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

Dec 11, 2023

Bernadine Charrier Sams, age 85 of Marrero, LA passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born November 15, 1938, the only child of Destor Charrier and Therese Juneau Charrier. She was raised in Bordelonville, LA. She is preceded in death by her late husband Neil Sams and son-in-law Raymond Melvin. She is survived by her three children Dawn Melvin,...

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

 

Melanie Gibson Huth, born on August 5, 1941, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Barataria, Louisiana. She was the wife of Nicholas G. Huth II, whom she dearly loved. Melanie was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen J. Gibson and Anita S. Gibson....

Dec 9, 2023

 

Patti Sapia Bourgeois, of Marrero, Louisiana passed away on December 9th, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love for her family and innumerable wonderful memories for all those lucky enough to have known her. 

Patti was born in New Orleans in 1957 and was raised, along with her sister Lori, by her parents Elizabeth “Gloria” Sapia and...

Dec 9, 2023

  Rory J. Marse of Marrero, LA entered peacefully into eternal rest on December 9,2023 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Iris Theriot Marse for 46 years. Loving father of Nicholas Marse (Cindy Kay-Marse).  Son of the late Regis J. Marse, Sr. and Dennie Rome Marse-Powdrill. Son in law of the late Leonson and Evelyn Theriot. Proud grandfather...

Dec 9, 2023

Robert Joseph Stoltz Sr., a longtime resident of Gretna, Louisiana, bid farewell to this world on December 9, 2023, at the age of 97 surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 7, 1926. Robert will be remembered for his kindness, friendly smile, compassion, and an unwavering spirit. An avid New Orleans Saints fan and lover of sports, Robert's passion for life...

Dec 8, 2023

 

Charles “Buddy” Joseph Duett entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Olive “Tootie” Day Duett. Father of Valerie Camardelle (Ellis) and the late Denise Tew (Larry). Grandfather of Angelique Camardelle Patrick Camardelle, Kaitlin Camardelle, and Sara Tew. Great-grandfather of Camden and Ellie Waits. Son of the late Marie L. Duett and Leo W. Duett....

Dec 7, 2023

Dorothy Ann Davis, 91, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023.  Mrs. Davis was born on October 17, 1932 in in Humble, TX and lived in Venice and Jena, LA.

She retired as an Executive Secretary for Chevron Oil Company. She loved to play the piano, sing, cook, and travel. She enjoying playing piano at various Baptist churches.

Mrs. Davis is...

Dec 7, 2023

Ricky Jay Jeansonne, 47, died Thursday, December 7, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Ricky was a native of Terrytown, Louisiana.   He spent many years working as a fire alarm technician and inspector for King Fischer and then Coastal Fire. He enjoyed cooking for friends and traveling with his beloved wife, Haley. He also took great pride in...

Dec 5, 2023

Ray Michael Gaudet was born on March 30, 1946 and entered into enteral rest on December 5, 2023. He was a native of Raceland in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana and resided in Westwego, Louisiana.

Late husband of Jane Gaudet, whom he loved dearly and never stopped making sure she was cared for.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents Rene...

Dec 4, 2023

Patricia Hembree Diket, age 78, passed away on December 4, 2023. Loving wife of the late Alfred Joseph Diket for 57 years, and mother of Darlene Diket Caldwell (Karl) and the late infant Jeffery Diket. Daughter of the late Ruby Lindsay and the late Calvin Hembree Sr. Sister of Calvin Hembree Jr. Grandmother of the late Sarah Marie Caldwell. Patricia...

Dec 4, 2023

Gerald Raymond Walden Sr, 62, passed away Monday, December 4th, 2023.

“Big Jerry” was a native of New Orleans, LA.

Gerald brought a smile to every single persons face, and he always smiled back. A loving and caring father, grandpa, friend, and son. He loved to fish, hangout at the ballpark, and hangout with all of his friends. A...

Dec 4, 2023

Ramona Cristina Cordova left this world at the age of 91 on December 4, 2023. She was born in Honduras but was a resident of New Orleans for the last 32 years.

She worked as a caregiver for 20 years. She was a member of El Milagro, El Shaddai, and La Gran Commission.

She is preceded in death by her...

Dec 4, 2023

Dec 3, 2023

 

Wanda G. Lowery passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 62 on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Beloved mother of Dwayne Blair Jr. and the late Joshua Blair. Daughter of the late Linda and Kenneth Lowery Sr. Sister of Susan Bess, Kenneth Lowery Jr., and Deborah LaPoint. Grandmother of Breanna Yancovich. Great grandmother of Milani Le...

Dec 3, 2023

Marcel “Tommy” Joseph Thomas, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 3,

2023 at the age of 66.  Beloved husband of Pauline Marie Pouwels Thomas;

married to the love of his life and high school sweetheart for 41 years.

 

Father of Brandon Thomas (Emily) and Meredith Thomas Michler (Nicholas). 



Son of the late Marcel Joseph Thomas, Sr....

Dec 3, 2023

 

Bernice Louise Campbell Cross passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 82.

Wife of the late John Clyde Cross, Jr. Mother of Troy Michael Cross (Melanie). Grandmother of Mary Amelia Cross, Erin Micheal Cross Arrieta (Carlos), and Lauren Clarice Cross (Bradley Haynes). Great grandmother of Leo Carlos Troy Arrieta, Charlotte Gayle Arrieta, and Elle Harper...

Dec 3, 2023

Royal J. Champagne, Jr. known by many as “Junior” entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 76.  Former husband of Darlene Champagne.  Son of the late Royal J. Champagne, Sr. and Mathilda Teal Gambino Champagne.  Loving and devoted father of Crystal Champagne Melancon (Michael) and Candi Champagne Scallan (Jeff).  Loving Grandfather of Summer, Macy,...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Mary Ann went to be with her departed husband Ernesto Sr. on December 2, 2023. She was born July 18, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Florence Ortalano her son Paul A. Sanchez, a sister Paulette Ortalano. She is survived by her children Ernesto A. Sanchez, Jr (Laurie), Robert J. Sanchez (Estrange), Paula A....