Obituaries

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

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Enet Mercedes Vasquez

Enet Mercedes Vasquez

Mar 3, 2021

Enet Vasquez, 70, of sunny Tegucigalpa, Honduras, passed away on March 3, 2021, surrounded by her friends, family and loved ones. Enet Mercedes Vasquez, born to Jose De La Cruz Gonzalez and Maria De los Angeles Santander on February 17th, 1951 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, she immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Enet went on to traveling and establishing...

Roy Allen Palmour

Roy Allen Palmour

Mar 3, 2021

Roy Allen Palmour passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 55. Beloved son of the late Joyce Lee Palmour and Harold Palmour. Brother of Jeffery Craig, Theresa Palmour (Joe), Lori Pacaccio (John) and the late Matthew Palmour. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He enjoyed the outdoors and listening to music. He...

Kenneth Speights

Kenneth Speights

Mar 3, 2021

Kenneth Speights passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Joyce Speights for 29 years. Father of Kelley LeNormand, Kristine Rainwater, Nikki Speights, Steven Speights, Michael , David MacKenzie, Diana McDonald, and Beth MacKenzie. Son of the late Helen Kelley and Wayne Windell Speights. He was predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters. Also...

Marylis Dominiack Chuter

Marylis Dominiack Chuter

Mar 2, 2021

Marylis Dominiack Chuter passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Philip J. Chuter for 64 years. Mother of Michael Joseph Chuter, Sr. (the late Susan Chuter), Pamela Chuter Johns (Ernie), and Joseph Philip Chuter (Kathy). Daughter of the late Mary Pekarek Dominiack and Michael Joseph Dominiack. Sister of the late...

Tyrese T. Bates

Tyrese T. Bates

Mar 2, 2021

Tyrese T. Bates was born on July 24, 2000 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2021 at the age of 20. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Fannie T. Williamson, Norman Williamson and his auntie, Renita Williamson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: mother, Sharon Williamson; stepfather, Byron Ramie; father, Byron...

Mr. Timothy K. Barnes

Mr. Timothy K. Barnes

Mar 1, 2021

Timothy Kenneth Barnes peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the age of 55. He was born to Barbara and Ronald Barnes on November 23, 1965. Timothy was a Harvey native and he loved the city he grew up in. Tim was an avid Saints fan and he was a Pelicans fan as well. He never...

Smsgt. Rodney J. Hotard, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Rodney J. Hotard, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 28, 2021

SMSgt Rodney J. Hotard, U.S.A.F. (Ret.) passed away peacefully on February 28, 2021 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Carla Fontenot Hotard. Loving father of Rachelle Blanchard (Ralph), Aaron Hotard (Kourtney), Sarah Hotard (Joseph Carroll) and Austin Hotard (Grace Parker). Grandfather of Luca, Lillian, Alexis, Kaleb, Alyvia and Sienna. Son of Johanna Beetz Hotard and the late Walter...

Capt. Gary Bair Usn (Ret.)

Capt. Gary Bair Usn (Ret.)

Feb 28, 2021

Captain Gary Bair USN (Ret.) passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He loved his family, his friends, and his country. Gary adored Norma Jean Hardin Bair, his wife of 49 years, whom he lost in 2014. He was so proud of his surviving sons John Scott Bair and Paul Barton “Bart” Bair, daughter-in-law Lori Cavicchi Bair, and grand-daughters Kaylin...

Lana Rome Lasserre

Lana Rome Lasserre

Feb 28, 2021

Lana Rome Lasserre, resident of Wynhoven, Marrero, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 75 due to cancer. Born November 2, 1945 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Daughter of Dennis J. Rome, Sr. and Lottie Falgout Rome, sibling of Bonnie R. Gorrondona, Dennie R. Powdrill, Ronnie Rome, Linda R. Barthe, and Dennis...

Anna L. Cascio

Anna L. Cascio

Feb 26, 2021

Anna L. Cascio peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of the late Dominick Joseph Cascio, Jr. Daughter of the late Charles Alton Lodriguss and Jane Dugas Lodriguss. Loving mother of Dominick Joseph Cascio III (Monique DeMatteo) and Gina Cascio Lusignan (Michael). Grandmother of Dominique Cascio and Great Grandmother of...

