Obituaries

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

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Sylvia Navero Schieffler

Sylvia Navero Schieffler

Mar 24, 2013

On Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 5:35 PM at her home with her family by her side, Sylvia Navero Schieffler, 88 years of age, ascended into the arms of Our Heavenly Father. Born November 26, 1924, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Harvey for the past 71 years. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband,...

Mary Ann Mcghan Ford

Mary Ann Mcghan Ford

Mar 23, 2013

Mary Ann McGhan Ford entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the age of 67. Former wife of Gary L. Ford, Sr. Daughter of the late Thomas Henry McGhan and Dorothy Leonia Generes McGhan. Mother of Gary L. Ford, Jr., Leigh Ann Ford Lookoff, Elizabeth Anne Ford Pierce, Michael Dennis Ford and Amanda Marie Ford. Grandmother of...

Jill Ann Robichaux Maronge

Jill Ann Robichaux Maronge

Mar 23, 2013

Jill Robichaux Maronge entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the age of 67. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Robichaux. Mother of Anthony Maronge, Jr. and Kirk Maronge. Grandmother of Julian, Kirk II, Madison, Maxx and Zaine. Sister of Fay Martin, Edward Robichaux, Jr. and Connie Gaudet. Also survived by a host of nieces...

Lily Chiasson Labella

Lily Chiasson Labella

Mar 23, 2013

Lily Chiasson LaBella passed away at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the age of 91. A native of Gretna and a resident of Harvey for 65 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvador “Sam” LaBella, Sr. for 54 years. Beloved mother of Salvador “Sammy” LaBella, Jr. (Wife Margaret) and Linda L. Breaux...

Kathy Ellis Diggs

Kathy Ellis Diggs

Mar 22, 2013

Kathy Ellis Diggs went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the age of 57. A retired school teacher from Barbre and Truman Middle Schools with 30 years of service. Loving Mother of Erica Ellis, Ashley Ellis, Brandon Ellis (Nolita), and Joseph “Teedy” Diggs, Jr. Grandmother of Derrick Ellis, Imani Badie, Brandon Ellis, Jr., Darnell...

Harold Edward Gaddis

Harold Edward Gaddis

Mar 21, 2013

Harold Edward Gaddis passed away on March 21, 2013 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of 58 years to Nettie Matherne Gaddis. Father of Glenda Gaddis Allen, Daryl Richard Gaddis and Wade Alan Gaddis. Grandfather of Robyn L. Marshall. Great-grandfather of Alexis L. Marshall. Brother of Vera Jeanette Gaddis, the late Melber William Gaddis and Johnny Milton Gaddis....

Donna Gonzales Acosta

Donna Gonzales Acosta

Mar 21, 2013

Donna Gonzales Acosta entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of 47 years to Ronald Acosta, Sr. Daughter of the late Eddie and Lucy Gonzales. Mother of Brian Acosta (Fiance’ Tiffany Taffaro) and the late Ronald Acosta, Jr. Grandmother of Abigail and 1 expectant grandchild. Donna was born in Algiers, LA...

Steven Arthur Walker

Steven Arthur Walker

Mar 21, 2013

Steven Arthur Walker, our dear husband, father, and friend, went home to be with our Lord on March 21, 2013, surrounded by his wife, 2 girls, grandson, family and friends. He was born in New Orleans on November 4, 1950. Steve is survived by his wife Carol Hickey Walker daughters Dodie and Sherri, Sherri’s partner in life Terry Breaux and...

Maria Ligia Caicedo

Maria Ligia Caicedo

Mar 20, 2013

Maria Ligia Caicedo entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Rafael Melguizo by first marriage and the late Giraldo Bauza by second marriage. Mother of Marta Melguizo, Gloria Melguizo, Juan Melguizo and the late Cylia Evans and Ligia Melguizo. Grandmother of Marcella Melguizo, Monica Evans, Ricardo Evans, Camille...

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kevin Michael Nash

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kevin Michael Nash

Mar 20, 2013

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kevin Michael Nash passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the age of 47. Beloved and loving husband of 22 years to Sandi Nash. Beloved, loving and devoted father of Caden A. Nash and the late Brandon Nash. Loving son of Mary Ann Nash and the late Commander (Ret.), Michael...

