All Obituaries

Larry Lynn Gussman, born on May 5, 1943, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 77. Larry graduated from Baton Rouge High in 1961. He then attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He is a retired partner in EME Company. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, going on trips with his family, and attending LSU football games. Larry is survived by his wife of 54 years,...

James Carroll Prudhomme, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 79.  There will be a private service on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St.John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice of Baton Rouge. 

Carol Hinton Zumbro, a native of Hattiesburg, MS and resident of Livingston, LA passed away on June 29, 2020 at the age of 73. Carol was a Christian mother and grannie and loved spending time with her family. She never met a stranger and would talk to anyone and you could not get by without a hug from her. She loved going on vacations, fishing and watching wrestling. She was a member of Redeemer Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William R. Zumbro; her daughters,...

Bonnie Louise Broussard Vallet passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 89. Bonnie was born on July 2, 1930 amidst the depression. She was the oldest of six children. At 10 years old she was cooking, cleaning and caring for her siblings and sick mother, in a home with no in-door plumbing nor modern appliances. Her extraordinary work ethic and steely personality were forged from these experiences. Bonnie was a good athlete; a star on the Varsity basketball...

Harold J. Lacoste, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on June 29, 2020.  He was 74 years of age, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.  Beloved husband of 36 years to Miriam Elizabeth Lacoste; father of Abdala Flores (Martha), Zaida Martinez (Julio), Carla Zuniga, Gerardina Berthelot (Raymond), Marco Lopez (Olga),  Harold Lacoste (Amber), and the late Raymond Olsen; grandfather of Nazli Flores, Roberto Lopez, Romario Lopez, Kayleen Olsen,...

Justin Keith Fazzio,31, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephews. Justin was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Fazzio; his paternal grandparents, Joe and Eva Fazzio; and his maternal grandmother, Sharon M. Whiddon. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Kim and Michael Tucker; his brother and sister-in-law, Joey and Shelby Fazzio; his...

Alice Faye Quinn passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 69.  She retired from the State of Louisiana after working in numerous positions.  She was an active member of Jefferson Baptist Church.  She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Quinn; siblings, James “Jim” Quinn (Shirley), Mary Louise Quinn Broussard, Wallace Quinn, Larry Quinn (Pam), Terry Quinn (Debra), Elaine Quinn Spurlock (Richard), Annette Quinn, and Jo Ann Quinn Mitchell (Kenneth); and...

Gerard “Jerry” Harry Schonekas III, age 50, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on June 27th, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his life, Jerry had many close friends and was loved by everyone surrounding him. Jerry attended Brother Martin High School and Tulane University. He enlisted in the U.S. Airforce in 1990 and served four years as a missile maintenance specialist with an honorable discharge in 1993. During his time in the Air Force, Jerry received...

Baton Rouge resident Maria Hatchett Claesgens, 81, died peacefully of natural causes on June 26, 2020. Maria was born in Paraguay, South America on June 18, 1939. Arriving in America on a work permit, Maria never looked back. Earning her citizenship, she worked in pediatrics for 30 years, serving two generations of children. Whether at a store or restaurant, she was sure to get a shout-out from appreciative moms. For her professionalism, she was named employee of the month at the Pediatric...

Byron James Fontenot, age 52 and, a resident of Cecilia, Louisiana, raised in Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Byron was born February 22, 1968, in Lafayette, LA, to Kelly James Fontenot and Anna Lee (Faul) Fontenot. At a young age, the family moved from Lawtell, LA to Baton Rouge, LA where Byron spent the majority of his adult life. He was a loving husband, respected father, patient pawpaw, best friend brother, gentle son and a looked up to kind of guy to friends and...