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

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Carrie Lynn Dufrene

Carrie Lynn Dufrene

Dec 11, 2018

Carrie Lynn Dufrene passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the age of 29. Beloved mother of Corey Romo and Oren Dufrene. Daughter of Rebecca Amos and the late Carey Dufrene. Step-daughter of Gary J. Amos, Jr. and Anne Dufrene. Sister of Jordan Dufrene, Erin Amos, Randel Amos and Kollin Repath. Granddaughter of Randel Borne and Priscilla Borne and...

Mary Ann Taravella Mosgrove

Mary Ann Taravella Mosgrove

Dec 10, 2018

Mary Ann Taravella Mosgrove, age 77, passed away on December 10, 2018. Except for some years in Harvey, she lived most of her life in New Orleans. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Taravella and Frances Pillitire Taravella along with her aunt, Josephine Pillitire Fradella, and uncle, Nutcia Fradella, who raised her; her sister Lena Taravella Cucinnello;...

James Edward "Jim" Hill

James Edward "Jim" Hill

Dec 9, 2018

James Edward “Jim” Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Evard Hill and Helen Rosemond Hazen; and his sister, Connie Tomlinson. He is the cherished father of Jackie Price and Tobi Hoban (Bryan). He is the loving grandfather of Trey (Tori), Samantha (Ky), Jacey,...

Francis "Joe" Brandstetter

Francis "Joe" Brandstetter

Dec 9, 2018

Francis "Joe" Brandstetter entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 78 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Baudean Brandstetter and his children Connie Brandstetter LeBlanc (Melroy), Patty Brandstetter Toups, Michael Brandstetter (Shellie), and Kelley Brandstetter:(Lenny). Grandfather of Lindsey Nicole LeBlanc, Cody LeBlanc, Jordan LeBlanc, Joeb Toups,...

Blanche Samanie Poche

Blanche Samanie Poche

Dec 9, 2018

Blanche Samanie Poche, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Joseph Samanie and Annie Marie Elfert Samanie; 7 of her siblings; and her daughter-in-law, Jenny Poche. She is the beloved wife of 76 years of Sidney Poche Sr. She is the cherished mother of Sidney...

Barbara Poteet Guillory

Barbara Poteet Guillory

Dec 8, 2018

Barbara Poteet Guillory passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Merle Lee Guillory. Loving mother of Elizabeth “Sissy” Ducote, Tony Vanover (wife, Brenda), and the late Silas Guillory (wife, Grace). Also survived by “daughter”, Karen Danna (husband, Chris). Grandmother of Silas Guillory Jr. (wife, Holly), Joseph Ducote, Billy Guillory...

Irwin "Buddy" Joseph Rhodes Jr.

Irwin "Buddy" Joseph Rhodes Jr.

Dec 8, 2018

Irwin "Buddy" Joseph Rhodes, Jr. 87, a long time resident of Plaquemines Parish, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 8, 2018, peacefully, at his residence in Terrebonne Parish. Beloved husband of Geraldine "Gerry" Gros Rhodes for 63 years. "Buddy" was preceded in death by his father and mother, Irwin Rhodes, Sr. and Lillian Morel Rhodes; sister, Delores "Dee" Deroche...

Luciano Joseph "L. J." Bates

Luciano Joseph "L. J." Bates

Dec 8, 2018

Luciano Joseph “L. J.” Bates passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 at the age of 25. Beloved son of Stana Soto Bates and William Joseph Bates III. Brother of Jared Bates, Cole Bates (Mandy), Ember Soto and Stormy Soto. Grandson of William Joseph Bates Jr. (Diane) and Betty Ketchum (the late Marty), Don Soto and Stana Soto. Also survived...

Carolyn P. Lemoine

Carolyn P. Lemoine

Dec 8, 2018

Carolyn P. Lemoine passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Capt. Ronald J. Lemoine for 54 years. Mother of Bobby D. Lemoine (Morgan), Melissa Lemoine and the late Byron Lemoine and Capt. Bret Lemoine. Daughter of Marie Pichoff and the late Louis Pichoff. Sister of Kevin Pichoff (Elizabeth) and the late Kenneth...

