Obituaries

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

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William David Swiler

William David Swiler

Jun 1, 2018

William David Swiler, 69, a native and resident of Gretna, LA passed away at his home on Friday, June 1, 2018. Beloved husband and best friend for 42 years to Deborah Lemonier Swiler. Beloved father of Juliette Swiler. Son of the late James W. Swiler, Sr. and Mary Gladys Powers Swiler. Brother of the late Deacon James W. Swiler, Jr....

George C. Kleinpeter, Jr.

George C. Kleinpeter, Jr.

May 31, 2018

George C. Kleinpeter, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Shirley Mahler Kleinpeter for 60 years and 8 months. Son of the late George C. Kleinpeter, Sr. and Emelda Delery Kleinpeter. Devoted father of Christi Lynn Kleinpeter Giardina (husband, John W. “Bill” Giardina, Jr.), Karen Kleinpeter Trovato (husband,...

Muriel Louise Pumphrey

Muriel Louise Pumphrey

May 31, 2018

Muriel Louise Pumphrey passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of James L. Pumphrey. Mother of Janis Blair. Mother-in-law of the late Michael D. Blair. Grandmother of Amanda Blair. Daughter of the late Adele Bourgeois Mongrue and Ulysse Mongrue. Sister of the late Myrtle, Grace, Cleo, Milton and Roland. Also survived by many...

Tiffany Lynn Terrebonne

Tiffany Lynn Terrebonne

May 30, 2018

Tiffany Lynn Terrebonne passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the age of 33. Beloved mother of the late David-Alvin Schlesinger. Daughter of Vickie and David Terrebonne. Niece of Robbie LaChute (Charlotte), Susie Wise (James), Victor LaChute (the late Myra), Salvador LaChute (Bonnie), Monica LaChute, Larry Terrebonne (Maria), Tammy Starkey (Chris), and Noel LaCroix (Harold). Also survived by a...

Jerome J. Kurpel

Jerome J. Kurpel

May 29, 2018

Jerome J. Kurpel passed away peacefully on May 29, 2018 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Tamara Krochmaluck Kurpel. Father of Jerome E. Kurpel, M.D. Brother of Vladimir Luciv. Jerome is a native of Nadeina, Ukraine and a longtime resident of New Orleans. He retired from Exxon/Mobil as a Master Petroleum Engineer. Visitation will be held...

Randall Anthony Fruge'

Randall Anthony Fruge'

May 29, 2018

Randall Anthony Fruge’, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Marie Victoria “Vickye” Fruge’. He is the devoted and loving father of Brandi Heirsch (Roger Jr.), Chris Fruge’ (Ashley), and Megan Mailfald (Bradley). He is the grandfather of Gerard Heirsch, Roger Heirsch III, Braydin Heirsch, and...

Randall Anthony Fruge'

Randall Anthony Fruge'

May 29, 2018

Randall Anthony Fruge’, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Marie Victoria “Vickye” Fruge’. He is the devoted and loving father of Brandi Heirsch (Roger Jr.), Chris Fruge’ (Ashley), and Megan Mailfald (Bradley). He is the grandfather of Gerard Heirsch, Roger Heirsch III, Braydin Heirsch, and...

Dianne Mary Beth Robair

Dianne Mary Beth Robair

May 28, 2018

Dianne Mary Beth Robair, 52, of New Orleans, LA, departed this life on May 28, 2018. She was born in Utila Bay Islands, Honduras. In 2012, she was employee of the year at her job, Embassy Suites, where she worked for eighteen years. She was preceded in death by her father Lem Bodden, Sr. She was survived by her son,...

Marcella Maria Ziifle

Marcella Maria Ziifle

May 28, 2018

Marcella Maria Ziifle went to her eternal life with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Richard Ziifle and Marguerite Marcello Ziifle. She is survived by her sister, Darilyn Schieffler (Danny), her nephew Danny Schieffler Jr., nieces Erin Bridges (Duane), and Jerilyn Schieffler and great nieces Jade Blakeney,Kaitlyn Schieffler, Amber Bridges, Angel...

