Obituaries
Dillard Wise
Jun 11, 2008
A retired welders foreman for McDermott Construction, he died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 80 and a native of Woodville, Texas. Private graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, June 12, at 9 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. He is survived by...
Wanda Klimczak
Jun 10, 2008
Wanda Janet Boyle Klimczak, 81, passed away at her home in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, surrounded by her family. She was born in Bogalusa on Dec. 9, 1926, to the late Dewey William Boyles and Gladys Hilda Collins Boyles. On July 9, 1955, she married Joseph Stanley Klimczak in Bogalusa. She graduated from Bogalusa High School...
Sarah Howatt
Jun 5, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Carville, she died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 6:15 p.m. at her home. She was 85, a native of Carville and a retired occupational health nurse at Texaco Refinery in Convent. She was a World War II U.S. Army nurse. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Sunday,...
Idola Ball
Jun 5, 2008
Idola Landry Ball, 77, died at her home on Thursday, June 5, 2008, after complications from colon surgery. Survived by her loving husband of nearly 58 years, Doyle A. Ball Sr.; children and their spouses, Belinda and James Downing, Olga and Don Simoneaux, Doyle Buddy Jr. and Christy Ball and James Ball; grandchildren, Michelle Mayeux, Stacey Gagneaux, Amanda Downing,...
Margaret Shoeman
Jun 4, 2008
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at 7:45 p.m. She was 63 years young and left a lasting footprint with all she came into contact with. She was a resident of Livingston and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Friday, June 6,...
Deborah Landry
Jun 2, 2008
A resident and native of Baton Rouge, she died at 9:02 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 52 and loved LSU football, growing plants, boiled crabs and her granddaughter. It was her wish to be cremated. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date. She is survived...
Margie Landry
Jun 1, 2008
A native and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 4:14 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary. She was 80. Graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, June 3, at 9 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Milford Walters. Survived by her daughter, Terry Dornier; five sisters; and five...
Warren Rodriguez
May 31, 2008
A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Baton Rouge Health Care. He was 89 and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Graveside service at Port Hudson National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Lucy and Charles Bernard, Shirley Beech, Mary and...
William Ryan, Sr.
May 29, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died peacefully at 3:28 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was 72 and a native of Auburn, N.Y. Graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, June 4, at 11 a.m. He is survived by three daughters,...
Culver Fischer
May 28, 2008
For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. Culver L. Fischer, a resident of Baton Rouge, went to his heavenly home at age 86. He died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He was a loving and caring husband,...
Gregory Kukuy
May 24, 2008
Gregory Jacob Kukuy died peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 24, 2008, after several months struggling with metastatic lung cancer. He was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and immigrated with his wife and children to the United States of America in December of 1989, making Baton Rouge their residence. He was a loving husband, father and friend. He enjoyed...
Pamela Calandro
May 24, 2008
Pamela Jean Calandro, a beloved mother, wife, sister and faithful friend to all who knew her, passed away at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Butterfly Wing of Ollie Steele Burden Manor. She was born in Baton Rouge on March 24, 1957. She is survived by her husband, Randy Bedell, whom she married on May 6, 2006;...
Judy Mclane
May 21, 2008
No eye has seen, no ear has heard and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9. She had been the solid rock of our family. There are no words to express how much this wonderful lady will be missed in our lives, but knowing she is now in complete peace...
Leola Hoffpauir
May 21, 2008
A resident of Lafayette, she died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Maison de Lafayette. She was 92, a native of Judice and a former resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. until religious service in the chapel at 1 p.m., conducted by Deacon Jim...
Robert Comeaux
May 20, 2008
Robert Comeaux, 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Survived by his wife, Teresa Comeaux; three children, Michael and Steven Comeaux, and Laurie Carter; and four grandchildren. It was Robert's wish to leave this world privately with only his immediate family.
Pauline Almond
May 19, 2008
A retired bus driver with the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, she died at 5 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 92, a resident of Flannery Oaks Nursing Home and a native of Arcadia. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Thursday, May 22, from 9...
Liem Tran
May 18, 2008
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Monday, May 19, 2008 5pm8pm 052008 8:30am10:30a Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:30am
Jacqueline Sharp
May 13, 2008
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. She was 78. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home on Friday from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of...
Louise Mcbride
May 10, 2008
I fought a brave fight and I have kept the faith, and with the help of the Lord I was able to win the race. Now when times get hard and you can't see your way, you just fall on your knees and begin to pray; if you listen with your heart and not with your ear, you will...
Robert Wise Iii
May 9, 2008
On Saturday, May 10, 2008, Robert Wise III was called to be with his Lord and his sister, Bonnie, in heaven. Robert was educated in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, graduating from Woodlawn High School. He then went to school at the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated with a degree in elementary education. Robert taught first-grade...
