Obituaries

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

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Marvin Keith Hamilton

Marvin Keith Hamilton

Oct 20, 2014

Marvin Keith Hamilton peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 20, 2014 at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Algiers. Beloved son of Florence Gegenheimer Hamilton and the late Floyd Hamilton. Brother of Linda Lily (Walter “Buddy” Lily). Nephew of Marie Rogers of Arkansas and also uncle to...

Jerry Joseph Elliott

Jerry Joseph Elliott

Oct 20, 2014

Jerry Joseph Elliott passed away on October 20, 2014 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Shelby Jeanne Turner Elliott. Father of Jesse Joseph Elliott (Ada) and Jill Elliott Torre (Scott). Grandfather of Joshua Elliott Torre, Eliyahu Joseph Torre, Judah Scott Torre, Elizabeth Yiriel Torre and Evan Joseph Elliott. Son of the late Charles and Edith Martinez Elliott....

Bobby Ray Mays Jr.

Bobby Ray Mays Jr.

Oct 19, 2014

Bobby Ray Mays Jr. of Lumberton, MS passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn S. Mays for 43 years. Father of Bobby Ray Mays III (Gina). Son of Bobby Ray Mays Sr and the late Myrtis Mays. Brother of Carolyn C. Ingram, William Mays (Debbie), Jack Mays (Wendy), Johnny "Sam" Mays,...

Linda Andras Farve

Linda Andras Farve

Oct 19, 2014

Linda Andras Farve, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Beloved wife of 48 years to Roy Farve, Sr. Daughter of the late Lawrence Andras and Enola Prejean Andras. Loving mother of Charlene Eymard (Paul), Chris Farve (Melissa), Roy Farve, Jr. (Helene) and Sharon Farve. Loving Grandmother of Ashley, Lindsey, Reece, Tyler, Claire, Bradley, Heather and...

Euna Bocklud Linden

Euna Bocklud Linden

Oct 18, 2014

Euna Mae Bocklud Linden passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Daughter of the late Francisco and Eunice Dufrene Bocklud. Former wife of Eric M. Linden and the late Joseph S. Guillory. Mother of Earleen Theriot. Sister of Gretcha B. Callen, Linda B. Restivo, William, Adam, Joseph, and Michael Bocklud, and the late Albert Bocklud, Myra Dorsey, and Albertine Mack....

Michael David Price

Michael David Price

Oct 17, 2014

Michael David Price, age 60 entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Teresa L. Price. Loving father of Christopher Price and Jessica Price Allo. Beloved son of Joyce and Louis Price. Son-in-law of Delores and Phillip Snodgrass. Brother-in-law of Alan and Tim Snodgrass and Robert Smith. Brother of Kathy Smith, Lori Greive and Randy Price....

Carol Joseph Chiasson

Carol Joseph Chiasson

Oct 17, 2014

Carol Joseph Chiasson, a native of Chackbay, LA and resident of Harvey, LA, passed away on October 17, 2014 at his residence. He was 64 years of age. Beloved husband of 41 years to Marylou Rodgers Chiasson. Father of Vincent J. Chiasson (Heather) and Connie Chiasson Camus. Grandfather of Aaron Winkles, Jayson and Jacob Camus, Caitlyn and Madison Chiasson. Son...

Kathrin "Rose" Dupre Bruce

Kathrin "Rose" Dupre Bruce

Oct 16, 2014

Kathrin “Rose” Dupre Bruce passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Beloved wife of Cleveland F. Bruce for 66 years. Mother of Kathrin B. Branton (James). Grandmother of Lacey Branton (Chris Roberts) and April B. Davis (Chris Kliene). Great Grandmother of Blaine, Logan, Bryce, Stephen, Roslynne and Bailie. Great Great Grandmother of Dannilyn, Weston and Ruston. Daughter of the late...

Brenda Falcon Toombs

Brenda Falcon Toombs

Oct 16, 2014

Brenda Falcon Toombs, 65 of Avondale entered heaven’s gate on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Brenda was the wife of William (Bill) Toombs, Mother of Paula Adams (Paul Waguespack), Dawn T Fabre (Adam) Brian Toombs (Nicole) Step-mother of Edward Toombs (Vickie) & Larry Toombs. Grandmother of Kayla Rupp, Kelsey Adams, Breanna Fabre & Billy Toombs, step-grandmother of Mika Nolan, Lee Toombs...

Janis Lee West

Janis Lee West

Oct 16, 2014

Janis L. West passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the age of 57. Beloved mother of Erica West Ronquille (Kenneth). Daughter of the late Ernestine Daussin West and Ralph West. Sister of Leland West, Stuart West, and the late Deborah Pedesclaux. Grandmother of Ian, Cayden, Aaron, and Leanna Ronquille. Also survived by a niece, nephew and numerous cousins....

