Obituaries
David Krassenstein
Jul 15, 2017
David Ari Krassenstein, age 50, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 15, 2017. He was born on May 18, 1967 in Harvey, LA and graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1985. David enlisted in the United States Air Force in June 1986 as a third generation Airman. During his 17 years of active service...
Ted Leuthauser
Jul 15, 2017
Ted L. Leuthauser passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of St. Louis, MO, he was born on August 3, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. Ted enjoyed bowling, golf, playing pool, working with his hands and spending time with his family and friends. He was...
Samuel Harris
Jul 13, 2017
Samuel E. "Gene" Harris, age 64, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Gene was the owner of Cotton's Pest Control in Gonzales, LA. He is survived by his ex-wife, Kim C. Harris; son, Logan Harris; step-daughter, Crystal Palermo; brother, A.R. Harris Jr.; sister, Amy Harris Varnado and husband Darryl; step-mother, Katy Harris;...
Ronald Cardinal, Sr.
Jul 11, 2017
Ronald "Ronnie" Cardinal Sr. age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Born in Plaquemine LA, Ronnie was a graduate of LSU with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. He lived in Baton Rouge for 49 years, and retired from Dow Chemical after many years of service. Survived by his loving wife of...
Diana Calamia
Jul 11, 2017
Diana, a native Texan and resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, at age 50. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Sanchez; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis and Frances Calamia, Sr.; sister-in-law, Cindy Calamia Aucoin; and brother-in-law, J.B. Smith. She is survived by her beloved husband and constant companion, Keith Calamia; their children, Matthew...
Kelso Brooks, Jr.
Jul 10, 2017
Kelso "Kelly" Clinton Brooks, Jr. passed away on his 70th birthday, Monday, July 10, 2017 at Landmark of Baton Rouge after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Kelly was born in 1947 in Ft. Smith, AR, and grew up in Hot Springs, AR. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in...
Oneida Rodriguez
Jul 9, 2017
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, July 14, 2017 9:00 am-10:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, July 14, 2017 10:00 am
Patsy Nations
Jul 9, 2017
Patsy Ann Nations, age 77, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by most of her loving family following a brief battle with brain cancer on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Patsy was born and raised in Brookhaven, MS. She graduated from West Lincoln High School, where she was a star basketball player. She...
Luke Legendre, Jr.
Jul 8, 2017
Luke Oliver Legendre died on July 8, 2017 at at his home surrounded by his family. He was 97. He was a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge where he worked for Kaiser Aluminum for many years. He was an avid fan of LSU sports...
Margaret Mayers
Jul 6, 2017
Margaret Jacqueline "Jackie" Mayers, age 74, a resident of Gonzales passed away on July 6, 2017. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home on July 10, 2017 beginning at 12 pm until services at 2 pm. For more information, please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Monday, July 10, 2017 12:00...
Barbara Smith
Jul 6, 2017
Barbara S. Smith passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the age of 82. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, who retired after 20 years with the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office as a Registered Nurse and Deputy Coroner. She was a member of the Family of Faith Baptist Church and most enjoyed spending time with family and...
Barbara Merkle
Jul 5, 2017
Barbara D Merkle, age 64, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 5th 2017. Barbara was a long time employee of Woman's Hospital and was very dedicated to her work in the Cancer Detection Laboratory. She was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Barbara was known for her hard work ethic, dedication to excellence, as...
Shawn Fajoni
Jul 3, 2017
Shawn Paul Fajoni, age 46, a resident of Walker, LA passed away on July 3, 2017. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 11:00am until Memorial Service at 2:00pm. Burial will immediately follow in Resthaven Gardens Memory. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or...
Laura Stegen
Jul 1, 2017
Laura Lee Whittington Stegen, 83, a native of Baton Rouge and longtime Metairie resident, entered heaven's gates on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Laura devoted her life to serving God through family and friends. Her grandchildren were her greatest treasures. She was there for all of their big and little days- from talent shows and athletic events to birthdays and...
Mickey Pounders
Jul 1, 2017
Mickey Lane Pounders, age 63, passed away on July 1, 2017. Mickey was born the eldest son to Gorman Steele and Melba Dean Pounders on May 5, 1954 in Alexandria, Louisiana. The family moved to Baton Rouge, LA in 1960 where they were part of the North Boulevard Church of Christ. Mickey graduated from Broadmoor High School followed by...
Melissa Parrino
Jul 1, 2017
Our beautiful, generous and loving mother, Melissa Baugh Parrino entered Heaven's gates on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:22pm. Her last days were spent like much of her life, surrounded by loving family and friends, filled with laughter, prayer and singing. She loved deeply, gave generously, and had an adventurous and creative spirit. A woman of many passions and...
Joe Searcy
Jul 1, 2017
Joe L. Searcy, 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Joe was employed for 54 years with Boh Bros. Construction; he started as a carpenter helper and worked his way all the way up to general superintendent. Many of his construction projects, including the I-10 bridge over the Atchafalaya Spillway, the elevated portions...
Tien Tran
Jun 30, 2017
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, July 7, 2017 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, July 8, 2017 9:00 am-10:00 am Service Catholic Prayer Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, July 7,...
John Meyer, Jr.
Jun 30, 2017
John Bennard "J.Ben" Meyer, Jr., age 90, a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on June 30, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. J.Ben was a charter member of St. Thomas More Parish, past president of The Holy Name Society, Eucharistic Minister, member of the Knights...
