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Morgan City, LA Obituaries

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Elizabeth Bridget "Bea" Billiot Matherne

Elizabeth Bridget "Bea" Billiot Matherne

Jun 23, 2022

Elizabeth Bridget Billiot Matherne “Maw Bea”, 95, Matriarch and the last full blooded American Indian in her clan, descendant of The Bayou Lafourche Band of The Biloxi-Chitimacha Indians, and a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Elizabeth was born November 19, 1926, the daughter of Elphege Billiot...

Ronald Dwane Lestage

Ronald Dwane Lestage

Jun 23, 2022

Ronald Lestage, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away after a lengthy illness.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Monica; son, Kris Lestage and wife Kristen; daughter, Ashley and husband Grant Sherman; honorary daughter, Cherie Lestage; grandchildren, Nicholas and Abby Lestage, Sophia Sherman; sister, Sherry Picou and husband Rousell, Sandra Hill, Linda Lestage, and Pam...

Sweetie Bailey Mire

Sweetie Bailey Mire

Jun 18, 2022

Sweetie Bailey Mire, a resident of Amelia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary.

Sweetie was born October 5, 1933, in Simon Pass, the daughter of Ambrose Bailey and Irma Verret Bland.

She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, bird watching, making a garden, cooking and seeing her family all together.

She was an only child but was always...

Amanda Marie Giddens

Amanda Marie Giddens

Jun 17, 2022

Amanda Marie Giddens, 49, a native of Morgan City, LA and resident of Berwick, LA, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.

She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Timothy Giddens (Marie), Kelinda Giddens (Eric Leleaux), Jason Giddens; nephews, Coby Leleaux, Austin Giddens; nieces, Olivia Giddens, Kathy Giddens; godfather, Dominic Ribardi, Jr.

She is preceded in death by her...

Amanda Fay Sandt

Amanda Fay Sandt

Jun 14, 2022

Amanda Fay Chavis Sandt, 40, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and native of Gibson, Louisiana, left us to eternally care for her daughter and granddaughter in heaven on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Amanda was born August 5, 1981 in Morgan City, LA, the daughter of Dwana and Victor Chavis Sr. She was the eldest of five siblings, the...

Joseph "Joe" Ulysses Trahan Sr.

Joseph "Joe" Ulysses Trahan Sr.

Jun 12, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Ulysses Trahan Sr., 88, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born February 25, 1934, in Lawtell, Louisiana, the son of Joseph Aladdin Trahan and Anne Comeaux Trahan.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Rebecca “Becky”...

Rudolph Joseph Percle Jr.

Rudolph Joseph Percle Jr.

Jun 9, 2022

Rudolph Joseph “R.J.” Percle Jr., 92, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

R.J. was born July 17, 1929, the son of Rudolph J. Percle Sr. and Lorena Verett Percle.

R.J. will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Ida Mae Alfred Percle of Morgan City;...

Rachel Edsomoe Clements

Rachel Edsomoe Clements

Jun 7, 2022

Rachel Edsomoe Clements, 74, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary.

Rachel was born September 10, 1947, in Chippawa Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of June Edsomoe Kline.

Rachel had the biggest heart; her kind heart was a true gift, especially with her job with home healthcare. Rachel’s big, kind heart touched everyone...

Tona Sue Lunsford

Tona Sue Lunsford

Jun 6, 2022

Tona “Ethel” Sue Lunsford, 64, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at her home.

Tona was born January 3, 1958, Leonard, Texas, the daughter of Joseph Lunsford and Audrey McEwen.

Tona was a comedian by nature; she was always laughing and loved cracking jokes. Tona was a mother of four and she loved her boys....

Hubert Gilchrist

Hubert Gilchrist

Jun 4, 2022

Hubert Gilchrist, 81, a native of Plaquemine, LA and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

 

He is survived by his sons, Rodney Gilchrist and wife Tonal, Joseph Gilchrist; daughters, Denisa Acosta, Nona Campo and husband Rodney, Mona Gilchrist; brother, Joe Gilchrist; sisters, Margaret Buck, Betty Kelly; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren.

 

He is...

Jean Gros

Jean Gros

Jun 4, 2022

Jean Lazime Gros Sr, 90, a resident of Amelia, La passed away on Saturday, June 4,2022 at Ochsner St Mary.

Jean was born on February 21, 1932 to Emma Acosta and Lazime Gros of Four Mile Bayou, LA.

From 1959 to 1998, Jean worked in the oil and gas industry for Avondale Shipyard and eventually retired from McDermott, where he...

Andrea Aucoin

Andrea Aucoin

Jun 2, 2022

Andrea Ann Aucoin, 61, a resident of Destrehan, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Andrea was born on October 15, 1960 in Morgan City, LA, the daughter of Sterling Aucoin, Sr. and Mildred Falcon Aucoin. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Shelly LaCaze of Berwick, LA and Christopher LaCaze and wife Jennifer of...

Michael Wayne Manfre

Michael Wayne Manfre

May 28, 2022

Michael Wayne Manfre, 71, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Michael was born on August 22, 1950 in Morgan City, the son of Paul Lee Manfre Sr. and Mary Jean Breaux Manfre.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by four siblings, Paula Jean Manfre of Denham Springs,...

Gregg Anthony Vesh

Gregg Anthony Vesh

May 27, 2022

Gregg Anthony Vesh, 61, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022.

Gregg was born April 24, 1961, in Clinton, Massachusetts, the son of Edward D. Vesh and Beverly Bolton.

Gregg had a big heart and would help out anyone in need. He was a people person, who was full of life. Gregg loved being outdoors, whether...

Carol Ann Wood

Carol Ann Wood

May 24, 2022

Carol Ann Brewer Wood, 74, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on January 27, 1948 in Fayetteville, Arkansas the daughter of Martin Brewer and Mary Kathleen McMillan Brewer.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Michael...

Betty Jo Giroir

Betty Jo Giroir

May 23, 2022

Betty Jo Giroir, 54, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022.

Betty was born August 8, 1967, the daughter of Michael David Giroir and Adria Lee Ducet Harris.

Betty was a sweet, outgoing person; she loved people, but she loved dogs even more, especially her chihuahuas.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her...

Eva Mae Giddens

Eva Mae Giddens

May 21, 2022

Eva Mae Ribardi Giddens, 70, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eva was born on February 22, 1952 in Berwick, the daughter of Dominick Ribardi Sr. and Hilda Blanco Ribardi.

Eva loved her family and cherished every moment she was able to spend with them, but...

Ruth Ross Daigle

Ruth Ross Daigle

May 20, 2022

Ruth Ross Daigle, 96, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Fidelis Residential Care Homes in Baton Rouge.

Ruth was born on February 16, 1926 in Patterson, the daughter of Charley Ross and Effie Boudreaux Ross.

Ruth loved to be outside soaking up the sunshine while working in her yard or tending to her...

Genevieve Guidry Price

Genevieve Guidry Price

May 19, 2022

Genevieve Guidry Price, 87, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Maison Jardin Senior Living, surrounded by her loving family.

Genevieve was born on October 20, 1934 in Morgan City, the daughter of Eugene C. Guidry Sr. and Emily Gros Guidry.

Genevieve was a hard-working lady who never stopped, she would get up...

Hazel Baudoin LeJeune

Hazel Baudoin LeJeune

May 18, 2022

Hazel Mae Baudoin LeJeune, 72, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary, surrounded by her loving family.

Hazel was born September 22, 1949, in Morgan City, the daughter of Eldridge Baudoin and Eugenia Fredrick Dinger.

Hazel was a caring, loving, sweet woman, who would bend over backwards to help anyone in need....

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