Obituaries

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

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Lou Grace Michel Cantrelle

Lou Grace Michel Cantrelle

Dec 11, 2024

Lou Grace Michel Cantrelle, age 81, entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2024. Grace was born on March 16, 1943. She was a native of Harvey, LA, and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 32 years. She graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1961, where she was a member of the flag team. For the next...

Gloria "Nana" Marie Ussery

Gloria "Nana" Marie Ussery

Dec 10, 2024

Gloria “Nana” Marie Ussery passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late William “Donnie” Ussery for 56 years. Loving mother of Lori Boudreaux (Chris), David Ussery (Fadra) and Dustin Ussery (Kristy). Devoted Nana to her Grandchildren Dylan Boudreaux (Britni), Tyler Boudreaux (Jasmine), Dawson, Madelyn, Zoey and Gavin Ussery, Victoria Champagne,...

Carolyn Tucker Gautreaux

Carolyn Tucker Gautreaux

Dec 10, 2024

Carolyn Tucker Gautreaux entered into eternal rest on December 10, 2024. Beloved wife of Retired Judge Herbert Gautreaux. Beloved daughter Christina Daigle and son Frank Scariano. Grandmother of Hailey Calderone (Colby), Colton Scariano (Keelie), and Dylan Scariano. She adored her Great-grandchildren Rylan, Coben, and Wyatt. Daughter of the late Thomas Coulton Jr. and Beulah Hardin Coulton. Sister of Thomas Coulton...

Dorothy VonSalzen Giardina

Dorothy VonSalzen Giardina

Dec 10, 2024

Dorothy Mildred Von Salzen Giardina at the age of 95 peacefully passed away at her home on December 10, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1929, in New Orleans, LA. She was the daughter of the late Conrad Adam Von Salzen and Mildred Dorothea Hellbach Von Salzen. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years,...

Ronald R. Besson CSM US Army (Retired)

Ronald R. Besson CSM US Army (Retired)

Dec 9, 2024

Ronald R. Besson CSM US Army (Retired) passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Barbara Duet Besson. Father of Kathy Besson Owens, and the late Kelli Besson Songy. Step-father of Katherine Brown and Karen Thurman. Son of the late Margaret Forbes Besson and Newman Joseph Besson, Jr. Brother of Joyce Hebert, Kathleen...

George C. "Sonny" LeCompte, Jr.

George C. "Sonny" LeCompte, Jr.

Dec 8, 2024

George C. “Sonny” LeCompte, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Doris Dunkle LeCompte. Son of the late George C. LeCompte, Sr. and May Boudier LeCompte. Loving and devoted father of Mark Allen LeCompte (Melissa), Kenneth Stephen LeCompte (Laurie) and Kathleen LeCompte Grisoli (Damon). Loving Grandfather of...

Ronald "Ronnie" Munch

Ronald "Ronnie" Munch

Dec 8, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Munch was born on February 23, 1943 to Charles J. Munch, Jr. and Sophie Teles Munch. He passed into his Lord’s Arms on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Left behind to remember and miss him are his wife of 55+ years, Mary “Tena” Adams Munch; his daughter, Cora Munch Swindell (George) and many family members and friends. Ronnie is...

Edward Joseph Vinet

Edward Joseph Vinet

Dec 7, 2024

Edward Joseph Vinet passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 19, 1932, to the late Estelle Fuchs Vinet and the late William C. Vinet Sr.

He is the husband of the late Gwendolyn Gonzales Vinet, who he was married to for 51 years. He is the...

Ramona Louise Daigle

Ramona Louise Daigle

Dec 7, 2024

Ramona Louise Daigle, A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 80. Born on Saturday, October 21st, 1944, in Cameron, Louisiana, Ramona was a beloved resident of Gretna, LA where she lived a life full of love, joy, and dedication to...

Gene Lloyd Petkovich Sr

Gene Lloyd Petkovich Sr

Dec 6, 2024

Gene Lloyd Petkovich, Sr. passed away on December 6, 2024 at the age of 83. A native of Ostrica, Louisiana, Gene was born on March 23, 1941 to the late Anthony Petkovich and Marie Irene Casbon Petkovich. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Angela “Chuggy” Duplessis Petkovich; his daughter Rene’ Phillips Petkovich (Allen Phillips); son Gene...

