Obituaries

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

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Elaine Thomas Rayes

Elaine Thomas Rayes

Feb 26, 2016

Elaine Thomas Rayes passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert George Rayes, Sr. Mother of George Rayes (Roberta), and Mary Rayes. Daughter of the late Lena and Phillip Thomas. Sister of the late Henry Thomas and Marionette Gaudet. Grandmother of Justin, Kyle, Kara, Austin Rayes and Jonathan Harrison....

Joseph B. Sunseri,, Sr.

Joseph B. Sunseri,, Sr.

Feb 26, 2016

Joseph B. Sunseri, Sr., lifelong resident of the West Bank was called to his Heavenly Home on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 102. Mr. Sunseri operated Sunseri’s Pharmacy from 1938 until 1983 in Algiers, LA. He is a lifelong member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church and the West Bank. He served in World War II...

Ernest "Ej" Orgeron,, Jr.

Ernest "Ej" Orgeron,, Jr.

Feb 26, 2016

Ernest “EJ” Orgeron, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 73 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved and loving husband of Anne Perkins Orgeron for 54 years. Son of the late Ernest Orgeron, Sr. and Priscilla Guidroz Orgeron. Loving and devoted father of Ernest “Ernie” Orgeron III (Tanya) and Dean Orgeron (Michelle)....

Albert P. Mushmeche,, Jr.

Albert P. Mushmeche,, Jr.

Feb 24, 2016

Albert P. Mushmeche, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Marie B. Mushmeche. Son of the late Albert Mushmeche, Sr. and Carolyn Davis Louviere. Father of Amy Breaux (Rickey) and Gina Mushmeche. Grandfather of Timothy Breaux and Tayler Breaux. Brother of the late Mary Lynn Louviere. Albert was...

Victor Vernon Peterson

Victor Vernon Peterson

Feb 24, 2016

Victor Vernon Peterson passed away on February 24, 2016 at the age of 75 years. Survivors include his former wife, Gaynell Hebert Peterson and their children, Steven Peterson (Shannon), Craig Peterson (Debbie), Tracey Huff (Robert) and Brian Peterson (Ginger). Grandfather of Craig, Megan, Devan, Derek, Katelyn, Kyle and Sierra. Great-grandfather of Evelin. Brother of the late Catherine Lucille Peterson, Bobby...

Marilyn C. Mckinnie

Marilyn C. Mckinnie

Feb 23, 2016

Marilyn C. McKinnie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late James H. McKinnie. Mother of Dr. James J. McKinnie (Nancy) and Vincent A. McKinnie (Mary). Daughter of the late Vincent Cerniglia and Saraphine Cerniglia. Sister of Joseph Cerniglia. Grandmother of Jay, Ryan, Chris, and Scott McKinnie. Great Grandmother...

Milton Anthony Hymel

Milton Anthony Hymel

Feb 23, 2016

Milton Anthony Hymel passed away on February 23, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Rose Anderson Hymel. Father of Cathy Hymel Penneguy (Edward), Michael, Matthew and Mark Hymel. Brother of Arthur Hymel (Joy), Theresa Godt Tweed (Dewey), Leonie Hymel Farringer and the late Albert and Earl Hymel. Son of the late Dewey Joseph Hymel and Edith...

Henry Neil Oubre,, Sr.

Henry Neil Oubre,, Sr.

Feb 22, 2016

Henry N. Oubre Sr. passed away on February 22, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan Hubert Oubre. Father of Richard N. Oubre, Henry N. Oubre (Carole), Helen O. Adcock (James), Donna O. Guidry (Duffy) and Lucien E. Oubre. Grandfather of Michael, Toni, Mindy, Danica, Christina, Danielle, Dalton, Dallas, Dustin and Andrew. Great-grandfather of...

Timothy David Campbell

Timothy David Campbell

Feb 21, 2016

Timothy David Campbell, recently retired Captain of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after having served for 38 years, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Dena Watts Campbell; step-father of Christian Gonzalez (Shelly Ballay) and “Papa” to baby Shaleigh Gonzalez. Devoted son of Levelle C. Perilloux and the late Patrick J. Campbell,...

Steve Warren Cheramie

Steve Warren Cheramie

Feb 21, 2016

Steve Warren Cheramie entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 60. Former husband of the late Teresa Luke Cheramie. Son of the late Wilson P. Cheramie and Ebdonia Billiot Cheramie. Loving father of Faith Marie Cheramie, Brent Paul Cheramie, John Pierre Reno Cheramie (Wife Michelle Ann) and Crystal Gayle Cheramie. Grandfather of Coty...

