Obituaries

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

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Long Phi Nguyen

Long Phi Nguyen

May 19, 2019

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Edwin "E.J." Percle

Edwin "E.J." Percle

May 17, 2019

Edwin J. (E.J.) Percle passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. Son of the late Edwin H. Percle and Marie Simmons Percle. Brother of Harold J. Percle (late Carla) and the late Edwina "Butsy" Euper (late Thomas). Also survived by his favorite and (only) niece, Susan E. Percle (James), and his favorite and (only) nephew, David C. Percle (late Lori)....

Stephen Christopher Dufour

Stephen Christopher Dufour

May 17, 2019

Stephen Christopher Dufour entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the age of 33. Stephen was born in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of the Westbank. He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School, Class of 2004 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary....

Yvonne Vegas

Yvonne Vegas

May 17, 2019

Yvonne Vegas, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Morales, Sr. and Deya Morales; and her sister, Ella Conrad. She is the beloved wife of 28 years of Nathan P. Vegas, Sr. She is the loving mother of Lorna Bairnsfather (David), and Ronnie Arabie....

Betty Mccormick Dupre

Betty Mccormick Dupre

May 17, 2019

Betty McCormick Dupre, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Earl Dupre; her daughter, Mary Beth Dupre; and her parents, Isabel and John McCormick. She is the loving mother of Earl Dupre, Jr. (Mary), Robin Dupre Reed, Joanna Dupre Butler (Jerry), and...

Robert James "Bobby" Guillotte

Robert James "Bobby" Guillotte

May 17, 2019

Robert James “Bobby” Guillotte, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Mary Guillotte; his sister, Doris Flood; and his brother, Jerry Guillotte. He is the beloved brother of Sandra Chrisman (Tony), Theresa Brouse (Greg), and Gary Guillotte (Beth). He was the loving brother-in-law of...

Joann Lovas Willinsky

Joann Lovas Willinsky

May 17, 2019

JoAnn Lovas Willinsky, entered into Eternal Rest on May 17, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born in Algiers, LA on July 6, 1935 and was a lifelong resident of Gretna, Harvey and River Ridge. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arnauld Willinsky; brothers, Al Lovas (Faye), A. J. Lovas and Herman “Bubby” Lovas; parents, Abel...

James "Jim" Pepper

James "Jim" Pepper

May 17, 2019

James “Jim” Pepper passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Ida Breaux Pepper. Loving father of Elizabeth Schexnayder (Ronald), Judy Richoux (Jeff), and Rene Mollere (Danny). Paw Paw Buddy of Jason (Melissa), Evan (Lindy), Jamie (the late Ross), Matthew (Brandi), Danielle (Chris) and Mason. Great-grandfather...

Shirley Barrios Castagnetta

Shirley Barrios Castagnetta

May 16, 2019

Shirley Barrios Castagnetta passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry Castagnetta. Former wife of Walter Barrios. Mother of Julie Blanchard (Irvin), Karen Juhasz (Michael), Melony Dufrene (Eric), Nicole Burlinson (Darren) and Mitchel J. Barrios. Grandmother of Jude, Tangie, Jessica, Alyssa, Ethan and Cherish. Great-grandmother of Micaela and Lila....

Mary Ann St. Germain Mcgovern

Mary Ann St. Germain Mcgovern

May 15, 2019

Mary Ann St. Germain McGovern died on May 15, 2019 peacefully at her home surrounded by all her loved ones. She was born on September 13, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana and lived in Gretna for the past 50 years. She is the beloved wife of Robert McGovern for 56 years. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her mother,...

James "Jim" Morgan Coney, Iii

James "Jim" Morgan Coney, Iii

May 15, 2019

James “Jim” Morgan Coney III, age 73, passed away May 15, 2019. He was born October 5, 1945 in New Orleans, Louisiana to James (Jimmy) and Clare (Nolan) Coney. Jim grew up in New Orleans where he attended St. Aloysius, now Brother Martin. He went on to attend Louisiana State University and became a lifelong fan bleeding purple and gold...

