2019_07_19_Obits
Published 5:00 am Friday, July 19, 2019
Jerry L. Bang
Martin James Bee
Lois Dickenson Bekkerus
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Marlene Benjamin
Stephen Duane Bertram
Robert L. Clark
Guynell Craft
Joyce Marie Carvin Davis
Elaine Hyatt Doyle
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Doris Foreman
Paul D. Hebert
Abraham Janice Jr.
Harriet C. Leday
Raymond Love
Ensley William Merchant
Bernetta Sue Parker
Bertel Reder II
Adam Wyatt Sandhoff
Floyd Sonier Jr.
Jonnie Porter Tezeno
Kelly O’Neal Vigo
Earlee Davis Young
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Jerry L. Bang
Jerry L. Bang, 78, of Oakdale, died Wednesday, July 17, at home. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Oakdale.
Martin James “Marty” Bee
Martin James “Marty” Bee, 68, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, July 15, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, in the North Venue at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.
Lois Dickenson Bekkerus
Lois Dickenson Bekkerus, 98, died on the 19th of April 2019 at Walnut Village Continuing Care Retirement Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Lois was a native of Virginia and had lived with her husband Bernherd and her daughter Becky in Lake Charles, La., since 1960. She was retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board, was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lake Charles, and participated with her daughter Becky in the Special Olympics for many years.
Her greatest joys in life were her family, church, travel and friends. She loved to share family stories of adventure camping in their van, living in Hungary, and walking on the Great Wall of China. Her husband and daughter were always by her side.
About eight years ago, after Bernherd died, Lois and her beloved daughter, Becky, moved to Anaheim, Calif.
Lois was cremated and buried next to her husband in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Va. A memorial service in Lois’ memory will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1620 East Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. The Rev. Tim Norris will officiate. All cards of condolence can be sent to Becky Bekkerus at 891 S. Walnut, Apt. 21, Anaheim, California 92602.
Marlene Benjamin
Memorial service for Marlene Benjamin, 66, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Church of the New Beginnings located at 1451 Main St., in Lake Charles. Marlene departed this life Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in a New Orleans hospital.
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Stephen Duane Bertram, a resident of Lake Charles, La., was born Aug. 30, 1964, in Flint, Mich., and passed away July 16, 2019, at the age of 54. At the age of 17 Steve moved to Sacramento, Calif., living there for 32 years. In 2013 he moved to DeQuincy, La., and later to Lake Charles. While living in Sacramento, he was an active member of the Rock Church. He was employed by UC Davis, Arthur Anderson and the Mattie Corporation. He later owned and operated a residential care facility in Elk Grove, Calif., for 8 years. After moving to Louisiana, he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor.
Steve, affectionally called “Stevie” or “Stefano,” will forever be remembered for his bright, smiling face. He is known by the love he shows for his wife and children. He was a man that loved God and instilled that love of God into his family and friends. He loved his church family at the Apostolic Temple and the Rev. Ricky Treece in Lake Charles.
Steve was known for his genius computer and cooking skills. He could also sing and play the piano.
We have lost a husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law and true friend, but God has gained a Saint.
Steve is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lauren Marcantel Bertram; daughter, Julian and sons, Alexander and Christopher. He is also survived by his parents, Robert “Bob” and JoAnn Bertram of Sacramento, Calif.; brother, Brent Bertram and wife Tabitha of Elk Grove, Calif.; and sister, Von de Leigh Wilbanks and husband the Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks of Cullman, Ala. He is also survived by his in-laws, Ronnie and Karen Marcantel of DeQuincy, La.; great-grandmother, Lois Alston of Lake Charles, La.; sisters-in- law, Kasha Irwin and husband Layton and Tara Dykes and husband Derrell of DeQuincy, La.; along with 11 nieces and nephews and a host of church family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orvis and Marie Bertram and Nettie Ballard.
Family will receive friends 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Apostolic Temple Pentecostal Church, 2711 West Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the church; Officiating will be Pastor Ricky Treece, the Rev. Jordan Anderson and the Rev. Nathaniel Wilson. Interment to follow at Riley Smith Memorial Park in DeQuincy, La.
Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 West Fourth St., DeQuincy, La.
Robert L. Clark
Robert L. Clark, 74, of Starks, died July 16. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Riley Smith Funeral Home.
