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

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Jennie Lee Zelaya

Jennie Lee Zelaya

Apr 11, 2020

Jennie Lee Zelaya, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jennie Torres Zelaya and Marcial Zelaya; and her loving siblings, Miguel Zelaya, Trina Zelaya, Rafael Zelaya, and Reinaldo Zelaya. She is the cherished sister of Lucielle Cuellar and Marshall R. Zelaya, Sr. (Betty). She is...

Theresa Hubert Miller

Theresa Hubert Miller

Apr 11, 2020

On April 11, 2020, Theresa Hubert Miller left this earth to go to Heaven. Theresa was born on April 17, 1920 to the late William Hubert and Anita Calderone. She was 6 days shy of turning 100 years old. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Miller Jr. She is survived by her loving son Joseph A. Miller...

Dolores Arabie Henson

Dolores Arabie Henson

Apr 11, 2020

Dolores Arabie Henson, age 83, passed away on April 11, 2020. Wife of the late Paul Henson Jr. Step mother or Sharon Methvin, Suzanne Ortis, Jerry Henson, and Michael Henson. Daughter of the late Morris Arabie Sr. and Thelma Arabie. Sister of Morris Arabie Jr. (Doris), the late Ruth Adams and the late Betty Danos. Sister in law of Oliver...

Brian P. Delaune

Brian P. Delaune

Apr 11, 2020

Brian P. Delaune, born December 21, 1960, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the age of 59. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ramona Delaune; and the mother of his children, June Duffy. He is the loving father of April Delaune and Brandi Delaune (Sean). He is the devoted grandfather...

Richard Joseph Burleigh, Sr.

Richard Joseph Burleigh, Sr.

Apr 11, 2020

Richard Joseph Burleigh, Sr. was called home to our Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born on April 9, 1964 to Joseph Burleigh and Joann Burleigh. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Burleigh and his brother, Timothy Burleigh. He also had a sister, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who loved him. Rick to all...

Riley Jones

Riley Jones

Apr 10, 2020

Riley Jones, age 61 entered into eternal life on Friday, April 10, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a retired Electrician at Avondale Shipyard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin, Sr. and Letchia Jones; two brothers, Irvin, Jr. and Herbert Jones; three sisters, Wilberine Rosette, Irene Price and Clarissa Azore. He leaves to cherish his...

Rodney Joseph Edward Isemann

Rodney Joseph Edward Isemann

Apr 10, 2020

Rodney Joseph Edward Isemann passed away on April 10, 2020. Beloved Husband of Iris Claire St. Amant Isemann of 57 years. Loving Father of Lori Vidrine (Cecil), Rodney J. Isemann, Jr. (Mandy), William J. Isemann (Shelly), Michael Isemann, and Robert Isemann (Caroline). Grandfather of Annelise, Ashton, and Travis Vidrine, Nicholas Isemann, Alexis Scales, Ayden and Rhylee Isemann, Kyle Isemann (Alexis),...

Geraldine "Gerry" Gros Rhodes

Geraldine "Gerry" Gros Rhodes

Apr 10, 2020

Geraldine “Gerry” Gros Rhodes, 86, a long time resident of Plaquemines Parish, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2020. Gerry is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Irwin “Buddy” Rhodes, Jr.; her father and mother, Dalmas Gros and Angeline Dubois Gros; brother, Deoma Gros; father-in-law, Irwin Rhodes, Sr.; mother-in-law, Lillian Morel Rhodes; sister-in-law,...

Earl J. Hemenway

Earl J. Hemenway

Apr 10, 2020

Earl J. Hemenway entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Stella Hemenway. Son of the late Ira Hemenway and Christine Grosch. Father of Ronald J. Hemenway (Julie) and Lisa A. Hemenway. Grandfather of Dwayne Toups, Nicole Hemenway, Mark Boudreaux and the late Matthew Boudreaux. Survived by 11 Great...

Bertha Idella Buras

Bertha Idella Buras

Apr 9, 2020

Hallelujah! Our angel on earth and lifelong servant of Christ, Bertha Idella Ilish Buras, 95 years young is at peace in the loving arms of God, her beloved husband, numerous siblings, and parents in heaven. Our beloved ‘Granny’ passed away April 9, 2020 in Mandeville, LA. Born in Newport News, VA in 1925, she graduated from Newport News High School...

Terry C. Esteve Sr.

Terry C. Esteve Sr.

