Obituaries

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

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Dallas Joseph "Papa" Lacombe, Jr.

Dallas Joseph "Papa" Lacombe, Jr.

Oct 10, 2017

Dallas Joseph “Papa” Lacombe, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the age of 77. Beloved and loving husband of Gloria Muntz Lacombe for 53 years. Son of the late Dallas Joseph Lacombe, Sr. and Norlea Mahoney Lacombe. Devoted father of Dallas Troy “Duke” Lacombe (Tammy), Selena Marie Lacombe and Stephanie Ann Lacombe Punch (Anthony)....

Darryl David Lanassa

Darryl David Lanassa

Oct 10, 2017

Darryl David Lanassa went home to be with his Mom and Dad on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the age of 70. Beloved son of the late Adlis Lirette Lanassa and Warren L. Lanassa. Sister and brother by choice, Lynn Champagne, Brett (Mary) and Rami Lynn Champagne. Grandson of the late Pascal and Ada Lanassa and Octave and Melodia Lirette....

Mervin Lloyd Glass

Mervin Lloyd Glass

Oct 9, 2017

Mervin Lloyd Glass passed away October 9, 2017. Beloved husband of Yvette Clark Glass for 52 years. Son of the late Verona Treadway Glass and Frank Mervin Glass. Stepson of the late Julius A. Morel. Brother of Lenny R. Glass, Daryl A. Glass, and the late Elizabeth Glass and Debbie (Do Yo) Glass. Father of Christopher Marc Glass, Sr. and...

Elnora Borne Dixon

Elnora Borne Dixon

Oct 8, 2017

Elnora Borne Dixon, a resident of Algiers for most of her life, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Dixon, her son Charles J. Dixon, Jr. and grandson Chas Dixon, her parents, Abel and Lucille Borne, her brothers, A.J. and Eddie Borne. She is survived by her...

Gwendolyn Brown Sheffield

Gwendolyn Brown Sheffield

Oct 8, 2017

Gwendolyn Brown Sheffield passed away on October 8, 2017. Beloved wife of Larry Sheffield for 43 years. Mother of Robert Sheffield (Noelle) and Jason Sheffield. Daughter of the late Betty Dubuisson Brown and Richard Brown, III. Sister of Richard Brown, IV, Susan B. Jordan (Courtney), Michelle B. Camp (Bryan), Julie B. Reese (Rory), and the late Michael Brown and David...

Francis Joseph "Frank" Benoit

Francis Joseph "Frank" Benoit

Oct 8, 2017

Francis Joseph “Frank” Benoit, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by children, Herman “Chris” Benoit and Michelle Boudreaux; parents, Walter and Rita Boudreaux Benoit. He is the devoted life companion of Carolyn “ Carol” Boudreaux. He is the loving father of Scott Benoit...

Una Mae Matherne Comardelle

Una Mae Matherne Comardelle

Oct 7, 2017

Una Mae Matherne Comardelle passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late James Rod Comardelle. Mother of Kathryn Bushard (the late Jimmy) (Dennis) and Paula Penouilh (companion, Jerry Rogers) and the late Rodney Comardelle. Daughter of the late Melena and Samson Matherne, Sr. Sister of Edith Comardelle and the late Leo...

Martin "Marty" Henry Schmidt Jr.

Martin "Marty" Henry Schmidt Jr.

Oct 6, 2017

Martin "Marty" Henry Schmidt, Jr. passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the age of 55. Beloved son of Sandra C. Schmidt and Martin Henry Schmidt Sr. Brother of Cleaver James Schmidt. Fiance of Terri Schmalz, his angel. Also survived by many relatives and friends. He was a 1980 graduate of Archbishop Shaw...

Joyce Fonseca Price

Joyce Fonseca Price

Oct 5, 2017

Joyce Natalie Fonseca Price, 87 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home at 11:05 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born January 14, 1930 in New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of Behrman High School and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was also a dedicated volunteer...

Donald James Schouest

Donald James Schouest

Oct 5, 2017

Donald James Schouest, passed away at his home in McComb, Mississippi surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 5, 2017, after battling a long illness at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Anita Schouest. He is beloved husband of Linda Schouest following 19 years of marriage. He is loving father of...

