Ly Licare-Johnston

Ly Licare-Johnston, 40, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday August 17, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Craig Johnston of Baton Rouge, and the daughter of Michael and Kim Licare of DeRidder.

Ly was born in Long Binh, Vietnam on January 15, 1973 and grew up on military bases around the world including Belgium, Missouri, Germany, Louisiana and Korea.  She was a graduate of Leesville High School and went on to attend college at ULL and Northwestern State University.  Ly worked as a Nurse and Pharmacy Technician in both Baton Rouge and DeRidder.

Ly was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter and sister.  She is survived by her son Matthew Licare of DeRidder, brother, Tony Licare and wife Jackie of Dallas, TX, and her step children Shjon and Sena Johnston of Baton Rouge, LA.  Ly also leaves behind her beloved niece and nephew Taylor and Andrew, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

A memorial celebration of Ly’s life will take place on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 at 3 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.   Flowers can be sent directly there, or donations can be made to Sister Dulce Foundation, 17560 George O’Neal Rd., Baton Rouge LA 70817.