Rosary Rita "Sister" Marchese

Rosary Rita "Sister" Marchese

Oct 15, 2014

Rosary Rita Marchese, a native and lifelong resident of Gretna, LA died Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Salvadore “Sam” Marchese, Sr. and Margaret “Maggie” Panepinto Marchese. Beloved sister of Agnes “Peachy” Marchese, Margaret Marchese Laughlin, the late Anthony “Don”, Frank “Bing”, Salvadore, Jr. “Sammy”, John Lloyd, Alvin and John Roland Marchese. Sister-in-law of Nola Marchese, Donald...

Ursin Lawrence Acosta

Ursin Lawrence Acosta

Oct 15, 2014

Ursin Lawrence Acosta age 74 departed this life and entered his eternal resting place on Wednesday October 15 th 2014. Beloved son of the late Lawrence Euthorpe and Marguerite Tierney Acosta. Preceded in death by his sister Barbara Acosta and brother Ronnie Acosta(Donna) and great grandson Samuel Lawrence Whitmer. Husband of Joy Sanchez Acosta for the past 53 years. Beloved...

Alcee (A.J.) Joseph Champagne

Alcee (A.J.) Joseph Champagne

Oct 15, 2014

Alcee (A.J.) Joseph Champagne passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of 71. Mr. Champagne was born in Breaux Bridge, La and was a long-time resident of Harvey, La. Beloved father of Brett Champagne (Meghan), Robert Champagne (Nikki), Stacie C. Archote (Chris), and the late Lori Ann Champagne. Grandfather of Aiden, Mason, Olivia, Madison, and Luca. Son...

Murphy Joseph Cheramie

Murphy Joseph Cheramie

Oct 15, 2014

Murphy Joseph Cheramie of Harvey, LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of 85. Murphy is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria T. Cheramie; his parents, Clayborne and Nellie Cheramie; and his siblings, Myrtle Boudreaux, Melvin Cheramie, and Morgan Cheramie. His is survived by his children, Gary Cheramie (Linda) and Monica Cheramie Kindscher...

Leonard Roland Smolder

Leonard Roland Smolder

Oct 14, 2014

Leonard Roland Smolder, age 69 entered his Heavenly Kingdom on October 14, 2014. He was the loving husband of Jacklyn Nicholas Smolder. Stepfather of Timothy, Peter and Jenny Thibodaux. Step Grandfather of Christopher Thibodaux. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary Irene Smolder and Estil Leonard Smolder. He is survived by his brother, Donald Lee Smolder,...

John Arthur Dugas, Sr.

John Arthur Dugas, Sr.

Oct 14, 2014

John Arthur Dugas, Sr., owner of J&K Bar, “Naturally Algiers” entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Deborah Nott Dugas. Son of the late William Dugas, Sr. and Ruth Gros Dugas Alimia. Loving and devoted father of John Dugas, Jr. (Wife Rachel) and Neil Dugas (Wife Krystal). Loving “Poppie” to Ethan Dugas, Ellie...

Sharon Ann Fortmayer

Sharon Ann Fortmayer

Oct 14, 2014

Sharon Ann Fortmayer passed away on October 14, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Pertuit Fortmayer. Sister of Rex B. Fortmayer and Henry B. Fortmayer, the late Geraldine Fortmayer Gautreaux and Henry J. Fortmayer Jr. She is a native and lifelong resident of Westwego, LA. Private services were held. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME...

Geraldine Davies Grissom

Geraldine Davies Grissom

Oct 13, 2014

Geraldine Davies Grissom passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014. Beloved wife of Raymond Rush Grissom for 23 years. Mother of Amanda D. Ancar (Millen), Ashley Grissom (fiancé Brian Barrilleaux), and Kattie Grissom. Godmother of Candy Laporte (Anthony). Grandmother of Jerry, Cayden, Ally, Secret, and Zion. Daughter of the late Nellie Ponvelle Matherne and Jerry Matherne. Sister of Cherrian Thompson...

Lily Waguespack Hepting

Lily Waguespack Hepting

Oct 13, 2014

Lily Mae Hepting passed away on October 13, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Leonard Hepting Sr. Mother of Laverne H. Bordelon (Donald), Barbara H. Prejeant (the late Harry), Debra H. Mahar (the late Kenneth), Kenneth H. Hepting (Sarina), Ronald R. Hepting (Jana) and the late Irvin L. Hepting Jr. (Lillian). Sister of...

Beverly Ann O'Rourke

Beverly Ann O'Rourke

Oct 13, 2014

Beverly Ann O’Rourke passed away on October 13, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Beloved daughter of the late Irma Nolan O’Rourke and Warren Cornelius O’Rourke. Sister of Gayle Teachworth (husband Joel). Aunt of David (wife Lori), Stephanie (husband Carey), Beth (husband Michael), Joel Jr. (wife Heather) and Warren (wife Lisa). Also survived by 14 great-nieces and nephews. Beverly...