Obituaries
Walter Vallecillo Ortiz
Jun 7, 2025
Walter Vallecillo Ortiz, born on October 2, 1987, in El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras, passed on June 7, 2025, at the age of 37.
Walter was a dedicated project manager for a construction company. He held a degree in business management, which served as a solid foundation for his professional journey.
Beyond his professional career, he had a deep appreciation for cars and...
Jonnie Lu Kleinpeter
Jun 6, 2025
Jonnie Lu Kleinpeter passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 80. She lived a beautiful, faith filled life, and was loved by all who knew her. She prayed the Rosary daily and was gracious in all that she did. She was known for her willingness to host many a dinner for friends and parties for...
Emma Jane "Janie" Roberts
Jun 5, 2025
Emma Jane “Janie” Roberts, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on November 24, 1946, Janie was a beloved daughter of the late Dallas and Emma Lucy Noel Hebert. A long time resident of Terrytown, Louisiana, and recent resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, she...
Merval Joseph Landry
Jun 4, 2025
Merval Joseph Landry, 90, of Bayou Vista, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday June 4, 2025. Merval was born October 31, 1934, in Morgan City, Louisiana to Charles and Mary Grace Angeron Landry.
Merval was a self-reliant, strong-willed man with an incredible work ethic, who was very much loved by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was quick witted...
Joseph D. Benoit
Jun 4, 2025
Joseph D. Benoit, was born June 18, 1929, to Gilbert and Edolia Benoit. He passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by his family, on June 4, 2025.
He was married to the love of his life, Lola Grant Benoit for 74 years. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 35 years of service. He enjoyed riding horses, gardening, barbequing, playing fast pitch...
Marilyn Hilbert Ruckstuhl
Jun 4, 2025
Marilyn Hilbert Ruckstuhl, born on October 30, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 89.
Marilyn was born in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Dominican High School. She spent her years creating a home to raise her family in. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, and she was also a girl scout...
Rita B. Russell
Jun 4, 2025
Rita B. Russell passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born March 22, 1935, in Tickfaw, Louisiana to Carlo Bonura and Sarah Cocharro Bonura. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School. At the age of 19, Rita began her decades long career as a hairdresser – retiring at 80 years young!
She was...
Thomas T. Price, II
Jun 3, 2025
Born on January 3, 1961, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2025, at the age of 64. Thomas “Tommy,” was the beloved son of and survived by his parents, William T. Price and Margaret B. Price, a loving brother Todd C. Price, and cherished niece, Lauren A. Price. He was predeceased...
Alfred Chambers Pickett, III
Jun 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Alfred Chambers Pickett III, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 76, after a brief illness.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Chambers Pickett Jr. and Malvina Becnel Pickett, and his daughter,...
Roy D. Smith
Jun 1, 2025
Roy David Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 84. A resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Roy was born on February 26, 1941, in McComb, Mississippi, to the late Olar Earl and Pearl Burch Smith. Roy honorably served in the United States Navy and later enjoyed a successful career...
Evelyn V. Hunt
Jun 1, 2025
Evelyn V. Hunt, born on November 24, 1929, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 95.
Evelyn was born to Malvern and Irene Hunt in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Baker High School and was a member of Blackwater United Methodist Church.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Lynn Hunt, Terry Hunt (Mary Jane), Jerry Hunt, Kathy...
Carol Maillet Curley
May 30, 2025
Carol Maillet Curley, a native of Marksville, La, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 84.
She loved reading, handwork, needlepoint, baking, and volunteering at St. Jude’s, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
Carol is survived by her siblings, Gilbert “Pappy” Maillet, Sandra Mahdavi...
Mary Florence Coles
May 29, 2025
Mary Florence Boyd Coles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her home.
During Mary’s wonderful and fruitful life, she served as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born in Olla, Louisiana on September 4, 1929, where she enjoyed her childhood and discovered her love of music. She was an accomplished pianist and...
Shirley Mae Cooper Dyer
May 29, 2025
Shirley Cooper Dyer went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 93.
She is survived by her children, Dennis Dyer and wife Claire, Daniel Dyer and wife Lorena from Honduras, and Deborah Cash and husband Billy from ; grandchildren, Josiah Dyer and wife Kristen, Jesse Dyer and Marcus Dyer, Gianna Dyer, Christopher and Ian...
Ralph Douglas Moore, II
May 28, 2025
Ralph Douglas Moore, II passed away unexpectedly at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born to Ralph Douglas Moore, Sr. and Selina Chatagnier Mitchel in Crowley, Louisiana on October 5, 1970.
He was a multi-skilled craftsman and a master electrician by trade. He was the owner of his own...
Lura P. Sharp
May 28, 2025
Lura Parent Sharp, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 94.
She is survived by her children, Marsha “Jubo” Nordstrom (Ken), Sherrill Sharp Thomas, and Byron Sharp (Karen); her grandchildren, Stacy LeBlanc (Jay), Robert Clegg (Leeanna), Morgan Nordstrom (Lane), Martin Nordstrom (Megan); 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Ellis Parent,...
San Juanita Ramona Dominguez
May 27, 2025
San Juanita Ramona Dominguez passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 50. She was born in Torrington, Wyoming.
San Juanita enjoyed crafting, craft shows, birdhouses, football games, watching her favorite football team the New Orleans Saints, beach trips, traveling to Mexico. Out of all things, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death...
Jeffrey Douglas LeBlanc
May 26, 2025
Jeffrey D. LeBlanc passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born on June 3, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Harry LeBlanc and Jo Ann C. LeBlanc. He graduated from Lee High School.
He served in the Navy and was onboard a Nuclear Submarine where he visited many European cities.
He loved the Saints and...
Mary Lee Barker Gros
May 26, 2025
Mary Lee Barker, a native of Krotz Springs, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 57. She worked as a phlebotomist. She enjoyed traveling and taking care of her family as well as others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Herd Barker and Carmella Ann Distasio...
Patricia A. Posey
May 24, 2025
Patricia Ann Posey was born on October 28, 1944, and passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the remarkable age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
A proud resident of Livingston and native of Baton Rouge, Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Althea...
