Obituaries
Morgan City, LA Obituaries
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Judith "Judy" Ellen Lowry Gaddy
Jan 13, 2020
Judith “Judy” Ellen Lowry Gaddy, 89, a longtime resident of Berwick, passed away on January 13, 2020 at Maison Jardin Assisted Living Facility.
Judy was born on March 19, 1930 in Sunny South, Alabama the daughter of Robert and Velma Englett Lowry.
Judy was completely devoted to her husband George and spent many hours working with him in the garden...
Cynthia Wiggins Cothron
Jan 13, 2020
Cynthia Wiggins Cothron, 78, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Patterson Health Care Center.
Cynthia was born on July 30, 1941 in Berwick the daughter of Harry Paul Wiggins and Annie Marie Vallet Wiggins.
Cynthia was a long time member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Ladies Altar Society and was a past...
Charles Louis Cortez
Jan 8, 2020
Charles Louis Cortez, 68, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma.
Charles was born January 2, 1952, in Morgan City, the son of Ronald Cortez and Madeline Elderton Cortez.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Betty Landry Cortez and son, Christopher Charles Cortez and wife...
Ruth Ellen Guidry Bourgeois
Jan 7, 2020
Ruth Ellen Guidry Bourgeois, 84, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Ochsner St. Mary.
Ruth was born on February 20, 1935 in Cow Island, Louisiana the daughter of Cleophia Guidry and Eula Duhon Guidry.
Ruth was a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star Alice...
Patsy Solar Connor
Jan 4, 2020
Patsy Solar Connor, 68, a resident of Labadieville, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner surrounded by her loving family.
Patsy was born on January 19, 1951 in Morgan City, the daughter of Sidney Solar Sr. and Edmae Aucoin Solar.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, John David Connor of...
Hazel Aleman Landry
Jan 3, 2020
Hazel Aleman Landry, 92, a resident of Gibson passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Hazel was born on August 16, 1927 in Bayou Long the daughter of Steward “Phillip” Aleman and Fedora Aucoin Aleman.
Hazel was a hardworking homemaker who always tended to every need of her family. When she wasn’t spending quality...
David "Rerun" McDonald Jr.
Jan 1, 2020
David “Rerun” McDonald Jr., 68, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 at 11:53 a.m. at Terrebonne General Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on February 19, 1951 in Vicksburg, Mississippi the son of David McDonald Sr. and Nola McDermitt McDonald.
David never met a stranger and had a heart of...
James O. "J.O." Thomas
Dec 26, 2019
James O. “J.O.” Thomas, 89, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James was an avid sportsman and in his early years, represented his high school on the football field, as well as the boxing arena, achieving golden glove status. He served his country proudly in the United...
Otis Joseph Rulf
Dec 26, 2019
Otis Joseph Rulf, 85, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Ochsner St. Mary, with his loving wife by his side.
Otis was born December 8, 1934 in Berwick, the son of Andrew Rulf and Josephine Blanchard Rulf.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Betty Lovell...
Jimmy Marcus Bridges
Dec 23, 2019
Jimmy Marcus Bridges, 53, a resident of Franklin passed away peacefully, Monday, December 23, 2019.
Jimmy was born January 8, 1966, in Franklin, the son of James Patrick Bridges and Jane Ashley Bridges.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, Jane Bridges; three sons, Jamie, Brent, and Eric Bridges; one sister, Sandy Bridges; two grandchildren, Blaize...
Anna Bell LaCoste Wilson
Dec 22, 2019
Anna Bell LaCoste Wilson, 64, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Franklin Foundation Hospital.
Anna was born on March 9, 1955 in Morgan City.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Ida LaCoste of Morgan City; one aunt, Surfronia Verret of Morgan City; numerous cousins.
Anna Bell was preceded in...
Dudley Joseph Michel Jr.
Dec 18, 2019
Dudley Joseph Michel Jr., 77, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the St. Joseph Carpenter House in Lafayette, surrounded by his loving family.
Dudley was born July 24, 1942, the son of Dudley Joseph Michel Sr. and Bernadette Mayon Fuselier.
Dudley was a great man who enjoyed spending time with his family; he enjoyed...
Isabella Nicole Bonnette Vargus
Dec 15, 2019
Baby Isabella Nicole Bonnette Vargus was born Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Ochsner St. Mary, and gained her angel wings that same day, Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Isabella is the daughter of Kimberly Bonnette and David Vargus.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mommy and daddy, Kimberly and David; four siblings, Halena Farnham, Billy Farnham, Daven...
Joyce Lee Vicknair
Dec 13, 2019
Joyce Lee Vicknair, 84, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on November 18, 1935 in Biloxi, Mississippi the daughter of Gustave Theriot and Adonia Crochet Theriot.
Joyce loved her family and cherished every moment that she was able to spend with them....
Dolly Durocher Chapman
Dec 12, 2019
Dolly Durocher Chapman, 68, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at her home.
Dolly was born on August 5, 1951 in Morgan City, the daughter of Herbert and Natalie Chaisson Durocher.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by four daughters, Karen Philips of Bayou Vista, Tracy Rhodes and husband Reed of Berwick, Chasity...
Kathy Fontenot Sons
Dec 11, 2019
Kathy Jo Fontenot Sons, 59, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathy Jo was born September 8, 1960, in Bunkie, Louisiana, the daughter of Lee H. Fontenot and Geneva Blood.
Kathy Jo was an extraordinarily selfless woman. The love she had for her family goes beyond a normal mother’s love....
Marina Laureano Lee
Dec 10, 2019
Marina Laureano Lee, 79, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Terrebonne General Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Marina was born on January 23, 1940 in Tela, Honduras the daughter of Levi Eduardo Lauriano and Elena Gonzales Lauriano. She moved to the United States at the age of 16 and became...
Methel Lee McMinn
Dec 9, 2019
Methel Lee McMinn, 93, a resident of Ricohoc, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2019 at Franklin Foundation Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Methel was born on February 7, 1926 in Tuscumbia, Alabama the daughter of Floyd Isbell and Ruth Wemes Isbell.
Methel spent much of her time in the kitchen, as cooking was her passion and she loved...
Ronnie Lee Jones
Dec 7, 2019
Ronnie Lee Jones, 76, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Ronnie was born April 10, 1943, in Pulaski, Tennessee, the son of Allen Jones and Marjorie Menser Jones.
Ronnie was an amazing husband; in the last months of his wife’s illness, he was at her bedside,...
Joyce Boyne Lasseigne
Dec 6, 2019
Joyce Boyne Lasseigne, 99, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 6, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born February 17, 1920, the daughter of Edward B. Boyne and Onesia A. Avet.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by four sons, Barry Lasseigne and wife Glynda of Bayou Vista, Craig Lasseigne and wife...