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

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Mary Ann Juge Magee

Mary Ann Juge Magee

May 11, 2015

Mary Ann Juge Magee, born June 28, 1934 entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Jimmie Magee. Daughter of the late Faustine Aleman Juge and Edward Juge. Mother of Ronald (Janet), Michael (Pat), Christopher (Kim) and Allen (Cara) Magee. Grandmother of Michael, Tony, Christopher, Joshua Magee and Athene’ (Charles) Dehart. Sister of Connie Brinker...

George John Combel, Iii

George John Combel, Iii

May 11, 2015

George John Combel, III peacefully entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2015 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Lynell Naquin Combel. Son of the late George John Combel, Jr. and Rosemary Anderson Combel. Father of George Henry Combel (Brandy), Tonia Trejo (Alvaro), Brian Combel, Michael Boudreaux (Raina) and Shawna Nall. Grandfather of Brian Nall, Briana Combel, Gabriela...

Dora Oser Durgin

Dora Oser Durgin

May 11, 2015

Dora Oser Durgin peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the age of 90. She is the very beloved wife of the late Alvin Thomas Durgin, Jr. Daughter of the late John Frank Oser and Clara Ethel Fitch Oser. Loving mother of Alvin T. Durgin III (Wife Cathy Budway Durgin), Gwen Ann Davis (Husband William Davis)...

Donald Floyd Swilley

Donald Floyd Swilley

May 10, 2015

Donald Floyd Swilley passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband and Best Friend of Flora Yvonne Swilley for the past 56 years. Caring father of Roger Swilley of Temple, GA, Kenneth Swilley (Ruby) of Belle Chasse, LA and Rebecca Bennett (Johnny) of Melder, LA. Preceded in death by his parents Dewey F....

John Francis Murphy, Jr.

John Francis Murphy, Jr.

May 10, 2015

John Francis Murphy, Jr. passed away on May 10, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of 59 years to Helen Joy Trosclair Murphy. Father of Jennifer M. Winters (Robert), Timothy M. Murphy (Guyann), Vicki M. Boyd (Laurance), the late Karen Lynn Murphy and John Kevin Murphy. Grandfather of Christopher Brown, Jimmy Brown, Ann Marie Murphy, L. Murphy...

Kirby P. Alleman

Kirby P. Alleman

May 9, 2015

Kirby P. Alleman entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the age of 57. Beloved son of Gilbert Alleman and the late Gloria Theriot Alleman. Brother of Kay Kieff and Tina Alleman. Kirby was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives, friends and faculty and staff of Metropolitan Developmental Center in...

Rose Trahant Pierron

Rose Trahant Pierron

May 8, 2015

Rose Trahant Pierron passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the age of 96. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her life. Loving mother of Clarence Sidney Pierron (Sylvia) and Janice Pierron Wilcox (Melvin). Proud grandmother of Jerilyn Pierron Richoux (Brian), Michael Pierron (Kim), Scott Wilcox...

Roy Pierre Blanchard

Roy Pierre Blanchard

May 8, 2015

BLANCHARD, Roy Pierre, age 84, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, died on Friday, May 8, 2015. He was married for 53 years to Margaret Harvey Blanchard, who he cared for through her illnesses until her death in 2007, and they were residents of Port Sulphur, Louisiana, until Hurricane Katrina. He was the son of the late Clifton E. Blanchard, Sr. and...

Helen Elizabeth Erwin Smith

Helen Elizabeth Erwin Smith

May 7, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Smith, age 74 of Gretna, LA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2015. She spent her last days surrounded by family and friends at Ochsner Westbank Medical Center. Helen was an 8+ member of the Gretna Senior Center and attended multiple functions including Bingo, which she loved. She considered her most important...

Josett Arda Garvin Booth

Josett Arda Garvin Booth

May 7, 2015

Josett Arda Garvin Booth, 47 years old, was called to heaven after a long and valiant fight with MCTD Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Ochsner Medical Hospital. Josett was survived by Lawrence Robert Booth Jr. and her beloved sons Lawrence Robert Booth, III and Edward Millet Booth. Cherished daughter of Millet Alfred Garvin and Marva Arda Garvin. Dearest Sister to...

Terry Joseph Gros, Sr.

Terry Joseph Gros, Sr.

