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Ronald Joe Givens
Feb 7, 2020
Ronald Joe Givens, 66, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, as his home, Friday, February 7, 2020. Ronald was born November 14, 1953, the son of Joseph M Givens and Lillian Purser Givens. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his significant other of 21 years, Kathy Richardson of Morgan City; three children, Joe, Megan, and...
Larry Gabriel Montet
Feb 6, 2020
Larry Gabriel Montet, 72, a resident of Amelia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born on November 30, 1947 in Morgan City, the son of Russell Montet Sr. and Nona Mire Montet.
Larry was a self-employed marine electrician operating Electrical Repair Service Inc., where he would always remind...
Celestino Hernandez
Feb 6, 2020
Celestino Hernandez, 87, of Clovis, NM passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at The Chapel, 1500 N. Thornton St, Clovis. A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at The Chapel, 1500 N. Thornton, Clovis, with Dianna Hernandez officiating. A funeral...
David Businelle
Jan 31, 2020
David Businelle, 77, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi and former resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Slidell Memorial Hospital.
David was born on November 27, 1942 in Morgan City, the son of Peter Norman Businelle Sr. and Ella Louise Scadlock Businelle.
In his younger years, David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shrimping. His love of the...
Linda White Fontenot
Jan 30, 2020
Linda White Fontenot, 81, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home.
Linda was born on April 25, 1938 in Patterson, the daughter of Sheldon “Jack” White and Nelia Ganaway White.
Linda was a 1956 graduate of Morgan City High School. Her lovely singing voice landed her a full scholarship to LSU for Glee...
Dorothy Bernucho Stansbury
Jan 29, 2020
Dorothy Bernucho Stansbury, 93, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Ochsner St. Mary, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was born on March 4, 1926 in Berwick, the daughter of Peter E. Bernucho and Helen Prince Bernucho.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by six children, Drake Daniel Stansbury and...
Sam Luke Carline
Jan 28, 2020
Sam Luke Carline passed away in his home Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at the age of 62.
Sam was born in Morgan City in 1957. He went to St. Stanislaus High School in Bay St. Louis, MS and attended University of South Louisiana before starting a career in business.
A sentimental free spirit, outdoors man and entrepreneur, Sam was a complicated...
Wayne Luke Vidos
Jan 24, 2020
Wayne Luke Vidos, 79, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Friday, January 24, 2020, at Morgan City Health Care surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born September 29, 1940, in Morgan City, the son of John Vidos Sr. and Myrtle Froreich Vidos.
Wayne was a Game Warden, serving the wetlands for 25 years. He was a kind...
Betty Lee Franklin
Jan 22, 2020
Betty Jane Lee Franklin, 64 , a native of Franklin and a resident of Patterson, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans at 7:45 p.m.
Betty was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She showed kindness to everyone she knew and met. She enjoyed cooking for family gatherings, and loved her music.
Betty is...
Bernadette Ann Bailey
Jan 15, 2020
Bernadette “Cricket” Ann Bailey, age 75, a resident of Bayou Vista passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Ochsner St. Mary.
Cricket was born January 25, 1944 in Morgan City, the daughter of Herman Leon Bailey Sr. and Margaret Alemand Rhodes.
Cricket was a care-free spirit who was always full of life; even in the hospital at her sickest, Cricket was still...
Judith "Judy" Ellen Lowry Gaddy
Jan 13, 2020
Judith “Judy” Ellen Lowry Gaddy, 89, a longtime resident of Berwick, passed away on January 13, 2020 at Maison Jardin Assisted Living Facility.
Judy was born on March 19, 1930 in Sunny South, Alabama the daughter of Robert and Velma Englett Lowry.
Judy was completely devoted to her husband George and spent many hours working with him in the garden...
Cynthia Wiggins Cothron
Jan 13, 2020
Cynthia Wiggins Cothron, 78, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Patterson Health Care Center.
Cynthia was born on July 30, 1941 in Berwick the daughter of Harry Paul Wiggins and Annie Marie Vallet Wiggins.
Cynthia was a long time member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Ladies Altar Society and was a past...
Charles Louis Cortez
Jan 8, 2020
Charles Louis Cortez, 68, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma.
Charles was born January 2, 1952, in Morgan City, the son of Ronald Cortez and Madeline Elderton Cortez.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Betty Landry Cortez and son, Christopher Charles Cortez and wife...
Ruth Ellen Guidry Bourgeois
Jan 7, 2020
Ruth Ellen Guidry Bourgeois, 84, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Ochsner St. Mary.
Ruth was born on February 20, 1935 in Cow Island, Louisiana the daughter of Cleophia Guidry and Eula Duhon Guidry.
Ruth was a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star Alice...
Patsy Solar Connor
Jan 4, 2020
Patsy Solar Connor, 68, a resident of Labadieville, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner surrounded by her loving family.
Patsy was born on January 19, 1951 in Morgan City, the daughter of Sidney Solar Sr. and Edmae Aucoin Solar.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, John David Connor of...
Hazel Aleman Landry
Jan 3, 2020
Hazel Aleman Landry, 92, a resident of Gibson passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Hazel was born on August 16, 1927 in Bayou Long the daughter of Steward “Phillip” Aleman and Fedora Aucoin Aleman.
Hazel was a hardworking homemaker who always tended to every need of her family. When she wasn’t spending quality...
David "Rerun" McDonald Jr.
Jan 1, 2020
David “Rerun” McDonald Jr., 68, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 at 11:53 a.m. at Terrebonne General Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on February 19, 1951 in Vicksburg, Mississippi the son of David McDonald Sr. and Nola McDermitt McDonald.
David never met a stranger and had a heart of...
James O. "J.O." Thomas
Dec 26, 2019
James O. “J.O.” Thomas, 89, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James was an avid sportsman and in his early years, represented his high school on the football field, as well as the boxing arena, achieving golden glove status. He served his country proudly in the United...
Otis Joseph Rulf
Dec 26, 2019
Otis Joseph Rulf, 85, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Ochsner St. Mary, with his loving wife by his side.
Otis was born December 8, 1934 in Berwick, the son of Andrew Rulf and Josephine Blanchard Rulf.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Betty Lovell...
Jimmy Marcus Bridges
Dec 23, 2019
Jimmy Marcus Bridges, 53, a resident of Franklin passed away peacefully, Monday, December 23, 2019.
Jimmy was born January 8, 1966, in Franklin, the son of James Patrick Bridges and Jane Ashley Bridges.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, Jane Bridges; three sons, Jamie, Brent, and Eric Bridges; one sister, Sandy Bridges; two grandchildren, Blaize...
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