Obituaries

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

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Jody Ballay Taravella

Jody Ballay Taravella

May 9, 2020

Jody Ballay Taravella passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 63, due to complications of COVID-19. Beloved wife of Michael Vincent Taravella. Step-daughter of Eddie Abreo. Daughter of Frances Brunson Abreo and the late Hewitt J. Ballay Jr. Sister of Joanne Ballay Martin (Jose). Aunt of Carlos Martin, Victoria Martin, Lorraine Taravella, Gregory Taravella, Jr., and...

Neil Anthony Wilson Jr.

Neil Anthony Wilson Jr.

May 8, 2020

Neil Anthony Wilson, Jr., passed away on May 8, 2020, at his home. He was born in New Orleans on February 8, 1935, the son of the late Neil A. Wilson, Sr., and Imelda Schroder Wilson. He was preceded in death by his brother Gerald A. Wilson in May, 2015. His surviving first cousins include Kathleen Barnes Iverson, Joel Knowles...

Jerry Joseph Casso

Jerry Joseph Casso

May 8, 2020

Jerry Joseph Casso is leaving his devoted wife and best friend of 67 years, Audrey Ledet Casso to join our Lord and Savior and the many members of his family that have gone before him. He leaves two sons, Jerry “Michael” (Carolyn) and Jay Joseph (Annette); five wonderful grandchildren, Paul Griffin (Courtney), Christina (Demond), Julie (Tevyn), Joseph and Holly; also...

Ruby Leblanc Trafficano

Ruby Leblanc Trafficano

May 8, 2020

Ruby LeBlanc Trafficano, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dominick Trafficano; and her daughter, Netta. She is the loving mother of Allen J. Trafficano (Diana), Joseph Trafficano, and Nancy Trafficano. She is the devoted grandmother of Allen L. Trafficano (Dawn), Toni Trafficano, Joanna Trafficano, and...

May Maxson Kinler

May Maxson Kinler

May 7, 2020

May Maxson Kinler passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Henry R. Kinler, Sr.; her parents, John A. Maxson and Alice Kessling Maxson of New Orleans, LA, one daughter, Adrian Sue Cambas, one sister, Jessie Maxson Chase and two granddaughters, Jennifer Lee Kinler and...

Shirley Vera Howard Pusateri

Shirley Vera Howard Pusateri

May 7, 2020

Shirley Vera Howard Pusateri passed away peacefully in the family home on Thursday, May 7 , 2020 at the age of 88. She was born in New Orleans, LA and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA for the past 58 years. Shirley had a drive like no other and she was a strong believer in that, the Good Lord will...

Charles Turberville

Charles Turberville

May 5, 2020

Charles Turberville passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. He died in his apartment at Woldenberg Village where he had resided for the past year. Charles was born in New Orleans in 1948 a graduate of Martin Behrman High School and Southeastern LA University. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971-75, upon his Honorable Discharge...

Rina Rodriguez

Rina Rodriguez

May 4, 2020

Con amor de sus hijos: Wilfredo, Walter y Richard Rodriguez. Karla Aguirre y Michelle Aguirre Duran. Jissel Rodriguez Meza y Elsa Banegas. Nietos, Bisnietos, Nueras, Yernos, Hermanas, amistades y demás familares.

Linwood John "Woody" Benoit

Linwood John "Woody" Benoit

May 4, 2020

Linwood John "Woody" Benoit, Jr. went to be with the Lord and the love of his life, Patricia Benoit on May 4, 2020. Linwood was born on July 22, 1952 in New Orleans, LA and lived in Marrero, LA. Along with his beloved wife Patricia, he was preceded in death by his parents, Rosemary and Linwood Benoit, Sr.; grandson, Nicholas...

Wayne Jude Oubre

Wayne Jude Oubre

May 3, 2020

Wayne Jude Oubre, born in Vacherie, LA and lifelong resident of Harvey, LA, entered peacefully into Heaven on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at age 80. Wayne was a parishioner of St. Rosalie Catholic Church, Harvey, LA. He is survived by his devoted wife, Rosalie Miller Oubre of 56 years. Loving father of Wanda Guidry (Dwayne), Wendi Bowman (Edward, Jr.), and...

