Obituaries

Morgan City, LA Obituaries

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Lynda Susan Taylor

Lynda Susan Taylor

Aug 21, 2019

Lynda Taylor, a longtime resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at Patterson Healthcare Center on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer at the age of 70.

She was born on March 27, 1949 in Laurel, Mississippi the daughter of Rupert E. Taylor and Doris B. Taylor (Shannon), who preceded her in death.

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Leona Terez Solar Davis

Leona Terez Solar Davis

Aug 20, 2019

Leona Terez Solar Davis, known by her family and the community as Grandmama, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her home in Lafayette surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90.

Leona was born on May 23, 1929 in Morgan City, the daughter of Emile Joseph Solar and Pauline Giroir Solar.

Leona was feisty and had a...

Wayne Evans Macalusa

Wayne Evans Macalusa

Aug 14, 2019

Wayne Evans Macalusa, 63, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his mother’s home, surrounded by his loving family, after battling a lengthy illness.

Wayne was born October 16, 1955, in Morgan City, the son of Dominick Macalusa and Doris Rhodes Macalusa.

Wayne was a very faithful man; he enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the...

Della Mason Topham

Della Mason Topham

Aug 11, 2019

Della Ann Mason Topham, 75, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at LouisianaExtended Care in Lafayette, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief and sudden illness.

Della was born July 13, 1944, in Morgan City, the daughter of William Mason and Jane Stevens Mason.

Della, lovingly known as Mimi or Nanny Pam, was a...

Victor Joseph Gaudet

Victor Joseph Gaudet

Jul 29, 2019

Victor Joseph Gaudet. 46, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Ochsner  Medical Center in New Orleans.

Victor was born December 10, 1972 in Lafayette, the son of Newton Joseph Gaudet and Glenda Richard Gaudet.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Jessica Glenn Dixon Gaudet; four children, Tyler, Noah, Lane,...

Helen Rink Rulf Toups

Helen Rink Rulf Toups

Jul 26, 2019

Helen Rink Rulf Toups, 88, a resident of Stephensville, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born October 4, 1930, in Morgan City, the daughter of Alcide Rink and Mary Moore Rink.

Helen worked as a cafeteria lady from 1973 until retirement in 2001. In her spare time, Helen enjoyed being...

Geraldine Marie Jagneaux LaFleur

Geraldine Marie Jagneaux LaFleur

Jul 23, 2019

Geraldine Marie Jagneaux LaFleur, 69, a resident of Berwick, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home.

Geraldine was born on June 23, 1950 in Chataignier, Louisiana the daughter of John Jagneaux and Lour Vasseur Jagneaux.

“Gerr Bear” as she was affectionately known to her family, was a one of a kind woman, who was tough as bricks with...

Rose Marie Fields

Rose Marie Fields

Jul 23, 2019

Rose Marie Beatty Fields, 86, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born on January 11, 1933 in Algiers, Louisiana the daughter of Samuel and Elise Clark Beatty.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three children, Kathleen Fields Gaudet and husband...

Oswald "Ozzie" Andrew Verret

Oswald "Ozzie" Andrew Verret

Jul 22, 2019

Oswald “Ozzie” Andrew Verret, 85, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Houma.  

Ozzie was born October 12, 1933, in Bayou L’Ourse, the son of Howard P. Verret and Theresa Lajaunie Verret.

Ozzie was a devoted parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church, where he served for many years. He was...

Donald "Don" Lee Thomson

Donald "Don" Lee Thomson

Jul 18, 2019

Donald Lee “Don” Thomson, 61, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Avondale, Louisiana.

Don was born on August 10, 1957 in Fort Dix, New Jersey the son of Bruce L. Thomson and Mary Anne Key Thomson.

Don was an employee of Dynamic Energy Services for the last 15 years where he was the Onshore...

John M. Cronier Sr.

John M. Cronier Sr.

Jul 18, 2019

John M. Cronier Sr., 76, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Patterson Health Care Center.

John was born on January 27, 1943 in Morgan City, the son of Ralph and Leona Rulf Cronier.

John was a dedicated employee of McDermott Shipyard where he retired after 25 years of service. He enjoyed the simple things...

Malachi David Perera

Malachi David Perera

Jul 13, 2019

Beloved baby angel of God, Malachi David Perera, the child of Benjamin Lemoine and Caitlin Perera, born June 27, 2019, to be with us and to be loved by us for such a short time; Malachi lived 16 short, beautiful days going to be with the Lord on July 13, 2019.

We heard him cry; we cuddled him, changed his...

Claudia LeBlanc Dugas

Claudia LeBlanc Dugas

Jul 12, 2019

Claudia LeBlanc Dugas, 88, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center.  

Claudia was born December 15, 1930, in Chacahoula, the daughter of Sidney LeBlanc and Clothide LeBoeuf LeBlanc.

Claudia enjoyed any kind of arts and crafts; her favorites were crocheting and sewing. She also enjoyed gardening; she loved planting and...

Vallie Dinger Barrilleaux

Vallie Dinger Barrilleaux

Jul 9, 2019

Vallie Dinger Barrilleaux, 82, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.

Vallie was born on September 7, 1936 in Berwick the daughter of Wilbert Dinger and Anita Dupre Dinger.

Vallie was a loving wife and mother who was dedicated to her family.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two...

Travis Joseph Blanchard

Travis Joseph Blanchard

Jul 6, 2019

Travis Joseph Blanchard, 43, a resident of Thibodaux, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Travis was born May 26, 1976, the son of Morgan Blanchard and Carol Olsen.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son, Gage Theriot; father, Morgan Blanchard and Reba; two sisters, Tracy Harvey Parker and David Szwed and Charmaine Blanchard and  Jewel "Lena"...

Loi Huynh Marcher

Loi Huynh Marcher

Jul 3, 2019

Loi Huynh Marcher, 65, a native of Vietnam and a resident of Amelia, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Khoen V. Huynh of Amelia; three children, Yvonne Boyer and husband Randy of Pensacola, Florida, James Marcher of New Orleans, Julie Dupuis and husband Martin of Baton...

Sylvester "S.J" Joseph Verret Jr.

Sylvester "S.J" Joseph Verret Jr.

Jul 1, 2019

Sylvester Joseph “S.J.” Verret Jr, 73, a resident of Amelia passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home.

S.J. was born on February 12, 1946 in Morgan City, the son of Sylvester J. Verret Sr. and Velma V. Verret.

S.J. was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8371 in Amelia where he was a 4th Degree...

Donna Marie Foreman

Donna Marie Foreman

Jun 30, 2019

Donna Marie Foreman, 57, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home.

Donna was born on November 6, 1961 in Morgan City, the daughter, of Earl Andrew Simoneaux and Theresa Templet Simoneaux.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Brent Foreman Jr. and wife Jennifer of Patterson; three granddaughters, Harlie...

Gwendolyn Boudreaux Tucker

Gwendolyn Boudreaux Tucker

Jun 30, 2019

Gwendolyn Boudreaux Tucker, 56, a resident of Morgan City, passed away June 30, 2019 at her home.

Gwendolyn was born on November 16, 1962 in Morgan City, the daughter of Michael C. Boudreaux Sr. and Shirley LaCoste.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son, David Lightsey Jr.; her father, Michael C. Boudreaux Sr.; two brothers, Michael...