Obituaries

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

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Trudy M. DeSalvo

Trudy M. DeSalvo

Dec 2, 2023

Trudy M. DeSalvo entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 72.  Beloved daughter of the late Anthony DeSalvo and Stella O. DeSalvo.  Loving sister of Rosalie Ann DeSalvo.  Godmother of Karen Bogataj (Erich).  Trudy was a lifelong resident of Westwego.  She loved to garden.  Her favorite was butterflies and cats.  She was also a...

Linda Jackson Stewart

Linda Jackson Stewart

Dec 1, 2023

 

Linda Jackson Stewart passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the age of 71. Beloved mother of Jason William Stewart (Amber). Daughter of the late Clarice and Bobby Jackson. Sister of Michael Jackson (Sylvia) and Sheila Jackson Burnette. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was a dedicated advocate for disabled citizens and a devoted volunteer...

Craig Stephan Root

Craig Stephan Root

Nov 30, 2023

Craig Stephan Root (61) of Marrero, La passed peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at West Jefferson Medical Center.  Craig was born September 28, 1962, in Metairie, LA and was a life-long resident of Jefferson Parish, LA.  He was a serious and adamant fan of LSU Football, NHRA and Nascar racing.  Craig was a talented and versatile automotive technician and...

James Foster Ballay

James Foster Ballay

Nov 30, 2023

 

James Foster Ballay passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Lula F. Ballay for 62 years. Father of Veronica Ballay Guidry. Son of the late Marie and Onezime Ballay. Brother of the late Claudia Eileen Ballay. Grandfather of Eric David Swallow.  Great grandfather of Elise D. Swallow and Ethan D. Swallow. Also...

Marguerite Laura Macaluso O'Toole

Marguerite Laura Macaluso O'Toole

Nov 30, 2023

Marguerite Laura Macaluso O’Toole passed away in peace at her home in the early morning of November 30, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old.

Born in New Orleans on April 8, 1929, Marguerite was raised in Harvey, Louisiana, the daughter of Ross and Elvina Macaluso. An only child, she...

Robert John Burlet, Jr.

Robert John Burlet, Jr.

Nov 29, 2023

Robert John Burlet, Jr., outspoken West Bank native, died peacefully in his Covington apartment on Wednesday, November 29th at the age of 74. Bob, as he was known to friends and family, was a graduate of Jesuit High School and the University of New Orleans, and served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War. An avid reader, connoisseur of...

Murphy"Cotton" Louis Cortez Sr.

Murphy"Cotton" Louis Cortez Sr.

Nov 27, 2023

Murphy "Cotton" Louis Cortez, Sr. entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2023 at the age of 97. Murphy was the beloved husband of the late Myrtle Folse Cortez. A native of Pontchatoula, LA and a longtime resident of Westwego, LA and Marrero, LA, Murphy was predeceased by his three children Victor L. Cortez (the late Kathleen), Murphy L. Cortez...

Eugenia Langridge Bonds

Eugenia Langridge Bonds

Nov 27, 2023

 

Eugenia Langridge Bonds passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late James Edward Bonds. Mother of Joseph Duane Bonds (Ruth), Johnny Bonds, Vicky Lynn Bonds and the late George Allen Bonds. Daughter of the late J.R. and Edith Langridge. Sister of Elaine Landry, Harold Langridge, Ellen Sphar, Lela Carter and...

Patrick Emile LeBlanc

Patrick Emile LeBlanc

Nov 27, 2023

Patrick Emile LeBlanc passed away on the evening of November 27, 2023. He was born September 28, 1989 and was a lifelong resident of the Westbank. He was 34 years old and loved his family.

Patrick never met a person he didn't make smile. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He departed this earth too soon. He...

Antoine Joseph D'Alessandro

Antoine Joseph D'Alessandro

Nov 26, 2023

 

Antoine Joseph D’Alessandro entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2023. Beloved husband of JoAnn Mandala D’Alessandro for 58 years. Father of Anthony “Tony” D’Alessandro (Yvonne), Gina Palmisano (Frankie), and Scott D’Alessandro (Petra). Grandfather of Kyle Isemann (Alexis). Great-grandfather of Gionni Isemann. Step-grandfather of Frankie Palmisano (Melanie), Gina Smith (Brandon) and step-great-grandfather of Zachary, Slade, Frankee, Zoee, Lorenzo, and...

