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

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Victor Lawrence Cortez

Victor Lawrence Cortez

Apr 16, 2019

Victor Lawrence Cortez passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Madere Cortez for 48 years. Father of Renee C. Parks. Grandfather of Meaghan Parks and Stefan Parks (Heather). Great-grandfather of Hunter Eymard, Cainan Parks, Greyson Bellanger, and Audrey Simpson. Son of Murphy "Cotton" Cortez, Sr. and the late Myrtle Folse Cortez. Brother of the...

Janice Kelley Luke

Janice Kelley Luke

Apr 16, 2019

Janice Kelley Luke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the age of 73. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Kelley and Panzy Louise Kelley; and her siblings, Kenneth Kelley, Fred Kelley, and Virginia J. Kelley. She is the beloved wife of 50 years of Willis A. Luke, Jr. She is the loving mother of...

Irvin L. Braud, Sr.

Irvin L. Braud, Sr.

Apr 15, 2019

Irvin L. Braud, Sr., passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 65 years to Patricia “Pat” Hymel Braud. Loving father of Paulette Blanchard (Gary), Irvin Braud, Jr. (Melanie), Monte Braud and Craig Braud, Sr. (Patty). Grandfather of Sean Blanchard (Brittany), Adam Braud (Jessica), Craig Braud, Jr. (Courtney) and Demi Caulfield (Butch). Great-grandfather...

Raynell Tell Bourgeois

Raynell Tell Bourgeois

Apr 15, 2019

Raynell Tell Bourgeois, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Milton Bourgeois; son, Craig Bourgeois, Sr.; parents, Raymond Tell and Isabell Richard Tell; and her brother, David Tell. She is the loving mother of Kieth Bourgeois (Susan), and Miza Andrews (Michael). She is the devoted...

Hazel Hymel Laplace

Hazel Hymel Laplace

Apr 15, 2019

Hazel Hymel Laplace passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late James “Jimmy” Laplace. Mother of Lydia Elliott (Jeff), Laurie Collet (David Sr.) and Brian Laplace. Grandmother of David P. Collet Jr., Kyle J. Collet, Nicole C. Tenorio (Arthur) and Jeffrey Elliott Jr. Great-grandmother of Caius and Lucan Tenorio. Sister of...

Scaral "Scott" Morvant

Scaral "Scott" Morvant

Apr 15, 2019

Scaral John "Scott" Morvant passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at the age of 80. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Leprosy Missions ( www.leprosy.org ). Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 10:30am...

Ruth "Maw Maw" Russell Stengle

Ruth "Maw Maw" Russell Stengle

Apr 14, 2019

Ruth “Maw Maw” Russell Stengle peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the age of 102. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Stengle, Sr. Daughter of the late William J. Russell, Sr. and Corinne Rome Russell. Loving mother of Janice Stengle Fisher and the late Joseph C. Stengle, Jr. (Survived by Maryann). Grandmother of Shari...

Melissa "Missy" Harvill O'Quain

Melissa "Missy" Harvill O'Quain

Apr 14, 2019

Melissa “Missy” Harvill O’Quain, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at the age of 63. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Joseph Melvin O’Quain Jr. Missy is the loving stepmother of Joseph Melvin O’Quain III (Kim) and Mark Anthony O’Quain (Jennifer). Missy is also the devoted Granny of Samantha, Sabrina, Bryce,...

Judy "Nana" Hartman Guidry

Judy "Nana" Hartman Guidry

Apr 14, 2019

Judy "Nana" Hartman Guidry peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of 43 years to Thomas Guidry, Jr. Daughter of Peggy Hartman and the late Alcide Hartman. Loving and devoted mother of Michael Guidry (Taryn). Loving Grandmother of Bruce Guidry. Sister of Daniel Hartman, Karen H. Grisaffi and the late...

Joseph Ronald Ward, Sr.

Joseph Ronald Ward, Sr.

Apr 13, 2019

Joseph Ronald Ward, Sr., 87, of New Orleans, LA died in his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019 with his wife, Lynn, at his side. His visitation and funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3101 Eton St, New Orleans, LA 70131. Visitation is from 9:45 am-10:45 AM and the Funeral...