Guynell Craft
Guynell Craft, 62, of Oretta, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 28, 1957, in DeQuincy. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and feeding her squirrels at home.
She is survived by her brother, Dwayne Craft and wife Debbie; and her sister, Rebecca Richard and husband Larry; nephew, Clint Richard and wife Jenee; two nieces, Delanie Richard and fiancé Joey, Magan Pickering and husband Ramsey, all from Oretta, and Singer; along with her great nieces and nephew, Olivia, Emma, Kaiden, Lillian, Madeline, and Violet Grace, who were all her pride and joy.
Guynell was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Della Mae Craft; one nephew, DJ Craft; and her sister-in-law, Mona Craft.
Service will be held at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy, on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. with Bro. Eric Aultman and Bro. Butch Royer officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday, from 8 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Oretta Cemetery. Service entrusted to Hixson-Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsnider.com.
Joyce Marie “Polly” Carvin Davis
Joyce Marie “Polly” Carvin Davis, 67, was born June 1, 1952, in Lake Charles, La., to Ledgia Landry Carvin and the late Obin Carvin Sr. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, she was a member of Messiah Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Washington High School in 1971 and worked in healthcare. She departed this life at 7:18 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Brandon Paul Davis; mother, Ledgia Landry Carvin; two sisters, Lucy (Lorce) Rigmaiden and Sherrie Carvin; one brother, Erely (Jackie) Carvin; and two grandchildren, Brandon Paul Davis Jr. and Madison Denise Davis. She was preceded in death by her father, Obin Carvin Sr.; brothers, Obin Carvin Jr. and Curtis Carvin; sisters, Terry Lynn Carvin Claridy and Azella Carvin Bennett; adopted brother, Roderick Francis; niece, Stephanie Carvin; and nephew, Kaylon Jackson. Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Messiah Baptist Church, Pastor Robert L. Owens officiating. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of James Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday in the church.
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Elaine Hyatt Doyle
Elaine Hyatt Doyle, 79, of Starks, died July 16. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. today, July 19, at First Pentecostal Church. Interment to be at Doyle Cemetery, Starks, under the direction of Riley Smith Funeral Home.
Doris Foreman
Doris Foreman, 93, of Sulphur, died Tuesday, July 16. Celebration of Life Service will be at 10 a.m. today, July 19, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss.
Paul D. Hebert
Paul D. Hebert, 76, of Lake Charles, died July 16. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today, July 19, at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Abraham Janice Jr.
Abraham Janice Jr., 79, a longtime resident of Lake Charles, La., passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019.
He is the son of the late Abraham Janice Sr. and Agnes Jones Janice. Abraham served in the U.S. Army for 25 years and retired with the rank of Command Sergeant Major (CSM).
Abraham is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Jacobs Janice; his children: Celina Janice Johnson, John Gerald Janice (Sharon), Geralyn Agnes Janice, Anna Marie Janice and Reginald Janice; daughter-in-law, Linda Janice; stepdaughters, Lartasha Marie Jacobs and Christina Neaus Chassion Bashay; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as siblings, Roy Janice, Theresa Thomas; and his son, Christopher Gerard Janice.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christian World Ministries 2001 E. Gauthier Road. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 20, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Christian World Ministries. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.combrefuneralhome.com.
Harriet C. Leday
Harriet C. Leday, 75, of Lake Charles, La., passed away July 12, 2019. She was born Feb. 14, 1944, in Baton Rouge, La.
She was a retired music teacher and realtor.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Albert Leday Jr.; and beloved children, Ricki, Kevin, Kendell and Kelli; one brother, Robert Collier; and eight grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Refuge Temple Ministries, 300 Sprig St. Visitation will be from 8-11 a.m. in the church.
Raymond Love
Funeral Service for Raymond Love, 72, will be at 11a.m. Saturday July 20, 2019, at Stevens’ Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Ensley William “Dub” Merchant
Ensley William “Dub” Merchant, 93, died July 17. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial will follow at Old Ritchie Cemetery.
Bernetta Sue Parker
Bernetta Sue Parker, 69, of Lake Charles, died July 2. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Creel Memorial Chapel, Reeves, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.
Bertel Reder II
Memorial Service for Bertel Reder II, 65, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Christian Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Adam Wyatt Sandhoff
IOWA — Adam Wyatt Sandhoff, born Jan. 31, 2001, son of Richard and Sharon Broussard Sandhoff, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2019, at the age of 18.
