Obituaries

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

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Martha Jane Fulmer

Martha Jane Fulmer

Sep 17, 2015

Martha Jane Fulmer, 70, of Gretna, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Martha was born on October 6, 1944 in Sour Lake, Texas to William Winston and Mary (Gohmert) Fehlis. She married the love of her life, William Madison "Bill" Fulmer, on December 22, 1963 at the Trinity Methodist Church in Buras, Louisiana. Martha was a loving and devoted...

Abner Joseph Penton

Abner Joseph Penton

Sep 16, 2015

Abner Joseph Penton passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Lois Penton for 65 years. Father of Keith Penton, Kathy Treadaway (Danny), and Scott Penton. Son of the late Antoinette Gertrude Stiles. Brother of Susan Stiles Yoho and the late Marie Penton Soulie and John Terrell Penton. Also survived by 8...

Joyce Marie Henry

Joyce Marie Henry

Sep 15, 2015

Joyce Marie Henry passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 5:27 PM at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Henry, Sr. Mother of Charles J. Henry, Jr., Michael D. Henry (Shelley), William L. Henry, and Vicki Henry Roberts. Daughter of the late Eva Hooks Ditta and Leon M. Henry. Grandmother of Heath J. Roberts,...

Tina Renee Biggs

Tina Renee Biggs

Sep 15, 2015

Tina Renee Biggs passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 53. Beloved mother of Stephanie Spradlin, Kellee Bell, and Glenn Davis, Jr. Grandmother of Noah, MacKenzie, Josiah, Lucas, Tina-Marie, Dryden, and Charles. Daughter of Judith Blanchard Biggs and the late Patrick S. Biggs. Sister of Kim Dumas (Darrell), Michael Biggs, Brian Biggs (Laurie), and Jennifer Hotard...

Robert Leo Cappiello

Robert Leo Cappiello

Sep 15, 2015

Robert L. “Bobby” Cappiello, also known as “Pop” went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2015, at the age of 78. Bobby was a native of Port Sulphur, La. and a resident of Belle Chasse, La. for the past ten years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janes Despaux Cappiello, his parents Louis R. Cappiello...

Louise Butz Olano

Louise Butz Olano

Sep 15, 2015

Louise Cecile Butz Olano peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Alexis Olano, Sr. Daughter of the late Joseph Butz and Emily Lorio Butz. Loving and devoted mother of Calvin, Jr., Barbara Ann Blanda and Deborah Louise Dupre. Beloved grandmother of Marc Olano, Renee Olano,...

Cynthia Ehlers

Cynthia Ehlers

Sep 14, 2015

Cynthia Ehlers peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 14, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph Remondini and Margaret Rizzo Remondini. Mother of Kenneth Kelley, Jr. (Pam), Joyce Kelley (Edward), Rena Vincent, Cynthia Boudreaux (Rodney) and Lisa Poche (Rene). Sister of the late Peggy Winslow and Ernest Remondini. Cynthia is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren...

Betty Burgau Lachute

Betty Burgau Lachute

Sep 14, 2015

Betty Burgau LaChute of Gretna, LA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 80 years old. Beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” LaChute, Jr. Mother of Toni Lynn Richard (Leonard), Michael Anthony LaChute (Regina) and the late Chris LaChute. Daughter of the late Virginia Landry Burgau and Christy Burgau. Sister of Christy Burgau, Jr. and...

Elsie Mcguffee Porter

Elsie Mcguffee Porter

Sep 13, 2015

Elsie McGuffee Porter, 91, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 13, 2015. She was a woman of great faith who put her trust in Jesus for her salvation and demonstrated her faith in a life of service to His glory. Mrs. Porter and her twin sister were born in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana on June 8, 1924, to Robert...

Ronald "Ronnie" Martin Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Martin Sr.

Sep 13, 2015

Ronald "Ronnie" Anthony Martin, Sr. passed away suddenly on September 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Angelle Gauthreaux Martin for 42 years. Son of the late Ray Martin & Ruby Dominick Martin. Brother of the late Ray Martin, Jr. Son-in-law of the late Hubert & Joyce Gauthreaux. Father of Amy Martin Levet (Craig), Nicole Martin Disotell (Jr.), and the best for...

