Obituaries

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

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Michael Dwayne Parker

Michael Dwayne Parker

Aug 12, 2012

Michael Dwayne Parker passed away on August 12, 2012 at the age of 51. Beloved son of Elizabeth Parker and the late Aubry Parker, Sr. Brother of Robin Wiese (Mitch) of Houston, TX, Penny Smith (Sonny) of Dallas, TX, Aubry Parker,Jr. (Gail) and Thomas Parker. Also survived by 8 nieces and nephews and 4 great nieces. Relatives and Friends of...

Juanita Locker Ivie

Juanita Locker Ivie

Aug 12, 2012

Juanita Locker Ivie entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the age of 84. Beloved and loving wife of the late Audra Ivie. Daughter of the late Anna French Locker and US Ambassador, Jessie D. Locker. Mother of Keith Ivie of Harvey, LA; Melanie Ivie Bechel (Husband James) of Harvey, LA and Mark Ivie (Wife Victoria) from...

Robert "Buddy" Porche Sr.

Robert "Buddy" Porche Sr.

Aug 12, 2012

Robert “Buddy” James Porche, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the age of 75. Beloved father of Deborah P. Edwards and Robert James Porche, Jr. Father in law of Joseph Vaughn Edwards and Dena Porche. Son of the late Ethel Parker Porche and Evoil “Tex” Porche. Brother of Patricia Dyess and the late Catherine Moffett. Grandfather of...

Dianna Maxine Schmill Loupe

Dianna Maxine Schmill Loupe

Aug 12, 2012

Dianna Maxine Schmill Loupe entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the age of 62. Former wife of Warren Loupe. Daughter of Lillian Ada Schmill and the late Thomas Otto Schmill, Sr. Mother of Nicole Loupe Smith and Scott David Loupe. Grandmother of Lauren Nicole Smith and Dylan John Smith. Sister of Linda Schmill Plaisance, Lovina Melanie...

James Dudley Hebert Sr.

James Dudley Hebert Sr.

Aug 10, 2012

James Dudley “Big Jim” Hebert, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 10, 2012 at the age of 85. Beloved husband the late Rena Louise Toups Hebert. Son of the late Albert Murphy Hebert and Margaret Elea LeBlanc Hebert. Father of James D. Hebert, Jr., Linda H. Guess, Sharlene H. DiVincenti, Ronnie D. Hebert and the late Timothy Hebert....

Rodney J. Duhon Jr.

Rodney J. Duhon Jr.

Aug 10, 2012

Rodney J. Duhon, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 10, 2010 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 60 years to Betty Clement Duhon. Son of the late Rodney J. Duhon, Sr. and Eunice Vegas Duhon. Father of Robert P. Duhon (Kay), Wayne M. Duhon (Tammy) and Adrian D. Graff. Brother of Eugene Duhon (Pat). Survived by...

Audrey Duffy Hansen Woolen

Audrey Duffy Hansen Woolen

Aug 9, 2012

Audrey Duffy Hansen Woolen July 24, 1922 August 9, 2012 Audrey Duffy Hansen Woolen a native of Gretna LA passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012. Audrey was a graduate of Sophie Newcomb College and taught in Jefferson Parish for many years. Audrey was a lifelong member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Audrey is preceded in death by her parents Joseph...

Hazel Bouquet Rivet

Hazel Bouquet Rivet

Aug 9, 2012

Hazel Bouquet Rivet passed away on August 9, 2012 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of Irvin R. Rivet. Sister of Dudley Bouquet, the late Eulen, Willie, Sadie Mae, Mable and Pearl Bouquet. Daughter of the late Nellie Bergeron Bouquet and D. J. Bouquet. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 7040...

Anne Marie Crawford

Anne Marie Crawford

Aug 9, 2012

Anne “Annie” Dragon Crawford passed away at her home on Thursday, August 9, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with gallbladder cancer. Beloved wife of twenty-seven years of John W. Crawford, Jr. Loving mother of Sean Michael Crawford and Andrew Patrick Crawford. Daughter of Wenceles “Sonny” J. Dragon, Jr. and Bertha Ledet Dragon. Sister of Paula Dragon Tucker (Chris)...

Lee Ronald Beckstrom

Lee Ronald Beckstrom

Aug 8, 2012

Lee Ronald Beckstrom, 67, passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2012, with his loving and devoted wife, Bernadette Macafore Beckstrom, by his side. Lee and Bernadette would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on August 12. He was born in Huntington Park, California, on September 27, 1944. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Leon Beckstrom...

