Dave Farrell Aguillard

Jerry Boudreaux

Willis Broussard

Kenneth Michael Dewey

Jamie Lea Harvey

Patricia Ann Klein

Judie Cagle Kohler

Milton Paul LaBauve

Diana Marie Lachapelle

Clifton J. Legendre

Michael Cade Martin

Linda Sue Anding Matte

John Rudy Porter

Marian Roan

Lula Mae Guillory Slate

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Dave Farrell Aguillard

Dave Farrell Aguillard, 72, of Sulphur, died Saturday, Aug. 1. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. today, Aug. 5, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.

Jerry Boudreaux

Jerry Boudreaux, 61, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at his home.

He was born on Nov. 6, 1958, in Creole, La., to Chester and Alberta Boudreaux.

He lived most of his life in Cameron and worked for Cameron Rental for 20 years and most recently worked for OEG Offshore. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, washing his truck and mowing his grass. Boudreaux never met a stranger and was a great example and teacher to his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his two sons, James Robert Boudreaux (Kassie) and Jake Clint Boudreaux (Molly) of Cameron, La.; daughter, Tabitha Mathewson of Nederland, Texas; companion, Gail Mudd; brothers, Jaimie Boudreaux (Tina), Joey Broussard (Theresa), Danny Boudreaux (Charlene) of Big Lake, Ricky Boudreaux (Susan) of LeBleu Settlement; sister, Crystal Savoie (Terrance) of Cameron; grandchildren, Will Boudreaux, Meg Boudreaux, Mason Boudreaux and Adison Mathewson; uncle, Gary Zitterich of Florida; aunts, Shirley Guillory of Florida, and Sharon Davis of Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and JR’s father-in-law, Earl Guthrie.

His funeral service will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at 1 p.m. under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. D. B. Thompson will officiate. Burial will follow the service in Our Lady Star of the Sea Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral Home Thursday from noon until 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home Friday from 11 a.m. until noon.

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

Willis Broussard

SULPHUR — Willis Broussard, 93, died Monday, July 27, 2020, in his residence.

Willis was a native of Lafayette, and had been a resident of Sulphur for the last 18 years, moving from Mermentau. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur, and was previously a member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau where he served as a Deacon and Eucharistic Minister, and also sang in the church choir. He was a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He served as Alderman for the Village of Mermentau for 3 terms. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Willis was an avid sportsman, especially golf, bowling, and playing pool. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, and was known for making violins and accordions.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Shaw Broussard of Sulphur; his children, Peggy Lee Bergeaux of Mermentau, Sandra Henry and husband Mark of Morse, and Harold Broussard and wife Stephenee of Morse; his daughter-in-law, Bernadine Broussard of Mermentau; his sister, Theresa Duhon of Lafayette; his step-children, Joey Shaw and wife Rosie of Lake Arthur, Monica Cowden and husband Jay of Truckee, Calif., Kris Arabie and husband Jerry of Seabrook, Texas, and Mary Marcantel and husband Joseph of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Rena Guidry Broussard; his children, Dennis James Broussard and Janet Broussard; his brothers, Ashby, Howard, Paul, Nelson, and Shirley Broussard; and his sisters, Hazel David, Beverly Thompson, and Birdie Bourque.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau. Fr. Randall Moreau will officiate. Burial will be in St. John The Evangelist Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday in the church with a rosary being said at 1 p.m..

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

Kenneth Michael Dewey

Kenneth Michael Dewey, 70, left this life on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in a local hospital. He was born on Sept. 15, 1949, in Lafayette, La., to Augustus and Imogene Dewey.

Ken always had this big smile on his face. He faced multiple physical challenges in his 70 years of life: cerebral palsy; severe strokes in mid-life and later; Covid19 at the end. Yet he never seemed bitter and was always more concerned about others’ situations than his own. He was a most giving person.

Everyone who knew him well loved his gentle nature, his extensive love of history, his adoration of family and his brave grasp at life. But mostly his devotion to God through Jesus Christ.

Kenneth was a graduate of McNeese State University and a dedicated member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4562. He was very active in community and charitable organizations for many years.

