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

Aug 23, 2024

Irene Burrus, lovingly known as “Ms. Irene” and the “Queen of Algiers,” passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at the remarkable age of 101. Born on March 31, 1923, Irene’s life journey began on a humble farm in rural Mississippi, where she was raised by her parents, Annis and Alonzo Harrison, alongside her four siblings: Ellie, Jack, Ruby, and...

Aug 23, 2024

Mark David Deane passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 48. He was born in New Orleans, LA, on November 3, 1975.

He is survived by his loving son, Lucas A. Deane; his parents Jo B. Lincks and Dr. Daniel A. Deane, and stepmother Dr. Gisela Mercado Deane; his brother, Arnaldo D. Deane; his aunts and uncles,...

Aug 23, 2024

BURAS, James Jeremiah “Jerry”, Sr., of Gretna, La., Age 95 years

Six weeks short of his 96th birthday, Jerry went to eternal rest on August 23, 2024 after a brief illness with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. His mind was sharp and witty until the very end. Mr. Buras was a native of Algiers and resident of Gretna...

Aug 23, 2024

Merlin Ann Hubert Gegenheimer, age 89 years, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Merlin was the loving wife of Donald W. Gegenheimer and loving mother to Kimberly Gegenheimer, Pamela Chiasson (Kevin) and Bambi Panagiotis (Dan). Adoring grandmother to David, Jason, Jennifer, Justin, Joshua, Lesley, Lindsey, Lily, Anni and Maggi. She is also survived by many, many great grandchildren,...

Aug 22, 2024

Alesia “Lisa” Le Boeuf, was born on December 10, 1960 and entered into Eternal Rest on August 22, 2024 at the age of 63, of sudden heart related matters and other long-term health complications. She was a native of Westwego, Louisiana and resided in Marrero, Louisiana. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents: Milton J. and Sarah Betterton Le...

Aug 20, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Charles “Howard” Murrish passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born in Rochester, Michigan, on December 27, 1940 to Emily Louise Marsh Murrish and Richard John Murrish.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brigitte Murrish; his children, Stephen Murrish, Stephanie Murrish-Gaifullin (Daniil Gaifullin), and Brian Murrish; and his grandson, Nikolas Gaifullin. He...

Aug 19, 2024

Gladys LaCross Penney, born January 29, 1943, entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2024 at the age of 81.

Gladys leaves Andrew Roberts beloved companion of twenty-seven years. Gladys leaves behind Martin LaCross, Darnell Penney, Stephanie Penney and beloved bonus daughter Tammy Roberts. Daughter of the late Albert LaCross and Artancia Phillips LaCross. Sister of Anna Mae LaCross, Wilbert LaCross,...

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 18, 2024

Vance Joseph Bourg passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 63. Vance was born on October 21, 1960 to his loving and devoted mother, the late Marie Thibodeaux Sevin and his father, Jerry Bourg, Sr. He was the stepson to the loving and caring Norman J. Sevin. Stepbrother of the late Glen Sevin. Until his illness, Vance...

Aug 18, 2024

Darryl “Duck” Frelich entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 66. Beloved and loving husband of Debi Keller Frelich. Son of the late John C. Frelich and Vera Buras Frelich. Father of Brent Frelich and Step-Father of Keith D’Angelo, Brian D’Angelo (Dixi) and the late Carolyn Boudreaux. Grandfather of Brelynn Frelich. He is also...

Aug 18, 2024

Adelaide Garel Delery Lohrke passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Lohrke by second marriage and of the late John Delery by first marriage. Mother of Harvey Delery (Mary Kaiser) and Bernie Delery (John). Daughter of the late Harvey and Bertha Garel. Sister of the late Joseph, Harvey, and...

Aug 17, 2024

Salvadore “Sammy” Boudreaux passed away on August 17th 2024 at the age of 75. 

He was the beloved husband of Nancy LeSage Boudreaux for the past 52 years. He is survived by his son Salvador “Sammy” Boudreaux Jr. (Kristi). Grandfather to Konnor& Kassidy. He is the son of the late Rosie Palmo and Essex Boudreaux. Brother of Leah Romero (Lyris), the...

Aug 16, 2024

Aug 16, 2024

Lois G LaBruzza passed away peacefully at her home after a long battle with dementia at the age of 91.

 She was a longtime resident of Gretna, Louisiana, but recently moved to Marrero to live with her son and daughter-in-law.

Wife of the late Luke LaBruzza Sr. for 50 years. Mother of Luke LaBruzza, Jr.(Angie). Daughter of the late Alvin and Anastasia...

Aug 14, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Hepburn passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 54. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 2, 1970 to Joycelin Taulli Hepburn and the late Robert J. Hepburn II. He is survived by his loving mother, Joycelin; his siblings, Rebecca Hepburn Levitsky (Neal), Regina Hepburn Schloegel (Samuel) and Robert J....

Aug 14, 2024

Deborah DesRoches Feldman entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Gary Joseph Feldman (55 years). Daughter of the late Rollin P. (Hippie) DesRoches Sr. and the late Winnie Hebert DesRoches. Mother of Monica Lorraine Chastant (Harold Edgar Chastant, IV) and Jan Feldman DeRoche. Sister of Rollin Phillip DesRoche, Jr. (Sandra). Grandmother...

Aug 13, 2024

Harry Thomas Feehan passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 at the age of 84 years. Loving husband of Betty Burmaster Feehan for 59 years. Father of Sandra F. Capraro, Carol F. Hunter (Robert), and the late Nancy F. Vega (Kevin). Son of the late Kenric and Althea Conelio Feehan. Brother of Effie Daigle (Willie), Vivian Gautreaux (the late Van)...

Aug 13, 2024

Jean Claire Melancon Lagarde passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones at home after a long illness on August 13 at the age of 86. She was born in Donaldsonville, LA and was a resident of Terrytown, LA for the past 59 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Douglas Lagarde for 50 years. Loving...

Aug 13, 2024

Peggy Thibodeaux Harris, age 65, of Harvey, La. resident of Mandeville, LA, where she resided with her son and daughter in law for the last six years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 13, 2024. Born on January 9, 1959, in New Orleans, LA, she was the youngest of 3 children to her parents Joseph...