Obituaries

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

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Jeanne Marie Andry Lamia

Jeanne Marie Andry Lamia

Jan 16, 2014

Jeanne Marie Andry Lamia, age 44 entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2014. Beloved wife of David M. Lamia for 21 years. Loving daughter of Arthur Joseph Andry and Joan Mary Silver Andry. Devoted and loving mother of Jonathan David Lamia and Joseph Matthew Lamia. Loving sister of Rachel Robin Andry and Bethany Lynn Andry Lescale (James). Godmother...

Senator J. Chris Ullo

Senator J. Chris Ullo

Jan 16, 2014

Senator J. Chris Ullo, who championed legislation to spur growth on the West Bank and improve educational opportunities close to home for its residents, died Thursday at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie of congestive heart failure. He was 85. .A lifelong resident of Marrero, Mr. Ullo served 36 years in office before term limits forced him to retire from...

Lorri Ditrapani Brubaker

Lorri Ditrapani Brubaker

Jan 15, 2014

Lorri DiTrapani Brubaker passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Beloved wife of Raymond Brubaker for 20 years. Loving mother of Shannon O’Neal (William), Kristina Brubaker, and Phillip Brubaker (Jamie). Grandmother of Dana Hebert, Sydni O’Neal and one expected great grandchild. Sister of Debbie Downey, Michael DiTrapani, Joe DiTrapani and the late Ricky and Amy DiTrapani. Daughter of the late Mary...

Leroy James Rodrigue

Leroy James Rodrigue

Jan 15, 2014

Leroy James Rodrigue passed away on January 15, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of Frances Lang Rodrigue. Father of Linda Rapp (the late Randy) and Penny Mataya (Trent). Grandfather of Cory, Chaz and Case. Great-grandfather of Carley and Kinley. Brother of Raymond Rodrigue (Dot), Jerry Rodrigue (Bonnie) and Richard Rodrigue (Leslie). Son of the late Morris...

Mark Davy Broussard

Mark Davy Broussard

Jan 14, 2014

Mark Davy Broussard passed away on Monday, January 14, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Barbay Broussard. Father of Mark D. Broussard, Jr. (wife Paula). Grandmother of Mark “Trey” Broussard, III, Janae Broussard, Micah Broussard, Christian Neller (husband Wade), Nicholas Broussard and Michaela Broussard. Great grandfather of Maxwell Neller. Brother of Joseph H. “Hop” Broussard of Lafayette, LA. Uncle...

Alvin J. Rink

Alvin J. Rink

Jan 14, 2014

Alvin J. Rink, age 74 entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Beloved husband of 38 years to Carolyn A. Rink. Son of the late John Rink, Sr. and Etiennette Bergeron Rink. Brother of John Rink, Jr. (the late Rosemary), Eldridge Rink (Cathy), Verdie Enloe (the late Richard), Dolores Breaux (Daniel) and the late Helen Hoffman and Lorena...

Yvonne Mary Bru Ballard

Yvonne Mary Bru Ballard

Jan 13, 2014

Yvonne Bru Ballard entered into eternal rest at Our Lady of Wisdom Health Center on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Morgan G. Ballard. Mother of Gloria Cantrell (Edwin), Judith Triche (Earl) and Morgan G. Ballard, Jr. Grandmother of Lori, Edwin Jr., Jolie, Annie, Joseph, Christopher and Jennifer. Great Grandmother of Katie,...

Billy Lee Hartung

Billy Lee Hartung

Jan 13, 2014

Billy Lee Hartung passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Christine Welling Hartung. Father of Jeffrey Hartung (Terri) and Justin Hartung (Michelle). Son of the late Helen Rinehart Hartung and Reuben Hartung. Brother of Debbie Armer, Donald Hartung and the late Dean Hartung. Grandfather of Benjamin (Kandace), Kailey, Lauren, and baby Caroline...

Philip Odell Dufour

Philip Odell Dufour

Jan 13, 2014

Philip Odell Dufour, a native of Plaucheville, LA and resident of Marrero, LA, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the age of 94 years. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Eras and Agnes Dufour. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy Gervais Dufour and children, Janice Dufour Guidry (Alex) and Wayne Dufour, Sr. (Barbara)....

Ann Boudreaux Ripp

Ann Boudreaux Ripp

Jan 13, 2014

Ann Boudreaux Ripp went to her Heavenly home on January 13S, 2014 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Rorlan R. Ripp, Sr. Mother of Rorlan R. Ripp, Jr. (Trang), Rodney J. Ripp, Sr. (Sarah), Martha Ripp Brown, Rinda Marie Ripp and the late Roy J. Ripp. Grandmother of Trevor, Gavin, Thea, Jason, Rodney Jr., Rorlan...

