The Advocate Obituaries

Kelvin Anthony Abreu Jr. left us way to soon on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the age of 7. He was the cherished son Kelvin Abreu Sr. and Ashley Boteler. Sweet brother of William and Elizabeth Abreu. Beloved grandson of Jamie Boteler, Roselia Rodriguez, Ramon Abreu and Wendy...

A native of Baker, Louisiana, he passed away on July 15, 2018 at the age of 85. Arrangements are pending at Seale Funeral Home. 225-236-0800

Charles Michael Bongiovanni, born January 27, 1952, was called unexpectedly by Our Lord Jesus Christ to Heaven on July 13, 2018. He was 66 years old. He was raised in New Orleans, LA attended Brother Martin High School, UNO and resided in Baton Rouge. He was a steadfast...

Mary Lynne King Boyer of Baton Rouge, Louisiana left the bonds of this earth for heaven Tuesday, July 10, 2018. She was 66 years old. Her caring husband, Mark Boyer, was by her side. It was their 36th wedding anniversary. Born May 27, 1952, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Raymond...

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael S. Bucalo announces his passing on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the age of 75 years. He died peacefully at home in his sleep. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Beverly; his daughter, Christina Barry...

Madeline Ruth Byrd, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018 she was the cherished mother of her three daughters, Evelyn Jean Cooper, Cheryl "Sherry" Lynn Ellis and her husband, Matthew, and Deborah Ann Keller and her husband,  Roy; her grandchildren, Alicia Cooper,...

Debra Kay Cobb, 61, of Denham Springs, services are pending by Church Funeral Services & Crematory.

Entered into eternal rest following brief illness at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was an 80-year-old native of Tunica, Louisiana; pastor at Star of Bethlehem B.C. for 40 years and Galilee Missionary B.C.,...

Ruby Guillot Domingue, a native of Bayou Corne and resident of Pierre Part, passed away on July 14, 2018 at 79 years of age. She was a devoted, loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, and going to the casino. She is...

A loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend went to her eternal home on Friday July 13, 2018. She was 60 years old. Doris loved gardening, sewing and spending time with family especially the grandchildren. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her son,...

Fredrick W. Hemphill, a native of Ferriday, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the age of 70 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a United States Army veteran that served in the Vietnam War. He was also a Mason. Survived by his sons Douglas...

Noelle Margaret Hendricks, 83, passed away July 16,2018 aft Jefferson Manor Nursing Home, Baton Rouge. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she entered the French order of nuns Daughters of Wisdom in 1954. On Long Island she taught and was the school nurse in a Catholic elementary...

A resident of Baton Rouge, David Price Jackson, "DJ", was called to heaven on July 9, 2018. David was born on Aug 14, 1978, in Baton Rouge and was currently working at Ash Construction, as an ironworker. David was a member of "Real Men's Group" at Encounter Church, where he...

Youla "Tut" James, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. A resident and native of St. Amant, LA. Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant, LA on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at...

Karen LaRee Kennedy, 61, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Wednesday, June 27. Born June 19, 1957 in Baton Rouge, she was the daughter of the late Stiles Compton "Mike" Kennedy, III and Doris Arnold Kennedy. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Ms. Kennedy graduated from LSU with...

Entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2018, at the age of 31. Survived by his Mother; Father; Grandmother; one son; two sisters; two brothers and a special friend. Preceded in death by his Great Grandparents. Visitation Saturday, July 21, 2018, 9:00 am until religious service...

Dr. Jeffrey Glenn Phillips, affectionately known as "Pastor P" and "Dr. Phil" a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Dr. Phil was Pastor of World Shakers Church International of Baton Rouge, LA and was a Master Cement...

Ellen DeLee Rendon, 77, a resident of Clinton, and a former long time resident of Houston, TX, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary. She was a retired supervisor for Aetna Insurance. Visitation will be at Clear Creek United Methodist...

Stephen ""MacGyver"" Rodrigue departed this life on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. He was 58, a native and resident of St. James, LA. Visiting Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, LA, from 9:00am to Religious...

Mary Helen Saucier passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born on April 19, 1929 in New Orleans to the late Joseph and Helen Tramuta. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Saucier, Jr. and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Katherine E....

Janet Ruth Sledge died on July 13, 2018, at the age of 68 in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her sister, Linda Sledge McGlasson of Houston; her brother Wayne Sledge and his wife Debra of Baton Rouge; her brother Ronnie Sledge of Houston; and many beloved cousins, nephews,...

EB, a resident of Zachary and a member of First Baptist Church, passed away July 14, 2018 at the age of 94. He was a WWII veteran serving in the 71st and 45th infantry in the Army and marched all over Europe with General Patton. Survived by his 4 children and their spouses,...

Rita Spillman, age 77, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 5:50 p.m. A resident of Springfield, LA and native of Deridder, LA. Visiting at The Celebration Church, 33135 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs, LA on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from...

I write for a living...and I can honestly say this will be the most difficult assignment I have ever had. My family chose me to share the story of my Daddy's life in this small space. It is an impossible task if done correctly, but within these confines, I will share what I...