All Obituaries

George Hatzis of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jan 23, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Matthew Guillot, a resident of Gonzales, LA, age 26, passed away on January 22, 2021. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Friday, January 29, 2021 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at Resthaven Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10:30 AM at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Phyllis Iddins, age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home on January 21, 2021. A Michigan native, born in Detroit to a large Polish Catholic family, she lived in Flint and Ludington, Mich. until moving to Magnolia, Ark. in 1982, then to Baton Rouge for the last 28 years. After being diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis as a teen, she never let it define her. She did things at her own pace. Phyllis was an accomplished oil painter, an avid reader, a...

Kyle Vidrine of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jan 20, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Robert Glenn James Taylor, Jr. “Pappy” passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 91.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs.  The family requests no flowers to be sent.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

William Ruffin (Billy) Beale, Jr. was born on June 20, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and he passed peacefully from this life on January 18, 2021. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1963, and he attended LSU.  He served in the United States Army and did a tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967.  Upon his honorable discharge he married his wife of 53 years, Karen Sue Bostick Beale, and together they raised their three children here in Baton Rouge. He worked at Exxon Refinery for...

Beatriz Tangarife passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the age of 84.  Beatriz was born in Bogota, Colombia, where she also met the love of her life, her late husband Dolcey Tangarife.  Beatriz was a strong, beautiful, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Beatriz is survived by two sons, Henry Tangarife and Alberto Tangarife; six daughters, Gloria Tangarife,...

Katrina Durst Rowan, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 17, 2021 after a final courageous fight against cancer. Katrina’s personality made her stand out. She  showed  dedication and genuine concern for those around her, friends, family, coworkers, and even strangers. People who knew her would describe her as intense, hard working, loving, generous, kind, and selfless. Her entire life...

Joyce Rita Landry Schilling was called home to heaven surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 17,2021. Joyce was the second to youngest of seven children and was raised in Baton Rouge, LA. She is the daughter of Allie and Alice Landry of Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Istrouma High School and Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School in Baton Rouge. She worked as a nurse and in management at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, and retired from there. She also worked as an occupational health...