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

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Essie Mae Deweese Smith

Essie Mae Deweese Smith

Feb 15, 2023

Essie Mae DeWeese Smith passed peacefully in her home to be with her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2023. Essie was deeply loved by her better-half, her beloved husband of 38 years, Johnthreesixteen Smith. Essie's legacy will live on in her children: Leland P. Bennett and his wife Tina G. Bennett and Evelyn B. Roper and her husband...

Shirley "Maw Maw" Lopez Savoy

Shirley "Maw Maw" Lopez Savoy

Feb 15, 2023

Shirley “Maw Maw” Lopez Savoy, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Eddie Savoy for 54 years. Mother of Wayne Anthony Savoy, Sr. (Denise) and Janet Savoy Cooper. Daughter of the late Wilfred and Lelia Hebert Lopez. Sister of the late Raymond, Roy and Cleveland Lopez. Grandmother of Wayne Savoy, Jr. (Jackie),...

David Lee Richardson

David Lee Richardson

Feb 14, 2023

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Charlene Lillian Nussbaum White

Charlene Lillian Nussbaum White

Feb 13, 2023

Charlene Lillian Nussbaum White, widow of William J. White, Jr., of Marrero, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was 84 years of age. She was born in New Orleans on October 28, 1938 to the late Carl William Nussbaum and Elizabeth Herquet Nussbaum. She is survived by her three children, Elizabeth White Fidler (Eric), William J. White,...

Joseph Edward Lee

Joseph Edward Lee

Feb 13, 2023

Joseph Edward Lee of Ville Platte, La., passed away Feb., 13, 2023. He was 89 years young at heart. He believed in the Lord and his peace and love. He would say, Jesus is the center. Joseph, fondly known as Ed, was born to Leo Lee and Elaine Lee Dec., 17, 1933 in Ville Platte. Ed was a graduate of...

Hurved Anthony Price

Hurved Anthony Price

Feb 12, 2023

Hurved “Herb” Anthony Price, a native of New Orleans, and resident of Gretna for the past 17 years, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 12, 2023, surrounded by his adoring family. Herb was married to his loving wife, Lucille Fischer Price, for 58 years. He was born on May 5, 1936, to the late Clarence A. and...

Ronald "Ronnie" Gremillion Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Gremillion Sr.

Feb 12, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Gremillion Sr. passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 59 years to Peggy Campbell Gremillion. Loving father of Angela Gremillion Pinson (John “Tiger”), Krista Gremillion Romero, and Ronald “Rocky” Gremillion Jr. (Angie). Grandfather of Joshua English (Nikki), Tabitha English, Kayla Johnson (Richard), Alexa Hernandez, Makenna Gremillion, Olivia Ernest (Myron), Zane...

Cynthia Bordelon Durham

Cynthia Bordelon Durham

Feb 12, 2023

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Cynthia Bordelon Durham passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Cynthia was preceded by her grandparents Elsie and John and Norma and Tee, her father Clanard II, brother Clanard III, daughter Sherrie, son John Sr., and great-nephew Jonathan. She is survived by her husband Charles, mother Alice, brother Barry and his fiancée Monique, her children...

Harriette Brownell Charles

Harriette Brownell Charles

Feb 11, 2023

Following a brief illness, Harriette Brownell Charles passed away on February 11, 2023, two weeks before her 84th birthday. Her father – Harry C. Brownell, mother – Almetta Burdeneve Brownell, and beloved husband of 56 years Gary J. Charles, preceded Harriette in death. Survivors include two sons – Michael and Greg, daughters-in-law – Patty and Tonia, four grandchildren – Brandon,...

Sheila Brown Abreo

Sheila Brown Abreo

Feb 11, 2023

Sheila B. Abreo passed away unexpectedly at her home in Harvey on February 11, 2023 at the age of 64. She was born in New Orleans on September 4, 1958 to Huey Jack Brown, Sr. and Marie Perry Breaux. After graduating from O’Perry Walker High School, she met and married the love of her life, Norman H. Abreo in 1977....

