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

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Harold J. Babin, Jr.

Harold J. Babin, Jr.

Nov 5, 2020

Harold J. Babin, Jr. passed away on November 5, 2020. He was 72 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. Babin, Sr. and Rita Mae Babin, and sister Heta M. Babin. He is the beloved husband of 40 years of Dawn D. Babin. Harold is the loving father of Dywane (Rochelle), Shawn (Ashley) and Heta...

Dianne Melancon "Gummy" Bourg

Dianne Melancon "Gummy" Bourg

Nov 5, 2020

Dianne Melancon “Gummy” Bourg passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Albert C. Bourg Sr. for 45 years. Mother of Albert C. Bourg, Jr. (Crystal), Chad M. Bourg and Dondi D. Bourg (Vickie). Daughter of the late Harence “Bee” Melancon and Bonnie O....

Anthony Adam Caramonta Jr.

Anthony Adam Caramonta Jr.

Nov 3, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Caramonta, Jr., 76, of Barataria, Louisiana, passed away on November 3, 2020 at West Jefferson Hospital after a short battle with lung complications. Tony was a lifelong resident of the West Bank. He was born on September 25, 1944 to Anthony “Tut” Caramonta, Sr. and Lucy Caramonta. He graduated from West Jefferson High School and attended Delgado Community...

Julie Ann Schmit

Julie Ann Schmit

Nov 2, 2020

Julie Ann Schmit, age 32, passed away on November 2, 2020. Daughter of Alvin Joseph Schmit Jr. and the late Kathleen Mixon Schmit. Sister of Rachael Lynn Schmit. Grand-daughter of the late Alvin and Jacqueline Schmit Sr. and the late Edwin and Nellie Mixon. Niece to Denise Arabie (Gary), Cindy Cardon (Lee), Ginger Evans, Steffan Schmit (Hollie), Jo Ann Robert...

William James Cline

William James Cline

Nov 1, 2020

William James Cline passed away on November 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Angel Melancon Cline. Father of Dennis Migliaccio, Sr. (Elise) and Brandon Melancon. Grandfather of Dennis Jr., Evan, and Roger Eddie. Son of the late Henry F. Cline, Sr. and Alberta Troulliet Cline. Brother of Gloria Cormier (Lester), Mary Clement (late Francis), George Cline, Sr. (Sharon), the late Henry...

Lucien Anthony Comeaux

Lucien Anthony Comeaux

Nov 1, 2020

Lucien Anthony Comeaux born 1-12-1935 to Adelaide Elizabeth Gautreaux Comeaux and Preston Noah Comeaux passed in his sleep on 11-1-2020. He was the last of four children born of this union. He is preceded by wife Sylvia Teresa Ledet, parents, and three siblings; Joe, Preston, and Eloise. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and...

Cathy Jean Matthews

Cathy Jean Matthews

Nov 1, 2020

Cathy Jean Matthews, age 60, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 1, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1960 to Billy C. and Jean Miller Matthews in Long Beach, California and was a resident of Magnolia Community Services. Cathy’s father preceded her in death on December 7, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Jean Miller Matthews,...

Mary Estelle Mahoney Ehret

Mary Estelle Mahoney Ehret

Nov 1, 2020

Mary Estelle Mahoney Ehret passed away on November 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Royce Ehret. Mother of Mary E. Granskog (James), Susan E. King (Brad), Royce Ehret, Jr., Julie E. Martin (Edward), Stephen Ehret, and the late Lyrleen E. VanDervort (Ward) and Nancy Ehret. Grandmother of Michael Singleton (Katy), Matthew Singleton (Jennifer), Christopher VanDervort (Suzanne), Colin VanDervort (Elizabeth),...

Phyllis Paula Persohn Pennino

Phyllis Paula Persohn Pennino

Nov 1, 2020

Phyllis Paula Persohn Pennino passed away on November 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Salvador “Sal” Pennino. Loving mother of Sally Jane Pennino (Lynn Melancon and son Harrison Melancon) and the late Baby Jeanne Alario Pennino. Daughter of the late George Persohn and Jeanne Alario Persohn. Sister of the late William “Billy” Persohn (late Ruby) and George Persohn, Jr....

Linda Ratcliff Ells

Linda Ratcliff Ells

Oct 31, 2020

Linda Ratcliff Ells peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of 50 years to Gerard C. Ells, Sr. Loving and devoted mother of Gerard C. Ells, Jr. (Dana), Stephanie Scholl (the late Jackie) and Christopher M. Ells, Sr. (Desiree). Loving grandmother of Christopher Ells, Alliana Ells, Brandon Scholl, James Scholl,...

