Betty Jean Ardoin

Larry Jay Ardoin

Felicia Marie Fruge Conner

Allen Levy Credeur

Keiko Fabacher

Wanda Mae Frederick

Kent Alan George

Foy Ray Green

Brenda Gayle Farque Foy Perkins

Lloyd Lucius “Pete” Pitre

Rev. Frederick F. Russi

Betty Jean Ardoin

Betty Jean Ardoin, 82, of Sulphur, passed away May 24, 2019. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home.

Larry Jay Ardoin

Larry Jay Ardoin, 62, of Jennings, La., passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Larry was born Jan. 4, 1957, in Lafayette, La.

Larry lived most of his life in Jennings and graduated from Jennings High School. He was a truck driver for many years. Larry enjoyed working the audio and video at the First Baptist Church in Welsh. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Ardoin.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving mother, Ida Cormier Ardoin of Jennings; five uncles, Percy Ardoin and wife, Lucy of Iowa, Wilford Cormier of Beaumont, Texas, Melvin Cormier and Burley Cormier, both of Jennings, and Curley Cormier of Lake Charles; and several cousins and friends whom he loved and enjoyed visiting with.

Cremation was entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonwelsh.com for the Ardoin family.

Felicia Marie Fruge Conner

Felicia Marie Conner announces, 50, died Friday, May 24. Funeral Services will beat 3 p.m. Monday, May 27, at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home.

Allen Levy Credeur

Allen Levy Credeur of Lake Charles, La., and Houston, Texas, after a short illness, passed away at the age of 86 Thursday, April 25, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston.

Allen was born in Lake Charles Feb. 10, 1933, where he attended LaGrange High School (Class of 1951). After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and graduated in 1959. Allen is survived by his wife, Orpha; son, Brian; daughter-in-law, Corey; grandchildren, Maya and Alexander; nephews, Wayne Crader, John Credeur Jr., Michael Credeur and Zeke Elliott; nieces, Eunice French (Jerry), Sherill Myers (James), Sally-Jo Robbins, Cindy Hunt (Glen), Diane Olivier, Wendy Roberts (Jerry) and Trina Credeur; and others in his extended family. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Anatole and Ada Credeur; brothers, Pierre and John; sisters, Herdie and Eunice; nieces, Jeanne Elliott and Nancy Crader; and nephews, Carter Robbins and Fred Olivier.

An avid golfer with a very low handicap, Allen shot a hole-in-one when younger and two holes-in-one during his 78th year. He also enjoyed needlepoint, which he took up in 1976, and produced many exceptional pieces over the years.

Allen was an accountant for Tony Robbins, which allowed him to travel extensively including Fiji, New Zealand and Australia.

In lieu of flowers, please give to your local animal shelter or St. Jude’s Hospital.

Services will be at 1 p.m. June 1, 2019, at The Foundry Church located at 10203 Fry Rd, Cypress, TX 77433.

Keiko Fabacher

Keiko Fabacher, 81, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family after a long, valiant fight with Alzheimer’s.

Mrs. Fabacher was born Jan. 3, 1938, to Tadao Saito and Kimmy Kaibara Saito in Okayama, Japan. She met her husband, Paul Fabacher, in 1957 in Kobe, Japan, while he was stationed there in the Navy. The two were married in 1958 after Paul returned to Japan upon finishing his military duty, and settled in Paul’s hometown of Westlake, La.

Keiko graduated from cosmetology school in 1968. She owned and operated Keiko’s Haircuts Plus in Westlake for many years before eventually passing her salon on to her daughter, Kelley.

Keiko was a vivacious and animated woman of faith. Keiko was a very proud woman and took great pride in her appearance, but she was as beautiful inside as she was outside. She was a generous and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Some of her favorite charitable causes included the ASPCA, the St. Labre Indian School and the Humane Society.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul Fabacher; and five children, Brent P. Fabacher of Westlake, M. Kim Cormier and husband Leo of Austin, Debra Fabacher Martinez and husband Mack of Austin, Patrick S. Fabacher of Austin, and Kelley Fabacher Sarver and husband Chad of Lake Charles, La. Keiko leaves 14 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by one sister, Kazuko Saito, and one brother, Hiroshi Saito of Osaka, Japan.

Keiko and Paul have lived in Austin for the last 22 years but always considered Westlake their home.

Her Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2019, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Garrett Caraway officiating. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Monday in the funeral home.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

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Wanda Mae Frederick

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vinton for Wanda Mae Frederick, 79, who passed away surrounded by her loved ones at 5 p.m. Friday, May 24, in Harbor Hospice House of Lake Charles.