Carolyn Estay Gerding

Carolyn Estay Gerding

Feb 21, 2016

Carolyn Ann Estay Gerding, loving wife, mother and grandmother, entered into her Heavenly Father’s care on Sunday, February 21, 2016, while at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center. She was 74. A native of Larose, LA, Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Edward C. Gerding, Jr. for 54 years. Mother of Kelly Gerding Eddy of...

Mamie M. Tierney

Mamie M. Tierney

Feb 20, 2016

Mamie M. Tierney passed away on February 20, 2016 at the age of 74 years. Beloved companion of Eugene J. Tierney. Loving mother of Troy L. Dancer (Robin) and Melissa A. Ingle (Charles). Grandmother of Logan, Sherri (Steven), Sheila, Leslie, LeeAnne and proud expectant great-grandmother of her first great-grandson. Sister of Tommy Tierney (Ruby), Laura Tierney Ruffin (the late Bill),...

Louis Octave "Louie" Kennedy

Louis Octave "Louie" Kennedy

Feb 20, 2016

Louis Octave “Louie” Kennedy peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Alana Dufour Kennedy. Son of the late Jacob L. Kennedy, Sr. and Odile Borne Kennedy. Father of Heidi Varnado, Melanie Franklin, Jennifer Smith and Alisha Kennedy. Survived by 10 Grandchildren. Louis is also survived by his siblings, Valerine...

Jennifer David Ragan

Jennifer David Ragan

Feb 19, 2016

Jennifer David Ragan passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Westwego, LA along with her beloved husband, James A. Ragan. Loving mother of Candice Abadie (husband, Adam). Grandmother of Adam Jr. and James. Sister of Philip J. David Sr. (wife Isabelle), Autry David (Paulette), Donald David (Amanda), Kenneth David (Cass) and Jimmie David (Paulette)....

Beverly Guidry

Beverly Guidry

Feb 19, 2016

Beverly Guidry, 85, resident of Marrero, died February 19, 2016. Wife of Morris Guidry. Mother of Candy G. Hebert (Rick), Steven Guidry (Paula), Randy Guidry, Grandmother of Todd Hebert, Chantelle, Brennan, Christopher, Dylan, Daniel Guidry, Great grandmother of Alexis, Madeline, Sabrina Hebert, Bryson Guidry. Preceded in death by her parents, Rose Palmisano Gauthe and Lee Gauthe. Family and friends are...

Harry Thomas Hardin, Iii

Harry Thomas Hardin, Iii

Feb 19, 2016

Harry Thomas Hardin, III died peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Margaret Eileen Sussex Hardin for 38 years. Loving father of Harry T. Hardin, IV (Natalia Cascante). Grandfather of Cecilia Grace and Margaret Elena Hardin. Brother of John “Jay” Hardin, Robert Hardin and the late William Hardin. Son of the late Annarose...

Roger James Richard, Sr.

Roger James Richard, Sr.

Feb 18, 2016

Roger James Richard, Sr. passed away on February 18, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary Shano Richard for 60 years. Father of Carmelita "Lita" Ducote (Donald), Roger J. "RJ" Richard, Jr., Donna Richard, Roseanna Piglia, and Crystal Reese. Grandfather of Lindsay Guidry (Cody), Payton Piglia, Cody Piglia, and the late Revee' Eschette. Great-grandfather of Mason and Maddison Ducote, and...

Aaron James Viator

Aaron James Viator

Feb 18, 2016

Aaron James Viator passed away on February 18, 2016 at the age of 20 years. Beloved son of Crystal Smith Viator-Thurman, the late Claude J. Viator and step-son of David Thurman. Half-brother of Jody Viator and Bryson Viator. Grandson of the late Darla Williams and nephew of the late Jeremy de Perrodil. Also survived by many other loving relatives and...

Bob Tomlinson

Bob Tomlinson

Feb 18, 2016

James R. “Bob” Tomlinson, 91, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born in Toledo, Ohio and has lived in New Orleans since 1976. He served as an Ensign aboard the USS Dyess during World War II. He retired in 1987 from Ingersoll-Rand Co. after 40 years of service. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a...

Elise Plaisance Blair Ashpole

Elise Plaisance Blair Ashpole

Feb 18, 2016

Elise Plaisance Blair Ashpole passed away on February 18, 2016 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Gary W. Ashpole by second marriage and the late Archie Blair by first marriage. Mother of Wayne Blair (Jacqueline), Jack Blair (Sheila), Phillip Blair, Terrie Fell (Henry), Nancy Blair and the late Curtis Blair. Grandmother of Shane, Brett (Amber),...