Obituaries
Charles Vincent "Pokie" Pocorello Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
Charles Vincent “Pokie” Pocorello Jr., co-founder of Pocorello’s Casa d’Italia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the care of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
He was 83, a member of St. George Catholic Church, and a graduate of Baton Rouge High School.
Charles is survived by his three sons, Charles “Noonie” Pocorello (Liz), John “Mickey” Pocorello,...
Diana Maggio Winston
Jul 20, 2026
Diana Maggio Winston passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the age of 82.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:00-11:30 AM, followed by Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM at Most Blessed...
Joseph Gerald Bower
Jul 20, 2026
Joseph Gerald Bower passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the age of 86 surrounded by loving family. He was born on July 16, 1940, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Frances Venable Benoit. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School and later attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette prior to entering the service. Gerald proudly served our country...
Francisco Jose Palma
Jul 19, 2026
Jose (Joe) Francisco Palma, age 86, of Baton Rouge, La passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Merida, Yucatan Mexico to Jose and Jacinta Palma. After immigrating to the U.S. in the early 1960's, Joe was drafted into the U.S Army and served for 32 years. Joe and his wife...
Sylvina Theresa Patin
Jul 19, 2026
Sylvina Patin, 86, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born Sylvina Theresa Broussard, on November 30, 1939, to Lawrence and Fannie Edgar Broussard, Sylvina left her childhood home in New Iberia, LA and later moved to Baton Rouge to raise her family.
Her marriage of 66 years to Joseph Eric Patin began on August...
Marty Tubbs
Jul 18, 2026
Marty Tubbs passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Thomas and Dolores Tubbs.
Marty was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting, fishing, running rabbit dogs, and tending to his garden. Above all, he truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his...
Ryan Joseph Mendoza
Jul 17, 2026
Ryan Joseph Mendoza passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 44. He was born July 18, 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Carol Miller Mendoza and Thomas Mendoza. A class of 2000 graduate of St. Amant High School, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Business from Southeastern University. Following this, Ryan found...
Mary "Jenny" Silvio Causey
Jul 17, 2026
Mary “Jenny” Silvio Causey, born on June 1, 1936, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the age of 90.
Mary was born in McComb, Mississippi. After graduating from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, LA, she went on to create a loving home to raise her family in. Mary always enjoyed hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, and going to the...
Charles Howard Macmurdo
Jul 11, 2026
Charles Howard Macmurdo, born on May 1, 1962, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 64.
Charles was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Later, he became a special education teacher serving middle schoolers. He also owned an income tax preparation business. Charles loved everything LSU, especially football, basketball, and...
Barry William Moulder
Jul 10, 2026
Barry William Moulder, born August 5, 1960, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 65.
Barry was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a 1979 graduate of Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge. His passion for driving led him to be an over-the-road truck driver for over 40 years. He drove all over the United States...
Carolyn Ann Harger
Jul 10, 2026
After a life filled with love, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family Carolyn Ann Harger passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the age of 83.
Carolyn was born in Dighton, Kansas, to Fern Louise and Earnest August Wilbert. Soon after, her family moved to Alexandria, Louisiana, where she was raised alongside her three sisters in a close-knit family....
Catherine C. Adomitis
Jul 9, 2026
Mrs. Catherine Campo Adomitis, age 94 of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1932, to the late Joseph J. Campo and Fannie Schittone Campo.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Catherine is survived by her loving daughter, Elizabeth A. Melancon (Greg); sons, Joseph M. Adomitis (Kimali), August F. Adomitis...
Dr. Frank M. Gresham
Jul 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Gresham, age 77. He was lovingly surrounded by his family after several years of illness.
He was born in Simpsonville, South Carolina, where he attended Hillcrest High School. Frank received his B.S. from Georgia State University, and his Master’s Degree and Ph. D from University of South Carolina. Go...
Samuel Wayne LaBarge
Jul 8, 2026
Samuel Wayne LaBarge, 29, passed away peacefully next to family and friends on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. Born on August 16th, 1996, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Brian and Debbie LaBarge, Sam spent his life bringing joy to those around him. He was a bright light that reached the lives of so many. He fought with the strength stronger than...
Trong Van Tran
Jul 7, 2026
Gioan Baotixita, Trong Van Tran, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 96. Trong was born on a Tuesday, on December 31, 1929, in Cam Ranh Vietnam, son of the late Thoc Van Tran and Banh Thi Dang. He is survived by his five beloved children; Kiem Tran, Kieu Tran, Hoa Tran (Tai...
Juliette Marie Perkins
Jul 7, 2026
Juliette Marie Faucheaux Perkins departed from us peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with family holding her hand.
She was born on July 25, 1930, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, where she met her beloved Guy August and moved to Baton Rouge where they happily lived until Guy departed in 2018.
Juliette graduated from Thibodaux High School, and went on to raise and care...
Raymond "Dean" Freiberger
Jul 7, 2026
Raymond Dean Freiberger, 78, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on February 2, 1948, to Raymond George and Freida Freiberger, Dean lived a life marked by kindness, faithfulness, and a genuine love for people.
Dean proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1972. Following...
Angela Patel
Jul 6, 2026
Angela Patel passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on May 13, 1954, in Morganza, Louisiana, to Camille and Joyce Laborde.
Angela graduated from Morganza High School in 1972. Following her graduation, she continued her education at Louisiana State University, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social...
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,...