Raymond "Ray" Paul Richard, Sr.

Raymond "Ray" Paul Richard, Sr.

Jan 13, 2014

Raymond “Ray” Paul Richard, Sr., age 71, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 13, 2014. Ray was born in New Orleans, LA on March 27, 1942 to Wilton Joseph and Carmen Savoie Richard. He was a graduate of Holy Name of Mary in Algiers and served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve. He was employed...

Rev. Lloyd L. Reimherr, Sr.

Rev. Lloyd L. Reimherr, Sr.

Jan 13, 2014

Reverend Lloyd L. Reimherr, Sr. went to be with his Lord on January 13, 2014 at the age of 83 years. He was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Daniel and Helen Lotz Reimherr. He was married to Barbara Ann Beck Reimherr for over 40 years. Father of Lloyd L. Reimherr, Jr., Kevin C. Reimherr (wife Gloria) and...

Doris Juengling Bittner

Doris Juengling Bittner

Jan 12, 2014

Doris Juengling Bittner passed away on January 12, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Eldor Bittner. Mother of Shelly Kiletico (John) and Jeffrey Bittner (Maureen). Grandmother of Danielle, Lynette (Keith), Micah (Laura), Leslie, Ben and Marta. Great-grandmother of Cross, Alise, Cole, Roman, Carson and Olivia. Sister of Grace Allgeyer, Marion Hartman, June Boyer and...

David E Banks

David E Banks

Jan 12, 2014

David Elliott Banks, Sr., Port Arthur, Texas native and long time Gretna and Harvey resident, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Jo Ann Martinez Banks for 55 years. Loving father of David, II (Sandra), Murphy (Penny), and Don (Lori). Proud and devoted grandfather of Hanna, Erica, Kasie, Korey,...

Velma Becnel Schexnayder

Velma Becnel Schexnayder

Jan 12, 2014

Velma Becnel Schexnayder passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Covenant Home at the age of 89. She was born in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA before moving to Metairie. She was an active member of St. Anthony Church, The Lions Club Auxiliary, The Parkinson’s Caretakers Group, and was an avid golfer...

Thelma Songy Rodriguez

Thelma Songy Rodriguez

Jan 11, 2014

Thelma Songy Rodriguez, age 90 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Michael Rodriguez, Sr. Daughter of the late Dantes A. Songy and Aimee Rodrigue Songy. Mother of Jesse M. Rodriguez, Jr. (Ann), Dan J. Rodriguez (Lana) and Tim J. Rodriguez (Aerenia). Grandmother of Wendy R. Loggins (Tommy), Michael P. Rodriguez, Sr....

Mary Kern Santos

Mary Kern Santos

Jan 10, 2014

Mary Kern Santos passed away on January 10, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her family was by her side. She was born in New Orleans to the late Edward J. Kern and Catherine Newman Kern on March 18, 1938. She was the beloved wife of the late Joachim T. Santos and is survived by her children...

Leo Joseph Champagne

Leo Joseph Champagne

Jan 10, 2014

Leo Joseph Champagne Sr. entered into peaceful eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the age of 78. Leo was blessed with a large family and was loved by the following family members in addition to many who were so close to him: He was the devoted and loving son of the late Leo John and Marie Champagne. Survived...

Rita Elizabeth Ernst Fontenot

Rita Elizabeth Ernst Fontenot

Jan 10, 2014

Rita Elizabeth Ernst Fontenot, 91, of New Orleans, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014. Born December 18, 1922 in New Orleans, she is predeceased by her parents, Leslie John Ernst, Sr. and Leona Aubert Ernst, a brother, Malcolm (Buddy) Ernst, and her husband of 72 years, Robert Lorey Fontenot of Pine Prairie, Louisiana. Survivors include her daughter Judy Fontenot...

Annie Zeller Ricotta

Annie Zeller Ricotta

Jan 9, 2014

Annie Zeller Ricotta of Marrero, LA on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at 9:30AM. Beloved wife of the late Carmelo Ricotta. Daughter of the late Emily Zeringue and Frank Zeller. Sister of the late Lena Boudreaux, Denise Bollingham, Thelma Granier, and Thomas Zeller. Also survived by 11 nieces and nephews. Age 90 years, a native of Reserve, LA and a resident...