Obituaries

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

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Charles C. "Chuck" Ruiz

Charles C. "Chuck" Ruiz

Mar 7, 2013

Charles C. “Chuck” Ruiz passed away on March 7, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Beloved son of the late Aline Olsen Ruiz and Clarence Penrose Ruiz. Brother of the late Magdalene R. May and William J. Ruiz. Uncle of Patricia M. Brehm (Michael), Catherine M. Piacun (Thomas) and Annette M. Schiro (Edward). Great-uncle of Aline E. Piacun, Lauren...

George Joseph Dubea

George Joseph Dubea

Mar 7, 2013

George Joseph Dubea entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the age of 80. Beloved son of the late Lionel Jules Dubea, Sr. and Leslie Marie Wall Dubea. Father of Debra A. D. Sammartino (Husband Angelo J. Sammartino), Michael E. Dubea (Wife Annette Dubea), Theresa M. Dubea and Leslie M. Dubea-Hull. Grandfather of Angela A. Sammartino, Monique...

Ronna Elizabeth Smith Gilhang

Ronna Elizabeth Smith Gilhang

Mar 6, 2013

Ronna Smith Gilhang entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the age of 53. Beloved wife of the late Valentine Dalson Gilhang. Loving companion of Carl Leonard. Daughter of the late Ronald A. Smith, Sr. and Madele Buras Smith. Loving mother of Valerie G. Chance (Husband Jason), Louana G. Verigan (Husband Timothy), Nina Gilhang (Husband Justin), Marcelet...

William Adolphus Reese

William Adolphus Reese

Mar 6, 2013

William A. “Skeet” Reese, known to many as simply “the lawnmower man,” put away his tools and closed up shop for the last time on Wednesday, March 6, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Constance McCants Reese. Father of Ronnie A. Reese (Judith) and Peggy R. Eby (James). Grandfather of James, John and Skeet Reese, Jamie Fortenberry, Kirk and Chad...

Seaman Shawn Marshall Debenport, U.S.C.G.

Seaman Shawn Marshall Debenport, U.S.C.G.

Mar 5, 2013

Seaman Shawn Marshall Debenport, U.S.C.G., passed away on March 5, 2013 at the age of 22 years. Beloved son of Karrie Kelly Debenport and Walter Debenport. Brother of Shannon Debenport and Kelly Jeanne Debenport. Brother-in-law of Karissa Debenport. Grandson of Billie Jeanne Kelly, the late Richard Marshall Kelly and Mary Parker Debenport. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Nori...

Joyce Ellis Clark

Joyce Ellis Clark

Mar 4, 2013

Joyce Elaine Ellis CLARK entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the age of 63. She was a life-long resident of Venice, LA. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Joseph A Clark Jr & her mother Isabelle Ellis. She was preceded in death by her father James Ellis. Joyce was the devoted mother...

Eugene L. Reeves

Eugene L. Reeves

Mar 4, 2013

Eugene “Gene” L. Reeves entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 4, 2013 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Ethlyn Gibson Reeves. Father of Shari Reeves Hinojosa. Grandfather of Christy Ann Hinojosa and Jeffrey Anthony Hinojosa. Special cousin of Patricia Schwin. Mr. Reeves served in the United States Air Force for 5 years....

Freddie Joseph Clark

Freddie Joseph Clark

Mar 4, 2013

Freddie Joseph Clark passed away on March 4, 2013. Beloved husband of Kathleen Shealy Clark for 37 years. Father of Tanya, David and Jason Clark. Grandfather of Blaise, Jourdan, D.J. and Chynna. Brother of Anna Marie Clark Walker (William). He will be greatly missed by his best friend, Laszlo Nemes and a host of other family members and friends. Mr....

Nguyen Thi Khuyen

Nguyen Thi Khuyen

Mar 3, 2013

Daughters: (Nguyen Thi Thu Huong), Nguyen Thi Thu Hong, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha Sons: (Nguyen Anh Ca), (Nguyen Xuan Oanh), (Nguyen Dinh Tuan), Ngueyn The Quan Grandchildren: 28 Great grandchildren: 36 Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 12 Noon to 10 PM,...

Travis Hall

Travis Hall

Feb 27, 2013

Travis Hall, 47, of New Orleans, LA passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 peacefully in his sleep. Travis was born on November 29, 1965 in Prentiss, Mississippi to Clarence, Jr. and Effie Hall. He graduated from O. Perry Walker High School and continued on to further his studies at Louisiana State University. Travis is survived by his parents, Clarence,...

Arvor Gros Gauthier

Arvor Gros Gauthier

Feb 27, 2013

Arvor Gros Gauthier passed away on February 27, 2013 at the age of 58 years. Beloved wife of Mack A. Gauthier. Mother of Rosalie Gauthier, Jonathan Gauthier (wife, Amanda) and Veronica Dauzat. Grandmother of Katelyn, Chasity, Valerie, Danielle, Mariah, Kimberley, Sophie and Kelsi. Daughter of the late Irma Peterson Gros and Edward J. Gros. Sister of Cindy Englade, the late...

