Obituaries

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

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Norman Lee Buras

Norman Lee Buras

Sep 16, 2013

Norman Lee Buras entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 67. Beloved and loving husband of 15 years to Jennie Gray Buras. Son of the late Quentin Royal Buras and Edith McClatchey Buras. Devoted and loving father of Dawn Buras, Wendy LeBlanc, Randy Gray and Julius Gray. Grandfather of Patrick Emile LeBlanc, Nicole LeBlanc,...

Irma Marie Brown Hood

Irma Marie Brown Hood

Sep 16, 2013

Irma Marie Brown Hood entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Wilmer “Wayne” Hood. Daughter of the late James Brown, Sr. and Mamie Dugas Brown. Loving and devoted mother of Royce G. Hood, Eva Day and the late Cathy Hood Simon and husband Gibbons Earl Hidalgo by first...

Clayton Francis Ocman

Clayton Francis Ocman

Sep 15, 2013

Clayton Francis Ocman passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Jean Valentino Ocman for 52 years. Loving father of Michael Ocman (Brandy) and Lisa O. Robertson (Duane). Proud Poppy of Dillan and Mikayla Robertson, Hayden, Cameron and Colin Ocman, Kenzie Robertson and the late infants Michael Jr., and Matthew Ocman. Special “Poppy”...

Lolita J. Romaguera

Lolita J. Romaguera

Sep 15, 2013

"Beloved mother and sister, Lolita J. Romaguera, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2013, at the age of 65. She was a longtime resident of Harvey, Louisiana. She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School class of 1966, where she was the Band Director. She was also a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans College of Music and...

James Ray Hinson, Sr.

James Ray Hinson, Sr.

Sep 15, 2013

On September 15, 2013, God gently embraced James R. Hinson, Sr. and brought him home to Heaven at the age of 79 years. He was born in Big Spring, TX to the late Curtis and Willie Myrle Sanders Hinson. He resided in Boothville, LA with his loving wife of 59 years, Charlene Johnke Hinson. He leaves to cherish his memories...

Kern "Crawfish" Leblanc, Jr.

Kern "Crawfish" Leblanc, Jr.

Sep 15, 2013

Kern A. “Crawfish” LeBlanc, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 26 years to Cookie LeBlanc by 2nd marriage and the late Donna Sue Williams LeBlanc by 1st marriage. Son of the late Kern A. LeBlanc, Sr. and Lillie Mae Sticker LeBlanc. Father of Craig S. LeBlanc and wife...

Earl J. Vedros, Sr.

Earl J. Vedros, Sr.

Sep 15, 2013

Earl John Vedros, Sr. born on July 28, 1931 in Westwego, La. passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2013, at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia Tonglet Vedros. Devoted father of Earl John Vedros, Jr., (wife Patricia Tauzier Vedros) and deceased baby Mary. Loving grandfather of Katie, Christopher, and Kellie Vedros. Preceded in death...

Lloyd Joseph Pizani

Lloyd Joseph Pizani

Sep 15, 2013

Lloyd J. Pizani entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Sherry Victoriano Pizani for the past 48 years. Loving father of Natalie Pizani ( Johnny ), grandfather of Syndel (Aaron) and Sharee Encalade ( Angelo ). Son of the late Marguerite Hooper Pizani and George Pizani. Brother of the...

Bryan David Buckel

Bryan David Buckel

Sep 14, 2013

Bryan David Buckel entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Annabell Marie Vicknair Buckel. Son of the late Charles C. Buckel and Mary L. Sisung Buckel. Loving and devoted father of Elizabeth Ann Buckel Dixon and husband Darrell. Grandfather of Ryan Dixon, Sarah Dixon, Emily Dixon and Jacoby...

Patricia Alamilla Moritz

Patricia Alamilla Moritz

Sep 14, 2013

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Albert Joseph Lovas

Albert Joseph Lovas

Sep 13, 2013

Albert Joseph Lovas of LaPlace, Louisiana passed peacefully with his family by his side on September 13, 2013. He was 78 years of age. Beloved Husband of Faye Sons Lovas. Al was a Barber for 47 years and owner of Al Lovas’ Barbershop in Algiers, Louisiana. He was the loving father of “Bosco” Capt. Les Ledet, Jr. (Kathy Sweeney Ledet)...