He is survived by his mother, Imogene Chiasson Dewey; siblings, John Dewey (Joanna), Becky Sweeney (James), Steven Dewey, Denise Gentry (Steve Kimbrell), George Dewey (Kristie), Theresa Dewey (Jim Pool), Rene Dewey (Debbie); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Augustus Dewey; and brother-in-law, Mark Gentry.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Monsignor Jace Eskind will officiate. Burial will take place in Consolata Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral Home Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

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

Jamie Lea Harvey

Jamie Lea Harvey, 25, of DeRidder, died Saturday, Aug. 1, at home. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today, Aug. 5, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.

Patricia Ann Klein

Patricia Ann Klein, 68, of Oberlin, died Sunday, Aug. 2, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. today, Aug. 5, in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Oberlin. Interment will be in Durio Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oberlin.

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Judie Cagle “Coca” Kohler

The Family of Judie Cagle Kohler announces her passing into Glory on Friday, July 31st. Judie was born on December 9, 1948 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Louise Bradford Cagle and Robert Brantley Cagle. She is a 1966 graduate of Lake Charles High School, where she was active in The Kilties as a tenor drummer, Mariners Club, and Library Club. She is also a 1970 graduate of McNeese State University where she earned a Batchelor’s Degree in English and minor in Social Studies. She did her Post Graduate work at MSU where she earned a M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision. While she was certified to be a Principal or Supervisor K-12, she preferred to be in the classroom teaching her students. After retirement Judie also completed courses with honors and distinction in 2005 for Funeral Director, at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas. It was here where she was a member of the “National Funeral Service Honor Society” (Dean’s List) and received the Commonwealth Faculty “Award of Excellence” in Grief Counseling.

Judie attended countless courses for professional improvement. She served on many committees with fellow teachers to develop curriculum guides, benchmarks, and classroom activities. She taught school for 41 years, during which she taught at Benton High School in Benton, La; Northside Jr High in Jennings, LA- where she started a ceramics program that extended into the community; Northside Jr High in Vinton, La; Rosteet Middle and Pearl Watson Jr High both in Lake Charles, La; Moss Bluff Middle School and Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff, La. After retirement from the school system, Judie taught English and Business courses at Delta Tech and after many years of teaching, leaves a legacy of beloved “Kohler Babies” behind. Most of her teaching career was spent at Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, where she co-sponsored 13 student groups and activities which included Chess Club, Video Yearbook Club, SAPE (Substance Abuse Prevention Education), Mother’s In Secondary School (MISS), and helped with homeless students while teaching at Sam Houston. Among these, her favorite activities were the USO Show, to honor the Veterans on “Hug A Vet”Day and the SHHS Video Yearbook Club. It was here at SHHS she earned and proudly wore the title “The Field Trip Queen”, because she truly believed in hands on learning. Her favorite field trips were to Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration of George W Bush and to the WWII museum in New Orleans, LA accompanied by Veterans. In addition to her teaching career she worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Department-Moss Bluff Law Enforcement Center, where she was awarded “Employee of the Month” twice. She also held positions with the Iowa City Water Department, Consolata Cementary and Westlake Council on Aging. For many years she also worked night and weekends as a desk clerk and auditor at the Downtowner Motor Inn and Travel Inn and proudly served as a Commissioner of Voting with the Clerk of Court’s Office.

Judie was a life-long member of Trinity Baptist Church and was on the Wedding Committee and the Bereavement Committee. On many occasions, she also enjoyed attending services with her family and former students at First Moss Bluff Baptist Church. She has always enjoyed music, playing guitar and banjo. She was in a Folksinging/Gospel group in college.

During her lifetime, Judie was a member of many organizations and received several accolades throughout. She was a member of the National Association of Educators NAE, the Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE) and the National Council for Social Studies. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority at McNeese State University as was named “Coed of the Month” by McNeese’s Contraband Newspaper. She served as an officer and charter member of the Jennings Alpha Delta Kappa Chapter and voted “Girl of the Year” in 1976, as well as held membership in Beta Sigma Phi a civic organization to help the community and was a member of the Ruth and Westlake Chapters of Eastern Star. She was inducted into “Who’s Who Among American Teachers” six times, “Teacher of the Week” 4 times on four different local radio stations and was nominated for the “National Walt Disney American Teacher Award.”

