Obituaries

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

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Esther Claire Holland Michel

Esther Claire Holland Michel

Jul 30, 2016

Esther Claire Holland Michel, born September 10, 1933, passed from this Earth into God’s Eternal Paradise on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was the devout wife of her late husband, John Michel Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Edna Michel Bolotte, her son-in-law, Russell Bolotte, and their children, Rachel, Dustin, and Sarah Bolotte. She was the daughter of the...

Gwendolyn Ann Spera Fazende

Gwendolyn Ann Spera Fazende

Jul 29, 2016

Gwendolyn Ann Spera Fazende, age 63 of Harvey, LA, entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, July 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John Clifton Fazende Jr. Mother of John David Fazende and Jon Marie Fazende Champagne (Mark). Grandmother of Kara Fazende Adams (Patrick), Blake Leigh Champagne, Blair David Champagne and Christen Marie Fazende. Great-grandmother of Charli Rose Adams and...

William A. Bowman,, Jr.

William A. Bowman,, Jr.

Jul 29, 2016

William A. Bowman Jr. passed away on July 29, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Gladys Folse Bowman. Loving father and father-in-law of Joseph Mason Bowman, his wife, Louise and Gayle Bowman Guerin, her husband Kenneth. Grandfather of Kevin, Jessica and Justin. Great-grandfather of Chaselyn, Alyssa, Caidon, Mia, Taylor, Madison and Charlotte. Brother of Sam, Oscar...

Robert Day, , Sr.

Robert Day, , Sr.

Jul 29, 2016

Robert Day, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the age of 102. Beloved husband of the late Helen Heider Day. Son of the late Frank E. Day, Sr. and Maria Teppa Day. Loving father of Janice Day Nungesser (Husband, the late Gary), Robert Day, Jr. (Wife, Elsie), Terry Day and the late Ronald D....

Marian Virginia Blake Charleville

Marian Virginia Blake Charleville

Jul 29, 2016

Marian Virginia Blake Charleville peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Ramon Charleville. Companion of Roy Baker. Daughter of the late Imogene Blake and Charles Blake. Loving and devoted mother of Betty Charleville Mathis and Claudia Charleville Colley. Loving Grandmother of Jennifer Short, Len Stratlon, Kris Harrell...

Alfred Stephens French

Alfred Stephens French

Jul 28, 2016

Alfred S. French, retired sales representative with B.P. Amoco Oil Company peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the age of 91. A resident of Gretna, LA since Hurricane Katrina, a former resident of Arabi, LA and Lafayette, LA. Alfred was a graduate of Redemptorist Boys and Girls High School of New Orleans and served in the U.S....

Jesse "Mike" Rodriguez, Jr.

Jesse "Mike" Rodriguez, Jr.

Jul 28, 2016

Jesse “Mike” Rodriguez Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Ann Strohmeyer Rodriguez. Father of Michael Rodriguez Sr. (Michelle) and Wendy Loggins (Tommy). Proud grandfather of Michael Rodriguez Jr. (Danielle), Rachel Rodriguez, Ashlee Rodriguez and Hunter Loggins. Great-grandfather of Rose Rodriguez. Brother of Dan...

Joann Randolph Fitzhenry

Joann Randolph Fitzhenry

Jul 28, 2016

And God whispered, “It’s time”. JoAnn R. Fitzhenry entered into his heavenly home on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Frederick Patrick Fitzhenry Sr. Mother of Freddie Fitzhenry Jr. (Claudia), Cathryn Fitzhenry Bender (Joey) and Kevin Fitzhenry (Hollie). Grandmother of Rene Poche’ Jr. (Ashlie), Cory and Chad (Sarah)...

Barbara Mccloskey Dauzat

Barbara Mccloskey Dauzat

Jul 27, 2016

Barbara McCloskey Dauzat passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the age of 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Tyson "T.J." Dauzat. Daughter of the late Martin and Lurline McCloskey. Sister of Hillery Moise and the late Sylvia Barrilleaux. Sister in law of Ed Moise, and the late Skipper Dauzat, and Medric Barrilleaux. Aunt of Julie Sanford,...

Frances Amelia Gros Schouest

Frances Amelia Gros Schouest

Jul 27, 2016

Frances Amelia Gros Schouest of Harvey, Louisiana left this earth on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the age 100. She was the daughter of the late Hermine Coron Gros and Thompson Gros, Sr. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edwigh J. Schouest, whom she met while singing in the St. Rosalie Catholic Church Choir; her...

Lois Poirier Hymel

Lois Poirier Hymel

Jul 27, 2016

Lois Poirier Hymel passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold "H.P." Hymel. Mother of Nadine H. Dickey (Chuck), Darryl P. Hymel (Donna), Sybil H. Dambach (Robby), David M. Hymel (Cheryl), and Brent P. Hymel (Linda). Daughter of the late Irma Guidry Poirier and Rene L. Poirier. Sister of...