Charles Joseph Hartman

Charles Joseph Hartman

May 14, 2019

Charles Joseph Hartman, an avid Saints fan peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 76. Son of the late Herman Hartman, Sr. and Nola Marie Augular Hartman. Father of Krista Hartman Kottsick (Roger) and Karla Hartman Belile (Arthur). Grandfather of Lexi Belile, Bethany Belile, Anthony Belile and Aiden Kottsick. Brother of Barbara Hartman...

Luz "Millie" Hickey

Luz "Millie" Hickey

May 13, 2019

Luz “Millie” Hickey, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allan Gabriel Hickey; her parents, Arturo Gonzalez and Georgina Mas Gonzalez; and her siblings, Arturo Gonzalez, Carmen Gorbea, Anibal Gonzalez, and Alma Santiago. Millie is the beloved mother of Allan G. Hickey, Jr., Sharon H....

Thomas J. "Butch" Ward

Thomas J. "Butch" Ward

May 13, 2019

Thomas J. “Butch” Ward, longtime Westbank resident, businessman and political figure, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at his family retreat surrounded by his loved ones. The youngest son of Albert and Maude Ward was born on September 9, 1939 in New Orleans Louisiana. Growing up in Algiers, Butch started in the family lumber business before creating his own construction...

Ronald C. Deroche Sr.

Ronald C. Deroche Sr.

May 12, 2019

Ronald C. DeRoche, Sr. retired New Orleans Police Officer, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Mary C. DeRoche by second marriage and of Muriel Fernandez by first marriage. Father of Ronald C. "Roo" DeRoche, Jr. (Jean), Rhonda DeRoche-Bordelon (Rodney), Mary Pearl DeRoche Bachelder (Robert), Lawrence E. DeRoche, and Christopher R. DeRoche....

Tommie Benton, Jr.

Tommie Benton, Jr.

May 11, 2019

Tommie Benton, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019 at the age of 48. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway in Harvey on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 9am to 11am.

Artemise Navarro Dowell

Artemise Navarro Dowell

May 11, 2019

Artemise "Ta" "Artie" Navarro Dowell passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Captain Aubrey Dowell. Mother of Trudy Dowell and the late Captain Don Navarro (Sylvia), Kathie Coate (George), and Aubrey "Bud" Dowell. Grandmother of Marcie Coate, Stacie Hirsch (Bill) Donna Tredenich (Randy), Laurie Delacruz, Greta Kraut (Robert), and Captain Don Navarro (Mechelle). She...

Frances "Fran" Barrilleaux Dufrene

Frances "Fran" Barrilleaux Dufrene

May 11, 2019

Frances "Fran" Barrilleaux Dufrene passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Dufrene, Sr. Mother of Arnold J. Dufrene Jr. (Denise) and Stephen B. Dufrene (D.J./Diana). Daughter of the late Josie and Alvin Barrilleaux. Sister of Linda Chisholm (Kyle). Grandmother of Jason Wayne Dufrene, Alexi Marie...

Florence "Flo" Simon Melanson

Florence "Flo" Simon Melanson

May 10, 2019

Florence “Flo” Simon Melanson was born February 20, 1924, and entered into eternal peace on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the age of 95. Florence was a native of Vacherie, LA, and a resident of Westwego, LA, for over 70 years. Florence is preceded in death by her father, Remy Simon, Sr.; mother, Mirtilde Scioneaux Simon; husband, Joseph “Joe” Melanson;...

Eugene "Papa" Barthelemy

Eugene "Papa" Barthelemy

May 9, 2019

Eugene "Papa" Barthelemy passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age 103. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Barthelemy for 65 years. Father of Thomas Barthelemy (the late Diane)(Paula), Gerald Barthelemy (Peggy), Charles Barthelemy (Theresa), Claude Barthelemy (Beth), Ronnie Barthelemy (Daisy), Janet Dupont (Tyrrell) and the late Kenneth Barthelemy (Tonie) and Leonard Barthelemy. Son of the late Elmira...