Obituaries
Angela Patel
Jul 6, 2026
Angela Patel passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 72.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon as well as service times, please visit this site for updates.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
Maureen R. Herbert
Jul 5, 2026
Maureen Richard Herbert, born in New Orleans on March 29, 1952, to Amedee S. Richard and Audrey Davis Richard, entered God’s heavenly kingdom on July 5, 2026, following a long and brave battle with cancer.
Maureen was a graduate of Sacred Heart of Jesus High School in New Orleans and attended UNO. She taught at Jefferson Baptist Church in Baton Rouge,...
J. Keith Shackelford
Jul 4, 2026
John Keith Shackelford passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born in Dallas, Texas on July 13, 1951.
At the age of 15, his parents moved the family to Shreveport, Louisiana, where he graduated from Captain Shreve High School in 1969. He attended Texas A&M University for three semesters,...
William Conner Martin
Jul 3, 2026
William Conner Martin, Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Will was born in Philadelphia, PA, and lived in Manhasset, NY, before moving to Natchez, MS, at age 11, graduating from Natchez High School in 1953.
Will graduated from LSU in 1959 and was a lifelong LSU Tiger fan, attending numerous LSU football, basketball,...
Ricky J. Dipuma
Jul 1, 2026
Ricky J. Dipuma, born on October 4, 1958, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026 at Baton Rouge General Hospital at the age of 67, surrounded by the love of his family.
Ricky spent his life working as a heavy equipment operator, a profession he took great pride in. He was known for his strong work ethic, generous heart, and unwavering...
Albert S. Greene Jr.
Jun 30, 2026
Albert S. Greene, Jr. passed away at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born May 24, 1937, in Homer, LA, to Albert Sr. and Lizzie Mae Clary Greene. Albert was a 1956 graduate of Homer High School where he lettered in football and track. He served honorably in the National Guard in Homer,...
Ralph Jude Amar
Jun 30, 2026
Ralph Jude Amar, a retired employee of Dow Chemical and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 91. A lifelong resident and native of Baton Rouge, he will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his work, and his community.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Alice Beverly...
Chris Rutzen
Jun 29, 2026
Christopher Richard Rutzen, affectionately known as Chris, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 48, in Baton Rouge. Chris was born on Monday, July 18, 1977, in Palos Heights, Illinois. Chris was a proud alumnus of Louisiana State University, where he earned his J.D., as well as Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University,...
William "Bill" H. Alexander III
Jun 28, 2026
William “Bill” H. Alexander III passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 78. A resident of Baton Rouge, Bill graduated from Glen Oaks High School, was a proud LSU alumnus and also studied law at Tulane University.
Bill proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division, the legendary "Screaming Eagles”....
Leon Cecil Simar Sr.
Jun 28, 2026
Leon Cecil Simar, Sr., born in Orange, Texas on September 4, 1931, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the age of 94. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge.
Leon grew up in Iota, Louisiana. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Panama during the Korean War....
Pauline Brown Spell
Jun 27, 2026
Pauline Brown Spell, 94, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was born on November 18, 1931, in Michigan. She was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Anna Brown.
Though Pauline departed from formal schooling after the 11th grade, her wisdom and warmth left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She enjoyed a...
Jill Claire Swetnam
Jun 25, 2026
Jill Claire Swetnam, of Baton Rouge, passed away of natural causes on June 25, 2026, at 68. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 13, 1957.
A gifted flutist and devoted teacher, Jill shared her love of music with audiences and students for more than four decades. She earned her bachelor's degree in music education and master's degree in music...
Robert "Bob" Garland Higdon
Jun 25, 2026
Robert “Bob” Garland Higdon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather; great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the age of 96. Bob was a native of Greenville, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, where he lived out his Catholic faith. He worked at Turner Industries...
Debbie Ann Goff Roth
Jun 22, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Goff Roth, 77, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1949, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Ernest Goff and Theresa Altazin Goff.
Debbie graduated from Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge in 1969, where she distinguished herself as an athlete. Though she stood only...
Ida Lou Moorhead
Jun 21, 2026
Ida Lou Adams Moorhead, born on April 1, 1946, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the age of 80.
Lou was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and grew up in Weir, Mississippi. After graduating from high school, she married the love of her life, Glennis Wayne Moorhead, Sr. She worked as a bookkeeper over the years. Lou was a member...
Deacon Pete Walsh
Jun 21, 2026
Deacon Pete Walsh, beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and faithful servant of God, entered eternal life on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on January 28, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Pete lived a life defined by faith, service, intellectual curiosity, and love for others. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Master...
Beverly Boudreaux Engels
Jun 21, 2026
Beverly Boudreaux Engels, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on June 15, 1931, in Lutcher, Louisiana, to Camille Joseph Boudreaux and Blanche Griffin Boudreaux.
After fate intervened on a double date with her sister, Beverly met and then married the love of...
Austin S. Fabre
Jun 20, 2026
Austin Sigmund Fabre passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Austin lived 18 years, and filled those years with enough passion, creativity, and spirit to leave a lasting imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Austin entered this world on November 29, 2007, in Gulfport, Mississippi, and from an early age it was clear that he viewed the world differently....
Ann Thoms
Jun 19, 2026
Ann Thoms was born September 19, 1936 in Houston, Texas, and passed away June 19, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 89. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed cooking, reading, volunteering and spending time with her family (including her dogs). Ann won a “First Lady Award” for service to Louisiana’s children in...
Wanda J. Sanches
Jun 19, 2026
Wanda J. Sanches of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away in Covington, Louisiana on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born January 18, 1930, to Hannah Olivia Rembert Sanches and Walter J. Sanches, Sr.
Wanda graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and studied physical education and accounting at LSU. She was a natural born athlete and excelled at any sport she attempted, including...