Shirley Mae Miller

Shirley Mae Miller

Oct 5, 2017

Shirley Mae Miller passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. Beloved mother of Gwendolyn Osborne, Royal Osborne, Jr. (JoAnn), and Michael Lee Osborne, Sr. (Sheril). Grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Thelma LeBranch Reed and Peter Miller. Age 78 years, a native of New Orleans, and resident of Gretna, LA. Relatives and Friends of...

Merlin Hindelang Brechtel

Merlin Hindelang Brechtel

Oct 5, 2017

Merlin Hindelang Brechtel, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the age of 92 with Alzheimers disease . She was the daughter of Bertha Ziifle Hindelang Towner and Hartley Hindelang. She was born on and spent her youth on Park Boulevard in Algiers. She married Joseph Brechtel Sr. shortly before Pearl Harbor. She is survived by her four children,...

Cecelia Solis

Cecelia Solis

Oct 3, 2017

Cecelia Solis peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of the late Walker Solis and Marie Louise Achee Solis. Loving sister of Francis (Edna), David (Debra), Marie Solis Christian (the late Dr. George Christian), Vance (Mary), Roger (Kathleen), Paul (Amelia), Thomas (the late Penelope), her twin, Lucille, and Manuel. Cecelia...

Leoncio E. Rodriguez

Leoncio E. Rodriguez

Oct 2, 2017

Leoncio E. Rodriguez, a great and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Ana Dolores Lopez de Rodriguez for 17 years. Son of the late Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez and Albertina Aponte. Father of Rafael, Lidia, Luis, Ysidoro, Hilda, Juan and Thelma....

Willie J. Farve, Jr.

Willie J. Farve, Jr.

Oct 2, 2017

Willie Joseph Farve Jr. passed away peacefully on October 2, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Ellen Ann Breaux Farve. Father of Donna Mataya (Chuck Sr.) and Danny Farve (Darla). Grandfather of Chuck Mataya Jr., Kayla Farve and April Kihnemann. Great-grandfather of Devin Kihnemann and Brylee Andre. Brother of Roy Farve, Thomas Farve, the late Jessie...

Harold Edgar Chastant Jr.

Harold Edgar Chastant Jr.

Oct 1, 2017

Harold Edgar Chastant, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Beloved husband of 18 years to Helen Arlene Palmer Chastant. Son of the late Harold Chastant, Sr. and Mildred Lena Williams Chastant. Father of Harold Chastant, III (Bridget), Janet C. Hannah (J.B.), Rose C. Haley (Joe), Daniel Chastant (Rene’e), Carol C. Doiron (Curtis), Alan Chastant, and the late Sandy...

David Lee Landry

David Lee Landry

Sep 30, 2017

David Lee Landry passed away September 30, 2017 at the age of 60. He was born in New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Luling, LA. David retired from Monsanto Company after 36 years of service. Son of the late Lloyd Landry, Jr. and Fay Brown Landry. Brother of Fay Caire (late Thomas), Lloyd Landry III (Jeanne), and Brian...

Carole Rae Perrault

Carole Rae Perrault

Sep 29, 2017

Carole Rae Perrault passed away on September 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. Robert A. Perrault; her Mom and Stepfather, Charlotte and Daniel Pfaff, and her father, Arden Rhoads; and her sisters, Ardyth Rhoads and Gwynne G. Doll. She is the beloved Mother of Andre (Kathy), Stephanie, and Therese (Byron Adams, II). She is the...

Elwood P. "Woody" Gomez

Elwood P. "Woody" Gomez

Sep 28, 2017

Elwood P. “Woody” Gomez Sr, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eldrid Dugas Gomez; parents, Harold and Norma Gomez; siblings, Ulice Gomez, Merlin Gomez, Raymond Gomez, Elsie Olivier and Lois Lauricella. He is the loving father of Elwood P....

Helen Louise Roberts Smith

Helen Louise Roberts Smith

Sep 28, 2017

Helen Louise Roberts Smith departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the age of 87. Mother of Pastor Steven A. Smith (Becky) and Debra W. Bencaz (Martin). Daughter of the late Gladys Roberts Schexnayder and Harry Roberts. Sister of Harry Lynn Roberts and the late Edith Lynn Bush, and Arlene R. Fondren. Grandmother of Stephanie Smith Serrano (Enrique),...