In 2004 because she helped to promote Patriotism in our schools, she was nominated for Vietnam Veteran’s National Award for Patriotism and received the VFW Post 9933 and Auxiliary Teacher of the Year Award in recognition of the Veteran’s Day Program she put on annually for 15 years at Sam Houston High School. It was because of Judie’s love for her country, true patriotism, and a servant heart that garnered her accommodation from The Red Cross in Tuzla/ Main for sending supplies to our troops in Bosnia-Herzegovina/Tamar, Hungary from Sam Houston students at Christmastime and recognized by the community and SHHS for sending care packages to Sam Houston Graduates serving in Iraq. The Calcasieu-Cameron Association for Persons with Orthopedic Disabilities recognized her for spear-heading a very successful fund-raising drive and she also served as a Girl Scout Leader for her daughter’s troop in the Moss Bluff Area.

Another time in her life, that was very near and dear to her heart was partnering with Patrick Dix with whom she co-sponsored and mentored a group of young teens who formed a Break Dancing Group called Magnetic Attraction. They performed at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, La and at the Mohammed Ali/George Foreman Classic Basketball Game at the Lake Charles Civic Center, Phelps State Prison and many other venues.

Judie’s hobbies included reading books about history, arts and crafts, making jewelry, music, keeping up with her students through Facebook, traveling and time spent with family and friends.

Her Philosophies were: One Person CAN Make A Difference; History DOES Repeat Itself; Challenge EACH Student; and Be A CONSTANT Witness for Christ.

Judie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Brantley Cagle and Louise Bradford Cagle; brothers Robert Brantley Cagle, Jr. (Lotus) and William “David” Cagle and Brother-In-Law Francis Dressler. She is survived by her daughter (the original Kohler Baby) Kimberly Kohler Farris (Dustin) and grandsons she adored, Cameron James-David Farris and Connor Jackson Farris; Karl Fredrick Kohler, Father to Kimberly; sister Jan Cagle Dressler; Nephews Andy, Billy and Joey; Sister-In-Law Sue Babineaux Cagle; and her Aunt Ona Joan Bullock. A special tribute to her loving soulmate Jack Knox and her faithful pet companion, Zoey; a very special friend Easter Mae Belizare, who she loved dearly; many precious cousins; thousands of “Kohler Babies” and hundreds of Lake Charles High School “Wildcats”.

Pall Bearers are Dustin Farris, Cameron Farris, Andy Dressler, Billy Dressler, Dr. Joseph Brantley Dressler, Keener Bullock and Patrick Dix. It was Ms. Kohler’s final wish that all former students who joined the military to be honorary pall bearers to let them know how proud she was of them and their service to our country. She also wanted to recognize students who went on to become teachers, and is so proud of your dedication to your students and education.

Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles beginning on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a celebration of life at 6:00 PM. Due to the circumstances of COVID 19, the funeral service on Saturday will be for family and extended family only. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on Johnson Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at 10:00 AM. Pastor John Louviere will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her Memory to Sam Houston High School Scholarship Fund (880 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy Lake Charles, LA 70611), Wounded Warriors Project (PO Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516), Waters Edge Homeless Outreach (c/o Kelli Stawecki 2760 Power Center Pkwy Lake Charles, LA 70607) and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

In compliance with current COVID 19 order, we respectfully request gatherings be limited and all attendants wear face masks.

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

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Milton Paul “Nonk” LaBauve

Funeral service for Milton Paul “Nonk” LaBauve will be 2 p.m. Thursday Aug. 6, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Burial will be in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.

Diana Marie Lachapelle

Diana Marie Lachapelle, 54, died Tuesday, July 28. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. today, Aug. 5, at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will be in Orange Grove Cemetery under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.

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Clifton J. Legendre

Clifton J. Legendre, 81, was born on Nov. 11, 1938, in Chackbay, La. He attended LT and Thibodaux High. Enlisting into the U.S. Army at 17, Cliff achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) and was attached to HQ Company, 2nd Battalion, 14th Armed Cavalry Regiment New York, New York. He served his country with honor, received many commendations and citations, and was an expert in tank weaponry and submachine guns.