Walter Griffen, Jr.

Walter Griffen, Jr.

Feb 27, 2013

Walter “Romeo” Griffen, Jr. passed away on February 27, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Margie Gervais Griffen. Father of Terry Schule (Charles) and Barry Griffen (Allison). Grandfather of Stacey Boheman (James) and Christopher Schule (Amanda). Great-grandfather of Cole Edward Boheman, Victoria Dolese, Isabelle and Gabrielle Jackson. Brother of Vivian Cortez, Cleora Garst, the...

Salvadore "Sammy" Marchese Jr.

Salvadore "Sammy" Marchese Jr.

Feb 27, 2013

Salvadore “Sammy” Marchese, Jr. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Nola Bernard Marchese for 63 years. Loving father of Pamela M. Philastre (Don), Melissa “Missy” Marchese-Smith, Salvadore “Sammy” Marchese, III and Meeka M. Cheramie (Troy). Grandfather of Courtney Canales, RN (David), Jeffrey Philastre (Shannon, R.N.), Jason Smith (Michelle), Ethan Cheramie, Eli Cheramie, Melanie P. Harvey (Paul), David Philastre...

Gerard Harry Schonekas Jr.

Gerard Harry Schonekas Jr.

Feb 26, 2013

Gerard Harry Schonekas, Jr. born March 30,1927, passed away on February 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Mary Jenny Schonekas. Loving father of Gerard III (wife Donna), Rhonda Leger (husband Mark) and Janelle Schonekas. Loving “Paw Paw” of ten grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one great grandchild and (one to be). Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Gerard was a...

Muriel Beatrice Youngman Shelton

Muriel Beatrice Youngman Shelton

Feb 26, 2013

Muriel Beatrice Youngman Shelton, passed away at 6:02PM on February 26, 2013 at Jo Ellen Smith Nursing Facility. She was longtime secretary to Rev. L. R. Shelton, pastor of First Baptist Church/Tabernacle Baptist Church, Algiers , La. , from 1927 until his death in December 1971. She was his wife from 1967 until 1971. She was the daughter of Charles...

Iris "Toni" Taylor Falgoust

Iris "Toni" Taylor Falgoust

Feb 26, 2013

Iris “Toni” Taylor Falgoust passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late John L. Falgoust. Mother of Tabatha Wolfe, John L. Falgoust, Joseph “Joey” Falgoust and Steven C. Falgoust. Sister of Patsy Turner, Evelyn Boudreaux, Carolyn Riche, Alberta Ray, Sandy Fuhrer, the late Mildred Bracewell, Gail Frederick, Penny Benoit and Albert...

Barbara Greene Chase Bowers

Barbara Greene Chase Bowers

Feb 26, 2013

Barbara Greene Chase Bowers entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of 21 years to Hansell P. Bowers, Jr. Daughter of the late Eddie Lee Greene and Julia Frances Smith Greene. Mother of Paul C. Merritt (Kim), Jack E. Allen, Jr. (Carrie) and William David Allen (Ramona). Sister of Edward Allen...

Michael Andrew Mulle

Michael Andrew Mulle

Feb 26, 2013

Michael Andrew Mulle passed away on Tuesday, February 26,2013 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Sandra Matthews Mulle. Father of Lisa Krake (Allen), Stephanie Mulle and Michael A. Mulle, Jr. Son of the late Patricia Murphy Mulle and Salvadore Mulle. Brother of Salvadore Mulle, Jr. Grandfather of Amy Bruno, Allen Krake, Jr., Abby Krake, Alex Krake, Katie Mulle,...

Gloria Landry Isenmann

Gloria Landry Isenmann

Feb 25, 2013

Gloria Landry Isenmann was called home to Heaven on Monday, February 25, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Chester P. Isenmann. Mother of Nanci I. Hurd (Daniel) and Gregg P. Isenmann (Paula). Grandmother of Rachel E. Hurd, Daniel E. Hurd, Jr., and Kathryn A. Isenmann. Daughter of the late John A. and Louise Haas Landry. Sister of the late Marguerite...

Frederick Patrick Fitzhenry Sr.

Frederick Patrick Fitzhenry Sr.

Feb 25, 2013

And God whispered, “It’s Time.” Frederick Patrick Fitzhenry, Sr. entered into his heavenly home on Monday, February 25, 2013 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 56 years to JoAnn Randolph Fitzhenry. Father of Fred Fitzhenry, Jr. (Claudia), Cathryn Fitzhenry Bender (Alan), Kevin Fitzhenry (Hollie) and Myrna Gaye Freeman (Calvin). Grandfather of 12, Rene Poche’, Jr. (Ashlie), Cory and...