Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Birdie Jane Stelly Briley
Jul 10, 2014
Birdie Jane Stelly Briley passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014. Beloved companion of Jay Pinkowski for 32 years. Beloved mother of Donnie Briley (Pam), David Briley (Angie), Dina Illg (David), and Jason Pinkowski (Stephanie). Grandmother of Lisa, David Jr., Nick, Austin, Brandi, Evan, Kamryn, and Zoey. Step-grandmother of 4, great-grandmother of 4, and step-great-grandmother of 8. Daughter of the...
Lynn Franz Ott
Jul 8, 2014
Lynn Franz Ott passed away on July 8, 2014 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of the late George P. Ott, Jr. Mother of Karen Lynn Ott and George P. Ott, III. Mother-in-law of Ana Moreno Ott. Grandmother of Jackson Blaine Ott. Sister of L.J. Franz. Sister-in-law of Pamela Ott and Brenda Franz. Daughter of the late Irma...
Dorothy "Dottie" Barrilleaux Rodriguez
Jul 8, 2014
Dorothy “Dottie” Barrilleaux Rodriguez went to Heaven on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. She was a native of Labadieville, LA and a resident of the Westbank for over 70 years. Loving wife of the late Louis A. “Rod” Rodriguez. Loving mother of Gwen Pichoff (Ricky) and the late Linda Dominique Owens (Audie by 1st marriage and the former Gene by 2nd...
Elaine Martinez Palermo
Jul 7, 2014
Elaine Martinez Palermo passed away on July 7, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of 54 years to Joseph A. Palermo, Sr. Mother of Belinda Lasserre (David), Julie Tobin (Edwin “Toby”), Joseph Palermo Jr. (Kristina) and the late Ernest Joseph Palermo. Grandmother of Cory Cheramie (Kristy), Brook Lasserre, Wayne Schmauss (Robin) and Steven Schmauss. Great-grandmother of Brady...
Ansuella Marie Smith-Cockheran
Jul 7, 2014
Ansuella Marie Smith Cockheran was born November 14, 1960 and was granted her angel wings on July 7, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. She leaves to cherish in memory her loving husband, Roosevelt Cockheran Sr.; 2 children, Rochelle Cockheran Stevenson (Robert) and Roosevelt Cockheran Jr; 3 grandchildren, Demi Maria Stevenson, Ro'Ion Cockheran, and Layla...
Merlin James Gomez
Jul 7, 2014
MERLIN JAMES GOMEZ PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY, JULY 7, 2014 AT THE AGE OF 84. BELOVED HUSBAND OF VERNEL GONZALES GOMEZ FOR 63 YEARS. FATHER OF KAREN RIVERA (CAL LOFTIN), KIM PERNICIARO (DOMINICK), AND TAMI JENNISKENS (STEVE). SON OF THE LATE NORMA MARSE GOMEZ AND HAROLD GOMEZ. BROTHER OF ELWOOD GOMEZ, LOISE LAURICELLA, AND THE LATE ULICE GOMEZ, ELSIE OLIVIER,...
Daniel Laviolette
Jul 7, 2014
Daniel Laviolette passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Alma Devillier Laviolette. Father of Earl Laviolette (Mary) of Opelousas, F. John Laviolette, Michael Laviolette and Margie L. Forrest (Lawson). Son of the late Octavie Mallet Laviolette and George Laviolette of Leonville, LA....
Adine Kravet Hamback
Jul 7, 2014
Adine Geraldine Kravet Hamback, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of Charles Hamback for 45 years. Loving mother of Charles “Chuck” Hamback, Jr. (Bridgette), Faith H. Fray (Jimmy), David Hamback (Lynn) and William “Billy” Hamback (Kim). Sister of Richard “Dickey”...
Chela Dawn D'Abreu
Jul 6, 2014
Chela Dawn D’Abreu, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the age of 51. Beloved daughter of the late Mary Frances Kennedy and Anthony Roy D’Abreu, Sr. Loving Companion of Captain Gus Cramond, III. Sister of Anthony Roy D’Abreu, Petal Lavallee, Bonita D’Abreu and the late Crystal Fawn D’Abreu....
Lester Carter Wailes
Jul 6, 2014
Lester Carter Wailes passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Louisiana Veteran Home, Jackson, LA. He was 82 years of age and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lester was the son of the late Howard Carter Wailes and Ella Louise Crandell Wailes of Bastrop, LA. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Beverly Gilchress Wailes. He...