Wanda Mae Frederick was a great mother, sister, wife, companion and friend til the end. She will be remembered by her infectious smile and willingness to always take care of those in need even when she was at her worst. Wanda loved her family and enjoyed spending time with everyone listening to music played by her sons and family. She was a person who spoke her mind and wasrespected by so many.

Rev. Carlos Garcia of St. Joseph Catholic Church will officiate the funeral Mass. Burial will follow in Niblett’s Bluff Cemetery. The family requests visiting hours to be held from 11 a.m.-9 .m. Sunday in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton and from 8-10:45 a.m. Monday. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Wanda Frederick was survived by her loving companion, Tim Crochet; her three sons, Chester Joseph Frederick of Vinton, Robert “Bob” Frederick of Groves, Texas, and “Shane” Frederick and his spouse, Walter Campos of Pearland, Texas; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; her two brothers, Jimmy Monceaux of Sulphur and Harold Monceaux and wife, Donn of Glenmora, La.; and numerous friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mary Monceaux of Vinton; her husband, Wilton Frederick; and her son, Wilton Joseph Frederick Jr.; her brothers, Clyde, Roy, Marcie “Junior,” Lawrence, Donald, Lovelace, Dallas “Tiny,” George; and her sister, Betty Miller.

Pallbearers will be Robert “Bob” Frederick, Jimmy Monceaux, Harold Monceaux, Shane Frederick, Chris Sonnier and Darrell Miller.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com

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Kent Alan George

Kent Alan George, 66, of Lake Charles, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence.

Kent was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. He was a 1972 graduate of Lake Charles High School, where he actively participated in track and football. Kent also was a Golden Glove Boxer and an extreme fan of LSU. He retired from Lyondell Basell in Westlake after more than 25 years of dedicated service and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Preceding Kent in death are his parents, Edward “Kibbie” and Dorothy Chaisson George and a sister, Phyllis McDonald Cormier. He leaves to cherish his memories three children, Tammy Rogers (Preston) of Lake Charles, Chad George (Kim) of Sulphur and Scott George of Lake Charles; Soulmate and companion of over 18 years, Vanessa Paschall; grandchildren, Lauren Bradbury (Shannon) of Lake Charles, Lindsay Firmin of Houma, Riley George of Sulphur, Bailey George of Sulphur, Cole Chapman of Lake Charles, Caiden Arnold of Sulphur and Abbigail George of Lake Charles; two great-grandchildren; his siblings, Jamille Manino of Lake Charles, Barbara Leger (Harry) of Sulphur, Brian George of Sulphur, Wayne George of Lake Charles and Layne George of Tucson, Ariz.; beloved four-legged companion, Champ; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday May 27, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Home and continue on from 8:30-9:15 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, with the Rev. Dr. Mitzi George officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

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Foy Ray Green

Foy Ray Green, The FOX, 72, of Westlake, La., passed away May 11, 2019. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, on Dec. 5, 1946, to Jack and Josephine Green of Many, La. He lived in Westlake most of his life, prior to moving back to Texas where he worked in the Pipeline Industry as a Chief Inspector. He was, very passionate about Bass fishing on Toledo Bend Lake and Falcon Lake where he built unique custom fishing rods in his spare time. He loved fast bass boats and enjoyed spending time at the lake with his friends and family. Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife, Terry Green; parents, Jack and Josephine Green of Many; two daughters, Cheryl Green Baker of Dequincy, La., Missy Green Statum of Carlyss, La., and fiancé Kevin White of Moss Bluff, La.; two stepchildren, Tiffney Garner and David Harris of Texas; three grandchildren, Joshua Foy Green and wife Lisa of Carlyss, Lacey Johnson of Singer, La., and Mackenzie Green of Dequincy; two great-grandchildren; brother, David Green and wife Vaundina of Kerrville, Texas; and sisters, Lavone Fryar and husband Johnny of Lake Charles, La., Melinda Keracik and husband Chuck of Conroe, Texas.

A memorial service will be held to honor his life at 2 p.m. Saturday June 1, 2019, at Siloam Baptist Church 35480 LA-191 Many, La. 71449.

In lieu of flowers or donations please send to church.

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Brenda Gayle Farque Foy Perkins

Brenda Gayle Farque Foy Perkins, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Oct. 4, 2018.

Brenda was born in Lake Charles to James Ware and Rose Mae Farque on Oct.14, 1942. She raised her beautiful children, Leslie Danise, Donna Gayle, Angela Carol, Vicki Lynn, Bryan Woodrow and Holly Christian in San Antonio, Texas, where she made wonderful friends and countless memories. She was adored by her grandchildren, Meloni, Jennifer, Brandi, Kennedy, Jordan, Brayden and Ariel. Brenda will forever be missed by her dear family and friends. A memorial celebration of Brenda’s life will be at 11 a.m. June 1, 2019, at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley, with internment of her ashes at Magnolia Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend an intimate reception at the church immediately following.