Morris P. Plaisance Jr.

Morris P. Plaisance Jr.

Dec 8, 2018

Morris P. Plaisance, Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by both parents, Annette and Morris Plaisance, Sr. and both sisters, Ivy Giroir and Susan Peterson. He is survived by his partner of 34 years, Frank Van Hoy and his aunt, Dolores LeBlanc. Also survived by many nieces and...

Eugene Kaufman

Eugene Kaufman

Dec 8, 2018

Eugene Kaufman, 92, of New Orleans, Louisiana, husband of Elizabeth Nethlin Rosier Kaufman for 70 years, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2018. Born March 13, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Eugene graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School and later, Loyola University School of Pharmacy....

Raymond E. Thomas Jr.

Raymond E. Thomas Jr.

Dec 7, 2018

Raymond E. Thomas, Jr. age 88 years, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 7, 2018 surrounded by family. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late Carol Lee Verret Thomas. Father of Steven C. Thomas, Jayne Thomas Nicholas (Steve), Raymond E. Thomas...

Thomas E. Tierney, Sr.

Thomas E. Tierney, Sr.

Dec 7, 2018

Thomas E. Tierney, Sr. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the age of 78, headed to Glory with Jesus. Survived by devoted wife, Ruby Billot Tierney. Loving father of Thomas E. Tierney, Jr. and Melanie Tierney Dufrene. Beloved grandfather of Blaine M. Dufrene, Sr. and Dustin J. Dufrene. Great-grandfather of Ian,...

Gail Rau Lutz

Gail Rau Lutz

Dec 7, 2018

Gail Rau Lutz passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Lutz, Sr. for 63 years. During her life, she was a daughter, sister, wife and mother. She loved and was loved by everyone and is dearly missed by all. Services will be held privately at a later date. Family...

Aleta Gomez Leblanc

Aleta Gomez Leblanc

Dec 6, 2018

Aleta Gomez LeBlanc, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 62. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alice Mae Perry Gomez and Wallace Francis Gomez. She is the beloved wife of 43 years of Chris LeBlanc. She is the cherished mother of Corey LeBlanc (Jessica), Drew LeBlanc (Meredith),...

Lorraine Paternostro Guidry

Lorraine Paternostro Guidry

Dec 5, 2018

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile”. Mother Teresa Lorraine Paternostro Guidry, age 86, returned to God on December 5, 2018. Born in New Orleans, she is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Oristile H. “O.H.” Guidry,...

George J. Plaisance, Jr.

George J. Plaisance, Jr.

Dec 5, 2018

George J. Plaisance, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of the late Arlynn Mine Plaisance for 45 years. Father of George J. Plaisance, III and Ginger Cancienne (Travis). Son of the late Amelia Simoneaux Plaisance Paugh and George J. Plaisance Sr. Step-son of the late Marvin R. Paugh. Brother of Raymond...

Emelda Jacobsen Griffin

Emelda Jacobsen Griffin

Dec 4, 2018

Emelda Jacobsen Griffin peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Griffin. Daughter of the late John P. Jacobsen, Sr. and Emma Guelfo Jacobsen. Sister of the late George J. Jacobsen, Walter J. Jacobsen, Harold P. Jacobsen, John S. Jacobsen, Roy J. Jacobsen and the late...

Ann Zeller White

Ann Zeller White

Dec 4, 2018

Ann Zeller White passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Beloved wife of George White for 49 years. Mother of Mary Plaisance (Keith) and Stephen White (Angela). Grandmother of Julia and Kathryn White, and Cortney P. Donewar (Brandon). Great-grandmother of Brody Donewar. Daughter of the late William Zeller and Florence Pollet Zeller. Sister of the late Elliott Zeller, Alice...

Rosemary Gladys Hunter Belsom

Rosemary Gladys Hunter Belsom

Dec 3, 2018

Rosemary Gladys Hunter Belsom peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the age of 85. Don’t cry for me, I’m not gone. My Soul is at rest, my heart lives on. Light a candle for me to see and hold on to my memory, but save your tears for I’m still here, by your side through...

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