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

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Patsy Spell Solar

Patsy Spell Solar

Oct 20, 2021

Patsy Spell Solar entered into eternal rest on October 20, 2021. Beloved wife of Herman Solar for 67 years. Mother of Cheryl “Cheri” Armstrong (Johnny), Shannon Solar Tona (Eugene Seilhan), and Norman P. Solar. Grandmother of Russell Prejeant, Sr. (Shannon), Derrick Prejeant, Maggie Chapman, Mallory Mazzulo, and Ashley Solar. Great-grandmother of Rorilyn Leboeuf (Ryan Sr.), Mandy Hebert (Leah), Damien Prejeant,...

Joann Mary Jacobsen

Joann Mary Jacobsen

Oct 19, 2021

JoAnn Mary Jacobsen passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the age of 81. JoAnn spent 40 years teaching elementary school in the Jefferson Parish School System where she loved to mold the minds of her little students. Upon retirement, Joann spent her days camping, fishing, playing at the Casino,...

Cecilia Kass Wattigney

Cecilia Kass Wattigney

Oct 19, 2021

CECILIA KASS WATTIGNEY entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the age of 87. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare since December, 2018. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Beauregard J. Wattigney, Sr. Loving mother of Kass (Jessie), Cynthia W. Oddo Adam (Bronson), Keith, Sr....

Geraldine "Bootsie" Rigaud Nea

Geraldine "Bootsie" Rigaud Nea

Oct 18, 2021

Geraldine “Bootsie” Rigaud Nea passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the age of 73. She was born on November 18, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Celestine Laborde Rigaud and her siblings, Milton Rigaud and Darleen Foreman. She is survived by her son, Shane Nea;...

Joseph "Eric" Maier

Joseph "Eric" Maier

Oct 17, 2021

Joseph "Eric" Maier passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Donna May Maier for the past 38 years. Loving father of Kyle Maier (Emily) and Casey Maier. Son of the late Starr and Joseph Maier. Brother of Kym Maier and Kelly Maier (Kirk Beverung). Grandfather of Ella and Nolan Maier. Eric was...

William Lewis Sire

William Lewis Sire

Oct 17, 2021

On Sunday, October 17, 2021, William Lewis Sire, a native of Algiers and a resident of Gretna, transitioned from this world into the arms of Jesus at the age of 73. He departed peacefully in his home with the love of his life, Sharon, at his side. We all knew him as “Willie” or as his parents would call him...

Emma Arabie Gonzales

Emma Arabie Gonzales

Oct 17, 2021

Emma Arabie Gonzales passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born on April 29, 1922 in Matthews, LA and resided in Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd C. Gonzales. Mother of Marlene G. North (the late Abdon “Abby”). Grandmother of Colleen N. Kemp (the late Matthew) and Sean North Sr. Great-grandmother...

Joe William "Joey" Hicks, Sr.

Joe William "Joey" Hicks, Sr.

Oct 17, 2021

Joe William “Joey” Hicks Sr of Belle Chasse, LA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Houston, TX on April 27, 1953 to the union of his parents, Thomas Jackson Hicks and Nora Mae Standifer. He was a caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather who...

Patricia Ford

Patricia Ford

Oct 17, 2021

Patricia "Patsy" Ford passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 7:32 a.m. at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gerald J. Ford, Sr. Beloved Mother of Denise Russell (Tony), Jerry Ford (Carla), and Ronnie Ford, Sr. (Kim). Grandchildren: Donald, Ronnie Jr., Jason, Trey, Katie and Katelynn. Great-grandchildren thirteen and one great-great-grandchild. Siblings:...

Dragana Aguilar

Dragana Aguilar

Oct 16, 2021

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Kathleen Jane Gleason Mackenzie

Kathleen Jane Gleason Mackenzie

Oct 16, 2021

Kathleen Jane Gleason Mackenzie, age 72, of Terrytown, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 16, 2021. Kate was born on Feb. 24, 1949, in Pittsburgh,Pa., the fourth of seven children of her parents, Thomas Joseph and Mary Jane McDonough Gleason. She grew up in Forest Hills, Pa., and after graduating from Churchill Area High School, she was awarded...

