Gonzales, LA Obituaries

Richard “Rich” Chifici, a resident of Geismar, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 58. Rich was a man of many interests and a joyful spirit. He loved playing video games ...

Angella Eva Dupre, a cherished resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on November 13, 1947, Angella grew up in Napoleonville before later making her home...

Robert (Bob) Holdridge was welcomed into his new life on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was 76 years of age. He was a native of Burnside and a long longtime resident of Gonzales. Bob is survived by his ...

Scott Paul Russell, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 66. Scott lived a full and adventurous life. He was an avid and highly talented photogra...

Margaret “Bobbie Jane” Blanchard Rouyea passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a devoted member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she was active in the Catholic Daughters and h...

Dawson V. Kelly Jr., affectionately known as "Daw Daw," a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on January 2, 1944, to Da...

Myong Sook Stewart, born on April 2, 1930, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 95. She was a resident of Livingston, Louisiana.

Nathan Wayne Crocker, a resident of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Debra Domingue Crocker; his children, Brian ...

Joyce Agnes Braud, age 95, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 4, 2026. Joyce was born on January 25, 1930, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Vital and Frances Braud. She was for...

Heidi Ramsey, 55, passed away on December 31, 2025, leaving behind a world softly changed by her presence. Born October 23,1970 in Colorado, Heidi’s life eventually took her to Arizona, where fate di...

Josephine "Phenie" Hatty Lieux, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 93. Phenie was born in Lafitte, Louisiana. She was a loving mot...

William Steve Harris, born on February 23, 1956, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 69. He was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana.

Yvonne Rita Demots Musmeci, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, was born on September 3, 1931, and peacefully passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 94. Yvonne lived a life centered o...

Occasionally, there is an individual who decides to write his/her own obituary. Who would know their legacy better? I am one of those individuals. I was born in Mena, Arkansas, on Thanksgiving Day, N...

Dayna Oubre Sullivan, a native of Garyville and former resident of LaPlace, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 80. She is survived by her sister, Melanie Oubre; her brother, Stephen Oubr...

Georgia Beth Brown, a recent resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 82. Ms. Brown was born on November 11, 1943, in Evanston, IL, to parents, Rudolf Borchar...

Joyce Ann Jacobsen Wright, a resident of Geismar, LA passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was 81 years old. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose q...

Joann Nazio LeBouef passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 59. She was a native of Houma, La and a longtime resident of Raceland, La. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and fri...

Landis Paul Poirrier Sr. passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 80. He was a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish and a proud graduate of Gonzales High School (Class of '63) and Baton Rouge ...

Dolores Frances Babin, a lifelong resident of St. Amant, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Mrs. Dolores was born on July 16, 1944, to Johney and Leonise Frederic. She ...

Glenda Ruth Nugent Duplessis, a native resident of Dry Prong, LA and resident of Duplessis, LA passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Glenda worked for the Ascension Parish School B...

Born in Carville, LA and a resident of Gonzales, she passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a meticulous homemaker and a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sh...

Maria Antonia Marquez passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 52. She was born on October 2, 1973. Maria was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Elmo (Moe) Joseph Delaune, Jr. at the age of 78 years old passed from this life into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday December 13, 2025 at 7:30 am at the Crossing Clarity ...

On Friday, December 12, 2025, Mary went home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her devoted husband of 63 years Terry by her side holding her hand. Through God’s divine mercy...

Dorothy Lee Josey Crocker, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Dorothy was born in Coxburg, Mississippi to James Carlile Josey and LeNoir Cox Josey. She spent part of her childhood in...

Elizabeth Watson Leffingwell, born on June 25, 1947, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Elizabeth was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana.

John Robert Jones, affectionately known as JJ and Pawpaw JJ, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 13, 1940, and passed away on December 10, 2025. John was a devoted husband, father, son, and...

Patricia “Treci” Morgan, a beloved resident of Livingston, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 60. Known for her generous spirit and unwavering devotion to animals, Trec...

Charlie Mac Stafford, born on November 16, 1985, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 40. Charlie was a resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

Louis Dennis Thomassie, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. A native of St. Amant and a longtime resident of Gonzales, Louis was a devoted longtime parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic ...

Michael “Mike” Hugh Bye died peacefully after a brief illness on Sept. 26, 2025. By his side was the love of his life, Susan. They had recently returned to St. Mary's, the church where they were marri...

Larry Paul Templet, 73, a lifelong resident of Gonzales, LA passed away on December 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, C...

Blaine Joseph Sheets, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by his devoted family. Blaine lived a life defined by hard work, gener...

Donnie J. "Quack" Gautreau a resident of St. Amant, LA, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was 67 years old. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Danette "Dee Dee" Kendrick Gautreau; chil...

Larry Dale Tidwell, Sr., born March 30, 1946, went to be with his savior November 27, 2025. Larry was a native of East Tallassee, Alabama and a longtime resident of Pride, Louisiana, but don’t forget ...

Courtney Cashio Higginbotham, 47, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born in Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, on April 7, 1978, to David and Stacy Cashio. Court married the lo...

Aurelio Joseph Marinelli, 74, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at home after a long illness. He was born Oct. 28, 1951, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to the late Raymond and Marsha Marinelli. Aur...

Dorsey E Chinnery, 79, of Gonzales, Louisiana-formerly of St.Thomas, U.S Virgin Islands-Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, with his devoted wife, Patricia "Pat" Smith-Chinnery lovingly by ...

Gene Gonzales, 85, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. in Baton Rouge. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Gonzales, Louisiana, to Burton and Bertha Holl...

Willie Marie Dupuy Kimble died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge at the age of 91. She was native of Prairieville, LA and a resident of Port Allen,...

Barbara "Bobbie" Templet DeLaune, a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara lived a full and joyful li...

Marvin Owen Morgan of Prairieville, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on January 17, 1938, in El Dorado, AR to Thomas M Morgan and Sybil Hughes Morgan. He is survive...

Allee Elizabeth James Lass, a resident of Prairieville, La passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 yrs old. Allee lived life to the fullest, enjoying ...

Joyce Fontenot Brown, a lifelong resident of Whitehall, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday. A quiet, gentle soul, Joyce live...

Edward "Ed" Glenn Darby II, a resident of Colyell, LA passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 63 years old. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Tracy White Dar...

Joshua Davis Dunaway, a loving father, husband, and dedicated law enforcement officer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 40. He was a native of Baker, Louisiana, and...

Dianne Marie Babin Arceneaux, 72, of Gonzales passed away November 16, 2025 surrounded by her family, she was born in Gonzales, LA. She recently retired from St. John Elementary School after 12 years ...

Chuck Paul LeBeau Jr., age 39, of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed away on November 16, 2025. Born on January 15, 1986, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Chuck was a devoted and loving father whose greatest joy ...

Frank James Noble Jr., fondly known as "Frankie", passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the age of 76. His quick-witted humor stayed with him until the very end. He was the loving husband of Deb...