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

Mar 28, 2025

Felix “Brother” T. Favaloro, Jr., beloved husband to Geraldine Staub Favaloro, passed away peacefully, in his recliner surrounded by his children, in his home on Friday, March 28, 2025  in Lafitte, Louisiana at the age of 92. 

He is the son of the late Felix T. Favaloro, Sr. and Leona Charpentier Favaloro. He is the brother of Thomas J. Favaloro (Catherine),...

Mar 28, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

Ann Marie Zrabkowski (nee Lucas) was born May 31, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to the union of Frank Lucas and Elizabeth Louise Lucas (nee Zawrotniak). She was baptized into the parish of St. Stanislaus Church and raised in the Polish community of Greenpoint in Brooklyn. At the age of 16, after finishing a two-year education in a business school,...

Mar 26, 2025

Simone Blazine Morlas passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Marrero, LA on October 27, 1929, to the late Victor Francois Morlas, Sr and Eugenie Dejean Morlas. Survived by her brother, Victor ‘Butsy’ Morlas, Jr (late Jackie). Preceded in death by her brother Noel ‘Buck’ Morlas, Sr (late Mary Joyce). She...

Mar 26, 2025

Jane “Janie” Laigast Faust, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Glen “Doc” Faust. Loving mother of Glen Faust (Lisa) and Darren Faust. Grandmother of Brandon Faust, Blake Faust (Gabrielle), Macie DeJean (Hayden), Juliana Naredo and Dylan Faust. Great-grandmother of Lelah and Braxton Faust and Rowyn DeJean. Sister of Sharon...

Mar 25, 2025

Jules C. Sancho, Jr, born in New Orleans, LA on November 18, 1935, and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 89.

Jules "Jay" is the beloved husband of 68 years to Nelda Cecilia Deckelmann Sancho, the mother of his five children. He is the son of the late Jules C. Sancho, Sr. and the...

Mar 25, 2025

Brian R. Hermann Sr., a lifelong resident of Terrytown, LA, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64. Beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia Samanie Hermann. Father of Mindy Hermann Sampey and Brian Robert Hermann Jr. (Adriana). Grandfather of Gage Michael Hermann, Giuliana Bella Hermann, and Graham Evan Sampey. Brother of Bonnie...

Mar 25, 2025

Flora Blank Bladsacker passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Morris R. Bladsacker for 39 years. Beloved mother of Debra B. Davenport (Clyde), Nelson J. Bladsacker (Mary), Dawn B. Licciardi ( the late Manuel), Richard J. Bladsacker (Stella), Flora B. Travis (Jeannie) and the late Bambi L. Bladsacker. Daughter of...

Mar 25, 2025

Shirley Kravet Flynt entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Virgil G. Flynt for 64 years. Daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Kravet. Mother of Philip "Mike" Flynt (the late Kathleen), David "Frankie" Flynt, Barry Stephen Flynt and the late Roger Craig Flynt. Loving Grandmother of Tommy,...

Mar 25, 2025

Adeline Norred, lifelong resident of Belle Chasse, La passed away peacefully in Lafayette, LA at the age of 88. Adeline was married 65 years to the love of her life who she adored, the late Robert “Billy” Norred. Devoted mother to Kathy Lutz (Willie), Tina Norred, Ann Waguespack (Jay). Proud Granny to Stephanie Covell, William Lutz Jr., Hayes Waguespack, Anna...

Mar 24, 2025

Ken Roberts Caldwell was surrounded by family as he passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the age of 75 in College Station, Texas. Kenny was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Hugh Franklin Caldwell and the late Juanita Roberts Caldwell. His siblings include the late Hugh (Rocky) F. Caldwell, Jr., the late Millard F. Caldwell...

Mar 24, 2025

Thomas E. Allen, Sr. was born on November 10, 1954, and went to his eternal rest Monday, March 24, 2025 at West Jefferson Hospital. Mr. Allen lived in Harvey, LA.

Mr. Allen is survived by one son, Tea J and one grandchild, Karmen Allen. Son of the late James Welton Allen and Lillian Pearl Farrell Allen. Brother of James Travis, Don...

Mar 24, 2025

Barbara Thibodeaux Jones, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on March 24, 2025 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of 63 years to Elvis “Buddy” Jones. Loving father of Vicky Jones Ledet (the late Carl) and the late Todd Michael Jones. Grandmother of Laine K. Ledet (Joey), the late Joshua M. Ledet and Carl J. Wilson...

Mar 22, 2025

Manuel John Treadway Jr. was born on June 19, 1948, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 76.

Manuel is survived by his wife of 56 years, Connie Ricks Treadway. Father of Kim Ann Treadway and Kurt John Treadway (Amanda). Brother of Linda Leonard (Wayne) and Becky Buras (Mark). Son-in-law of Clarisse Ricks. Brother-in-law of...

Mar 22, 2025

Herman F. Ballay Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, loyal friend, and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully at his cherished home in Home Place, Louisiana, on March 22, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by his children and his loving companion, Rita Patterson. Born on November 7, 1949, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, to Herman F....

Mar 21, 2025

Julius “Googie” Oakman entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 73. Beloved and loving husband of Toni Lorraine Oakman for 41 years. Son of the late Jules Joseph Oakman, Sr. and the late Amelia Esther Ingulia Oakman. Loving and devoted father of Tracy Mabry (Lester Mabry), Jimmy Stewart, Jr., Dennis Stewart and Andrew Oakman...

Mar 21, 2025

Frances Bergeron Bruce passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Richard Anthony Bruce for 45 years. Mother of Janet DePhillips, Sheri Buras (David), and Dannell Tassin (Bernard). Daughter of the late Althea and Lauze Bergeron, Sr. Sister of Beverly Morvant, Gwendolyn Comeaux and the late Lauze Bergeron, Jr. Sister-in-law of...

Mar 20, 2025

Kathleen Besson Shipley, 79, of Westwego, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Kathy’s most cherished role in life was as a beloved mother and “Maw-Maw.” She was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Shipley. She is survived by her loving children: Bridget Comardelle (Brent) Justin Shipley, Sr.(Kim) and Sunshine Shipley(Tony) She was the beloved...

Mar 19, 2025

Karen O’Connor Hunter, age 65, died surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born in New Orleans to Ronald “Buck” O’Connor and Barbara Ann (Ferris) O’Connor; both preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her precious son, Jason O’Connor and brother, Darren O’Connor. She is survived by her loving husband of 44...

Mar 19, 2025