May 7, 2015

Terry J. Gros Sr. passed away on May 7, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Father of Terry J. Gros Jr. and Candice West. Grandfather of Gabrielle Marie Gros. Brother of the late Richard Gros. Son of the late Victoria Richard Gros and Jacques “Jack” Gros. Special friend to Bonnie Fletcher. Also survived by other family and friends. Terry...

Myrdith Rumbaugh Macleery

Myrdith Rumbaugh Macleery

May 7, 2015

Myrdith Rumbaugh Macleery passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late John E. Macleery, Jr. Mother of Fredrick Lee Macleery, Clara Margaret Wolf (Corey), and the late John Franklin Macleery. Daughter of the late Margaret Kerr Rumbaugh and Luther Karl Rumbaugh. Sister of Myrtle Rumbaugh, and the late Elizabeth Davis, Martha...

Paul Raywood Guidry

Paul Raywood Guidry

May 6, 2015

Paul Raywood Guidry, a retiree of Freeport Sulphur McMoran, Inc. for 35 years of service, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Gladys Gaubert Guidry. Father of Paul Gerald Guidry (Dawn Hollywood), Kevin Jude Guidry (Jayna Lowry), and the late Garland Mark (Reesa Gibbins). Son of...

Steven Allen Meaux

Steven Allen Meaux

May 6, 2015

Steven Allen Meaux passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Jodie Taravella Meaux for 33 years. Son of Claude and Bernice Gros Meaux. Father of Brady Meaux (Laura) and Travis Meaux. Grandfather of Benjamin Meaux. Brother of Claudette Gautreaux (Dave), Bryan Meaux (Kathy), and Lyndon Meaux (Tammy). Brother in law of Rhonda Panepinto (Lyle). Also survived by...

Gysgt Gerald M. Carter, Usmc (Ret.)

Gysgt Gerald M. Carter, Usmc (Ret.)

May 5, 2015

GySgt Gerald M. “Sarge” Carter, U.S.M.C. (Ret.) passed away on May 5, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of June Puchot Carter. Father of Jed Carter (Tammy Lawson), Jan Mackie (Jerry), Bobby Carter (Noelle), Michelle Kercho and the late Michael C. Carter. Grandfather of Jerry Jr., Jessica, Chad, Nicholas, Jared, Taylor, Leigh-Ann, Christina, Sarah, Caroline, Madeleine and...

Doris Joyce Bernard

Doris Joyce Bernard

May 4, 2015

Doris Joyce Bernard, age 84, entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2015. Wife of Jackie Carmouche, Sr. Mother of Connie Breaux Carmouche, Kathy Carmouche and Jackie G. Carmouche, Jr. Daughter of the late Clara Regan and Timothy Regan. Sister of Joseph Nickolas, Norma Chestnut, Nelwyn Nickolas and Glenda Nickolas. Survived by 6 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and her son-in-law,...

Melanie Devries Belsom

Melanie Devries Belsom

May 4, 2015

Melanie DeVries Belsom passed away on May 4, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Belsom. Daughter of the late Leona Iver DeVries and Kasper DeVries. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Melanie retired as a secretary with Celotex, Corp. following 50 years of dedicated service. Relatives and friends are...

Joann Lee Lindsey

Joann Lee Lindsey

May 3, 2015

JoAnn Lee Lindsey, 74, received her angel wings on Sunday, May 3, 2015 after a courageous 10 year battle with Lung Cancer and COPD. Momma Jo/JoJo as she was known to many was a native of Kentwood, LA and resident of Gretna for the last 68 years. The daughter of the late Annie Lou Alford (Breeland) and the late Newton...

Kenneth James Barrios

Kenneth James Barrios

May 3, 2015

Kenneth “Kenny” James Barrios passed away on May 3, 2015. Beloved husband of Judith A. Perdreauville Barrios for 31 years. Father of Bradley James Barrios. Son of the late Norman Charles Barrios and Geraldine Bode Barrios. Brother of Leonard J. Barrios. Godfather of Rhonda Barrios and Jackie Houin-Chauvin. Also survived by his many cousins, including Jean Houin, Iris Hageney, and...

Blane Peter Ronquille Sr.

Blane Peter Ronquille Sr.

May 2, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, Blane Peter Ronquille, Sr. born January 15, 1951, entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2015. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Rebecca "Becky" Rousselle Ronquille, and his beloved sons, Blane Peter Ronquille, Jr. and Joseph Michael Ronquille as well as his daughter in laws, Julie and Ashlee Ronquille. Blane...

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