Obituaries
Janet Michael
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,...
Bret Manner
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...
Bonnie Elledge
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)...
Emily Aldridge
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...
Sandra Cambron
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...
Johnny Normand, Jr.
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...
Darren Gautreau
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...
Bradly Burgett
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...
Charline Kramer
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...
Katrina Johnson
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....
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);...