Apr 9, 2020

Terry C. Esteve, Sr. passed away on April 9, 2020. Husband of Susan Caro Esteve. Father of Terry Jr. (Amy), Tracy Coates (Allen), and Tina Moya (Tulio). Step-father of Elizabeth Agoff Caro (Chad) and Timothy Caro (Melissa). Grandfather of Terry III (Bracie), Jonathan (Destiny), Tulio Jr., Trey, Tyler, Emily, Brice, Mollie. Great-grandfather of Jonathan Jr., Nolen, and Beverly. Cousin to...

Ruth Chiasson Sax

Ruth Chiasson Sax

Apr 9, 2020

Ruth Chiasson Sax died April 9, 2020, after a long illness. She was born October 8, 1924, and lived in Marrero for the last 69 years. She was the beloved wife, for 55 years, of the late Roy A. Sax, who died in 2002. She is survived by her four loving sons, John, Jim, Jerry, and Stevie; her two beloved...

Terry J. Belanger

Terry J. Belanger

Apr 8, 2020

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Verly Plaisance Borras

Verly Plaisance Borras

Apr 8, 2020

Verly Plaisance Borras passed away on April 8, 2020. Beloved mother of Gwendolyn B. Ohmer (Randy), Chris Borras, Glenn Borras and the late infants Melvin Jr. and Brian. Grandmother of Misty, Brad, April, Jamie, Kaycee, Chad, Jordin, Joshua, Emma, and the late Devon. Also survived by a host of great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Euzebe Plaisance and Leonel Dufrenese Plaisance....

Velma Naquin Dufrene

Velma Naquin Dufrene

Apr 8, 2020

Velma Naquin Dufrene passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Dewey Antoine Dufrene for 60 years and the loving mother of Ronald Dufrene, Sr. (Kathy), Gail Heflin (Billy), Dale Calamusa (Marchion), Donna Orgeron (CJ) and the late Donald Dufrene. Velma was a proud grandmother of 3 generations...

Henry George Strohmeyer Jr

Henry George Strohmeyer Jr

Apr 8, 2020

Henry George Strohmeyer, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 11:00 am. Beloved brother of Carolyn Calahan, Dianne S. Hinyub (Stephen), Gerard C. Strohmeyer, and the late Lorraine S. Ditta, Raymond J. and Dorothy Strohmeyer. Brother-in-law of Linda L. Strohmeyer. Son of the late Mary Baumann and Henry G. Strohmeyer, Sr. Uncle of Chris, David, Jennifer, Emily, Paul,...

Terry Belanger

Terry Belanger

Apr 8, 2020

Terry Belanger passed away on April 8, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved father of Floyd Belanger, Julia Stigler and Debbie Marchadie. Son of the late Eunice Carlos and Earl Belanger, Sr. Brother of the late Marilyn Thibodeaux, Earl and Norman Belanger. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Terry was a lifelong resident of Westwego, Louisiana and a member of...

Geraldine "Gerri" Newman Ragan

Geraldine "Gerri" Newman Ragan

Apr 8, 2020

Geraldine "Gerri" Newman Ragan went to her Glory on April 8, 2020. She was born on February 16, 1942, raised in New Orleans, LA and resided in Gretna, LA for the last 48 years. Daughter of Leona Newman and the late Albert Newman. Sister of Cecila Hoelzel (Claude). She was survived by three daughters, Paula Biewer (David), Karen Ragan, Patti...

Evelyn Seymour Cady Sullivan Cosgrove

Evelyn Seymour Cady Sullivan Cosgrove

Apr 7, 2020

Evelyn Mary Seymour Cady Sullivan Cosgrove died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Evelyn, known by her family as “Tootsie,” was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 29, 1924, to Warren Benjamin Seymour and his wife, Bessie Bertha Boudreaux Seymour. She was a lifelong resident of the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, as were her parents and...

Loyd Bourgeois Sr.

Loyd Bourgeois Sr.

Apr 7, 2020

Loyd Bourgeois, Sr. passed away on April 7, 2020. Father of Loyd Bourgeois, Jr. (Lindy) and Joey Bourgeois. Grandfather of Preston, Sophie, Reid Bourgeois, and Luke Bourgeois. Son of the late Farrell Bourgeois, Sr. and Audrey Berthelot Bourgeois. Brother of Tina Franks (Kelly Mistretta) and the late Farrell Bourgeois, Jr. and John Bourgeois, Sr. Uncle of Ashley Dufrene (Bradley), David...