Donaldsonville, LA Obituaries

Margaret Belle Steib Reulet was born on November 17, 1933, to Lucien and Angele Gravois Steib. Miss. Belle entered eternal life on June 25, 2026, in the arms of the Blessed Mother at the age of ninety...

Patricia Shepard Schexnayder passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on June 21, 1936, in Lake City, Florida, Patricia showed remarkable courage at just 18 years old when she left home t...

Lena Marcello Rome passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the age of 95. She was a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, LA. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene R. LeBlanc (James”Jimmy” LeBla...

Joseph Alex “Joey” Callegan Jr., 62, a native of White Castle, Louisiana, passed away on June 9, 2026. Born on April 21, 1964, Joey was raised in White Castle, Louisiana, where he attended Our Lady o...

Huey “Poppy” Paul Simoneaux Sr., a life-long resident of Belle Rose, LA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Huey was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cous...

Jami Leigh Daigle, age 41, a lifelong resident of Brusly St. Vincent, LA, and a current resident of Plattenville, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by those she loved dearly. Jam...

Allen John Bellina, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 74. He was a retired pharmacist of more than 40 years who enjoyed serving the people...

James Hilton Falcon Sr., a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Convent, passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Regina C. Falcon; two sons, Jam...

Lance Joseph “LaLo” Simoneaux, 52, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on February 26, 1974, and was a native of Napoleonville, Louisiana. He passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026, surrounded by t...

Lloyd Joseph Hidalgo, Jr., 76, a lifelong resident of Belle Rose, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Lloyd was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose...

Albert “Earl” Evans, 80, a native of Yazoo, MS, and a current resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Earl was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cous...

George Gus Albert, III, 67, a native of Plaquemine and a resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, was born on March 10, 1959, and died on May 25, 2026, at the Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet in Baton Rou...

Lamar Anthony Landry, Sr. was born on October 28, 1946, and went to his heavenly home on May 21, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, LA. He was a graduate of Ascension Catholic. He w...

Wayne “Whop” Pfister, 64, a native and lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2026. Wayne met the love of his life, Letha, in high scho...

Norman Joseph Sanchez Sr., a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Belle Rose, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 90. He worked as a cane farmer since the age of fifteen then became a tur...

Gloria Jean Daigle, 83, a lifelong resident of Paincourtville, LA, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. After more than thirty-five years as a dedicated educator at Pierre Part Elementary School...

Judy Dugas Pizzolato passed away on April 11, 2026, at her home at the age of 84. She was a native and life long resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana until September 2024 when she moved to Bossier ...

Kace Kaimani August, born on December 5, 2025 and a resident of Donaldsonville, passed away on April 4, 2026. He loved his bottle of milk and oatmeal. He enjoyed his pacifiers, blankets, watching tv...

Maxine “Mackie” Denoux Bourgoyne, age 90, of Smoke Bend, Louisiana, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, creativity, faith, and cherished memories. Maxine was a devoted wife to ...

It grieves his family to announce the passing of Michael Joseph Chifici (Mike) on Monday, April 6, at the age of 74. He died peacefully at home after a long illness. Mike was born in Donaldsonville ...

William “Bill” Joseph Truxillo, 77, a life-long resident of Paincourtville, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and frie...

Barbara Smith Ourso, a cherished matriarch and devoted family pillar, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Donaldsonville, LA to Leona Blakeman Smith and Harry Samuel S...

Paul Joseph Randazzo, 68, a resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. Paul was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. His family was his world, ...

Richard "Big Ben" Joseph Blanchard, a native of Paincourtville, passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 73. He was a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. He enj...

Monica Theriot Bergeron, age 60, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Jefferson, Louisiana. Born on December 12, 1965, in Paincourtville, Louisiana, Monica lived a life filled with love and de...

Warren Louis Dille, 82, a native of Donaldsonville, LA and resident of Plattenville, LA, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Warren was a man of deep faith who loved the Lord wholeheartedly. War...

Marilyn Luquette Ourso, 79, a native of Vacherie, LA, and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, ...

John Anthony Hymel, age 64, native of Vacherie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He grew up in Vacherie, attended Ascension High School, and was proud to serve as a volunteer at...

Larry Paul Himel was born on June 07, 1955 and passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 at the age of 70 surrounded by his beloved sister, Catherine “Cat” Ward; his brother, Leroy Himel; and dear f...

Luke Noel Giroir, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. A lifelong resident of Belle Rose, LA, Luke was devoted to his beloved wife of ...

Lester J. Poirrier, aged 89, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Addis, LA passed away on February 10, 2026. He served in the National Guard. He was a member of the Green Berets of the Uni...

Thomas "Sach" Stephen LeBoeuf was born on April 3, 1946, and passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. He was 79. He was a native and lifelong resident of Donaldsonville. He was a graduate of Ascens...

Whitney James Simoneaux, a native and resident of Napoleonville, Louisiana, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 72. He worked in construction as a builder for many years. He enjoyed playi...

Diane Marie (Sanchez) Buxton, a native of Brusly St. Martin, passed away at the age of 79. "When tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I will be rig...

Catherine LeBlanc Cancienne, of Belle Rose, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the age of 90. As a faithful Catholic, she was a Eucharistic Minister for the homebound, a member of the St....

William "Billy" C. Hayward III, aged 79, of Donaldsonville, LA., passed away on January 3, 2026. William was born August 7, 1946 to William Hayward, Jr. and Lelia Maher Eastridge. He was a member of ...

Jude Paul Coupel, 26, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and resident of Pierre Part, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was a loving son, grandson, nephew, brother, father, uncle, cousin, ...

Stephanie Edwards Hurry, born on November 21, 1964, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 61. She enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with her family. She was very wise, loyal, love...

Marilyn Guillot Gros, 60, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Marilyn attended Louisiana State U...

Genevieve “Genie” Robert Landry, 84, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Genie was a devout Catholic who cherished her faith. A proud parishioner of Ascens...

Candace Mamie Lois Parisi, age 54, passed away on December 1, 2025. A native of Bartow, Florida, Candace was a longtime resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Candace was a graduate of Bartow High Sc...

Gloria LoBello Madere, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful Catholic, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born on October 7, 1943, to Andrew and Elnora LoBello, Gloria was originally from ...

Jean Aryl Charlet Madere, 78, a native of Brusly St. Martin, LA and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, au...

Gregory Anthony Talbot, age 73, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Also known as Clem, he loved going to his camp, playing ...

Paul John Grygor, age 74, a resident of White Castle, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his family....

Kirk Peter Cedotal Sr.; 68, a former resident of Napoleonville, LA, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Kirk was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and f...

Susan Mix Landry, 80, a native of Woonsocket, RI and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend....

Janice Cedotal Hernandez Schexnayder, age 78 of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. Through her life, Janice was always giving a...

Jeanne d’Arc Cavalier Rodrigue, born October 29, 1922, passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 102. She was a native of Brusly St. Martin and a resident of Paincourtville, LA. At nearly 103, s...

Kenneth Landry Sr., age 77, a native and resident of Belle Rose, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He enjoyed anything outdoors; hunting, fishing, Nascar, football, especially, LS...