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

May 16, 2023

 

Our precious mother, Shirley Gonzales Bourgeois, passed away on May 16, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and moved to Westwego with her family when she was very young. She remained a resident of the Westbank where she raised her family. She was happily married to Huey P. Bourgeois in 1956 until...

May 15, 2023

Darlene Capraro Robbins entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Guerry Wayne Robbins. Mother of Seann Robbins (Jessica). Daughter of the late James Capraro and Elsie Evans. Sister of Jacob Capraro and half-sister of James Capraro, Jr. (Danielle), Angela Capraro Schultz (Ricky), and the late Angelo Capraro. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

May 15, 2023

Elliott "EJ" Joseph Arendt, Jr., at the age of 70,  entered eternal rest on May 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a fight against cancer. He was born in Algiers, Louisiana on March 7, 1953 to Elliott J. Arendt Sr. and Mercedes Lassere Arendt. He is survived by his loving wife "my heart" Mary delCorral Arendt and his...

May 14, 2023

 

Jasmyn Violette Creppel, 21, entered her peaceful slumber on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Born on October 20, 2001, at Meadowcrest Hospital, Gretna, Louisiana, Jasmyn led her life boldly, courageously and lovingly. She graduated from University View Academy and aspired to become a NICU nurse. The world was a more beautiful place because of her presence...

May 14, 2023

 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Richard John LeBlanc, Jr. on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 73 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard  John LeBlanc, Sr. and Mary McGovern LeBlanc and brother, Michael Albert LeBlanc (Karen). Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 50...

May 14, 2023

 

Horace John Vicknair passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the age of 73.  Beloved son of the late Gladys and Kenneth Vicknair. Brother of Joann Dempster (Dennis) and the late Bernadette Vicknair. Uncle of Stacy Ann Brown and Andy Joseph Brown. He was a member of the Immaculata Knights of Columbus Council Number 4222 and a lifelong...

May 14, 2023

May 13, 2023

Lacey Nikole Ditcharo was born on January 28, 1990 and passed away on May 13, 2023, which was a very very sad day.  She will be deeply missed by family and friends of the family.  She loved life.  She was so good to people.  She would give her clothes and shoes away and come home only with her socks on. ...

May 13, 2023

Babette Robert entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 85.  Beloved wife of the late Louis Robert.  Daughter of the late Ellis Friloux and Lucille Friloux.  Loving and devoted mother of Devy Hempel (Thomas), Tana Romagosa (Matt), Ched Robert (Rachel), Tina Ellis (Randy) and the late Gwen Robert.  Loving Grandmother of Randy Muller (Karen),...

May 12, 2023

 

Morris Guidry, 95 years old, of Marrero, LA, passed away on May 12, 2023. Morris was born on September 9, 1927 to Enola Adams Guidry and Morris Guidry, Sr. in Marrero, LA. After graduating from Marrero High School he joined the Navy and served as a MP. After World War II, he returned home and worked for Schlumberger, then...

May 11, 2023

Enola Dazet Balliviero, a life-long resident of Plaquemines Parish, who in later life enjoyed her stay in Biloxi, Mississippi, transitioned on May 11, 2023.  Beloved and devoted wife of the late Robert J. Balliviero.  Mother of Roberta, grandmother of David, Hillary, and William, and great-grandmother of Jonathan, Jasmine, Robert, and Sienna. Daughter of the late Louise Galmiche Dazet & Leonard...

May 11, 2023

 

Charles N. Harding Sr., passed away on May 11, 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Vikki Tisdale Harding. Father of Clayton Harding (Christi), Hope Robert, the late Charles Harding Jr. (the late Michelle), and Lisa Gros. Grandfather of Taylor, Hunter, Peyton, Clayton Jr., Mason, Chance, Si, Jordan, Amber, Gage, Jacy, Brycen, Kade, Kaylynn, and Trey. Great-grandfather...

May 10, 2023

 

Jeanne Wahlig Ray entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late C. H. Ray. Mother of Sharon Boustead (late William), Jimmy Ray (Kathy), and Linda Gieseler (Ken). Grandmother of Thomas Boustead, Bradley Boustead, Alicia Valenti (Richard), Joseph Boustead, Scott Ray (Raquel), Elizabeth Ray, Donald Moore, Raymond Moore, and Jennifer Gegenheimer (Paul). Great-grandmother Madison, Layla,...

May 9, 2023

Graham Ford Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 59.  Beloved and loving son of Roy Ernest Smith and Mavis Elizabeth Smith.  Loving brother of Raymond Worth (Amy) and the late Clifford Kent (Survived by Carla).  Graham is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Ian (Krysta), Ryan, Logan, Katherine, Hannah and the...

May 8, 2023

May 7, 2023

 

Mrs. Tekewah Naji Guy Simens, R.N., 41, a resident of Harvey, LA, a loving and beautiful mother, wife, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. She was affectionately known by family and friends as “Keebee”, “Tiki”, & “Tizzy”. Tekewah was born on April 14, 1982, in New Orleans,...

May 7, 2023

 

Leon Thomas, loving father,, grandfather, great grandfather and family member, was called home by his heavenly father on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the blessed age of 92 at VA Community Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Leon was born on July 22, 1930 in Holly Bluff, Mississippi to the proud parents of Albert Thomas and Virgie Mary Thomas. He...

May 7, 2023

Lana LeCompte Rodriguez entered into eternal rest on May 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Dan Rodriguez for 54 years. Mother of Todd Rodriguez (Christina), Reggie Rodriguez (Brittany), and Debbie Rodriguez. Grandmother of Calob Falgout (Katie), Laken Rodriguez (Chris), Brittany Carlton (Dylan), Andy Carlton, Tanner Rodriguez, Liam Rodriguez, Reggie Rodriguez, Jr., Owen Kiger, Pierson Kiger, and Elizabeth Kiger. Great-grandmother of Kinsley...

May 6, 2023

 

Michael “Mike” Charles Rantz passed away on May 6, 2023 at the age of 72.  Beloved husband of Cathleen F.  “Cathy” Rantz. Father of Michael Allan Rantz and Christine R. Watzke (Dennis). Son of Hazel Tish Rantz and the late Edward F. Rantz. Brother of Cynthia R. Clasen (Charles). Brother-in-law of Drs. Doug and Mary Lyles and their children...

May 6, 2023

Toni Adams Chiasson passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of 71. 

Beloved wife of the late Nolan Noah Chiasson Sr. for 52 years.  

Loving and devoted mother of Shelly Chiasson Perrin, the late Regina Lynn Chiasson and Nolan Noah Chiasson Jr.  Mother-in-Law to Ronald Perrin Jr. Grandmother to Braxton Vinet, Gage Perrin, and Kaileigh Kinler....