Obituaries

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

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Troy Thomas Townsend

Troy Thomas Townsend

Aug 1, 2020

Troy Thomas Townsend passed away at his residence on August 1, 2020. He was 51 years of age, a native of Arlington, TX, and resident of Marrero, LA from a young age. Son of the late William Carson Townsend, Jr. and Brenda Bourgeois Townsend, Troy is survived by his brother, Keith Carson Townsend (Terry)and sister, Kimberlee Ann Townsend Bourgeois (Scott)....

Carolyn Ann Schneider

Carolyn Ann Schneider

Aug 1, 2020

Carolyn Ann Schneider passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born in New Orleans on April 26, 1947 to the late Vivian Knight Schneider and Frank Schneider. She grew up in Metairie and then lived her adult years in Gretna. She was a beloved first grade teacher for many years and touched the hearts...

Joyce Lorio Sonnier

Joyce Lorio Sonnier

Aug 1, 2020

Joyce Lorio Sonnier, a native of Marrero, entered peacefully into Heaven on Saturday, August 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and devoted husband, Curtis Sonnier. Loving mother of Amy Eckerle (John); Stepmother of Scott Sonnier. Proud Grandmother of Amanda and Malorie Eckerle. Expectant Great Grandmother of Baby Drew Hymel. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Sadie and...

Dolores Mcinnis Libby

Dolores Mcinnis Libby

Aug 1, 2020

Dolores McInnis Libby, born May 3, 1926 to James and Maudie Deal (Fox) McInnis in Buccatunna, Mississippi, went to her heavenly home on August 1, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard James Libby, Sr. Dolores married Howard on May 9, 1943 in New Orleans. Together for the next 52 years they raised eight children within their...

Sherry Bourgeois Burke

Sherry Bourgeois Burke

Jul 31, 2020

Sherry Bourgeois Burke passed away on July 31, 2020 at the age of 71. She was born in New Orleans to the late Wilton Gros and Mary Bourgeois (Maurice). She was a resident of Westwego, LA. Mother of two children, Josh Burke (Annick) and Noelie Schaefer (Bryan). Grandmother of Sprocket, Hazel, Cornbread, Brie, Addie, Cassie, Kira, and Jack. Sister of...

Bradburn Virgil Buras, Sr

Bradburn Virgil Buras, Sr

Jul 31, 2020

Bradburn Virgil Buras, Sr. born July 30, 1924, passed away peacefully one day after his 96th birthday on July 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Gladys Bowers Buras; his beloved wife of 43 years, Betty Marie Landry Buras; his great-grandson Charlie Petersen; and his son-in-law Dan Flaharty. He is survived by his 6 children:...

Albert Joseph Wolf Jr

Albert Joseph Wolf Jr

Jul 31, 2020

Albert Joseph Wolf Jr. passed away of natural causes, not COVID-19, on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 74. Beloved companion of Debbra Keiffer for 30 years. Father of Jason Wolf Sr (Holly), Mary Owens, and the late Albert J. Wolf III. Son of the late Viola and Albert Wolf, Sr. Grandfather of Joshua, Ashleigh, Cierra, Sabrina, and...

Loreta Montagnino D'Amico

Loreta Montagnino D'Amico

Jul 31, 2020

Loreta Montagnino D’Amico passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 84 years old. Beloved wife of the late Calogero D’Amico. Mother of Antonina Alimia (Philip A. Alimia, Jr) and Salvatrice Roberts (Lee). Daughter of the late Salvatrice Montagnino and Rosalino Montagnino. Sister of Loreto Montagnino (Joyce) Calogera “Lina” Scaccia (Guiseppe), Maria Taravella (Giovanni, deceased), Mario Montagnino...

Mandy Marie Vincent

Mandy Marie Vincent

Jul 30, 2020

Mandy Marie Vincent passed away on July 30, 2020 at the age of 32 years. Daughter of Tammy Terry and the late Sidney Vincent Sr. Granddaughter of Lucille Vincent, Emmett Calmes, and the late Raywood Vincent and Elnora Calmes. Sister of Sidney Vincent Jr. (Joanna), Michael Terry, Matthew Terry, Sara Terry, Savannah Terry, and Jasmin Terry. Aunt of Samuel, Desmond,...

