Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Frank Piascik
Jul 16, 2017
Frank Piascik passed away after a heroic fight with cancer on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 52 years, Linda Fernald Piascik. Father of Frank Piascik (Vicki), Harry Piascik (Pamela), Misty Weaver (Michael), and Christopher Piascik (Jennifer). Grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 4. Son of the late Peter Piascik and Lena Boulay Piascik....
Mae Neal Brewton
Jul 15, 2017
Willie Mae Neal Brewton, lovingly known as Mae, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Wynhoven Health Care Center in Marrero at the age of 90. Mae was born on August 29, 1926, to the late Eugene and Flavia Neal. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca (Becky) and her husband Frank Reed; her 2 grandchildren, Jeffery and Katie...
Michael Douglas Ditta
Jul 15, 2017
Michael Douglas Ditta, 51, lifelong resident of Gretna, LA passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 12:30am at his residence in Marrero, LA. Husband of the late Mickey Michelle Cooper. Father of 3 children, Michael Cooper, Sr., Christine Cooper, and Christopher Cooper. Michael was born on May 26, 1966 of the late Celeste and Douglas Ditta. Brother of Keefe...
George Beck
Jul 13, 2017
E. George Beck, Jr. passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Luling, LA, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and kidney disease. Beloved husband of Myra Gail Land Beck for the past fifty-five years. Loving father of Myra Dee Beck Head (Ben F. Head) and the late Amy Jo Beck Doss of Paradis, LA. Adoring grandfather of Elizabeth Head Hymel...
Lena Giardina Shambra
Jul 13, 2017
Lena Giardina Shambra, a homemaker and resident of Gretna was born on December 25, 1927. Lena left this earth to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the age of 89. Lena was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and most of all mother. She is survived by two daughters, Beleta Bischoff and husband Keith and...
Captain Maurice J. Shine Sr.
Jul 13, 2017
Captain Maurice J. Shine, Sr. USN Retired, passed into Eternal Happiness on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sandra Glancey Shine; parents, Thomas F. Shine and Mary Wilmot Shine; brothers, Colonel Francis M. Shine, USAF Retired, Thomas E. Shine and Edward D. Shine; brother-in-laws Daniel...
Louise Diaz Lyons
Jul 12, 2017
Louise Diaz Lyons, a homemaker and passionate volunteer, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was 93. Louise was born in New Orleans, grew up in Gretna, and had lived in Metairie for 45 yrs. She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church. Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Cavanaugh Lyons, and her son,...
Tommy Ray Ipock
Jul 12, 2017
Tommy R. Ipock passed away suddenly on July 12, 2017 at the age of 63 years. Beloved husband of 45 years to Debra “Debbie” Mabile Ipock. Loving father of Raina Ipock (Bradley Preston). Proud “Pop” of Cpl. Zachary Thomas-Lee Ipock-Vinson, U.S.M.C. and Eve Marie Vinson. Zach and Eve were his eyes and his spirit. Brother of Mary Templet (the late...
Josie "Aunt Fennie" Sparacello
Jul 12, 2017
Josie “Aunt Fennie” Sparacello peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Frank Sparacello. Daughter of the late Gaetano Ditta and Virginia Joia Ditta. Loving mother of Sal “Bo” Sparacello, Virginia Verdun (Louis), Catherine LeCompte (Farrel), Linda Sparacello, Patricia Mire (Edward) and the late Josie Wahl and Guy...
Mildred Hecker Baguley
Jul 11, 2017
Mildred Ruth “Billie” Hecker Baguley passed away peacefully in her villa at Woldenberg Village in Algiers on July 11 at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late John “Henry” Hecker and Georgiana Guidroz Hecker, and the widow of Raymond Baguley. They were married 58 years before his death in 2000, and she always referred to him...
Kimberly Claire Benesch
Jul 11, 2017
Kimberly Claire Benesch passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the age of 32. Beloved daughter of Catherine M. Benesch and the late Jack Benesch. Niece of Patricia Mangiaracina Diecedue (Joe). Cousin of Damon Gonzales (Tara). Santino and Angelo Gonzales. Granddaughter of the late Jack and Clara Benesch and Martin and Elizabeth Mangiaracina. She was a native of New...
Ginger Sue Strange Gill
Jul 10, 2017
Ginger Sue Strange Gill passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the age of 69. Beloved mother of Christopher Curtis Guidry (Wendy). Daughter of the late Susie and Curtis Strange. Sister of Karen Drone (Joel), Mary Rourke (Ronnie), and the late Perry Strange, Brenda Hart, and Lucy S. Pierce. Grandmother of Christy, Christopher, Jr.,...
Karen A. Tassin
Jul 9, 2017
Karen A. Tassin passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the age of 57. Beloved wife of Ted Tassin. Mother of Brad Tassin (Jennifer). Daughter of Gail Hildalgo and the late Ernest Hildalgo. Sister of the late Kelly Hildalgo. Grandmother of Braden and Jude Tassin. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was a native of Gretna, LA...
Rhea Marie Orgeron Roth
Jul 8, 2017
Rhea Marie Orgeron Roth passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Lipton Roth; parents, Edmond Orgeron Sr. and Ada LeBlanc Orgeron; brothers and sisters, Edmond Orgeron Jr. (Rose), Edwin Orgeron, Raymond Orgeron (Daisy), Clarence “Bud” Orgeron (Audrey), Irene Falgout...
Joseph Calvin Ockman
Jul 8, 2017
Joseph Calvin Ockman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the age of 100. He is preceded in death by his first wife Cecile Becnel Castleman and his second beloved wife, Dussie Levron Kinler Ockman; sons, Ralph Ockman and Dick Ockman; great grand- daughters, Hope and Love Kinler; parents, William Joseph Ockman and...
Lola Ann Hymel
Jul 7, 2017
Lola Ann Hymel, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the age of 60. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angel Marie Hymel; grandchildren, Christopher Michael Hymel and Gabriel Paul Williams; son-in-law, Shaun Carl Jackson Sr.; parents, Herman Plaisance Sr. and Ella Borne; siblings, Brenda Plaisance, Herman Plaisance Jr., Tilton “Jay” Plaisance; father and mother-in-law, Norman...
Robert E. Adams
Jul 7, 2017
Robert E. "Strawberry" Adams passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Sharon Auster Adams. Father of Deborah Adams, Jennifer Cobb, Noel DeMoss Freeman and Darrell DeMoss. Son of the late Beatrice Hastings Adams and R.C. Adams. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was the owner of Adams...
Joyce Gros Guillot
Jul 7, 2017
Joyce Gros Guillot was welcomed into Heaven on Friday, July 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Lee Ray Guillot, Sr. Mother of Lee Ray Guillot, Jr. (the late Gwen), Wayne Guillot, Sr. (Linda Davis), Lori Spivey (Dannie), and Darren Guillot (Anjanette'). Grandmother of Geoffrey Guillot (Tomidee), Angie Adams (Matthew), Jamie Hetrick (Anthony), Wayne Guillot,Jr. (Missy), Mandy Guillot (Bobby), Shawn...
Leon "Tookie" Bourgeois
Jul 6, 2017
Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men”. Mark 1:17 Leon “Tookie” Bourgeois has made his last cast on July 6, 2017. His journey began on March 31, 1925 as the son of the late Alice Creppel Morris Bourgeois and Desiret Bourgeois. Husband of the late Dorothy Guidry Bourgeois by first marriage and the...
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