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

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Rene B. Bourgeois

Rene B. Bourgeois

Oct 9, 2020

Rene B. Bourgeois peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 67 years to Joycelyn Hymel Bourgeois. Son of the late Wilson Bourgeois and Noelie Becnel Bourgeois. Loving father of Bambi B. Hartmann (Brian) and the late Dale B. Bourgeois (Survived by June). Beloved grandfather of Jeffrey Bourgeois (Tiffany), Mark...

Jean Monies Darnall

Jean Monies Darnall

Oct 7, 2020

Jean Monies Darnall passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in Terrytown, Louisiana. She was born on September 24, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Manuel Monies and Olivia Gonzales. Jean was the beloved wife of Earl Darnall for over 64 years, recently celebrating their anniversary on September 6th. She was the devoted mother of...

James Norman Rodrigue Sr.

James Norman Rodrigue Sr.

Oct 7, 2020

James Norman Rodrigue, Sr., age 67, passed away on October 7, 2020. A native of Opelousas, LA, and a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Son of the late Norris Rodrigue and Mabel Parfait Andrues. Father of Michelle Rodrigue (Leonidas), Darnelle Garber (Scott), Jamie Rodrigue (Chad), Wendi Rodrigue (Brian), James Rodrigue Jr., Colbey Rodrigue (Summer), Haley Rodrigue (Ethan), and the late...

Diana Marie De La Cruz Jakubielski

Diana Marie De La Cruz Jakubielski

Oct 7, 2020

Diana Marie de la Cruz Jakubielski passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Jakubielski Sr. Mother of Melinda J. Treadaway (Michael), Donna J. Matulich (Henry), Rhonda J. O’Connell (Michael), and Raymond Jakubielski. Daughter of the late Willie de la Cruz and Thelma Frelich de la Cruz. Sister of Willa Mae Landry, Angie Buras, Barry...

Robert J. "Bob" Hepburn Ii

Robert J. "Bob" Hepburn Ii

Oct 6, 2020

Robert J. “Bob” Hepburn, II, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ashton E. Hepburn and Marie Fletcher Glynn; and his sister, Barbara Kay Eskine. He is the beloved husband of 60 years of Joycelin Taulli Hepburn. He is the loving...

Joseph Marion "Bobby" Franicevich

Joseph Marion "Bobby" Franicevich

Oct 6, 2020

Joseph Marion “Bobby” Franicevich, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 surrounded by his family in his daughter’s home in Lafayette, LA. Born in Biloxi, MS and raised in Ostrica, LA, Bobby was the eldest child of Bosco Franicevich of Yugoslavia and Mabel Atchison of Alabama. Friends and family called his father Bob, which is how Joseph came...

Meta Adams Boudreaux

Meta Adams Boudreaux

Oct 6, 2020

Meta Adams Boudreaux, a lifelong resident of the Westbank peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Vance Joseph Boudreaux, Sr. Daughter of the late Mathilda Danos Adams and Maxie Adams. Loving mother of Vance Boudreaux, Jr. (Nona), Nellie Breaux (Warren), Thomas Boudreaux (Betty), Kenneth Boudreaux (Pamela), Danielle...

Claude E. Lafont Sr.

Claude E. Lafont Sr.

Oct 5, 2020

Claude E. Lafont, Sr. passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Beverly Laurent Lafont for 55 years. Father of Claude E. Lafont, Jr. (Lori) and Scott J. Lafont, DDS (Britta). Son of the late Louis A. and Mary M. Lafont. Grandfather of Abigail Crouch (Levi), Ethan Lafont (Shannon), Grace and Joshua Lafont....

Anton Eugene Meins

Anton Eugene Meins

Oct 5, 2020

Anton Eugene Meins passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the age of 44. Beloved companion of 5 years to Lucy Heard. Loving father of Britany Carraway, Lakayla Lyons, Antonette Meins and Kylie Meins. Beloved son of Dale Meins, Raynett Meins and step son of Nita Rusich Meins. Grandfather of Kambri Carraway, Emory Carraway, Arris Carraway, Naomi Carraway and...

Arthur Joseph Plaisance Jr

Arthur Joseph Plaisance Jr

Oct 5, 2020

Arthur J. Plaisance, age 77, passed away on October 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Pamela D. Plaisance; beloved father of Daphne P. White (John) and Alton J. Plaisance (Jennifer); and beloved grandfather of Andriea, Andrew, Arthur James. He loved to work with his hands building boats, furniture, and anything with wood. He especially loved to hunt deer and trawling. Arthur...