Maria Santos Bastiansen

Maria Santos Bastiansen

Mar 20, 2013

Maria Santos Bastiansen passed away on March 20, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of George Bastiansen. Mother of Jane Daigle (Sonny), Ralph Bastiansen (Liz Smith) and Paul Bastiansen. Grandmother of David, Amanda, Brandon, Holly and Emily. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation...

Dolores Ann Delaune Palermo

Dolores Ann Delaune Palermo

Mar 19, 2013

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15” Dolores Ann Delaune Palermo entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of 56 years to Librorio “Buddy” Palermo. Daughter of the late Louis Delaune and Lucille Falcon Delaune. Mother of Linda Palermo Lauricella (Husband Robert), Stacey Palermo Trosclair...

Kim Theresa Perrin

Kim Theresa Perrin

Mar 19, 2013

Kim Theresa Perrin passed away on March 19, 2013 at the age of 57 years. Daughter of Huey Perrin and Joan Plaisance Perrin. She is also survived by Ricky Perrin (Lorraine), Jenny Vachetta (Todd), Troy Perrin, Jean-Paul Perrin (Crystal), Candice Perrin Caulfield Meza, 12 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME,...

John C. Cross, Jr.

John C. Cross, Jr.

Mar 19, 2013

John C. Cross, Jr., passed away on March 19, 2013, at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of Bernice Campbell Cross. Father of Troy M. Cross (wife, Melanie N. Cross). Grandfather of Mary Cross, Erin Arrieta and Lauren Cross. Son of the late Lucille Kern Cross and John C. Cross, Sr. He retired from Pan-American Life Insurance Company as...

Hilda Ford Laborie

Hilda Ford Laborie

Mar 18, 2013

Hilda Ford Laborie went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 18, 2013 at the age of 82. Former wife of the late John J. Laborie. Daughter of the late Ambrose and Ernestine Ford. Loving and devoted mother of Cynthia Laborie, Dianne Laborie, Geralyn Laborie and the late John J.T. Laborie Grandmother of Aaron P. Prestenbach, Sr.,...

Joseph Alvin Miller Jr.

Joseph Alvin Miller Jr.

Mar 18, 2013

Joseph A. Miller, Jr. on Monday, March 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Theresa Hubert Miller. Father of Joseph A. Miller, III and father-in-law of Lisa DiFranco Miller. Grandfather of Amanda Miller Lataxes and Lauren Frederick. Grandfather-in-law of Jessie W. Lataxes. Great-grandfather of Aarie Jayne Lataxes. Brother of the late Esther Mae Hebert, Dolores Biondillo, Beatrice Zimmerman, Bernadette Bauman and Audrey...

Juliet Adams Tinsley Daigle

Juliet Adams Tinsley Daigle

Mar 18, 2013

Juliet Adams Tinsley Daigle passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013 peacefully with her family at her side. Juliet joins her father and mother, William and Sedonia Adams, brother and sister, William Adams, Jr. and Irene Giordano as well has her late husbands, L.M. Tinsley and Clifford P. Daigle. She leaves behind her two children, Mary Dell Tinsley and Dale...

Daisy Romaguera Simoneaux

Daisy Romaguera Simoneaux

Mar 17, 2013

Daisy Romaguera Larter Simoneaux entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 72. Native of New Orleans and a resident of Terrytown, LA for many years. She retired a dedicated employee of Bell South and the Terrytown Café. Daisy was also a devoted parishioner of Christ the King...

Lethan Ray "Leray" Gill

Lethan Ray "Leray" Gill

Mar 17, 2013

Lethan Ray “Leray” Gill passed away on March 17, 2013 at the age of 44 years. He is survived by his daughters, Nina Gill Chauvin (husband Johnny), Stephanie Gill Vazquez (husband Roberto) and Hayley Gill Nieto; grandchildren, Johnny “Trey” Chauvin, III, Tommy Chauvin, Leyah Gamez and Izzabel “Izzy” Vazquez; four brothers, five sisters and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

William Henry Rupe

William Henry Rupe

Mar 16, 2013

William Henry Rupe, born November 27, 1933, passed away on March 16, 2013 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Carrie Lou Mahler Rupe. Father of Danny Rupe. Grandfather of Koby Rupe. Survived by a host of family and friends. A native of Knoxville, TN and resident of Prairieville, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to...