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Obituaries
Kaarlo Oivanki
Jan 7, 2016
Kaarlo Arthur Oivanki passed away on January 7, 2016, in Covington, Louisiana. Kaarlo was born September 3, 1924, to the late Charles Arvid Oivanki and Lydia Soivio Oivanki in Astoria, Oregon, and spent most of his life in Baton Rouge, later moving to New Orleans and to Mandeville to live with his daughter, Paula. He was preceded in death...
Violetta Verbois
Jan 6, 2016
Violetta Verbois "Vi", age 85, a resident of Baker, LA, passed away on January 6, 2016. She loved to travel with her husband in their camper. Violetta was also a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church and retired from the East Baton Rouge parish finance office after 15 years of service. She also enjoyed meeting monthly with her Chicken...
Mildred Volentine
Jan 6, 2016
Mildred "Millie" Volentine, age 78, native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was an active member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mildred is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, McDonald Volentine, Sr.; sons, McDonald Volentine Jr. and wife Doris, John Christopher Volentine and wife Cheryl; grandchildren, Nicholas Ferrara, Sr. and...
Charles Rounds
Jan 5, 2016
Charles "Rusty" E. Rounds, age 63, native of Baton Rouge, LA, and resident of Jarreau, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Rusty attended Bogalusa High School and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. He received his BS in Construction Management from LSU. He was an Estimating Manager at Performance Contractors, Inc. and was one of the...
Charles Willson
Jan 5, 2016
Charles A. Willson (Charlie), born June 12, 1940 in Orange County, California, passed away on January 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father Adrian Bruce Willson, mother Ella Mae Willson and brother Adrian Bruce Willson, Jr. Charlie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gail L. Willson; daughter, Paige A. Willson and son-in-law Matthew Schlief;...
Tuoi Quang
Jan 2, 2016
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Monday, January 4, 2016 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Tuesday, January 5, 2016 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. Anthony Catholic Church 2580 Tecumseh St Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 9:00 am...
Wojciech M.D.
Jan 1, 2016
Wojciech "Al" Antoni Krotoski, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., researcher in tropical medicine, pro-life leader, Nobel nominee, faithful husband and beloved father, went to his eternal reward on January 1, 2016. Wojciech was born to Ludwik and Leokadia Krotoski on June 20, 1937 as an extraterritorial Polish citizen, in Riga, Latvia, where his father was Charge d'Affairs of the Polish Consulate....
Harvey Smith, Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, Harvey Smith, Jr., 91, of Carrollton, Georgia went home to be with the Lord. Services will be held Tuesday, January 5 at Parkview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 am -11:00 am with the memorial service at 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow at Resthaven...
Margaret Buzzinotti
Dec 30, 2015
Margaret Foreman Buzzinotti, age 83, native of Blacklick, PA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was employed and retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles, Registrar of Voters and BREC. Margaret also proudly served in the Navy. She was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church but enjoyed attending Healing Place Church...
Adalyn Reeves
Dec 30, 2015
"I will praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;" Psalm 139:14 A beloved daughter, baby sister, granddaughter, great granddaughter, niece, and cousin, Addie passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on December 30, 2015. She was born on November 12, 2015, and each day of her life was a gift from God. She is survived...
Kameron Badinger
Dec 28, 2015
Kameron Cade Badinger, 20, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. He was born in Baton Rouge, La. on May 4, 1995. Kameron was a loving, handsome and respectful young man who loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved playing baseball, softball and watching LSU sports. Kameron was a very hard worker and always greeted everyone with...
Elizabeth Volentine
Dec 28, 2015
Elizabeth Marie Volentine, age 52, native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a dedicated member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and had a special love for mission trips. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Nicholas James Ferrara Sr. and wife Ashley,...
Jackson Rhorer
Dec 27, 2015
Service Graveside Service Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, January 9, 2016 1:00 pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Herbert Smith
Dec 26, 2015
Herbert William Smith, age 60, a resident of St. Gabriel, passed away on December 26, 2015. He fought the long fight with cancer and the battle is finally over. He is now happily hunting in Heaven. He was a successful insurance agent, in business with his sisters. Herbie was an avid hunter, which was his passion since the age...
Paul Cashio, Jr.
Dec 25, 2015
Paul C. Cashio, Jr. "Chip", age 67, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 25, 2015. Paul served for four years in the United States Navy. He was stationed at NWC in China Lake, California, which holds a lot of good memories for him. Paul is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edith Cashio; his daughter,...
Ronald Nolan, Sr.
Dec 25, 2015
RONALD LEE NOLAN, SR., 72, a special angel, was called to Heaven on Christmas Day while surrounded by his family. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His...
Linda Benoit
Dec 24, 2015
Linda Ann Lissard Benoit passed away December 24, 2015 at the age of 68. Linda was born May 7th, 1947 in New Orleans, LA to Albert and Hilda Lissard. She was raised in Loreauville, LA and was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a graduate of Charity School of Nursing, and worked as a R.N....
Barry Hirstius, Sr.
Dec 19, 2015
Barry Hirstius, Sr. went to meet our Lord at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th, 2015. He was 67 years old. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge for 40 years. He is survived by his companion, Debbie Matthews of Denham Springs, LA.; four sons: Barry Hirstius, Jr. of Poland, IN and his...
Dorothy Botts
Dec 18, 2015
Dorothy Botts, age 94, native of Donaldsonville, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. She is survived by her children, Mary Ella Reid Butler and husband David, Robert Raymond Reid III and wife Elizabeth, Dorothy Cecilia Reid Acker and husband Bruce; grandchildren, Dorothy Butler Lawrence and husband Todd, David M. Butler, Jr....
John Purpera, Sr.
Dec 17, 2015
John Purpera, Sr. passed away surrounded by family on December 17, 2015 at the age of 103. John was born on August 22, 1912 in Batchelor, LA to Sarah and Frank Purpera of Tusa, Sicily. He worked as a heavy machine operator and master mechanic. He stayed active all his life and enjoyed helping his grandchildren with mechanical repairs,...
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