Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.

Apr 12, 2025

Kerry Joseph Taillon, a cherished soul, passed away on April 12, 2025, at the age of 62. Throughout his life, Kerry dedicated himself to various roles, including a dispatcher for a helicopter company, a chef at a lodge in Buras, and a salesman for a plumbing company. His true passion lay in sewing, creating beautiful pieces for his loved ones,...

Apr 10, 2025

“Allow the light and the healing presence of Christ to shine brightly though your lives. In that way, all those who come in contact with you will discover the loving kindness of God.”—St. Pope John Paul II

Georgia Marie Blanchard Durand of Marrero, La. passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 with family and friends by her side. She was born...

Apr 8, 2025

Belinda Smith Knowles passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late William O. Knowles, Sr. Loving mother of William “Bill” O. Knowles, Jr., Kenneth M. Knowles (Laurie) and Christopher D. Knowles. Daughter of the late Isabell Smith and Herschel Smith, Sr. Sister of Larry Smith, Sherry Kraus and the late Herschel...

Apr 7, 2025

Apr 7, 2025

Enos Norman Bellanger passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 65. Enos is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mazerac Bellanger of 47 years. Father of Bryan Bellanger (Brittany Hepting-Bellanger) and Chad Bellanger (Kayla Bellanger). Grandfather of Kenzie, Colt, Athena, Maggie and River. Enos is also survived by numerous colleagues and friends. Enos is preceded in death by...

Apr 5, 2025

Wayne Anthony Bernard Sr. was born on November 14th, 1946. Son of the late Wilton Joseph Bernard Sr. and Mildred LeBoeuf Bernard. Loving husband to Lelia Robichaux Bernard for 26 years. Brother to the late Wilton Joseph Bernard Jr., Patricia Bernard Martinez, Linda Bernard Giaise (Joseph), and Pamela Bernard Gay (John). Father to Wayne Anthony Bernard Jr (Dawn), Wade Paul...

Apr 5, 2025

Rose S. Ponthieux, age 87, of Terrytown, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in her home. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Frank Ponthieux and is survived by her children, Mary Ann Fontenot (Scott), David Ponthieux (Stephanie), William Ponthieux (Nikkie), and Pamela Ponthieux (Erik); four grandchildren, Aidan Ponthieux, Crystal Fontenot (Mark), Joseph Fontenot...

Apr 4, 2025

Sharon Frances Savage passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 4th, 2025. Her passing came just hours before the passing of her mother Betty Julia Savage (Pelas). She was preceded in death by her brothers Bryan and Joel Savage. She is survived by her daughter Deni Pelas Treigle, Sean Savage (nephew), and multiple cousins.

Sharon was born in New Orleans...

Apr 4, 2025

Betty Julia Savage (Pelas) passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 4th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her children Bryan, Joel, and Sharon Savage. She is survived by Sean Savage (grandson), Deni Pelas Treigle (granddaughter), Tania Pelas Vodopija (niece), and Ronnie Pelas (nephew) and their families. She has also left behind a host of Cousins.

Betty married John...

Apr 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marlene Ann Benoit Babin, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who peacefully passed away on April 4, 2025 at the age of 72. Marlene was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and everyone else she met along the way. Marlene’s generous heart, infectious...

Apr 4, 2025

John Alan Panepinto, Sr., age 71, passed away on April 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 11, 1953, in New Orleans; a son to the late Frank Sr. and Helen Panepinto; and brother to Frank Jr. (Gail) and Blaine Panepinto.

John graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School in 1973 and was a dedicated employee at...

Apr 4, 2025

Wilton Thomas Montet, age 93, accepted an invitation by his heavenly Father to spend eternity with Him on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born in Marrero, LA, a longtime resident of Harvey and a devout member of St. Rosalie Church. Blessed in having shared life with Wilton: his first wife (the late), Mary Lena Treloar Montet; daughters, Toni Crum (William), and...

Apr 3, 2025

Tom “Tommy” Frank Tuminello passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 98. He was born on March 1, 1927 in Brookhaven, MS to the late Frank Tuminello and Mary Damico Tuminello. He was a long time resident of Gretna, LA. He was preceded in death by “the only woman for him”, his...

Apr 3, 2025

Troy “Rudy” Petrovich, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 81. Beloved and loving husband of Gail Pelas Petrovich. Son of the late Vicenza “Vinca” Farac Petrovich and Troy A. Petrovich. Loving father of Troy R. Petrovich, Jr. (Karla) and Tory J. Petrovich (Marcie). Grandfather of Cody, Cole, Brady, and Cacie Petrovich. Brother...

Apr 3, 2025

Betty Finch Marks passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Wilson Marks; Son, James W. Marks, Jr.; Brother, Charles Finch (Survived by Diane) and Sister, Martha Lee. Daughter of the later Alfred Finch and Nelle Watson Finch. Survived by her daughter, Linda M. Kim (Melvin). Grandmother of Michael...

Apr 2, 2025

Kenneth Richard, a devoted father, grandfather, and retired pharmacist, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 at the age of 65. He was a man who embraced life fully, always living in the moment, sometimes a little too much, and capturing those moments through his passion for photography.

A man of many nicknames—Ken, Kenny, KP, Kpizzle, NeNe—but his favorite by far...

Apr 2, 2025

Lyle Lawrence Panepinto, a beloved figure in the world of aviation and a devoted family man, tragically passed away on April 2, 2025. Born on July 17, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lyle dedicated his life to aviation, serving as the President of Southern Seaplane Inc. He was recognized as one of the most respected seaplane pilots globally and was...

Apr 2, 2025

Sally Fink Duggan entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Richard Duggan, Sr. Mother of Richard Duggan, Jr. (Debbie) and Carol Duggan. Grandmother of Richard Duggan, III (Kristi), Jordan Duggan, Michelle Martin (Daniel), and Andrew Nettleton. Great Grandmother of Jaelynn Duggan, Jaxon Duggan, and an unborn Great Granddaughter. Daughter of the late Jacob and...

Apr 2, 2025

Veronica Angelica Herrera, born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on April 5, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the age of 79. Ms. Herrera lived in New Orleans, LA.

She was the Daughter of the late Blanca Herrera. The mother of Ruth W. Salem Aladwan (Yousef), Angelica H. Castañeda-Herrera and Milton D. Castañeda (Nancy). Grandmother of Jebreil and...

Apr 2, 2025

Harley Charles Rabig, aged 88, passed peacefully on April 2, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1937 in Linden, New Jersey. He is survived by his 3 children, Harley Christopher Rabig, Michael Thomas Rabig, Susan Kathleen Putman (nee Rabig), his beloved stepson, David Hughes, his younger brother William Robert Rabig and his younger sister Toni Victoria Passaro (nee Rabig).

He...