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

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Charles John Matherne

Charles John Matherne

Oct 29, 2024

Charles John Matherne entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Robyn Parker Matherne. Father of Ryan Matherne, Charles C. Matherne, and stepfather of Susan Scott, Michael Keen, and Tammy Keen. Grandfather of Paul Matherne, Infinity Matherne, Gavin Matherne, Autumn, Michael Jenkins, Matthew Jenkins, Kyle Jenkins, and Allison Jenkins. Great-grandfather of Haylee. Son of Lorena McLean Matherne...

Elaine LaBauve Poillion

Elaine LaBauve Poillion

Oct 29, 2024

Elaine Mary LaBauve Poillion went to meet the Lord Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima, and Lawrence Poillion on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the age of 96. A lifetime resident of New Orleans, Elaine was the daughter of the late Evelyn Bordes LaBauve and Edmond LaBauve. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Joseph Poillion,...

Brenda LaCava Helgason

Brenda LaCava Helgason

Oct 28, 2024

Brenda LaCava Helgason passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the age of 66. Beloved mother of John A. Helgason IV (Jennifer). Daughter of the late Catherine DeCorte LaCava and Joseph LaCava. Sister of Catherine Rivas, Diane Santiago, Mike LaCava, Deborah Lepine and the late Jack LaCava and Joseph LaCava. Grandmother of Catherine Helgason and John Helgason V. Also...

Virginia Varisco Sapia

Virginia Varisco Sapia

Oct 28, 2024

Virginia Varisco Sapia passed away peacefully on Monday October 28, 2024 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Ellis Phillip Sapia Jr. Mother of Angela Maria Sapia. Grandmother of Ellis Alexie. Daughter of the late Angelina Culotta Varisco and the late John Varisco. Sister of the late Marie Waguespack, the late Lena Hogan, and the late Josephine...

Doretta "Dee Dee" Gautreaux

Doretta "Dee Dee" Gautreaux

Oct 27, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Dee Dee (Doretta) Gautreaux on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 54, who suffered from complications with Prader Willie Syndrome. She was the daughter of Charles and Deanna Dubois Gautreaux of Gretna. She will be missed by her devoted and loving sister,...

Fatima del Rosario Gonzalez

Fatima del Rosario Gonzalez

Oct 26, 2024

Fatima del Rosario Gonzalez entered into eternal rest on October 26, 2024.

Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Sunday November 3, 2024 from 2 PM until Funeral Service time at 4 PM. The Graveside Service will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 at 11:30 at...

Gloria Nepveaux Schmitt

Gloria Nepveaux Schmitt

Oct 26, 2024

Gloria Nepveaux Schmitt was born on August 1, 1932 to Olsen and Nelia Nepveaux. The oldest of 3 daughters. Joan and Beverly (deceased) were her little sisters. Gloria wed the love of her life Melvin Schmitt on June 2, 1956 and they gave life to Michael (Alicia), Patrick, Pamela (Warren Seher) and David (Jeanne). Gloria dedicated her life to raising...

Wanda Russell Monfrey

Wanda Russell Monfrey

Oct 26, 2024

Wanda Russell Monfrey peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of 51 years to Wayne Monfrey. Daughter of the late Eva Langford Russell and Morris Duane Russell. Cherished and devoted mother of Michele Monfrey Whitney (Neil) and Jeffery Wayne Monfrey (Kacy). Adoring grandmother of Madison Whitney Robert (Riley), Mason Monfrey...

MaryGrace Macera Orsag

MaryGrace Macera Orsag

Oct 25, 2024

MaryGrace Macera Orsag, age 83, born on December 3, 1940, a native of Gretna, Louisiana passed away peacefully and was welcomed into God‘s Heavenly Kingdom of Eternal Life on October 25, 2024. Preceded in death by her late husband of sixty five years, Adolf J. Orsag. MaryGrace was a favored and longtime waitress at the Red Maple Restaurant . She...

Stephanie Plaisance Arena

Stephanie Plaisance Arena

Oct 25, 2024

Stephanie Plaisance Arena entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Allen Arena, Sr. Mother of Allena Arena (Bradly) and Allen Arena Jr. Grandmother of Aliannah, Scarlett and Waylon. Daughter of Louis Plaisance, Sr. and Annette Fayette Plaisance. Sister of Louis Plaisance, Jr. (Shelley) and Kenneth Plaisance (Melissa). Godmother of Courtney Breaux. Also survived by...

