Obituaries

Morgan City, LA Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area

John Patrick "JP" Williams

John Patrick "JP" Williams

Feb 26, 2024

John Patrick "JP" Williams, 61, of Morgan City, passed away on January 26, 2024, in Gonzales, Louisiana. He was born on May 9, 1962.



JP was a beloved husband to Yolonda ; cherished father to John Jr, Samantha, Jeana, and Salena. He was also a dear brother to Delia, Virgie, Samuel, Tommie, and James. JP adored his grandchildren John III ,Tina,...

Brian Joseph Landry

Brian Joseph Landry

Feb 25, 2024

Brian Joseph Landry, 64, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away February 25, 2024, at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. 

Brian was born May 24, 1959, in Morgan City, the son of Dewey Landry and Leona Aucoin Crawford. 

Brian was a dedicated crane operator, known for his meticulous work ethic and passion for numerous projects both personally and within his community. His...

Ira "Tommy" Breaux Jr.

Ira "Tommy" Breaux Jr.

Feb 21, 2024

Ira "Tommy" Breaux, Jr., 81, from Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Avanti Senior Living in Youngsville, Louisiana. Tommy was born in Morgan City to the late Ira and Rita on January 30, 1943.

Tommy graduated as valedictorian from Sacred Heart High School and was awarded the American Legion Award for his exemplary character and...

Marie "Tena" Rousso Grizzaffi

Marie "Tena" Rousso Grizzaffi

Feb 21, 2024

Marie “Tena” Rousso Grizzaffi, 90, a resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Tena was born December 31, 1933, in Morgan City, Louisiana to the late Jack James Rousso, Sr. and Marie Grace Russo Rousso.

 

After graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in 1951, where she was her class valedictorian, Tena went...

Cheryl Breaux

Cheryl Breaux

Feb 20, 2024

Cheryl Breaux, a beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Friend, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024, in her home in Patterson, LA at the age of 67. Cherished daughter of the late Lee and Hazel Landry, Cheryl was born on December 15, 1956, in Morgan City, LA. Throughout her life, Cheryl was always an individual who truly knew no...

Lirio Carranza

Lirio Carranza

Feb 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lirio Carranza, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend. Lirio was born on September 4, 1975, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and tragically left this world on February 16, 2024.

Lirio was best known for her knack for whipping up delicious and healthy meals. With a heart full of love, she poured...

Marion "MJ" Dupuy

Marion "MJ" Dupuy

Feb 7, 2024

Marion "MJ" Joseph Dupuy Jr. (08/03/1944 - 02/07/2024)

Marion Joseph Dupuy Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Born and raised in Opelousas, Louisiana, Marion was a proud resident of Berwick, Louisiana. He dedicated his life to his family and service to the community.

Marion, affectionately known as "MJ," lived...

Susan Ann Roche Houck

Susan Ann Roche Houck

Feb 6, 2024

Susan Ann Roche Houck, 54, a resident of Stephensville, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Susan was born July 1, 1969, in Lafayette, the daughter of Joseph Harris Roche and Patsy Trahan Roche

Susan loved being on the water, whether it was fishing, crawfishing or just a day riding around in the boat, she was...

Josie LaCoste Folse

Josie LaCoste Folse

Feb 4, 2024

Josie Etta LaCoste Folse, 99, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Ochsner St. Mary.

Josie was born February 1, 1925, to Monroe William LaCoste Sr., and Annie Elizabeth Miller LaCoste (aka, Maw Maw Betty.) Josie was the fourth child of 10. 

Josie enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, and spending time with her kids and grandkids. 

She...

Katherine "Kay" Copeland Ritchie Raymond

Katherine "Kay" Copeland Ritchie Raymond

Jan 31, 2024

Katherine “Kay” Copeland Ritchie Raymond, 71, a native of Cleveland, OK, and a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. 

 

Kay dedicated her life to helping others, most notably her career at St. Mary Outreach. Katherine began helping those in the community who had fallen upon difficult times when she...