Bertha Lee Parker

Bertha Lee Parker

Aug 8, 2012

Bertha Lee Parker passed away on August 8, 2012 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Victor L. Parker, Jr. Mother of Susan Baker, Denise Arceneaux, Cindy Gilmore, the late Victor L. Parker, III and Roger J. Parker. Daughter of the late Lucille Passauer Lee and Oscar David Lee. Sister of Charles David Lee, the late...

Jessie William Prather

Jessie William Prather

Aug 7, 2012

Jessie William Prather passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his home after a brief illness. He was 90 years old. Beloved husband for 64 years of the late Robbie Louise Cain Prather. Father of Jessica Prather Rareshide (husband, Lanaux) and the late Chester Lane Prather.He is survived by six grandchildren: Steve Prather, Stacie Prather...

James "Jim" Dendy

James "Jim" Dendy

Aug 7, 2012

James A. “Jim” Dendy passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of 37 years to Karen Bush Dendy. Father of Hayley Dendy Richard (Lester Joseph “L.J.” Richard, III), Jared A. Dendy MD (Marcella Houser MD) and Gregory Wood. Son of the late Mary Isaac Dendy and James Edward Dendy, Jr. Brother of...

Calvin Gibson Lejeune

Calvin Gibson Lejeune

Aug 7, 2012

Calvin Gibson LeJeune a retired millwright and U.S. Navy Veteran passed away on August 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Mae Jeanette Hormel LeJeune for the past 67 years. Father of Sheryl L. Varnes, Sharonne Dearmore, Ricky, Roby, Randall and Ruston LeJeune. Son of the late Ira and Anna LeJeune. Brother of Ethel Reed, Mable Cart, Iran, Gordon, Orville and Griffin...

Harold Paul Landry Sr.

Harold Paul Landry Sr.

Aug 6, 2012

Harold Paul Landry, Sr. passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Joyce LeGrand Landry for the past 66 years. Father of Cheryl Landry (A.L. Levy), Linda O’Rourke (Richard Breaux), David Landry (Ann), Harold Landry Jr. (Joann), Laurie Albarado, Beth Boudreaux (Michael), Barry Landry (Stephanie), Larry Landry (Kelly),Keith Landry (Heidi) and the late...

Charles George Miller

Charles George Miller

Aug 6, 2012

Charles George Miller passed away on August 6, 2012 at the age of 48. Beloved son of Mathilda B. and August Miller,Sr. Brother of August Miller Jr. (Tonya). Uncle of August III and Timothy Miller (Robin). Great uncle of Maylyn Miller. Charles was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. Charles loved the...

Junius Rogers Sr.

Junius Rogers Sr.

Aug 6, 2012

Junius J. “J. J.” Rogers, Sr. passed away on August 6, 2012 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of 61 years to Dolores Walter Rogers. Father of Carol A. Rogers, Hank J. Rogers, Sr. (Marzella), and Junius J. “J. R.” Rogers, Jr. (Melissa). Son of the late Philonise Gautreaux Rogers and Harry S. Rogers. Brother of Roy Rogers...

Barney "Bud" Welborn

Barney "Bud" Welborn

Aug 5, 2012

Barney “Bud” Welborn passed away on August 5, 2012 at the age of 73 years. He is a native of Laurel, MS, resided in Harvey, LA and is a U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of 50 years to Sylvia Borne Welborn. Father of Kevin Arnold (Lesley), Patsy Welborn Gainey (Danny) and Wendy Welborn Rhodes (Byron). Grandfather of Shane Gainey (Amelie),...

Kurt Joseph Gilbert

Kurt Joseph Gilbert

Aug 5, 2012

Kurt Joseph “Smiles” Gilbert February 1, 1968 – August 5, 2012 On August 5, 2012, God gently embraced Kurt Joseph Gilbert and brought him home to Heaven. He was born in San Diego, CA and resided in Buras, LA. He leaves behind his mother, Lynda Chauvin Gilbert; father, Warren Joseph “Butch” Gilbert, Jr.; step-mother, Melodie Gilbert; sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie...

Woodrow Henry Bourgeois

Woodrow Henry Bourgeois

Aug 4, 2012

Woodrow “Pete” Henry Bourgeois entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Lorena Marie Plaisance Bourgeois. Son of the late Joseph Bourgeois, Jr. and Elodie Pierce Bourgeois. Father and Grandfather of Henry Bourgeois (Wife Beverly) and children, Kelly and Steven; David Bourgeois, Sr. (Wife Emelda “Flossie”) and children, Kathy...