Obituaries
Douglas Pizzolato, Sr.
Sep 13, 2021
Douglas MacArthur Paul “Pete” Pizzolato, Sr., born in Donaldsonville, LA, and a resident of Erwinville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 78, eight days prior to his 79th birthday. Pete was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a very successful business owner which included hauling dirt...
Shini Raphel-Joseph
Sep 12, 2021
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
Shini Elizabeth Raphel-Joseph, a native of Queens, New York and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at...
George Guidry
Sep 12, 2021
Better known to family and friends as Alan, he was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He worked at Cos-Mar Chemical Plant in Carville, LA for 37 years, sold real estate on the side, enjoyed traveling, reading, and social gatherings. Alan died September 12, 2021 surrounded by his family.
The life of the party and the...
Shirley Eslinger
Sep 12, 2021
Shirley Ann Smith Eslinger, age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 19, 1931, the only child of Reginald Willis and Edna Viola (Hogan) Smith. Shirley attended the University of Iowa, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority but returned home to Kansas City to begin...
Paul Vidacovich, Jr.
Sep 11, 2021
Paul Joseph Vidacovich, Jr. passed away at The Crossing on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 90. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School in Long Beach, MS and LSU receiving a BS in Accounting. Paul was a Navy veteran, serving 22 months active duty and 20 years in the Naval Reserve before retiring as a...
Ninh Vo
Sep 11, 2021
Ninh Vo of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 11, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Edward Eure
Sep 10, 2021
Edward Cecil Eure, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 10, 2021.
He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Celeste Eure Hessler, and Susanne Christine Eure LeBlanc; his brother, Roy Calvin Eure, Sr; grandson, Christopher Allen McDougal; granddaughter, Ava Grace LeBlanc; great granddaughter, Spencer Aria McDougal; niece, Anna Celeste Eure Hubbard; nephews,...
John Mccann
Sep 10, 2021
John Larry McCann, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 62 on Friday, September 10, 2021. John was born August 6, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA to LJ and Mildred McCann. John fought a valiant battle and kept a brave face until the end. He worked in construction for over 40 years and was...
Floyd Barbay
Sep 9, 2021
Our heavenly Father welcomed Floyd home on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 3:25 PM at The Carpenter House, St. Joseph Hospice; he was 91. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend to many and former business founder and owner of Barbay Engineers, Inc.
Born in St. Rose, LA; lived in Baton Rouge all of his life...
Chad Rispone
Sep 9, 2021
Sherry Renee (Godso) Rispone, passed away on Thursday, August 12th, 2021, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sherry unexpectedly passed due to complications caused by COVID-19.
Sherry, one of four daughters of Jerry and Lena Godso, was born on June 3, 1976, in Baton Rouge and resided in Zachary. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Sherry...
Russell Ferrara
Sep 7, 2021
Russell “Rusty” John Ferrara, Sr. passed away at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 92. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by his children, Janis Ferrara, Nancy Ballard (Ricky), Russell Ferrara, Jr. (Melissa); daughter-in-law, Darnelle Ferrara; grandfather to Jeremy Ballard (Leslie), Nicholas Ferrara (Ashley), Natalie Ferrara...
Jeremy Klimavicz
Sep 7, 2021
Jeremy Jude Klimavicz, age 48, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 7, 2021. The beloved husband of Dana Jeffers Klimavicz and devoted father to Lily Klimavicz is also survived by his parents, John J. Klimavicz and Gynne Malstrom Klimavicz, his brother, John J. Klimavicz, II (Hyon Sun Chong), his sister, Karin Klimavicz Deen, and numerous nieces and...
Kevin Matherne
Sep 6, 2021
Kevin Joseph Matherne, 61, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sept 6, 2021.
Kevin was born February 22, 1960 to Marie Rivet Brown and Clifton Matherne. He worked in the oil industry for 30 years and enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling as a “Pageant Dad”. Kevin will be remembered...
Raymond "Ray" Escoffier
Sep 5, 2021
Raymond "Ray" Pierre Escoffier, age 80, a resident of Gretna, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Raised in River Ridge, Ray graduated from East Jefferson High School then went on to obtain Bachelors and Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Following college, he worked for...
John Corne'
Sep 4, 2021
John Joseph Corne', age 80, passed away on Sept. 4, 2021 after a battle with COVID. Johnny was born on July 23, 1941 in New Orleans. He was living in Saint Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when he relocated to Baton Rouge. He was a veteran who served in the US Airforce for four years. He worked in the oil...
Ron Gill, Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Charles Ronald “Ron” Gill, Jr. passed away at his home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 37. Ron was very talented in many areas and enjoyed all things aviation.
He is survived by his parents, Charles Ronald Gill, Sr. and Kathleen Roland Gill; twin sister, Sarah Gill-Bass (Charles); brother, Chris Beall; nephew, Micah Bass;...
Glenn Wilson
Sep 4, 2021
Glenn Wayne Wilson passed away at his hunting camp on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 79.
Glenn is survived by his sons, Steven Wilson and wife Sandy, and Brent Wilson; daughter, Donis Wolf and husband Josh; grandchildren, Derek Wilson and wife Jayla, Shane Mouton, Rachelle Foster and husband Chris, Dylan Wilson, Julia Wilson; great-grandchildren,...
Gabrielle Lundin
Sep 3, 2021
Gabrielle Howell Lundin, 60, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her by living their lives to the fullest.
Gabrielle attended St. Joseph’s Academy and Lee High School in Baton Rouge. After high school, Gabrielle worked in the communication industry...
C.B. Roy, Jr.
Sep 3, 2021
Clement Berthold (C. B.) Roy, Jr. passed on the morning of September 3, 2021, in St. Francisville, Louisiana. He was born June 30, 1938 in Opelousas, Louisiana, to Clement Berthold (Bert) Roy, Sr. and Sally Louise Decker Roy.
C. B. was married for 56 years to his loving wife, Carolyn, who predeceased him just last year. They...
