Kate Ortego Thomas Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 6, 2024, at the age of 79, Kate Ortego Thomas of Lake Charles, Louisiana, born in Ville Platte, Louisiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Kate Ortego may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Joseph Ortego and Emma Fontenot Ortego; and her son Darrin Paul Thomas. She is survived by: her children, Warren Thomas (Jane) of Lake Charles and Gwendolyn Thomas Dowden (Dean) of Ragley; and her daughter-in-law Wendy Thomas of Lake Charles. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In leiu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 935 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