Earl "Fireball" Joseph Molaison

Earl "Fireball" Joseph Molaison

May 28, 2018

Earl Joseph Molaison (FIREBALL) passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Elvina Caulfield Molaison. Step-father of Anthony (Tony) Warino (Jeannie), Peter (Pete) Warino (Toni), and Frances (Fran) Warino Price (Jerry). Son of the late Anita Trosclair Molaison Giroir and David Molaison. Step-son of the late Joseph Giroir. Brother of Hilda...

Wilson Howard "Bill" Willie

Wilson Howard "Bill" Willie

May 27, 2018

Mr. Wilson Howard “Bill” Willie, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family in Belle Chasse. “I have kept the faith, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course.”- 2 Timothy 4:7. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Willie and Katie W. Willie and...

Oristile Horace "O.H." Guidry Iii

Oristile Horace "O.H." Guidry Iii

May 27, 2018

The Master said, “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!” Matthew 25:23 Oristile Horace Guidry, III, age 87, known to his friends as O.H., returned to God on May 27, 2018. Born in New Orleans, he is survived by...

Michel Weber Ivicevich

Michel Weber Ivicevich

May 26, 2018

Michel Weber Ivicevich passed away on May 26, 2018. Beloved wife of Darren Ivicevich for 30 years. Mother of Austin Ivicevich. Daughter of Linda Michel Weber and Harold Weber, Jr. Sister of Raechel W. Schenck (Charles Jr.). Granddaughter of Harold Weber, Sr. (late Mary) and the late Paul Michel and Adeline LeBlanc Michel. Daughter in law of Deanne Palisi and...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

May 26, 2018

Dorothy Nelson, born in Houston, Texas and a native of Luling, Louisiana since 1954, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul P. Nelson; her daughter, Niki Wade and her son, Robert Nelson. She is the loving mother of Paul “Mike” Nelson. She is the...

David Michael Matherne

David Michael Matherne

May 25, 2018

David Michael Matherne gained his wings doing what he loved, camping, with his loving and devoted wife, Dana of 36 years. He is survived by his 2 sons, Jarrett (Danielle) and Joel (Kimberly) and his grandchildren, Kaleb, Kobe, and Jolie. David was a lifelong resident of Bridge City, LA. He worked at ADM for 28 years. He loved to fish,...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Ragas

Gerald A. "Jerry" Ragas

May 25, 2018

Gerald A. “Jerry” Ragas, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doreen Lilian B. Ragas; his parents, George Bertrand Ragas Sr. and Pearl Turlich Ragas; siblings, George Bertrand Ragas Jr., Lillian Aupied Ordoyne, Audrey Alesich, Betty Carpenter, Mary Whiteley, Leon “Bunny” Ragas, and Ronald Ragas. He...

Dimos K. Skoufalos

Dimos K. Skoufalos

May 24, 2018

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38148-9908, Memorial ID Number 11310656.

Oscar Winfield, Jr.

Oscar Winfield, Jr.

May 24, 2018

Oscar Winfield, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved companion and best friend of Lynn Cailloutte. Son of the late Oscar Winfield, Sr. and Heloise Bosarge Winfield. Beloved father of Julie, Donna and David (Lynn). Grandfather of 8 and Great Grandfather of 10. Brother of Mondear Winfield and the late...

Roland A. Nunez

Roland A. Nunez

May 23, 2018

Roland A. Nunez passed away on May 23, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Husband of Bonnie Nunez. Father of Anthony Nunez (Heather), Aaron Nunez, Tori Rivet, Tammatha Teague and the late Chad Nunez (Daphne). Grandfather of Mason, Ashton, Jayda, Anson, Kenneth, Rachelle, Samantha and Joseph. Brother of Mary Louise Nunez, Mary Alice Nunez, Leslie Nunez, Mildred Nunez, the...

Marion Martinez Bourg

Marion Martinez Bourg

May 23, 2018

Marion Martinez Bourg peacefully entered into eternal rest on May 23,2018 at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to the late Camille Paul Bourg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Martinez, Leah Wagner Martinez Ruiz and stepfather Captain Robert “Bob” Ruiz. She is survived by daughters Cynthia Bourg Adams ( John...