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

May 25, 2020

Norman Joseph Gauthreaux, a lifelong resident of Harvey, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of 60 years to Christine Davis Gauthreaux. Father of Todd Paul Gauthreaux (Catherine Rutherford) and Yvette Gauthreaux Ciaccio (Nicholas). Grandfather of Caitlin Ciaccio, Madison Ciaccio, Sammy Rutherford (Sarah Stauder), Diedre Rutherford Brewer (David) and Matthew Rutherford (Halli...

May 24, 2020

Brad Charles “Chuck” Diket, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred John Diket and Velma Guedry Diket; and his brother, Alfred Joseph Diket. He is the beloved husband of Gail Thibodaux Diket. He is the loving father of Keri Lynne Soriano (Edgard), Bobbie Gail Phillips,...

May 23, 2020

Lucien Joseph “L. J.” Oubre, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Wynhoven Health Care Center at the age of 80. Born in Reserve, LA and a life-long resident of the Westbank, he is the beloved husband of the late Judy Toups Oubre. He is the loving son of the late Lucien Joseph Oubre, Sr. and Florence...

May 23, 2020

Marie Louise Ridge Duplechain, 82, left this life on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM- the hour of Mercy. Though weary from suffering, yet steadfast in faith, she was granted peaceful passage… Tenderly the God who created, redeemed and sanctified her beckoned her to come and see…In faith with courage she entered eternal peace in the Hope of God’s...

May 22, 2020

Rosemary Savona Aucoin , beloved wife of Merlin “Buddy” Aucoin for 42 years, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020 at the age of 69 with her sister by her side. Preceded in death by her parents, Dominick Savona, Sr. and Rosalie Guccione Savona, brothers C.J. Savona (Survived by Dolores), Anthony Savona (Survived by Kathryn) . Sister to Lou Gracie...

May 22, 2020

Ronald Charles Jacobs was called to the Heavenly Father, age 70 on Friday, May 22, 2020. Ronald is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jane Paretti Jacobs, and his son, Brian Charles Jacobs. Ronald was born in New Orleans, LA; a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School (1967) and a resident of Jefferson Parish, LA for 52 years....

May 22, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Charles Dugas passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 63. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Allen Dugas “Pappy” and Willia Mae Mendoza Dugas; his sister Suzanne Dugas; and grandparents, Henry and Carmen Mendoza. Beloved husband of Cindy Lemaire Dugas for 46 years. Father of Shawn Dugas (Bryan) and Shane...

May 21, 2020

Patty Roux Palmisano, owner and operator of Daiquiri Zone in Marrero peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 56. Beloved wife of 38 years to Timmy Palmisano. Daughter of Eleanor Roux and the late Mark Roux, Sr. Loving and devoted mother of Rodney J. Palmisano (Jennifer) and Rian Palmisano, Sr. (Megan). Loving grandmother...

May 21, 2020

Travis Henry Hatty passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 49. Son of the late JoAnn Lore Hatty. Beloved father of Hayley Hatty and Logan Hatty, and grandfather of Terry Hatty. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Travis was a native of Algiers, LA. We know that Travis is reunited with his mother...

May 21, 2020

Gary Dale Thompson, Born April 29, 1949 in Tacoma Washington and passed away on May 21, 2020 at home in Westwego, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie B. and Gladys Hovey Thompson and brother Larry R. Thompson. Gary served as a State Social Worker for over 30 years and retired to work at the Family Pharmacy...

May 21, 2020

Joyce Darsam Johnson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Willard Johnson. Daughter of the late George I. Darsam and Bernice Angelo Darsam. Loving mother of Grace Johnson Vise and the late Jesse Willard Johnson, Jr. Grandmother of Kelley Norris, John T. Vise and Richelle Vise....

May 21, 2020

May 20, 2020

Joyce M. Hebert peacefully departed this world on Wednesday, May 20. 2020 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Donald R. Hebert, Sr. for 52 years. Mother of Quentin Joseph Hebert and the late Stephanie Hebert. Step-mother of Donald Hebert, Jr. (Phi) and the late Renelle Hebert and Edmond Hebert. Daughter of the late Yvonne and Herman Maronge. Sister...

May 20, 2020

Thomas Casey Goodwyne of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born in New Orleans, LA and resided in Belle Chasse for 53 years. He was the beloved husband of Jean Ruckert Goodwyne for 54 years. He was the father of Robert Thomas and wife, Lisa F. Goodwyne. Brother of...

May 19, 2020

Marilyn Carey Zaeringer, 85-year-old resident of Metairie since 1962, passed on to be with our Lord on May 19, 2020. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jerome J. Zaeringer and her parents, Mrs. Julia Lacey and Mr. John G. Carey. Devoted mother of daughters Mary Z. Bolner (Glenn) and predeceased Brenda M. Zaeringer, and sons Kevin P. Zaeringer (Sloan)...

May 19, 2020

ROSABELLE (ROSIE) LANDRY YURATICH, age 98, passed away on May 19, 2020 in Palm Coast, FL. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Walter Joseph Yuratich. Mother of Sharon Yuratich Nida Johnson (Allen) of Tallahassee, FL and Dr. Paul Yuratich (Bernice) of Metairie, LA. Predeceased by her parents, the late Walter A. Landry and Lillie Girouard Landry of Port...

May 18, 2020

Joseph Richard Desmares, Jr., age 75, of Marrero, LA completed his journey here on Earth on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born on August 6, 1944 in New Orleans and was a life-long resident of the Harvey and the Marrero area. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Richard Desmares, Sr. and Claire Ryan Desmares. He is...

May 18, 2020

Erline Marie LeBlanc Hymel passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Edward Joseph Hymel, Sr for 49 years. Mother of Sylvia Ann Hymel and the late Edward Joseph Hymel, Jr. Daughter of the late Irene Rodrigue LeBlanc and Leon J. LeBlanc, Sr. Sister of Milton LeBlanc (Sandra) and the late...

May 17, 2020

Honorable Henry Garland Sullivan, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020 with family by his side at the age of 72. He is the son of Doris LeBlanc Sullivan and the late Henry Garland Sullivan, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Judy Jambon Sullivan, and his children Kathleen Sullivan Couvillion (Kevin), Lauren Sullivan...

May 17, 2020

Ana Barzaga Fernandez de Castro, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family in Terrytown, Louisiana. She was born on July 7, 1931 in Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba. She was the wife of the late Rene Fernandez de Castro. She was preceded in death by her husband Rene, her parents Ana and Olimpo...