Lones "Lonnie" James Gagnard Jr.

Lones "Lonnie" James Gagnard Jr.

Sep 13, 2013

Lones “Lonnie” James Gagnard, Jr. was born on March 1, 1954 in New Orleans, LA. He lived in Westwego for all of his 59 years. On September 13, 2013, he died from lung cancer, with brain and abdominal metastases. Until his diagnosis, he was employed as a captain of the Plaquemines Parish Government’s ferries. Captain Lonnie, who followed in his...

Robert George "Bob" Neil

Robert George "Bob" Neil

Sep 13, 2013

Robert George “Bob” Neil entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2013 at the age of 69. Beloved and loving husband of 46 years to Sara Matthews Neil. Son of Gladys Constant Neil and the late George Neil. Devoted and loving father of Sara Neil Hamilton (Tom), Lisa Neil Gruber (Glenn), Robert George Neil, Jr. (Tammy) and Jody Matthew Neil...

Paul Raymond Trapani Jr.

Paul Raymond Trapani Jr.

Sep 12, 2013

Paul Raymond Trapani, Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Yvette Mylie Trapani. Father of Melissa Marie Trapani and Paul (Trey) Raymond Trapani III. Father in law of Fiorella Herrera Trapani. Son of the late Josephine Tuzzeo Trapani and Paul Raymond Trapani, Sr. Brother of Linda T. Beer (Denis). Grandfather of...

Cecile Para Cheramie

Cecile Para Cheramie

Sep 12, 2013

Cecile Para Cheramie, of Bridge City, La, was born on June 22, 1931 to the late Alexie Para Sr and Lydia Duval Para and died peacefully on Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at the age of 82. She was the beloved wife of the late Lester J. Cheramie Jr. She is survived by her children Joseph Cheramie (Linda), Martha Bourge, Bonnie...

Pamela Ann Pittman Boudreaux

Pamela Ann Pittman Boudreaux

Sep 12, 2013

Pamela Ann Pittman Boudreaux passed away on September 12, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of the late William Joseph Boudreaux, Sr. Mother of William J. Boudreaux, Jr., Brent J. Boudreaux, Angele B. Helmstetter, Dawn B. Lopez, Jeanne B. Riggs and Annette B. Claverie. Sister of Marilyn Frey. Daughter of the late Dorothea Herty Pittman and Roy...

Helene Spahr "Nanny" Schexnayder

Helene Spahr "Nanny" Schexnayder

Sep 12, 2013

Helene Spahr “Nanny” Schexnayder passed away on September 12, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late George L. Schexnayder. Daughter of the late Anita Isemann Spahr and Albert L. Spahr. Sister of the late Virgie Spahr “V. L.” Kern. Godmother of Belinda Cambre Constant and Ronnie Constant, Wendy Cambre Bush and Lester Cambre, Jr. Beloved...

Dr. Thomas Richard Smith

Dr. Thomas Richard Smith

Sep 12, 2013

Thomas Richard Smith, MD, 79, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Ochsner Hospital Westbank, surrounded by his family. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, September 21, at 11 a.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero. Family friend, Fr. Herb Kiff will officiate. Visitation at 10 a.m. Dr. Smith was born July 28,...

Oscar Vincent Creppel

Oscar Vincent Creppel

Sep 11, 2013

Oscar Vincent Creppel of Lafitte, La. passed on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 5pm. Beloved husband of Yvonne Perrin Creppel. Father of Barbara Hymel, Brenda Wade & Angeline LeBlanc. Son of the late Ida Billiot and Vincent Creppel. Brother of Renee Sonnier and the late Evelyn Guidry, Laverna Nunnery, Esther Bendich, Laura Creppel, and Herman Creppel. Grandfather of Tyrie, Tricia,...

Susanne Part Weick

Susanne Part Weick

Sep 11, 2013

Susanne Part Weick passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the age of 63. Beloved wife of Glenn F. Weick. Mother of Heather Carroll (Tim), Lloyd Lerille III (Michelle), and Melody M. Hill (Jeremy). Daughter of the late Ruby and Francis Part. Sister of Kitty Husser, Jeanne Hyde, Denise Schayot and the late Adele Portera. Grandmother of Preston, Hannah,...