June Pochmann Cates

June Pochmann Cates

Jul 29, 2020

June Pochmann Cates passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Howard B. Cates. Mother of the late Johnny Cates, Marks Cates and Baby Cates. Mother-in-law of Joyce C. Marse. Grandmother of Johnny Cates Jr. and Jessica Cates. Great-grandmother of Jayla and Blaise. Sister of the late Ruth Hickman, Ralph Pochmann, Harold Pochmann,...

Layton Joseph Laurent Sr

Layton Joseph Laurent Sr

Jul 29, 2020

Layton Joseph Laurent Sr went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley Fernandez Laurent., daughter, Eliska Ann Laurent, son, Layton Laurent, Jr (Carmelita), and parents, George and Rachel Laurent. He is the loving father of Michel Laurent...

Terry Andrew Chauvin

Terry Andrew Chauvin

Jul 29, 2020

Terry Andrew Chauvin, age 70 and resident of Marrero, LA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Sandra Morvant Chauvin. Son of the late Leahnora and Cleveland Chauvin. Father of Tori Michelle Chauvin and Tanya Lynn Clark. Grandfather of Blaise Clark, Sr. (Linda), Brent E. Lepine and Jacquelyn Chauvin. Great Grandfather of Blaise Clark, Jr....

Gladys Constant Neil T.O.C.

Gladys Constant Neil T.O.C.

Jul 29, 2020

Gladys Constant Neil (T.O.C.) entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home on July 29, 2020 at 04:30 in the morning, surrounded by her loving family at age 98. Beloved wife of the late George Neil, Jr. Daughter of the late John P. Constant and Lillian Thibodeaux Constant. Loving and devoted mother of Patricia Neil Temento (Ronald), the late Robert...

Melissa Marie Brown

Melissa Marie Brown

Jul 28, 2020

Melissa Marie Brown, born and raised in Buras, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest July 28, 2020. Although she has gone way too soon, her presence and her laughter will always be here. Melissa was made of strength and love and that will live on through so many. Although, many times, life tried to knock her down she always jumped up...

Mose Johnson Jr

Mose Johnson Jr

Jul 28, 2020

Mose Johnson Jr passed away on July 28, 2020 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Daphne Johnson. Father of Baron Johnson (Traci) and Jonathan Johnson (Alyise). Son of the late Annette and Mose Johnson Sr. Brother of Leroy, Ernest, Dorothy, Yvonne, Marion, Doris and Ruth. Grandfather of Treana White, Taron, Octavia, Kelaney, and Jonia Johnson. Great grandfather of...

Lelia Breaux Vedros

Lelia Breaux Vedros

Jul 27, 2020

Lelia Breaux Vedros left us peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Jackie J. Vedros for 52 years. Beloved mother of Jacqueline Hartman (Woody), Nicole Vedros (Denver), and Kristina Vedros. Daughter of the late Lester and Louise Breaux. Sister of Leslie Richard, Ralph Breaux and Ava Gomez. Grandmother of Brock Hartman, Gerard Ells, Briannah...

Lawrence A. Williams

Lawrence A. Williams

Jul 27, 2020

Lawrence Albert Williams passed away on July 27, 2020 at the age of 91. Son of the late Josephine Loar Williams and Walter Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby “Lucille” Williams. He is survived by his loving children Daniel Williams and Bridget Williams-Falcon. Grandfather of Lindsey and Demi Williams, and Cameron Landry, and Bryson Falcon. Great...

Mervin Emmett Slusher

Mervin Emmett Slusher

Jul 27, 2020

Mervin Emmett Slusher, a life well lived was born January 2, 1949, in Tela, Honduras. He was born to the late Joyce Williams, the late Emmanuel Slusher, also was reared by his step-father, the late Harry Dennis. On Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 71, Mervin went home to be with the LORD. Mervin passed away peacefully, surrounded...

Melita Marie R. Bruce

Melita Marie R. Bruce

Jul 26, 2020

Melita Marie R. Bruce, born in St. Joseph Hospital on April 3, 1970 passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 50. Beloved daughter of Julieta C. Roubal and the late Edward F. Roubal. Mother of Jagger Bruce, Nicholas Bruce and Mariah Bruce. Sister of Edward B. Roubal. Aunt of Kyle P. Roubal, Kayla H. Roubal and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Dupont

Elizabeth "Betty" Dupont

Jul 26, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Sinclair Dupont, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was 76. Ms. Dupont was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Gretna, LA most of her life. She graduated from Martin Behrman High School. She was once the proud Manager of the 1801 Club Lounge in Gretna, LA. She...