Obituaries

Donna Marie Silewicz

Donna Marie Silewicz; 70; Hammond; May 29; survived by her two sons, Richard Silewicz (Courtney) and Bret Silewicz (Kelly); brother, John Bonfiglio (Morris Lott); and grandchildren, Payten Silewicz, Ty Silewicz, Tate Silewicz, Harper Silewicz, and Hayes Silewicz.

Rene Marie Somme

Rene Marie Somme; 57; Ponchatoula; May 26; survived by her sons, Dory Jacobs and O’Keffe Jacobs; parents, Victor Somme, Jr. and Leota Rabsatt Somme; siblings, Victor Somme, III., Troy Somme, and Shawn Hendrickson; and grandchildren, K’shalee, Kayden, Kayce, and Taj Jacobs.
FAMMIE HENAGAN

FAMMIE HENAGAN

FAMMIE HENAGAN

Fammie Henagan went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2024. She lived in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and Bayou Current, Louisiana, where she had numerous lifelong friends.Fammie owned the Craft Box in Ponchatoula for many years. She loved teaching art classes to children.
CHRIS JAMES CHIASSON

CHRIS JAMES CHIASSON

CHRIS JAMES CHIASSON

Chris James Chiasson, a resident of Ponchatoula, LA, peacefully joined his creator on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was born on July 4, 1968, in Marrero, LA, to Loretta Breaux and the late Rudy Chiasson.Chris loved competing and riding horses, raising fighting roosters and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
GLEN RAY POCHÉ

GLEN RAY POCHÉ

GLEN RAY POCHÉ

Glen Ray Poché Glen Ray Poché was called to rest at the age of 77, on May 21, 2024, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was born on Wednesday, December 18, 1946. Glen was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.Glen was a mechanic, the owner of a painting company, and a commercial fisherman for all his life.

James Durrell Thompson

James Durrell Thompson; 61; May 26; survived by his mother, Christine Thompson; son, Tyler Kirkland; grandson, Isaac Kirkland; brother, Alton Thompson (PJ); and nephews, William Thompson (Lyndsi), Easton Thompson, Cole Pierce, and Brady Pierce.

Gloria Ann Bennett Brandau

Gloria Ann Bennett Brandau; 59; Ponchatoula; May 27; survived by her husband, Wahden Brandau, Sr.; children, Wahden Brandau, Jr.

Ruby Lucille Patterson

Ruby Lucille Patterson; 88; Springfield; May 27; survived by her daughters, Lynn Kinchen (Kenny) and Catherine Egnew (Sidney); grandchildren, Rebecca Scivicque (Wayne), Ashley Kinchen, Nathan (Sydney), and Russell Egnew; and great-grandchildren, Reagan Scivicque and Amelia Egnew.

Larry Puma

Larry Puma; 74; Hammond; May 27; survived by wife, Glenva Crawford Puma; sisters, Antionette (Dennis) and Rosemary (Steve); sisters-in-law, Delta (Frank) and Shirley (Vernon); daughters, Allison and Aliscia (Todd); six grandchildren; step-daughter, Shawn (Johnny Daniel); stepsons, George, Wyatt...