Roslyn "Boonie" Jane Daigle Cortez

Roslyn "Boonie" Jane Daigle Cortez

Jan 29, 2024

Roslyn “Boonie” Jane Daigle Cortez, 58, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home.

Roslyn was born March 26, 1965, in Morgan City, the daughter of Gerald Peter Daigle and Mayola Dunn Daigle.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her father, Gerald Daigle of Morgan City; husband, Stephen Cortez of Morgan City;...

Benny John Michel

Benny John Michel

Jan 21, 2024

Morgan City, LA - Benny John Michel, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on November 22, 1961, in Gretna, Louisiana, Benny touched the lives of many with his kind heart.

Beyond his profession, Benny had a passion for remote-controlled planes, finding pure joy in flying them. The thrill...

Charles Ray Johnson

Charles Ray Johnson

Jan 17, 2024

Obituary: Charles Ray Johnson (07/04/1960 - 01/17/2024)  Long time resident of Beriwck lived in Franklin, LA - Charles Ray Johnson (Weever Man), a dedicated father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the age of 63. Charles was born on July 4, 1960, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Wanda Lavin Jones and Leroy Johnson.

Charles chased his dreams and...

Jack Wynne McIntyre

Jack Wynne McIntyre

Jan 16, 2024

 

Jack Wynne McIntyre, 93, a resident of Stephensville, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Terrebonne General Health System in Houma.

Jack was born May 11, 1930, in Orange, TX, the son of Floyd McIntyre Sr.  and Thelma Rogers McIntyre.

After his retirement, Jack enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He enjoyed sitting on his dock every afternoon,...

Thomas Vernon Ozio

Thomas Vernon Ozio

Jan 12, 2024

THOMAS VERNON OZIO

 

Thomas Vernon Ozio passed peacefully into our memories on 12 January 2024 at age 68.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Morgan City and an avid fisherman and hunter.  Tom also loved to cook in quantity like his Grandmother Ozio.  



He was a loving and very involved son, husband, father, brother, and friend.  His family, both...

John Henry Stanley

John Henry Stanley

Jan 12, 2024

John Stanley, 70, a native and resident of Berwick, La. passed away on January 12, 2024 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

John is survived by his daughter, Jenae Stanley; his son, Daniel Stanley (Amanda); his step-sons, Larry Fernandez (Sara) and Jacob Fernandez; his daughter-in-law, Ashley “Marleen” Soto; his grandchildren, Colby, Brayden, Aubrey “Tootsie Roll”, Isabel, Larry...

Donald Joseph Benoit

Donald Joseph Benoit

Jan 9, 2024

Donald Joseph Benoit, a lifelong native of Bayou L’Ourse and a resident of Duson, LA, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at home.

Donald was born March 11, 1962, in Morgan City, the son of Dalton Benoit and Delta Angeron Benoit.

Donald spent over 20 years of his life in Bayou L’Ourse with his wife Paula, after her passing,...

Barbara Lynn Harvey

Barbara Lynn Harvey

Jan 8, 2024

 

 

Welp, I must admit it but apparently on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 12:24am, I have moved on.

On May 8, 1957, my parents and older sister (Peggy) celebrated my birth, and I was introduced to all as Barbara Lynn Harvey, the daughter of Gerald and Louise Harvey from Morgan City. Just three years later when a baby...

Michael James Chapman

Michael James Chapman

Jan 7, 2024

Michael James Chapman, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully January 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 64.

 

Michael, more affectionately known as Mike or Chappy, was born in Berlin, Germany on February 2, 1959. He would later become a US Citizen and at 18 years old, he joined the US Navy in 1977 where...

William Corky Downer Jr.

William Corky Downer Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

William L. Downer Jr., 81, fondly known as “Corky”, a resident of Patterson, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Ochsner St. Mary.

Corky was born February 11, 1942, in Shreveport, the son of William L. “Les” Downer Sr. and Jimmie Hudson.

He held various jobs such as a deep-sea diver, pilot, and a restaurant owner/operator in Texas and Louisiana. ...