Walter Joseph Navarre

Walter Joseph Navarre

May 2, 2020

Walter Joseph Navarre, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Lucille Kass Navarre; his son, Walter J. Navarre, Jr.; his parents, Honore and Eliza Navarre; and his siblings, Nolan Navarre, Neddie Navarre, Harry Navarre, Edrye Dours, Mary Louise Boudreaux,...

Beverly Ann Flatebo Rogers

Beverly Ann Flatebo Rogers

May 2, 2020

Beverly Ann Flatebo Rogers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas D. Rogers; her parents, Ole and Agnes Flatebo; and her brother, Dale Flatebo. She is the loving mother of Wendy Fabsits (Richard), and Victoria Torres (Anibal). She is the devoted grandmother of Matt...

Sandra Seminary Dufour

Sandra Seminary Dufour

May 1, 2020

Sandra Seminary Dufour 73, of Marrero, La. passed away Friday May 1st 2020, after a long fight with various health conditions. She was born November 20,1946 to the late Rudolph and Ethel Seminary. She is survived by her survived by her sister Deborah and preceded in death by her sister Terry. Sandra was married to Richard J. Dufour Sr. and...

Rose Holwell

Rose Holwell

May 1, 2020

Rose Holwell, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the age of 97. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John E. Holwell, Sr. She is the loving mother of Janet E. Holwell (Robert Berger), and John E. Holwell, Jr. (the late June). She is the devoted grandmother of Drayton Holwell Berger, and Stacy E. Krider....

Everard B. "Whitey" Hinyub, Jr.

Everard B. "Whitey" Hinyub, Jr.

May 1, 2020

Everard B. “Whitey” Hinyub, Jr. passed away on May 1, 2020 of complications of lung cancer. Companion of Mary Skeen. Father of Christine H. Hart. Son of the late Shirley LeBlanc Hinyub and Everard B. Hinyub, Sr. Brother of Robert Hinyub and Michael Hinyub. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was 76 years, a native...

Edward Paul Frey

Edward Paul Frey

Apr 30, 2020

Edward “Eddie” Paul Frey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Geer; and his parents, Adam Frank Frey and Louise Mediamolle Frey. He is the beloved husband of 47 years of Myrt Umbach Frey. He is the loving father of Theodore “Bubby” Frey (Paula),...

Joseph Stuwart Brown Sr

Joseph Stuwart Brown Sr

Apr 30, 2020

Joseph Stuwart Brown Sr. passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 55. Joseph was the loving son of the late Thelma Sanchez Brown and the late Richard A Brown Sr. He was the beloved companion of Natalie Maquar. Joseph was the the father of Joseph Brown Jr. (Britney), Keefe Brown (Katelynn), Fallon Brown Torres (Juan) and...

Dora Kern Simoneaux

Dora Kern Simoneaux

Apr 29, 2020

Dora Kern Simoneaux, born May 8, 1925, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 at the age of 94 due to heart failure. Daughter of the late Joseph Kern Sr. and Victoria Richard Kern of Napoleonville, La. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Jean Simoneaux for 56 years. Sister of the late Mary Louise Kern, Bertha Traigle (Adam), Lloyd Kern...

Evelyn Marcella Cushing Newell

Evelyn Marcella Cushing Newell

Apr 29, 2020

Evelyn Marcella Cushing Newell, following a long decline in health this year, was escorted to Heaven by the Angels on April 29, 2020, from Gretna LA where she resided with her husband, Frank E. “Johnny” Newell, for most of their 63 years together until his death in 2014. Born in Miami FL in 1925 to Marcella Manuci and Robert Cushing...

Robert Louis Gautreaux Jr.

Robert Louis Gautreaux Jr.

Apr 29, 2020

Robert Louis Gautreaux, Jr. entered the Eternal Gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Anna Chauvin Gautreaux for 40 years. Father of Michelle P. Mata (Felix) and Daniel Pares. Son of the late Robert Gautreaux, Sr. and Dorothy Castille Gautreaux. Brother of David J. Gautreaux (Donna) and Darrel M. Gautreaux (Susan). Also survived by many nieces...