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Lloyd Lucius “Pete” Pitre

Our deeply beloved father, Lloyd Lucius Pitre (“Pete”), passed away peacefully May 14, 2019 at his home in Texas City, Texas. Known for his hard work and gentle fatherhood, Pete now reunites with his heavenly Father and his beloved wife Helen, after a 93-year-long journey of faith, sacrifice and love.

Born to Morris and Amy Pitre in 1925, Pete as a young child spent his early mornings working on the family farm, before setting his fishing lines for the day, then riding his horse to school. As the oldest of four siblings, he carried a lot of responsibilities to help support his family. Upon graduating high school, Pete contributed to the WWII effort by joining the U.S. Army Transport Service. In his travels across the Pacific, Pete met a beautiful Filipino girl named Helen, who would be his wife for the next 68 years. The two married, started a life together back in Oberlin, La., and later Lake Charles, where they lived for over 50 years. With great blessings came great responsibility; Pete studied electronics, was in the television and radio service business, then eventually operated Ralph’s Industrial Electronics Supply for 35 years to provide for his growing family. Out of love and dedication, he and Helen were able to put all seven of their children through 12 years of private Catholic school and shepherded each one of them into the faith. He continued to serve his wife until her death in 2018, proving his deep, formidable love for his family.

As his children, our favorite memories of Dad include: Bed time serenades with his guitar, his dances with Mom, praying our nightly rosary, and his endeavors to fix an aging house during his “vacations.” But what we’ll miss most about Dad is his faithfulness as a father; just always being there for us whenever we needed him.

Pete leaves this earth better than when he got here, having taught us the value of family, hard work, faith and laughter — both in good times and in times of struggle. He will live on through his seven children, Patricia Lyons (Sam), Michael Pitre (Rose), Teresa Davis (Boyd), Cecilia Aguilar (Robert), Matthew Pitre (Laura), Patrick Pitre (Michelle) and Maria Johnson (Don); 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren — all the result of his unfailing love and dedication.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, three siblings and granddaughter, Cynthia Lyons.

Come celebrate his life with us from 10a.m.-1p.m. Wednesday May 29, at Hixson’s Funeral Home in Lake Charles. A Rosary will be held at 11am. Mass will follow soon after, at 1 p.m. at St Margaret Catholic Church, and the burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

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Rev. Frederick F. Russi

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Rev. Frederick F. “Fred” Russi, 78, a retired priest of the Diocese of Lake Charles, at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Father Russi, a native of Lafayette, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, will be the celebrant with priests of the Diocese concelebrating the liturgy. The Reverend Don A. Piraro will be the homilist. Burial will follow the Mass in New Bethany Cemetery at Saint Charles Center in Moss Bluff under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, with a Rosary recited at 5 p.m. and a Scripture Service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation continues from 8 a.m. Thursday until the time of Mass. Rosaries will be recited at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. Thursday in the Church.

He is survived by the Caraways, his adopted family.

Father Russi was born Jan. 19, 1941, in Lafayette, to Charles Frederick Russi and Susan Fisk Russi. He graduated from Cathedral High School and began his priestly studies at Immaculata Seminary in Lafayette, then Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and did post-graduate studies at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

He earned a B.A. in Philosophy in 1963 and his M.Div. in 1986, both from Notre Dame Seminary. Father Russi was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Lafayette by The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Bishop of Lafayette, on Dec. 17, 1966, and celebrated his First Solemn Mass on Dec. 18, 1966, in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette.

His initial pastoral assignment was at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas as an Assistant Pastor and served as chaplain at the high school.

Father Russi served for three years as Assistant Pastor to St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles, followed by a stint at St. John the Evangelist in Jeanerette, Sacred Heart of Jesus in Broussard, and Immaculate Conception Church in Lake Charles.

In late 1974, he was named Pastor to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin, serving there for 12 years, before being assigned as Pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Raymond in 1986 and serving there until June, 1997. He was thence named pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Oakdale, ministering there until his retirement in June, 2004.

In 1980, upon the establishment of the Diocese of Lake Charles, Father Russi was incardinated as a priest of the diocese. He served as a member of the Clergy Personnel Board of the diocese on two separate occasions as well on the diocesan Vocation Advisory Board.

“Padre,” as he was affectionately known by many, was a lover of all of God’s creation and greatly appreciated the outdoors. An avid hunter and fisherman, he dreamed of taking an African Safari to hunt big game and see unique wildlife. He enjoyed training dogs for hunting and field trials; Labrador retrievers and pointers were his favorite breeds. He also enjoyed the game of golf and belonged to several golfing groups over the years. He was a gifted poet, as well, although he seemed to keep that talent rather private.