Pedro Armando Estevez

Pedro Armando Estevez

Dec 5, 2024

Pedro Armando Estevez, born in Pedro Betancourt, Cuba on June 7, 1938, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 86. Mr. Estevez lived in Gretna, LA.

He was the son of the late Carlos Estevez and the late Eloisa Rubayo Estevez. Loving Husband of Isabel Valdes Estevez for 64 years. Loving father of Pedro Estevez...

Leonce "Woody" Joseph Barrios Jr

Leonce "Woody" Joseph Barrios Jr

Dec 4, 2024

Leonce “Woody” Joseph Barrios, Jr., was born in Marrero, Louisiana to his parents, Leonce Barrios, Sr. and Mary Ann Barrios on April 25, 1969. He passed on December 4, 2024.

Woody was known as an easy-going, friendly, and loving person. He was always smiling and offering a helping hand to friends and family. Woody was a cancer survivor of approximately 15...

Clare Cassard Rice

Clare Cassard Rice

Dec 4, 2024

Clare Mary Cassard Rice passed away on December 4, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 3, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Roland (Dutch) Rice. He welcomed and embraced her in heaven along with her mother, Mabel Cassard, sister Jacqueline Ferrera, brother Charles Cassard, and...

Derald Raymond Guillory

Derald Raymond Guillory

Dec 4, 2024

Derald (Darel) Raymond Guillory, was born in March, 1938, in Reddell, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Derald’s life was marked by a distinguished career and a vibrant personality, leaving indelible memories for all who knew him.

Derald was an accomplished welder and fitter, recognized...

George D. "Pop" Vercher

George D. "Pop" Vercher

Dec 4, 2024

George D. “Pop” Vercher was born in Cloutierville, Louisiana on July 6, 1942 and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 4, 2024 at the age of 82. Mr. Vercher resided in Harvey, LA. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was married 60 years to Valerie Adams Vercher whom he adored and cherished. Wonderful and loving father...

Elizabeth "Pearl" Cotton

Elizabeth "Pearl" Cotton

Dec 4, 2024

Elizabeth “Pearl” Cotton passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Alton Cotton for 62 years. Mother of Sherry Gros (Alvin) and the late Alton John Cotton Jr. Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Born Simmons. Sister of Bonnie Simmons, Diane Gaytan, Born Simmons Jr., Debra Daughtrey, and the late Dinah Lynn Simmons....

Elsa Rosanna Muniz

Elsa Rosanna Muniz

Dec 2, 2024

Elsa Rosanna Muniz, lovingly known as Chana, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2024, at the age of 67. She was the cherished wife of the late Robert Muniz, Sr., and a devoted mother to her children: Alexis Jimenez (Christina), Robert Muniz, Jr., Nicholas Muniz, and Cristina Muniz (Wade). Elsa's warmth and love extended to her grandchildren, Isabella...

George Joseph Cline Sr.

George Joseph Cline Sr.

Dec 1, 2024

George J. Cline Sr. passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 65 at his home in Marrero. He was born on September 16, 1959 in New Orleans. He is survived by 2 children. Son, George J. Cline Jr. (Dana) and Daughter, Jenny C. White (Ryan). 3 Grandchildren, Gavin Cline, Kaiden White and Riley White. 2 sisters, Gloria...

Betty Faye Coleman Prysock

Betty Faye Coleman Prysock

Dec 1, 2024

Betty Faye Coleman Prysock, born in Hattiesburg, MS on October 16, 1940, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 84. Mrs. Betty lived in Slidell, LA.

She was the daughter of the late Charlie Dunn and the late Mae Belle Jordan Dunn. Loving wife of William “Billy” Prysock for 26 years. Loving mother of Debbie...

Michael P. Shannon

Michael P. Shannon

Nov 30, 2024

Michael P. Shannon, passed away on November 30, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 77. Born on December 2, 1946, in New Hampshire, Michael was the son of William J.Shannon and Louise S. Gordon, and he was preceded in death by his beloved brother and best friend, William H.Shannon, and sister-in-law, Avonelle Shannon.

Michael dedicated a significant part...

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