Ella Mae Williamson

Ella Mae Williamson

Feb 10, 2023

Ella Mae Williamson passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Walter H. Williamson for 60 years. Mother of Teresa Strickland and Belinda Manos (Peter). Daughter of the late Cecil and Ada Mae Strahan. Sister of Emogene Birch, Edward Strahan, and the late Loretha Freeman, Ralph Strahan, Lee Strahan, and Shirley Strahan. Grandmother...

Shirley Romero Lefeve

Shirley Romero Lefeve

Feb 10, 2023

Shirley Romero Lefeve passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side On Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late Calvin F Lefeve Sr. Daughter of the late Zulma Lajunie and Alton Romero. Preceeded in death by her sister Joyce Provenzano and brother Curley Romero, Mother of Kathleen Lamy,...

Jeanne Marie Richard Wright

Jeanne Marie Richard Wright

Feb 10, 2023

Jeanne Marie Richard Wright, a lifelong resident of Gretna, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Wright, Sr. Daughter of the late Murdock Richard, Sr. and Jeanne Maurin Richard. Mother of Eugene Wright, Jr. (Jeannie). Grandmother of Bradley and Amy and great-grandmother of 4 great grandchildren....

Margaret Ann Romano Kaiser

Margaret Ann Romano Kaiser

Feb 9, 2023

Margaret Ann Romano Kaiser passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Fred Kaiser for 54 years. Mother of Kevin Kaiser (Brandy) and Kyle Kaiser (Stacie). Daughter of the late Louis and Essa Romano. Sister of Judy Addison. Grandmother of Reese, Laine, Landon and Hayley Kaiser. Also survived by two nieces. She was...

Rita Schmitt Roccaforte

Rita Schmitt Roccaforte

Feb 9, 2023

On Feb 9, 2023 at 11:47am, Rita Schmitt Roccaforte passed lovingly into the arms of her late husband, Francis Bevinetto Roccaforte. She is now perpetually causing shenanigans with her two dear friends, Sherry & Lynn, who went on before her to prepare for her homecoming dance. Born on September 26, 1936 to the late Hildred "Deedee" Schmitt & the late...

June Mayeaux Duffourc

June Mayeaux Duffourc

Feb 9, 2023

June Mayeaux Duffourc passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Former wife of the late Elliott “Tee” Duffourc Sr. Companion of the late Alvin “Sonny” Camardelle Sr. Loving mother of Elliott “T-Boy” Duffourc Jr. (Donna) and Tammy Duffourc. Grandmother of Desiree McCully (Shane) and Cassi Bodenheimer (Jerry). Great-grandmother of Ty, Laine, Alyssa, Samantha, and...

Mickey J Higgerson

Mickey J Higgerson

Feb 8, 2023

Mickey J. Higgerson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born in Morgan City on August 29, 1950, to Nora and Charles Higgerson. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elaine Higgerson; his children, Michele Woll (Joseph), Gilbert “Buddy” Higgerson, Norah Bowling (Kenny), and Michael Higgerson; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon,...

Joey P. Breaux

Joey P. Breaux

Feb 8, 2023

Joey P. Breaux passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Faith C. Breaux for 32 years. Father of Jennifer Prejean (Jerry), Dana Facio (Adrian), Ashley Prejean (John), Jessica Prejean, and Michael Breaux. Son of the late Velma and Ernest Breaux. Brother of Alice Breaux and Roy Breaux. Grandfather of Lemuel “Bootsy” Oubre...

Beverly Chauvin Carroll

Beverly Chauvin Carroll

Feb 8, 2023

Beverly Chauvin Carroll, age 93, entered enteral rest early Wednesday morning, February 8th, 2023 at her home in Gretna, Louisiana. Beverly was born August 4th, 1929 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and grew up in Chauvin and later Houma, Louisiana. She graduated from Terrebone High School in 1947 and married her husband, Buddy, in 1951 before eventually settling on...

Gaylynn Edler Martin

Gaylynn Edler Martin

Feb 6, 2023

Gaylynn Edler Martin passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was a devoted wife of Borge Martin and the late Frank Edler Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Landry. She is survived by siblings, Pat (Daisy), June (Pee Wee), Peggy (Jeff). Preceded in death by siblings, Blackie (Shirley), Bobbie (Terry), Betty (survived by...

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