Barry Cox

Barry Cox

Oct 16, 2021

Barry Cox passed away quietly in his sleep after a long illness on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Lietta Cox for 35 years. Father of Michael and Richard Flicker, Chris, Fred, Brian and Troy. Son of the late Mary and Ulysses Cox. Brother of Cathy Boyd and Stanley Cox. Grandfather of Kaylee, Tyler,...

Ethel Babin Abadie

Ethel Babin Abadie

Oct 16, 2021

Rest in Peace Forever in Our Hearts Ethel Babin Abadie Born December 19, 1941; Died October 16, 2021 This shepherded sheep has returned “gently into the night” to her much awaited homecoming on this fine day of October 16th, 4:15AM at home in Westwego, Louisiana. Ethel Babin Abadie, of 79 years, was a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana raised in Algiers,...

Leonard Joseph Kinler

Leonard Joseph Kinler

Oct 14, 2021

Leonard Joseph Kinler earned his angel wings on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 73, in Pensacola, Fl., with his wife, Juanita Acosta Kinler, by his side. Leonard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 19, 1948, to his parents, Dolen Joseph Kinler and Dussie Anna Levron Kinler Ockman. In addition to his parents, Dolen and Dussie,...

Edward Joseph Mcdowell Jr

Edward Joseph Mcdowell Jr

Oct 14, 2021

Edward McDowell, Jr. was born to Cheryl Vidal and Edward McDowell, Sr. on September 15, 1985 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He departed this life on October 14, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories to his daughter, Mariah Beebe of Destrehan, Louisiana. He leaves his sisters, Melissa, Christina, Maxine Herndon and Stephanie Boudreaux. He leaves his brothers, Chad McDowell and...

John Edward Cook

John Edward Cook

Oct 13, 2021

John Edward Cook entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2021. Beloved father of Mecca Cook. Son of the late Lawrence Cook, Sr. and Sheila Greco Cook. Brother of Lawrence “Larry” Cook, Jr. (Wanda). Uncle of the late Devin Cook and great-uncle of Andre Cook. Age 62 years, a native of New Orleans and resident of Terrytown, LA. A memorial...

Lisa Ann Callais

Lisa Ann Callais

Oct 13, 2021

Lisa Ann Callais departed this life Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Lisa was the beloved daughter of Joy Trahant Callais and the late Floyd “Jay” Callais. Lisa leaves behind her mother Joy Trahant Callais, and her children Alexander Callais, Soleil Callais-Cabiran, and Eyan Callais. Lisa attended grade school at St. Joseph’s in Gretna and graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School, Class...

Beverly Ann Abbott Lapeyronnie

Beverly Ann Abbott Lapeyronnie

Oct 13, 2021

Beverly Ann Abbott LaPeyronnie began her new life, transitioning into eternity in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the age of 83. She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Adrien LaPeyronnie Jr.; her children: Adrian LaPeyronnie III (Susan), Darren LaPeyronnie (Marla), and Glenn LaPeyronnie (Stacey); grandchildren: Adrian IV, Alexandra, Beverly, Brandy, Grant and Regan; her...

Gweneth Ann Romano

Gweneth Ann Romano

Oct 13, 2021

Gweneth Ann Romano at the age of 64 years went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2021. Gwen passed away at her home on Wednesday, following a brave but difficult battle with lung cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife of Saverio P. Romano, Jr. Mother of Kelly R. Ziegel (Larry),...

Mercedes Theresa Buras Broussard

Mercedes Theresa Buras Broussard

Oct 12, 2021

Mercedes Buras Broussard, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 11, 2021. Mercedes was the beloved wife of Hester Lee Broussard for 72 years. She is the daughter of the late Frank Buras and Verna Smith Buras; Loving mother to the late Keith Broussard, Sr. (Glenda), Melissa Broussard Scarabin (Clifford), Kirk...