Juana Olivares Gongora
Jul 6, 2014
Beloved Juana Olivares Gongora passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and was guided by her angels on July 6, 2014 at the age of 82. She was the wife of the late Renato Gongora, Sr. Devoted mother of the late Marisela, surviving children, Maria “Lupita” Powers, Renato Gongora, Jr. (Christina), Orfelinda “Orfy” Richard, Gricelda “Chela”...
Tashia Marie Lee
Jul 5, 2014
Tashia Marie Lee, age 37 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Beloved mother of Torey David Orgeron, Jr. and Cierra Jade LaBauve. Loving daughter of Robin Lee. Step daughter of John Salvato and the late Dennis Day Lee. Grand daughter of Carole Cournaya and the late Robert Paul Hibbs, Tremmel Lee and Gloria Lee. Step Grand daughter...
William Thomas "Tom" Basco
Jul 5, 2014
Basco William Thomas (Tom) Basco, Sr. of Lafayette, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 76. After the passing of his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Patsy) Johnson Basco, he married Mary Carmen Stephens in November 2013. They made their residence in Lafayette, and they enjoyed the union of their extended families. He was preceded...
Shawn Alexander Meladine
Jul 5, 2014
Shawn Alexander Meladine passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 21. Beloved son of Esther Valenzuela Meladine and Raymond Wayne Meladine. Brother of Oscar Raymond Meladine, Raymond Wayne Meladine, II (Mindi), and Dwaynne Matthew Meladine. Uncle of Logan, Chase, Brooklyn, Madison and Raymond. A lifelong resident of Belle Chasse, LA. Relatives and friends of the family...
Christopher Paul Blanchard
Jul 4, 2014
Christopher Paul Blanchard left his earthly body on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the age of 29. Beloved husband of Cerissa Black Blanchard and adored father to their son, Lyric Christopher Blanchard. He was born August 25, 1984 to his parents, Charee Z. Fabiano (Husband August J. Fabiano, Jr.) and the late Robert P. Blanchard (Survived by wife Sibyl B....
Clement P. "Clem" Landry
Jul 4, 2014
Clement P. “Clem” Landry, of Westwego, passed away at the age of 77 on July 4, 2014 due to complications following heart surgery. He was born in White Castle, LA on October 8, 1936 to the late Olphide and Ida Gomez Landry. Clem was married to JoAnn Landry and just proudly celebrated their 16th year anniversary. He was also married...
Peter "Pete" Reilly, Jr.
Jul 4, 2014
Peter “Pete” Reilly, Jr., former New Orleans Police Department employee for 6 years, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the age of 77. Husband of Marvel Bayer Reilly for 55 years. Father of Lee A. Reilly (Michael Harmon), Erin R. Haas (Kenneth), Shannon R. Webre (Craig), Peter Reilly, III and Rachel R. Keifer. Grandfather of Lori, Chloe, Sadie,...
Thelma Ruehrmund Secrest
Jul 4, 2014
Thelma Mae Ruehrmund Secrest passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Crow Secrest. Mother of Lenora S. Hixon (Eugene) and Linda S. Foster (Joseph). Daughter of the late Marie Darling Scott Ruehrmund and Albert Ferdinand Ruehrmund. Grannie of Linda H. Leonard (Stephen) and Eilene H. Verret (David). Gran Gran...
Joyce Eskine Matherne Wells
Jul 4, 2014
Joyce Eskine Matherne Wells passed away on July 4, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of 36 years to the late William E. Wells. Mother of Deborah Gravette (Keith), Denise Savoy (Wayne), Huey Matherne (Paula), Amy Bergeron (Alden) and Joy Nichol (Kip). Grandmother of Eric, Karen, Emily, Wayne, Patrick, Bryan, Bradley, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Joey, Melanie, Jason, Jesse,...
Marie Elizabeth Cortazzo
Jul 4, 2014
Marie Elizabeth Cortazzo, age 78 entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Russell J. Cortazzo, Sr. Daughter of the late John Guthrie and Elizabeth Higgins Guthrie. Beloved and devoted mother of Russell J. Cortazzo, Jr. (Janice) and Jean Cortazzo. Grandmother of Rachel Fernandez, Clade Fernandez, Timothy Fernandez and Nolan Fernandez (Jennifer). Step Grandmother...
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