OBITUARIES

Frank A LaCava, age 59, resident of Geismar LA, native of New Orleans, passed away on June 15th 2023 at 3:56 PM from stomach cancer. Frank was born on January 26th 1964 to Anthony LaCava and Lee Anna Long in New Orleans. In 2005, Frank met Corina Kerlec. Their daughter Amethyst Kerlec was born in 2009. He helped raise Corina’s...

Chelsea Anne Recotta passed away on June 14, 2023, at the age of 33. Chelsea was born to Michael Jay and Brenda Recotta on May 24, 1990 in Metairie, LA. As a child, Chelsea attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary school in Kenner as well as St. Louis King of France in Metairie. After Hurricane Katrina, Chelsea and her family...

Alvin Lee Blair Jr. (known as Junior) passed away June 13, 2023 at 64 years old in his home surrounded by family. Junior was brought into the world on January 14, 1959 in Winnfield, Louisiana where he resided until later becoming a resident of French Settlement, Louisiana. He started his family there and became an electrician for Doyle Electric. His...

Carl passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023. Carl is survived by his wife of over 56 years Joan Lambert Gonzales; son and daughter-in-law Steven and Gina Gonzales; son and daughter-in-law Jason and Shannon Gonzales; daughter Brandi Gonzales; grandchildren Regan(Scott) Naquin, Hannah Gonzales, Coleman(Logan) Leake, Cayden Leake (Caitlin Epperson), and Kale Gonzales; great grandchildren Westin and Liam; mother Marie Hymel...

Ryan Howard, 50, of Prairieville, La. son of Glenn and Jeannie Martin, passed away Saturday June 10,2023. He was born on May 16, 1973, in Alton, Il. Ryan was a kind and funny person who was known for telling corny jokes. He had a great sense of humor and was loved by many. He was a master of the dad...

Mary Joyce Mougeot, a native of New Roads and resident of Baton Rouge passed away at Baton Rouge General on June 14, 2023 at the age of 60. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Grace Mougeot of New Roads. She is survived by her 3 children Mary Beth (Micheal), Sean (April), and Johnathan. 3 grandchildren:...

Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.Cary McConnell Dougherty III “Beau” passed away at his home in Memphis, TN at the age of 44. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Patricia Skyring Dougherty (Mendes) and Cary McConnell Dougherty Jr. He was a compassionate and sensitive soul. He found solace in being in...

Odile Marie Simoneaux Babin passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11,2023 at 2:15 AM at her home in Sorrento, she was 89. She was born on Saturday, January 27 ,1934 She was a resident of Sorrento, la. and a native of Pierre Part LA. She loved being at home cooking and baking for her family. She loved visits and drinking...

Anthony W. “Tony” Malina, a resident of Gonzales, LA, was born in Tennessee on October 7, 1969 and departed from this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was 53 years old. He is survived by his son, Andrew Malina; his daughter, Claire Malina; his father, Steven Malina; his stepmother, Becky Malina; and his sister, Sandra Williamson. He is preceded...

Karen King, of Prairieville, LA, daughter of Betty Staton Reeves and the late Herman Edward Reeves, died peacefully at home while in the loving care of her family and Heart of Hospice (Baton Rouge). She was 66 years old and had valiantly battled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) since 2020. Her family is eternally grateful for the help of the LSU...

Karen Marie Kinsey Hagendorfer, 67 a native of Foley, AL and a resident of Prairieville, LA died on June 9, 2023. She was the religious business manager for St.John’s Catholic Church of Prairieville for 27 years. She had an incredible prayer life, love of Christ and neighbor, and dedication to the Church. She had a passion for running and working...

Kameron Joseph Serigny, a beloved great grandson, grandson, son, brother and friend passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 20. He is the beloved son of Johnny Serigny, Ashley Juneau and Ashley Lovell. He is also survived by his brother, Jaxon Serigny; his sister, Brantley Serigny and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other family and friends....

Ronald Maurice Banta (“Ronnie”, “Breaux”, “Pop”) peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Plaquemine, LA. on Nov. 3, 1938, to Vivian Burleigh and Maurice Banta and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and its surrounding areas. Pop retired from LADOTD after many years of service in various capacities. Post-retirement,...

Christine Holcomb Mitchell, 86, resident of Norwood and former resident of New Orleans, passed away on May 15, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Chicago to Florence and Charles Holcomb, the family later moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, where Christine and her two sisters danced, swam, and sailed. Christine relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, to pursue a degree in Art...

Ginger Gayle Diez (42) led a life well lived, surrounded by friends, family, and fantastic meals. She fought a hard battle against stage 4 pancreatic cancer, passing on May 29, 2023 surrounded by her doting husband Mark Diez, their two children, Ryland and Zaylee, her parents Gayle (Crochet) and Floyd Sanchez Jr., and her sisters, Tonya Sanchez, Sandy (Brian) Chambers,...

Shari Elizabeth Akins, 44 years old, of Chauvin, a resident of Central, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She is survived by her loving children Haley, 21, Hunter, 16, David Jr., 15 and Danika, 8, and her partner in life David Epps; mother & step-father, Miriam Shiflet & Michael Smith; her father and step-mother, Barney and Patty Akins;...

Patrick George Walsh, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native of Pearl River, La and a resident of Gonzales, La. Pat was a Navy Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was a captain for Baton Rouge City Police Department and retired after 32 years. Pat enjoyed being outdoors...

Randol Wayne Buchanan was born on March 10, 1949 in Bay Springs, Mississippi.  He peacefully passed away at his home in Prairieville, Louisiana, on May 28, 2023, at the age of 74.  His passing was a result of complications related to his 8-year battle with cancer.  Randy was a child of the military, accompanying his father during his service, and...

Peggy Broussard, of Walker, Louisiana, was a home maker and loving wife and Mother, she passed away in her home surrounded by her friends and family at the age of 71, on May 25, 2023, at 11:10 P.M.She was born on September 10, 1952, in Baton Rouge Louisiana, to James and Helen Garrett, She lived in Baton Rouge until she...

Ralph William Jason Sims (Jason), 49, of Pearlington, Mississippi, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center. Predeceased is his father, Johnny Leon Sims Sr., mother, Suzanne Jan Napier Lawlis, and brother, Ronnie Leon Sims. His surviving family includes sisters, April West (husband John) & Shiri LeAnne Raker (husband David), his brother, Johnny Leon Sims Jr. and several...