Octavio Baldassaro

Octavio Baldassaro

Jul 26, 2016

Octavio Baldassaro peacefully went to heaven surrounded by his family on July 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Helena Hourcade Baldassaro. Father of Penny Baldassaro (Gregory), August Baldassaro (Liz), Tammy Pierce (Doug), and the late Joseph Baldassaro and Lisa McGee (Marlin). Grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Son of the late Augustine Baldassaro and Marie Ditta Baldassaro. Brothers of...

Pearl Richard Plaisance

Pearl Richard Plaisance

Jul 25, 2016

Pearl Richard Plaisance passed away July 25, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Plaisance. Daughter of the late Clarence Richard and Alice Poche Richard. Mother of Van Plaisance (Darlene Phillips). Step-mother of Corbert Plaisance (Rita), Norma Bourgeois (Joe), and Dorothy Breaux (Red) and the late Gretchel Adams (late Persian) and Ruby Creppel (Megee). Grandmother of Trent Plaisance (Cheryl)....

Savare J. Defelice,, Sr.

Savare J. Defelice,, Sr.

Jul 25, 2016

Savare J. DeFelice Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Born in Cut Off, LA on August 16, 1923. Beloved husband of the late Virginia Radosta DeFelice. Father of Savare J. “Sandy” DeFelice Jr. (Arleen), Esteff “Bob” DeFelice (Cathy), Mark DeFelice, Ginny DeFelice and the late Mary Frances DeFelice. Grandfather...

Rita Claire Gruntz Abbott

Rita Claire Gruntz Abbott

Jul 24, 2016

Rita Claire Gruntz Abbott passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Granville Edward Abbott. Mother of Claire Lynne Abbott, Charles H. Abbott, Gwen A. Woody (David), Gary E. Abbott (Lori), and Elizabeth Guidry (Roy). Grandmother of Danielle (Clint), Desmond, and Devin Woody, Amanda Moore (Robert), Emily Abbott, Kirk Abbott, and Aaron Guidry. Great-grandmother of Jesse, Reyna,...

Joseph O. Mott, Jr.

Joseph O. Mott, Jr.

Jul 24, 2016

Joseph "Butch" O. Mott, Jr. passed away July 24, 2016. Beloved father of Tracy Mott. Devoted grandfather "Pops" to Chelsea and Candice Allo. Dear and loving companion of Sandra Ourso. Son of the late Joseph O. Mott, Sr. and Lucy "Viril" Thierry Mott. Brother of Rosemary Thibodeaux (Larry), Nolan Mott (Linda), Stanley Mott, Ray Mott (Stephanie), Van Mott, Sr., Gregory...

Joretta Walker Bourgeois

Joretta Walker Bourgeois

Jul 24, 2016

Joretta Walker Bourgeois passed away peacefully at her residence on July 24, 2016 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of 63 years to Arthur Bourgeois. Beloved mother of Michael Bourgeois, Michelle Akin (Bill), Karla Bourgeois (Mark) and the late Glen Bourgeois. Survivors include three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren including her grandchild, Celeste Tracy (Danny) and great-grandchildren, Sara and Jacob....

Henry Thomas Holt

Henry Thomas Holt

Jul 23, 2016

Henry Thomas Holt peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 77. Husband of Patricia “Pat” Laigast Holt. Son of the late Henry G. Holt and Velma Diket Holt. Father of Scott Holt (Wife Bridget) and Gaylynn Mills (Husband Michael). Grandfather of Sheila, Scott, Shannon, Shawn, Christopher, and the late Michelle. Brother of Marilyn...

Elizabeth Gregoire-Skaggs

Elizabeth Gregoire-Skaggs

Jul 23, 2016

Elizabeth Gregoire-Skaggs went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 23, 2016 at the age of 27 years. Beloved mother of Gabriel Skaggs. Wife of Matthew Skaggs. Daughter of James W. Gregoire Jr., Gail Gregoire and Sheldon L. Roberson. Daughter-in-law of Sharlene and Edward J. Mayfield. Sister of Timothy Guillot Jr. (Sarah), James Gregoire III (Kailey), Daniel...

Martha Coco Lacour

Martha Coco Lacour

Jul 23, 2016

Martha Coco LaCour, of Algiers, LA, and Sequim, WA, passed away peacefully at Olympic Medical Center, Port Angeles, WA on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 1:15 a.m., surrounded in love by her family at age 90. Martha dedicated her life to caring for her children and later her grandchildren. Her love of cooking for family and friends became a lifetime...