A loving brother, uncle, father, grandfather, he had a heart of pure gold and gentle temperance. He encompassed love, grace, meekness, kindness, devotion, and was always eager to lend a helping hand. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay, La., and Sulphur, La. Cliff was an exceptionally hard worker and spent many years as a manager for Central Industrial Services. He also spent many years as a Regional Distributions Manager for several national newspaper publishing companies. However, always the people person and a man that enjoyed the laughter and excitement of others, the last years of his life he spent operating Frenchie’s Ice Cream Truck, with his daughter Sarah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Joseph and Lurline Legendre; and second wife, Theresa Hinton Legendre.

Those left to cherish his enduring memory include six sisters, Nancy L. Benoit of Thibodaux, Eula Mae L. Leonard, Betty L. Usey, Mabel L. Barrileaux, Corlis Ann L. Chiasson and Earline L. Chiasson, all of Chackbay, La.; two sons, Robert Legendre of Cortland, Ohio, Thomas Legendre of Sulphur, La.; five daughters, Gabriele Merritt of Greensburg, Ky., Mary Chandler of Denton, Texas, Chassity Hinton of Las Vegas, Nev., Lisa Lantia of Westlake, La., and Sarah Legendre of Sulphur, La.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and first wife, Waltrud Grouschel Legendre.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Old Ritchie Cemetery.

In accordance with COVID-19 guidance, attendance will be limited, and the family respectfully request mask be worn, and social distancing is practiced.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com.

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Michael Cade Martin

Michael Cade Martin, 35, of Elmer, died Friday, July 31. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. today, Aug. 5. Committal service will be in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Linda Sue Anding Matte

Linda Sue Anding Matte, 77, of Lake Charles, died Friday, July 31. Graveside service was 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

John Rudy Porter

John Rudy Porter, 86, left this world to live happily ever after with his other loved ones and God on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.

Rudy was a Korean War Veteran, serving four years in the Air Force. He was a very special, kind and loving man who will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was a welder by trade and worked as a welding instructor at Sowela prior to his retirement. Rudy loved dancing and was always twirling and swaying with Bonnie and Mary Lee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his previous wife, Mary Lee Rush Porter.

Those left behind that loved Rudy dearly are his loving and dedicated wife, Bonnie (Savoie) David Porter; step-daughter, Patty Sibley Welch (Clint Welch Jr.); stepson, Byron David (Cathy); sons, Anthony, Bryan and Derrick Porter; and daughter, Katherine. Bonnie, Patti and Clint loved Rudy with all of their heart and soul.

A private family graveside service with military honors will be at Prien Memorial Park at a later date, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

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

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Marian Roan

Marian Antoinette Derbonne Roan, 96, of Lake Charles, La., died at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020, in a local hospital.

Mrs. Roan was born Nov. 20, 1923, in Derry, La., and raised on the Melrose Plantation. She lived a number of years in Springhill, La., Los Angeles, Calif., Dallas, Texas, and Hot Wells, La., before moving to Lake Charles in 1984. She was raised in the Catholic faith. Mrs. Roan enjoyed her flower gardens and was a master chef. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. Mema, Gramma or Gramma Nemo as she was called, also enjoyed working crossword puzzles, playing Bingo and Pokeno and enjoyed time on the computer looking at pictures of her family.

Mrs. Roan is survived by her sons, Ronald P. Roan (Kathy) of Lake Charles, Jonathan Mark Roan of Parker, Colo., and Damian Michael Roan of Pilot Point, Texas; daughters, Gail Antoinette Fowler of San Dimas, Calif., and Susan Jan Roan of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, John Earl Roan; her parents, Ernest and Octavia Derbonne; and a host of brothers and sisters.

Her graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, La., under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Roan’s memory can be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

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Lula Mae Guillory Slate

Funeral service for Lula Mae Guillory Slate will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in True Faith Pentecostal Church. Committal service will be in Ceasar Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.