Obituaries
Morgan City, LA Obituaries
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Thomas Hanis
Jan 27, 2023
Thomas P. Hanis, 61, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, in Berwick, LA. He was born March 27, 1961, to Joseph and Shirley (Gregersen) in Muskegon, MI and lived most of his life there before moving to Berwick, LA.
Tom was employed at the Amelia Belle Casino as Engineer of Watch and also served in the past as a volunteer...
Thomas P. Hanis
Jan 27, 2023
Thomas P. Hanis, 61, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, in Berwick, LA. He was born March 27, 1961, to Joseph and Shirley (Gregersen) in Muskegon, MI and lived most of his life there before moving to Berwick, LA.
Tom was employed at the Amelia Belle Casino as Engineer of Watch and also served in the past as a volunteer...
Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Giroir
Jan 24, 2023
Lawrence Anthony (Larry) Giroir, Jr.
Lawrence Anthony (Larry) Giroir, Jr. died peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family and friends, on January 24, 2023, at age 85. He was born February 28, 1937, to Lawrence A. Giroir, Sr., and Dorothy Chaisson Giroir.
Larry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a 1955 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy....
Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Giroir
Jan 24, 2023
Lawrence Anthony (Larry) Giroir, Jr. Lawrence Anthony (Larry) Giroir, Jr. died peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family and friends, on January 24, 2023, at age 85. He was born February 28, 1937, to Lawrence A. Giroir, Sr., and Dorothy Chaisson Giroir. Larry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a 1955 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. He...
Myrl Watkins Barousse
Jan 23, 2023
Myrl Watkins Barousse, 91, from Berwick, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 23, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and children.
Myrl was born April 24, 1931, in Berwick, the daughter of Sam Joseph Watkins and Enola Egle Watkins.
Myrl was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother. She was very active...
Myrl Watkins Barousse
Jan 23, 2023
Myrl Watkins Barousse, 91, from Berwick, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 23, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and children.
Myrl was born April 24, 1931, in Berwick, the daughter of Sam Joseph Watkins and Enola Egle Watkins.
Myrl was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother. She was very active...
Jo Ann Fanguy Cross
Jan 22, 2023
Jo Ann Fanguy Cross, 87, a native of Houma and longtime resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Maison Jardin.
Jo Ann was born August 17, 1935, the daughter of Hewitt Fanguy and Lelia Pontiff Fanguy.
Jo Ann met her beloved husband at Nicholls State and was married in June of 1954. She was by...
Samuel Paul Romero
Jan 22, 2023
Samuel Paul Romero Sr., 81, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2023, at Franklin Health Care.
Samuel was born July 24, 1941, in Morgan City, the son of Samuel Romero and Marjorie Herbert Romero.
Samuel was an easy-going guy who loved to sit on his swing, smoking his Winston’s while drinking his coffee. He also loved...
Samuel Paul Romero
Jan 22, 2023
Samuel Paul Romero Sr., 81, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2023, at Franklin Health Care.
Samuel was born July 24, 1941, in Morgan City, the son of Samuel Romero and Marjorie Herbert Romero.
Samuel was an easy-going guy who loved to sit on his swing, smoking his Winston’s while drinking his coffee. He also loved...
Jo Ann Cross
Jan 22, 2023
Jo Ann Fanguy Cross, 87, a native of Houma and longtime resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Maison Jardin.
Jo Ann was born August 17, 1935, the daughter of Hewitt Fanguy and Lelia Pontiff Fanguy.
Jo Ann met her beloved husband at Nicholls State and was married in June of 1954. She was by...
Russell Guidroz Sr.
Jan 19, 2023
Russell Guidroz Sr., 85, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with renal complications.
Russell was born May 8, 1937, on Weeks Island, LA - the son of Odile Joliet Guidroz- Ohmer and Walton Guidroz.
Russell married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Connie...
Dorothy (Dot) Louise Olivier
Jan 19, 2023
Dorothy (Dot) Louise Olivier
July 8, 1936
January 19, 2023
We are celebrating the life of Mama Dot.
A beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mom-n-law and friend to many. Dot was a very intelligent, talented and generous person. Crossword puzzles, making crafty items to give away and watching football games were high on her list. Oh, can’t forget her clearance...
Dorothy (Dot) Louise Olivier
Jan 19, 2023
Dorothy (Dot) Louise Olivier
July 8, 1936
January 19, 2023
We are celebrating the life of Mama Dot.
A beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mom-n-law and friend to many. Dot was a very intelligent, talented and generous person. Crossword puzzles, making crafty items to give away and watching football games were high on her list. Oh, can’t forget her clearance...
Russell Guidroz Sr.
Jan 19, 2023
Russell Guidroz Sr., 85, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with renal complications.
Russell was born May 8, 1937, on Weeks Island, LA - the son of Odile Joliet Guidroz- Ohmer and Walton Guidroz.
Russell married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Connie...
Melinda "Nina" Himel Sawyer
Jan 17, 2023
Melinda “Nina” Ann Himel Sawyer, 56, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Iberia Medical Center.
Nina was born August 24, 1966, in Napoleonville, the daughter of Ralph Adam Himel and Shirley Gros Himel.
Nina loved sitting at home, scrolling through Facebook, and watching her soap operas or BET. Nina loved making new friends, and...
Melinda "Nina" Himel Sawyer
Jan 17, 2023
Melinda “Nina” Ann Himel Sawyer, 56, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Iberia Medical Center.
Nina was born August 24, 1966, in Napoleonville, the daughter of Ralph Adam Himel and Shirley Gros Himel.
Nina loved sitting at home, scrolling through Facebook, and watching her soap operas or BET. Nina loved making new friends, and...
Alicia Cortez Robicheaux
Jan 15, 2023
Alicia Cortez Robicheaux, 77, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home.
Alicia was born November 3, 1944, the daughter of Alidor Cortez and Elizabeth Martinez Cortez.
Alicia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her pride and joy, and she enjoyed cooking for her them and spending time with them....
Alicia Cortez Robicheaux
Jan 15, 2023
Alicia Cortez Robicheaux, 77, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home.
Alicia was born November 3, 1944, the daughter of Alidor Cortez and Elizabeth Martinez Cortez.
Alicia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her pride and joy, and she enjoyed cooking for her them and spending time with them....
Patricia Aucoin Chaisson
Jan 8, 2023
Patricia “Sweet Mama” Ann Aucoin Chaisson, 89, a resident of Amelia, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was born August 23, 1933, the daughter of Paul Aucoin and Alberta Breaux.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Bryan Sr. and Sarah, Nolan Jr. and Nadine,...
Patricia Aucoin Chaisson
Jan 8, 2023
Patricia “Sweet Mama” Ann Aucoin Chaisson, 89, a resident of Amelia, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was born August 23, 1933, the daughter of Paul Aucoin and Alberta Breaux.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Bryan Sr. and Sarah, Nolan Jr. and Nadine,...