Helen Tesvich Skansi

Helen Tesvich Skansi

Apr 13, 2019

Helen Tesvich Skansi passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the age of 83. Beloved wife for 55 years of the late Nick L. Skansi. Mother of Nick A. Skansi (Sybil), David J. Skansi (Anne-Marie), and Lisa Skansi Pharis (George). Daughter of the late Angela "Babu" and John Simon Tesvich. Sister of Marie Franks (the late Zvonko). Grandmother...

John Amari

John Amari

Apr 13, 2019

John Amari entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the age of 33. Beloved son of Jeanette Amari and the late Alex Amari. Loving brother of Daniel Amari (Elizabeth). John was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Terrytown, LA. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100...

Nutcia J. "Lee" Pillitire

Nutcia J. "Lee" Pillitire

Apr 12, 2019

Nutcia J. "Lee" Pillitire passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Therese Blanchard Pillitire for 52 years. Father of Marie Coludrovich (Bruce), Antoinette "Nette" Blanchard (the late Paul "Jake"), Anthony C. Pillitire (Patti), and Nancy Goens (Steve). Son of the late Lena and Anthony Pillitire, Sr. Brother of the...

Thomas Peter Popich

Thomas Peter Popich

Apr 12, 2019

Thomas Peter Popich of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, loving husband, father and PaPa, passed in peace on April 12, 2019 at the age of 96. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Lee, of 65 years, children Susan (Larry) Burbine, Charles (Shamiya) Popich, Alan Popich, Angela Popich Perkins, Laura (Henry) Patron, and Julie Popich Wascom, 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sister Gloria...

Angelia Michele Dupler

Angelia Michele Dupler

Apr 11, 2019

Angelia Michele Dupler passed away on April 11, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Leana Dupler. Friend of Rodney Aupied, Cindy Herrmann, and Ralph Herrmann. Childhood friend of Peggy Chunn and Jamie Chunn Williams. Special thanks to the Burst family and Your Preferred Printing. Age 58 years, a native of Ohio, and resident of New Orleans, LA. Interment St. Vincent...

Rev. Msgr. Albert George Bergeron

Rev. Msgr. Albert George Bergeron

Apr 10, 2019

Rev. Msgr. Albert George Bergeron, born November 28, 1936, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hercules Joseph Bergeron and Marcelle Couturie Bergeron; his brothers, Felix, Ellecram “Porky”, Lynn H and Glenn Bergeron; sisters, Marie Therese Bergeron and Elaine Young. He is survived by his brother, William H. Bergeron. He was ordained a priest...

Dorothy Langley Neal

Dorothy Langley Neal

Apr 10, 2019

Dorothy Langley Neal, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James William Neal; her daughter, Mary Uhles; her parents, Ira Langley and Lucille Cox Langley; and her brother, James Robert Langley. She is the loving mother of Jimmie Lee Haygood, Patrick Neal (Ginger), Joseph Neal,...

Gena Robbins Morgan

Gena Robbins Morgan

Apr 10, 2019

Gena Robbins Morgan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the age of 62. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grayland Morgan; and her parents, Robert Miles Robbins, Sr. and Maurice Bonner Robbins. She is the cherished sister of Robert Miles Robbins, Jr. (Cynthia Ullo Robbins). She is the loving aunt of Brittani Robbins. She...

Marjorie Aarons Hidalgo

Marjorie Aarons Hidalgo

Apr 10, 2019

Marjorie "Granny G" Aarons Hidalgo passed away on April 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Nash Hidalgo. Mother of Katherine H. Weaver (William Jr.), Barbara H. Guillot (Curtis Sr.), and Carmen H. Rodrigue (Harvey). Grandmother of Billy Weaver, Delaney Weaver (Bethany), Curt Guillot, Jr. (Jessica), Keith Guidroz, Jr. (Mandy), Brittany Usie (Paul) and the late Lyle Guillot. Great-grandmother of...

Brian Keith Ussery

Brian Keith Ussery

Apr 9, 2019

Brian Keith Ussery passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 at the age of 55 years. Son of Elaine Hamilton Ussery and Harold “Mutt” Ussery. Brother of Christy Shira (Billy) and the late Janice Ussery. Former husband of Shay Bourg. Stepfather of Randy Bourg (Scott). Uncle of Devin Boudreaux (Taylor). Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Brian attended...

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