Adam was attending Iowa High School and planned on going to Seminary in Covington upon his graduation in 2020. He was a devoted member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and taught religious classes for his confirmation. Adam attended Cursillo, ACT’s and many other retreats as a participant and team leader. He was always ready to share his faith with others.
Left to cherish his wonderful memory are his parents, Richard and Sharon Broussard Sandhoff of Iowa; siblings, Carrie Jo Willey (Jason) of Yukon, Okla., Shane Sandhoff (Lacy) of China Springs, Texas, Colton Sandhoff (Whitney) of Waco, Texas, Sam Sandhoff of Iowa, La.; godmother, Kautchia Broussard; godfather, Sherman Broussard; numerous aunts; uncles; cousins; friends to cherish his wonderful memory.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Willie and Betty Broussard; paternal grandparents, Otto and Edna Sandhoff; brother, Joseph Willin Sandhoff.
A Mass of Christian burial is Saturday, July 20, 2019, at 10 a.m. in St. Raphael Catholic Church of Iowa. The Rev. Roland Vaughn, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.
Visitation begins Friday, July 19, 2019, in St. Raphael Catholic Church of Iowa, from 4-9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. and will resume Saturday in the church from 8-10 a.m.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com or Facebook: Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.
Floyd Sonier Jr.
Floyd Sonier Jr., 62, died July 14. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Riley Smith Funeral Home.
Jonnie Porter Tezeno
Memorial service for Jonnie Porter Tezeno will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 520 McNabb St., Lake Charles, La., Friday, July 19, 2019, at 11 a.m.
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Kelly O’Neal Vigo
Kelly O’Neal Vigo, 71, of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in a local care facility.
Kelly was born April 1, 1948, to Joseph and Emma Vigo. He was raised on Nelson Road when it was just a gravel road. He and his younger brother, Billy loved exploring the undeveloped wooded areas of south Lake Charles, bird hunting and swimming in the bayous. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1967. He was a brick mason for years, married Judy Walters in 1980 and in 1983 they began Vigo Masonry, Inc. He has remained a commercial/industrial masonry contractor in this business until handing it down to his son at retirement.
He was originally a member of Glad Tidings Church in Lake Charles. He taught Sunday School at Rosewood Nursing Home and became Prison Ministry Director, conducting monthly church services at LCIS State prison in DeQuincy and the Girls Reform School in Ball, La., for over 20 years. In 2000, he and his wife began a bible study in their home, and with the help of the Lafayette Vineyard Christian Fellowship, planted the Vineyard of Lake Charles, which in turn planted The Vineyard of Moss Bluff. He has continued to pastor the Vineyard of Lake Charles these 19 yrs until going home to be with his heavenly Father.
Although an avid sports fan, especially football and basketball, he rarely had time for the games. All who really knew Kelly, knew his first love was God; and because of that, his love for people was great. He loved his family, his wife, his children, and especially his grandchildren. But he was also compassionate toward everyone. Whether at church, on a brick job, at home in his Grand Lake neighborhood, or just grocery shopping, he was always enjoying other people, and “on mission” sensitive to their needs. He will be missed by all who looked forward to seeing his happy, smiling face. His family grieves their loss but knows he has finished his mission and is at home with his his rewards.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 39 years, Judy Walters Vigo; one son, Louis Vigo (Karen) of Lake Charles; one stepdaughter, Taiga Alexander of Lake Charles; two brothers, Frank Vigo of Houston, Texas, and Billy Vigo of Lake Charles; three sisters, Theresa Vigo Garcia of Houston, Texas, Mary Jo Thompson of Washington, and Julia Ravia of Lake Charles; and four grandchildren, Joel Alexander, Carson Alexander, Ian Vigo and Kamila Vigo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Johnny and Joseph Vigo, Floyd Romero; and sisters, Joyce Istre and Darlene Reed.
Funeral service will be at noon Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 9541 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607. Associate Pastor Zack Rodriguez will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation Friday will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation Saturday will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.
Earlee “Sis” Davis Young
Funeral for Earlee “Sis” Davis Young, 86, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at St. Matthew Baptist Church in Westlake, La. Pastor E.W. Ford will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday in the church. Sis. Young departed this life Saturday, July 13, 201,9 in her residence surrounded by family.
