Obituaries

Sep 30, 2020

Christopher James Aarons, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home in Bakersfield, CA.  Chris was born in New Orleans, LA on April 17, 1965.

After only completing the 7th grade due to a broken home life, Chris made a life for himself in Fox, AK working construction and trapping for a living,...

Sep 30, 2020

Michael Ryan Padgett, a beloved brother and son, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at the age of 43 at his home in Covington, LA.

Michael was born in Baton Rouge, LA to his parents Catherine Brown Padgett and Regile Joseph Padgett on February 26, 1977. He graduated from Mandeville High School in 1995. Michael...

Sep 29, 2020

Collin Paul Bain, age 25, passed away on September 29, 2020. Collin discovered his love for baseball and being a part of a team while attending Bethany Christian School. This passion continued throughout his high school career at Fellowship Christian Academy, where he went on to win the State Baseball Championship. Collin’s thirst for knowledge and new experiences landed...

Sep 29, 2020

Martin Dean Davis, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  Dean was born on April 11, 1934 in Mitchell, SD to Dr. Martin M. “Doc” and Anna C. (Weber) Davis, DVM.  Dean graduated from Pierre High School, Pierre, SD and went on to graduate from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD in...

Sep 28, 2020

Craig Andre Sauviac was born February 17, 1967. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack on September 28, 2020 at 53 years of age. Craig was a graduate of Brother Martin High School, class of ‘85. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree at LSU, studying under the renowned late John Desmond and went on to create his own...

Sep 28, 2020

Leona Mary Fazzio Ferrara passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2020 at the age of 86. She was raised in Tickfaw, LA on a strawberry farm. She married her husband Anthony in 1954 and moved to Niagara Falls, NY for two years while he served in the Korean Conflict. Soon after, they moved back to Baton...

Sep 28, 2020

Kent David Tortorich, a Baton Rouge native and Plaquemine resident, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, after a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 65.

Kent was born on August 16, 1955, in Columbus, Georgia. He loved to travel and, in 2019, visited several villages in Italy, where he was able to...

Sep 27, 2020

Donald W. Kraft beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27th, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dianne Mistretta Long Kraft, children Billy Long (Corinne), Phyllis Kraft Hough (Bill), Scott Kraft, grandchildren Katie Long Davis (Tyler), and Jordan Long.

Preceded in death...

Sep 27, 2020

Dianne Cretini Beeson, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 27, 2020, at the age of 82.  She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, B. F. Beeson, her parents Pierre M. Cretini and Datile N. Cretini, and brothers Wilbur Cretini...

Sep 27, 2020

Vivian Jean Gahagan, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA gained her wings on Sunday September 27, 2020. Vivian was a native of Racine, WI and grew up there, raised her three children (Larry, Rick, and Karen), also a step mother to Barbara, Joyce and Judy. In the 70’s Vivian met the love of her life, Don, and...

Sep 26, 2020

Donald Ray “Don” “Duck” Stewart, 80 years old, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, father-in-law, cousin, “Uncle Duck,” and friend. He was born in Bogalusa, LA to parents James Ray and Vermel Adams Stewart on May 8, 1940. He graduated from Bogalusa High...

Sep 25, 2020

Ivica Trograncic, age 26, passed away on September 25, 2020. He was born August 2,1994 in Uskoplje to parents Slavica Trograncic and Branko Trograncic. Ivica loves spending time with his family and taking his younger cousins Pokémon hunting. Everyone loved him for his sweet spirit and loving nature.

Ivica is proceeded in death by his uncles Vjeko...

Sep 23, 2020

Lambert F. Saale, Sr., age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on September 23, 2020 at his home.  He was born on April 24, 1936 in St. Charles, Missouri and was the youngest of 10 children.  He owned Saale Door Company and was a sub-contractor for home builders.  He was deeply admired for his perfection of...

Sep 22, 2020

Delphine Ann Schwartz Riley was born on June 10, 1941 in Natchez, Mississippi. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana and lived In Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a graduate of St. John Catholic high school in Plaquemine, where...

Sep 21, 2020

Sean Howell Lundin passed away on Monday, September 21st, 2020.  He was a native of Baton Rouge, but a resident of the whole world.  He will always be remembered for his boundless charisma and generosity, his sense of adventure, and his love of any beach.  Sean is survived by his mother Gabrielle Howell Lundin, his father Francis Walter...

Sep 20, 2020

Helena Breaux Gauthier Anderson, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, September 20, 2020, while visiting one of her granddaughters and two great-granddaughters in Georgetown, Texas.

Originally from Gueydan, Louisiana, “Nonnie” graduated from SLI (ULL) in 1949 with a degree in business.  She taught school in Houma in the Terrebonne...

Sep 20, 2020

Lucille Ellis Uffman passed away on September 20, 2020, after a fiercely fought, nine month battle against glioblastoma, the monster of all brain cancers.  She was born in 1936 to Harry and Rose Ellis in Baton Rouge, LA.  At the age of 11, this petite, dark haired Southern Belle, met Glen Uffman, a flirtatious, blond haired, 13 year old...

Sep 19, 2020

David Gustavo Carillo passed away at OLOL on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m.

Sep 19, 2020

Brian Michael Dowling, age 35, a resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away on September 19, 2020.

Brian loved all sports and was proud to be a member of BR Ancient Athletes. He loved his Tigers and Dallas Cowboys. He loved cooking and enjoyed his craft beers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He traveled the...

Sep 18, 2020

Joel Allen Gray passed away at OLOL-Ascension on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 56.Joel was a passionate football fan especially when it came to the Crimson Tide, LSU and The Dallas Cowboys. He loved Coach O and even predicted he would bring home the National Championship. He was also an animal lover.  He was also a gun...