Nellie Clement Lefort

Nellie Clement Lefort

Nov 26, 2023

Nell Marie Clement Lefort was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.  With her husband of 65 years by her side, Nell passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the age of 83.

Nell was born on July 23, 1940 in Chackbay, Louisiana, to Frank and Marie Clement, and was one of three daughters in a...

Barbara Guilbeau Champagne

Barbara Guilbeau Champagne

Nov 25, 2023

Barbara Guilbeau Champagne, born July 28, 1943 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 80.  She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a native of Westwego, Louisiana.  Barbara retired from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after working 20 years.  She loved dancing, shopping at Walmart and eating at Wegeaux Café in Westwego. ...

Charmiane Ballard Albert

Charmiane Ballard Albert

Nov 25, 2023

Charmiane Ballard Albert, 73, was born June 13, 1950 and passed to join her loving parents, James S. and Audrey E. Ballard, on November 25, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Anthony J. "Tony" Albert, her sister Jamie B. Centanni, her son James B. Albert, and her granddaughter Anna L. Schelling. Charmiane graduated from Kennedy...

Edward L. Hymel, Sr.

Edward L. Hymel, Sr.

Nov 25, 2023

 

On November 25, 2023, at the age of 91, Edward Leo Hymel, Sr., was joyfully reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Estelle V. Hymel. Edward was the devoted Husband to Estelle for 70 years. Together they created a beautiful family and lasting legacy that included being the father to ten children, Pauline Evans (the late Richard), Edward...

Rose Marie Gonzales Mancuso

Rose Marie Gonzales Mancuso

Nov 24, 2023

 

After a courageous 5-month battle with a rare illness, Rose Marie Gonzales Mancuso entered into Heaven where she was welcomed by her husband, the late Anthony S. Mancuso; her parents, Maurice “Buster” and Rose Pelitire Gonzales; and brother, Howard Gonzales (the late Susan). She is survived by her children, Mark E. Mancuso, Ann Mancuso Boylan (John) and grandson, Anthony...

Patricia E. Blanchard

Patricia E. Blanchard

Nov 23, 2023

 

Patricia E. Blanchard passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, while with family in Gretna, Louisiana. She was born on November 29, 1933, in Kansas City, MO to Walter and Celia Exendine.

Pat was raised in Dallas, Texas. She met Gilbert Blanchard, her husband of 67 years, soon after moving to New Orleans, LA.; for Pat it was...

Charles "Chuck" J. Gagliano Jr.

Charles "Chuck" J. Gagliano Jr.

Nov 23, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Joseph Gagliano, Jr. May 20, 1950 - November 23, 2023 Charles “Chuck” Joseph Gagliano, Jr., Co-owner of CCX Medical Imaging, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Son of the late Charles Joseph Gagliano, Sr. and Jeanne Cazaubon Gagliano. Loving husband of Deborah Molaison Gagliano of 53 years. Father of...

Robert Joseph Frickey

Robert Joseph Frickey

Nov 22, 2023

Robert Joseph Frickey entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Aupied Frickey and his father, Leon Frickey, Jr.; his sister, Mona Zar; his grandparents, Tudelle and Thomas Aupied, and Joseph and Edith Babineaux. He is survived by his lovingly devoted stepmother, Christine Frickey (Leon), his brother, Lance Frickey (Debbie),...

John Joseph “Pete” Whelan

John Joseph “Pete” Whelan

Nov 21, 2023

John Joseph “Pete” Whelan died November 21, 2023 at the age of 97. A native of Algiers, Louisiana and a resident of Bush, Louisiana for the past 35 years.

The son of the late Joseph Emile Whelan and Clara Alwell Whelan. Husband of the late Rose Ann Decareaux Whelan. Brother of Dolores Billie Wappler, the late Ramona Winsley, and the...

Florencio Umali Andal

Florencio Umali Andal

Nov 21, 2023

Florencio Umali Andal, 64 passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Nemesia Andal; daughter Nicole Florence Andal, brother Catalino Andal and his brother-in-law, Benjamin Madera. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Andal, sons, Anthony Andal and Florencio Andal Jr., and daughter,...