Patricia "Mickey" Fitzgerald

Patricia "Mickey" Fitzgerald

Sep 11, 2015

Patricia “Mickey” Fitzgerald, age 78 peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 11, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edwin R. Fitzgerald, Sr. Daughter of the late Ward Blakeman and Vera Michelet Blakeman. Mother of Ricky Fitzgerald, Victoria Fitzgerald Heffner and the late Edwin Fitzgerald, Jr. Grandmother of Byron C. Heffner, III, Stacey Fitzgerald, Ricky Fitzgerald, Jr. and Tricia...

Josephine Barcelona Parfait

Josephine Barcelona Parfait

Sep 11, 2015

Josephine Barcelona Parfait age 74 of Marrero went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2015 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. A treasure in life, Josie, as everyone knew her, considered her most important job as being a wife, mother and maw maw. Josephine will be missed dearly by her husband of...

Agnes Perkins

Agnes Perkins

Sep 10, 2015

Agnes Perkins Bailey Buras passed away September 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Bertrand J. Buras. Mother of the late Craig Bailey (Karen K.) and Barry Bailey. Daughter of the late Walter Perkins and Maude Strother Perkins. Sister of the late Arnold Perkins and Billie Perkins. Grandmother of Joshua Bailey (Suzie) of Baytown, TX, Chris Bailey of Alaska, Barry...

James Peter Graffeo, Jr.

James Peter Graffeo, Jr.

Sep 10, 2015

James Peter Graffeo, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Maxine Graffeo. Son of the late James Peter Graffeo, Sr. and Leona Saltamacchia Graffeo. Beloved father of James P. Graffeo, III (Wife Amy). Loving brother of Jean Fisher and Gail Fisher. James was born in New Orleans, LA...

Alvin Joseph Cotton

Alvin Joseph Cotton

Sep 10, 2015

Alvin Joseph Cotton on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Marie Eva Verdin Cotton for 72 years. Father of Paul A. Cotton, Marie Cotton Bealer (Emmett), Elaine Cotton Granade (Roger) and the late Mary Sturgeon. Grandfather of Paula Garland (David), Scott Sturgeon (Charla), Shannon Eagerton (Wayne), Aron Sturgeon (Susan), Paul Cotton, Jr. (Yvonne), Ferris R. Granade (Kristy),...

Fern Sensat Robertson

Fern Sensat Robertson

Sep 9, 2015

Fern Sensat Robertson at the age of 93 went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 9, 2015. She died peacefully surrounded by her family at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, LA. In a little town called Egan, Louisiana, Fern was born and raised on a rice farm with 8 siblings. She headed out to...

Frances Mcdaniel Beninate

Frances Mcdaniel Beninate

Sep 9, 2015

Frances Yvonne McDaniel Beninate, 78 passed from this life on September 9, 2015 and entered her Heavenly Father’s Kingdom. Yvonne was married just once to her soulmate, Jennings Nicholas Beninate who proceeded her in death in 1983. She is survived by her two sons and their spouses: James Nicholas and Traci Chisolm Beninate and Christopher John and Laura Bertucci Beninate;...

Leslie "Biggy" Mendoza

Leslie "Biggy" Mendoza

Sep 9, 2015

Leslie “Biggy” Mendoza entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the age of 85. Biggy was born July 12, 1930 in Marrero, LA to Claire Blanchard Mendoza of Plattenville, LA and Antonio Mendoza of New Orleans, LA. Beloved and devoted husband of 58 years to Gloria Matherne Mendoza. Loving father of Stanley Michael Mendoza (Lori) and Gary...

Kevin A. Galliano

Kevin A. Galliano

Sep 9, 2015

Kevin A. Galliano passed away on September 9, 2015 at the age of 53 years. Beloved husband of Kris Stoufflet Galliano. Father of Kenneth Galliano (Candice Hathcock), Keith Galliano and Haley Galliano. Son of Farrell Galliano and Agnes LeBlanc Galliano. Brother of Connie Thibodeaux, Kerry Galliano and Kelly Galliano. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Kevin was a...

Harold Joseph Theriot

Harold Joseph Theriot

Sep 8, 2015

Harold Joseph Theriot peacefully entered into eternal life on September 8, 2015 at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Rita Mae LeBlanc Theriot for 63 years. Preceded in death by his parents Camille Theriot, Sr. and Jeanne Nicole Breaux. Survived by his children, Susan Theriot and Ricky Theriot (Colleen). He was loved and cherished...