memorial...

Mar 17, 2016

Julio Cesar Medrano, age 58, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA and native of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, and a retired electrician. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until chapel service at 5:00 p.m....

Mar 5, 2016

Michael, age 44, of Carville, LA, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Kim; children, Josh, Andrew, and Amy; his parents, Monty and Martha Laurent; two sisters, Melissa and Margaret; one brother, Monty Jr.; and numerous relatives. Visitation will be at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, on Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 9:00...

Feb 22, 2016

Lynn Joseph Brouillette, a native of Simmesport, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA. Lynn passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge on February 22, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. He was 66 years old. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era. Retired as a foreman for Command Services, an...

Feb 19, 2016

Ruth Nell Myers Bourgeois, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 4:50 a.m. at The Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident and native of Acy, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visiting resumes on Wednesday, at...

Feb 10, 2016

Pok Re Connell, age 82, born in South Korea, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:50 p.m. at The Carpenter House, Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting on Monday, February 15, 2016 at First United Methodist Church of Gonzales, 224 W. Constitution St., Gonzales, LA from 10:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Mark Goins. Burial...

Feb 4, 2016

Margaret "Mumsy" Arceneaux, age 82, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 7:23 a.m. at her home. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Liverpool, England. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Visiting resumes on Monday, February 8, from 8:30...

Jan 23, 2016

The Lord has called his dear daughter Lynette Miller Bell, to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Though from this world Lynette is gone forever, Lynette will continue to live in us always. At her departure, Lynette was surrounded by her loving family at home. She was 55 years old, a resident and native of Baton Rouge,...

Jan 23, 2016

Barbara J. Neal, age 70, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 6:34 p.m. at Lane Memorial Regional Medical Center, Zachary, LA. A resident of Baker, LA and native of Dutchtown, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visiting resumes on...

Jan 22, 2016

Barbara "Chris" Reeves, age 69, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at her home. A resident of Burnside, LA and native of Gabsland, LA. She was a retired Special Ed. teacher at St. John the Baptist Parish School System. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Tuesday, January 26,...

Jan 15, 2016

Florence Irene Gates, commonly known as "Rene" died at the age of 60 on the morning of Friday, January 15, 2016 in Gonzales. LA. She had a very sweet spirit and loved to laugh and laughed often. She had a child-like enthusiasm about life and loved her nieces and nephews very much. She was born November 7, 1955 in...

Jan 10, 2016

J. C. Bailey, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at 5:06 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of Covington, TN, resident of Gonzales, LA, and former resident of Foxworth, MS and Covington, TN. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections. A veteran of the Korean War having served in the...

Jan 8, 2016

Elson P. "Paul" Hingle, age 93, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016, at 4:25 p.m. at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Raceland, LA. He was retired from Chevron and a Navy veteran of WW II. Visiting at The Grove Baptist Church, 39258 Hwy. 42, Prairieville, LA on Monday, January 11,...

Jan 6, 2016

Alberta James, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 7:28 p.m. at her home. A native of Campti, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA. She was a retired meat wrapper with National Food Store. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00...

Jan 4, 2016

Born Aug. 28, 1953, Linda "Sue" Villnuve, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and longtime resident of Ascension Parish, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. A loving mother and grandmother, Linda is now freed from the bonds of this world and rests peacefully in the merciful and kind arms of our Lord. Visitation at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New...

Dec 25, 2015

Mary Messina, age 97, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day, 2015, at Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gonzales, LA. A resident and native of Sunshine, LA. Visiting at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., conducted by Father Charlie Landry. Burial in...

Dec 20, 2015

Ramiro delaTorre, age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 11:11 p.m. at his home. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico and resident of Darrow, LA. He was retired from Gulf Coast Galvanizing. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m....