Charles John Arnold

Charles John Arnold

Feb 26, 2021

Charles John Arnold, age 81, passed away peacefully into the Lord’s arms at Ochsner hospital in Gretna, LA on February 26, 2021 after his battle with stage 4 liver cancer since early 2020. Charles is survived by Ellouise Bladsacker Arnold his wife of 59 years. He is preceded in death by his parents George Arnold and Florence Verneuil Arnold. Although...

Irvin "Buddy" E. Hebert Jr.

Irvin "Buddy" E. Hebert Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

Irvin “Buddy” Hebert, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 at the age of 77. Loving husband of JoAnn Relick Hebert for 43 years. Father of Nicole Evans (Michael). Grandfather of Trey Michael Evans. Son of the late Irvin Hebert, Sr. and the late Mary Miller Hebert. Brother of Rosemary Hebert Dean. Uncle of Terence Martin (Keri). Great-uncle of...

Joann Marie Difranco

Joann Marie Difranco

Feb 25, 2021

Joann Marie DiFranco Ray passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Donald G. Ray. Mother of Anne Hernandez (Milton), Stephanie Graefenstein (Frank) and Michelle Ray-Michel (Louis). Daughter of the late Enola Oettli and Anthony DiFranco. Sister of the late Walter DiFranco and Antonino DiFranco. Grandmother of Alexander, Jordan, M.J., Madelyn,...

Linda Ann Rodrigue Lefort

Linda Ann Rodrigue Lefort

Feb 25, 2021

Crime scene investigation shows will never be the same due to the passing of one of their beloved fans, Linda Lefort, who passed away February 25, 2021 at the youthful age of 75. Linda was an avid fan of Criminal Minds and Blue Bloods. While she thoroughly enjoyed watching Shemar Moore,he could never take the place of her one true...

Jane Agnes Purdy Smythe

Jane Agnes Purdy Smythe

Feb 25, 2021

Jane Agnes Purdy Smythe passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born on June 21, 1935 in Pascagoula, MS to Ivon Johnson Purdy and Joseph William Purdy. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Mitzi Hinman, Mary Christensen, Joseph Purdy, Donald “Dink” Purdy, Ann Chapman, and Sue Frank, her daughter Jennifer...

Ms. Amy Demoras

Ms. Amy Demoras

Feb 24, 2021

Ms. Amy DeMoras passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Febraury 24, 2021. She was born to the late Irene and Rowland Henderberg in Rochester NY on July 21, 1953. Amy is survived by her children Michael R. Henderberg (Shanna), Sergio D. Reyes (Tracy), and Ruby L. Sokolowski (Rob). She is also survived by her brother Charles Henderberg and her...

Jade Isabell Creppel

Jade Isabell Creppel

Feb 24, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Jade Isabell Creppel announces that she entered eternal rest on February 24, 2021, at the age of 20. She was the daughter of Randall Spivey and Jessica Creppel. Jade will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Justin (Lacy), Jason (Casi), Jorden (Kela), and Josie, by her grandparents EulaMae (Freddy), the late...

Dwayne Joseph Guidry

Dwayne Joseph Guidry

Feb 23, 2021

Dwayne Joseph Guidry, a native of Gretna, LA and resident of Meraux, LA, entered peacefully into Heaven, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at age 58. He is survived by his devoted wife, Wanda Oubre Guidry of 11 years. Loving father of Dwayne “DJ” Guidry, Jr. (April) and Jonathan Guidry (Mariah) and step-father of Steven...

Michael "Byrd" Joseph Raia

Michael "Byrd" Joseph Raia

Feb 23, 2021

Michael “Byrd” Joseph Raia went to heaven on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Maricel Raia. Loving father of Mia A. Raia. Step-father of Marilyn Amana. Son of the late Velma Volpi and Anthony Raia Sr. Brother of Anthony Raia Jr. (Pat), Jeffery Raia (Debbie), April Pavia (George), and Antoinette Raia (Raul). Also survived...

Paul Michael Andrieu Jr.

Paul Michael Andrieu Jr.

Feb 23, 2021

Paul Michael Andrieu, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021 after living his life to the fullest for 69 years. He was born on March 8, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Paul M. Andrieu, Sr. and the late Marie Amelie DeLerno Andrieu. Paul was the devoted husband of Rosa de Castro Andrieu and the loving father...