Rita Babin Brady

Rita Babin Brady

Oct 5, 2020

Rita Babin Brady, age 83, passed away on October 5, 2020. Wife of the late Ronald C. Brady. Mother of Corey Brady (Brandy) and Rhonda Wattigney (Eddie). Grandmother of Andrew Brady, Joshua Brady, Justin Brady, Eddie Wattigney, and Jacob Wattigney. Sister of Ann Walters, the late Yvonne Russell Toups, and the late Ronald Babin. Rita was born on May 12,...

Jimmie Lee Thornton

Jimmie Lee Thornton

Oct 4, 2020

Jimmie Lee Thornton passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Carey A. Thornton. Mother of Carey “Bubba” A. Thornton Jr and Lela Sercovich (Gary). Daughter of the late Elma “DeeDe” and James Phillips. Grandmother of Mila, Anica, Ivana and Garyn Sercovich. She was a native of Empire, LA and a...

Judge James Edward Glancey Jr.

Judge James Edward Glancey Jr.

Oct 4, 2020

Honorable Judge James Edward Glancey, Jr. passed into eternal happiness on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 92. Devoted husband of Betty Carpenter Glancey for 69 years. Father of Robyn Glancey Edwards (Stephen) and James E. Glancey, III. Grandfather of Parker Wilkins, Stephen Edwards, Ellen Wagner, Danielle Glancey, Tara Glancey, James E. Glancey, IV. He was preceded in...

Francis "Tiger" James Roussell Jr.

Francis "Tiger" James Roussell Jr.

Oct 4, 2020

Francis “Tiger” Roussell, Jr. passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 71. Husband of Betty Rachal Roussell for 54 years. Father of Stacey Roussell, Rev. Chris Roussell (Alison), and Reagan Roussell (Stacey). Grandfather of Caroline Landry, Meredith Landry, Hunt Roussell, Lily Roussell, and Cade Roussell. Brother of Allen Roussell, Craig Roussell, and the late Pete Campbell. Tiger...

Gretel B. Verret

Gretel B. Verret

Oct 3, 2020

Gretel B. Verret passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 90. The late Henry E. and Johnnie R. Verret were her loving parents who Gretel adored. She is survived by a niece, Cynthia Verret and numerous first and second cousins. Her devoted friends were Sarah Taylor, Roseanne and David Bealer, Larry and Karen Chairs, Dave and...

Mary M. "Peggy" Fortmayer

Mary M. "Peggy" Fortmayer

Oct 3, 2020

Mary M. Fortmayer has passed away on October 3, 2020, known to family and friends as Peggy. Survived by brother, Melvin P. Fortmayer and sister, Susan Bommarito, and many nephews, nieces and beloved great nephews, Paul Anthony and Jacob Fortmayer. Preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Bayhi Fortmayer and Melvin Ott Fortmayer. Mary lived for 64 years on the...

Rose Dipascal Creason

Rose Dipascal Creason

Oct 3, 2020

Rose DiPascal Creason, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Thomas Howard Creason, Sr.; her son, Chris Anthony Creason; her parents, Domiano and Cruciffica Celino DiPasquale; and her 9 siblings. She is the loving mother of Rose...

Thong Nguyen

Thong Nguyen

Oct 3, 2020

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Judith "Judy" Sweeney Barattini

Judith "Judy" Sweeney Barattini

Oct 3, 2020

Judith “Judy” Sweeney Barattini passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Barattini, Jr. Mother of Lloyd J. Robichaux (Rachael) and Michael B. Robichaux (Christina). Daughter of the late Agnes Rogers Sweeney and John Sweeney. Sister of William Sweeney (Jeannette), John Sweeney (Shirley), Paul Sweeney (Cookie) and the late...

Rosita Medina Arriola

Rosita Medina Arriola

Oct 2, 2020

Rosita Medina Arriola, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 92. Born August 9, 1928 in Asuncion Mita, Guatemala, she was the matriarch of the Arriola family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose Guillermo Arriola Gamez; and her parents, Maria Luisa Vazquez Figueroa and Angel Salvador Medina Torres. She is the...