Dr. George Bacuta Jr.

Dr. George Bacuta Jr.

Oct 31, 2020

George Bacuta, Jr. passed away on 31 October 2020. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM, Saturday, November 7 followed by a funeral mass at 3 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, La. Due to COVID restrictions, the wearing of masks is required. He was 66 years old. Born in the Philippines in July 11, 1954, George grew...

Grace Ann Turner

Grace Ann Turner

Oct 31, 2020

Grace Ann Parks Turner Sunrise: 10/22/1949 Sunset: 10/31/2020 Grace A Turner peacefully entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday October 31, 2020 at the age of 71. She was a native of Lafitte, La. She lived in Winnfield, La and Venice, La. for 35 years and has resided in Sumrall, Ms. for the past 25 years. Our loving and generous mother...

Dale Joseph Matherne

Dale Joseph Matherne

Oct 30, 2020

Dale Joseph Matherne was born March 5, 1932 and passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Geraldine Barrios Matherne. Father of Tanya M. Blake (Jim), Darleen M. Keeler (Randy) and Arleen M. Pichoff (Jim). Son of the late Forest and Amy Matherne of Raceland, LA. Brother of the late Freddie and Clyde...

Barbara Elizabeth Rice

Barbara Elizabeth Rice

Oct 30, 2020

Barbara Elizabeth Held Rice passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30 at the age of 72. Born March 24, 1948, Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Matthew F. Rice, Jr. and mother to Brett Rice, Shannon Rice Stanton (Paul), Meredith Rice Wright (Chris), and Bryan Rice (Carol). Grandmother of Zachary Stanton, Corinne Stanton, Kendall Stanton and Elliot Wright....

Michael Joseph "Mike" Thibodeaux

Michael Joseph "Mike" Thibodeaux

Oct 30, 2020

Michael Joseph “Mike” Thibodeaux passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 68. He was predeceased by his parents, Whitney Joseph Thibodeaux and Irma Couvillion Thibodeaux. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy Robin Thibodeaux; a son, Michael James Thibodeaux; a daughter, Christina Thibodeaux Higdon (David) and grandchildren, Reese and Jonathan Higdon. He is...

Gerald E. "Jerry" Camus

Gerald E. "Jerry" Camus

Oct 29, 2020

Gerald E. “Jerry” Camus passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Genevieve “Jenny” Camus for 65 years. Father of Michael Camus (Terry), Sherry Balestra (Joseph), Bryan Camus (Patrick) and Sandy Camus (Tracey). Son of the late Marybelle and Jerome Camus Sr. Brother of Elizabeth Camus, William Camus and the late Jerome E....

Carol James Blanchard

Carol James Blanchard

Oct 29, 2020

Carol James “Black” Blanchard, age 73, passed away on October 29, 2020. Loving husband of Pamela Buras Blanchard for 53 years. Father of Troy Blanchard, Chad Blanchard (Tiffani), and Hope Blanchard Saavedra (Mario). Grandfather of Anthony Treadaway. Also, survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, god-children, in-laws, and many friends. A native of Breaux Bridge and resident of Boothville-Venice,...

Kathleen Hymel Shirer

Kathleen Hymel Shirer

Oct 28, 2020

Kathleen Hymel Shirer born on October 25, 1933, in New Orleans, LA passed away on October 28, 2020 at the age of 87 at her residence surrounded by her husband and family. She was the daughter of the late Roland J Hymel, Sr, and Mildred Waguespack Hymel. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in New Orleans, in 1952. Kathleen was...

Susan Ballay Licciardi

Susan Ballay Licciardi

Oct 28, 2020

Susan Ballay Licciardi, life-long resident of the Westbank, passed away on October 28, 2020 at the age of 73. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon T. Ballay and Gladys Forsyth Ballay. She is beloved wife for over 40 years of Merlin T. Licciardi whom she missed and loved dearly. She is devoted mother of Tina Letulle (Leon)...

Mary "Ginger" Virginia Donner

Mary "Ginger" Virginia Donner

Oct 28, 2020

Mary Virginia Donner, who we all knew and loved as “Ginger”, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 and is now reunited with her father, mother and dear sister. Daughter of the late Helen Mae Dugas Donner and Charles J. Donner. Sister of the late Elaine Louise Donner whom she adored. Sister in law of Chuck Lane. Ginger...

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