Joseph A Bellanger Jr.

Joseph A Bellanger Jr.

Oct 25, 2024

Joseph A. Bellanger Jr. passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Jennifer DeMaranville Bellanger. Father of William J. Bellanger (Steven Pardee). Brother of the late Brenda and Linda Bellanger. Son of the late Jeanne Brady Bellanger and Joseph Arthur Bellanger Sr. Also survived by other loving relatives and many friends.

Joseph Bellanger will...

Steven C. Williams

Steven C. Williams

Oct 25, 2024

Steven Charles Williams passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born in Langdale, Alabama, on April 26, 1957 to the late Willie Mae Irvin Williams and Nicholas Williams, Sr.

He is the fiancé of Rhonda Bauer; was the husband of both the late Bernadine “Moo” Williams and Rhonda Shano; the father of Stephanie...

Betty Ann Slocum Breaux

Betty Ann Slocum Breaux

Oct 25, 2024

Betty Ann Slocum Breaux entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 83 years of age. Beloved mom of Gilbert Jr. (Rhonda), Randall Sr. (Anne) and Terry (Sherri). Survived by her loving sister, Melanie Tierney (Gus); grandchildren, Randall Jr. (Ashlee), Tiffany Kleinpeter (Lee), Jacob Caillouet and Alex Walker; great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Chloe Breaux, Lily and...

Gary Anthony White, Sr.

Gary Anthony White, Sr.

Oct 23, 2024

Gary A White Sr. peacefully passed away on the evening of October 23, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 9, 1953. 

He is the son of the late John Thomas White, Jr. and the late Theresa Thomas White. The beloved husband to Tina Weigel White. The loving father to Shannell White Watts (Michael) Tanishia...

Cynthia Ann Payne

Cynthia Ann Payne

Oct 22, 2024

Cynthia Ann Payne entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2024 at age 58 years. She was a lifelong resident of Westwego, LA.  

Beloved daughter of the late James Payne and Delores Wolf Payne. Sister of Tami Miller, James Payne Jr. (Deirdre), and Jamie Payne (Lori). Aunt of Robert Miller (Rashelle), Kelci Miller, Ian Miller, James Payne, III, Wyatt Payne,...

Jon Racherbaumer

Jon Racherbaumer

Oct 22, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Jon Racherbaumer this past Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024, in New Orleans.

A noted author and magician, Jon has written over 150 books, and an infinite number of articles on the subject of close-up and sleight-of-hand card magic for magazines and journals worldwide for over half a...

Darnell Mangipano LeBlanc

Darnell Mangipano LeBlanc

Oct 22, 2024

Darnell Mangipano LeBlanc passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 75. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 31 years, Kenneth LeBlanc. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Catherine Simmons Mangipano. Even though Darnell was an only child, she was like a sister to her many cousins, in-laws, and dear friends.

 Darnell leaves...

Alicia Marie DiMiceli

Alicia Marie DiMiceli

Oct 21, 2024

Alicia Marie DiMiceli peacefully passed away at Ochsner Main Campus on the morning of October 21, 2024. At her passing, Alicia was surrounded by family.

Alicia was born September 30, 1978, in Metairie at Lakeside Hospital and was a longtime resident of Harvey, LA. She resided in Carriere, MS for many years. She was a graduate of Immaculata High School, University...

Ozema Joseph Prestenbach

Ozema Joseph Prestenbach

Oct 21, 2024

Ozema Joseph Prestenbach, 71, entered into enteral rest on Monday, October 21, 2024. Mr. Prestenbach was a native of New Orleans and lived in Waggaman.

A member and Deacon at Saint John Paul II Church and a member of the the Knights of Columbus. He loved fishing, gardening and pedaling in and around his garage. Most of all, he loved spending...

Ronald P. Daigle

Ronald P. Daigle

Oct 20, 2024

Ronald Paul Daigle, aged 89, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Luling, LA. Born February 24, 1935, in New Orleans, LA, was married to the love of his life, Bonnie Defee Daigle in 1962. Ronald was a lifelong resident of Louisiana and a devoted family man and community member.

 

Ronald graduated from Nicholls State University in 1955 and graduated from...

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