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

Mar 9, 2012

CRABTREE Kathryn Weeks Crabtree, age 65 years, a resident of Marrero, LA, born in Algiers, LA passed away on March 9, 2012 due to a lengthy illness. She is the former wife of Hubert T. Crabtree. Mother of Kerry Mina Crabtree (Wife Dody), Claudia Mina Gisclair and Tracy Rae Champagne. Grandmother of Lauren Ogden, Zarryn Hinchen, Jade Gisclair and Blade...

Mar 8, 2012

Gladys Babin Plaisance entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Norles L. Plaisance, Sr. Daughter of the late Albert and Edna Babin. Mother of Norles L. Plaisance, Jr. (Wife Irene), Ronald J. Plaisance, Sr. (Wife Mary) and Wayne M. Plaisance (Wife Marsha). Survived by 9 grandchildren, 21 great...

Mar 8, 2012

Atward James Theriot passed away on March 8, 2012 at the age of 90 years. He is a native of Gheens, LA and resided in Westwego, LA for 63 years. Beloved husband of Bessie Bourg Theriot. Devoted father of Suzanne Murphy (husband, Patrick), Michael Theriot (Lenelle) and the late Adrienne Sherwood. Grandfather of Lee Williams, Michael Theriot, Jr., Jason Sherwood,...

Mar 8, 2012

Patricia Ann “Sister” Paternostro entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the age of 54. Longtime companion of Eldon “Black” Parks, Sr. Beloved and loving mother of Brandon Paternostro. Grandmother of Brees Paternostro. Sister of Angeline “Angie” Blanchard, Diane Ragas, Donovan Doucet and the late Geraldine “Gerri” Chester. Daughter of the late Charline Hopel Doucet and Angelo...

Mar 6, 2012

Kathleen Dufour Gerkin, a retired seamstress, passed away at her home on March 6, 2012 at the age of 68 years. She was a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Wife of the late Herschel B. Gerkin and Donald S. Mason. Mother of Caryl Gerkin and Elaine Gerkin. Grandmother of Caryl Trosclair Hebert, Alyson Evans and Blake Evans. Great-grandmother of Christopher...

Mar 6, 2012

Rosalie Rotolo Freedman born December 1, 1928 passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William Freedman. Daughter of the late Dominick and Rosalie Rotolo. Sister of Felicia Usner (Joe), preceded in death by her siblings Pascal Rotolo (Dorothy), Joseph Rotolo (Patricia), Nancy Randazzo (Tony), Dominick Rotolo Jr., and Frances Becnel (Tommy). Age 83, and currently...

Mar 6, 2012

Mar 5, 2012

Ivy Paul Blanchard, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the age of 84. Son of the late Lydia Landry and Ivy Paul Blanchard, Sr. He was the husband of the late Lois Cantrelle Blanchard for 63 years. Brother of Ridley and Gerald Blanchard, Marguerite Naquin and the late Verta Landry, Vivian Daigle, Doris Lirette, Audrey...

Mar 5, 2012

Vernon Adam Hebert, Jr. passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012. Beloved son Vernon A. Hebert, Sr. and Edwina Breaux Hebert. Paternal grandson of Azael and Zoe Hebert and maternal grandson of Emile and Liska Breaux. Survived by beloved family and friends. Godchild of Betty Lou Fontenot. Age 39 years, a native of Marrero, LA and resident of Westwego, LA....

Mar 3, 2012

Pearl Sazdoff West begin her journey to heaven Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 12:23 pm. She fought a valiant battle with breast cancer; and would encourage anyone facing cancer to seek out alternative treatments which far exceed remission rates to the current cancer treatment methods, primarily being chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Had she known about these alternative methods, she would...

Mar 3, 2012

Euges J. Adams, age 86, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness, at West Jefferson Hospital, in the presence of his family on Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was born on August 19, 1925 in Morgan City, LA. Euges was a resident at Wynhoven HealthCare Center at the time of his passing. Euges is survived by, his beloved wife...

Mar 2, 2012

Marie Grace Guidry Laurent on Friday, March 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Lansing Luke Laurent, Sr. Mother of Kay L. Melanson of Marrero, LA, Lansing Luke Laurent, Jr. of Westwego, LA, Mona L. Dendy of Marrero, LA and Kim L. Burtchaell of Westwego, LA. Mother-in-law of Thomas Melanson and Patricia Laurent. Grandmother of Lance Laurent, Scott Laurent, Rebecca...

Mar 1, 2012

Ronnie “Dog” Washington, Sr. was called to glory on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Loving husband of Kristen Marino Washington. Devoted father of John Anthony Marino-Washington, Joshua Alen Marino-Washington, and Ronnie Washington, Jr. Godfather to Tirerell Bonner. Son of the late Alfred Washington and Elizabeth Stevenson Washington and brother of the late Donna Marie Washington Lee (Tyree), Lilly (William) Bernhart, Joyce...

Mar 1, 2012

Nazimova Jeanfreau Fleming passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 on the day of her deceased husband, Harold F. Fleming’s birth. Nazimova was born in New Orleans, LA on February 16, 1922 and was a lifelong resident of Belle Chasse, LA. She was a loving mother, business owner, realtor and was faithful to her church and community. Survivors include her...

Mar 1, 2012

Mary Ann Manzella Sawyer passed away on March 1, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of Robert L. Sawyer. Mother of Jo Ann Monier (husband, Tommy), Sandy Perrin (husband, Wade) and Robin Deeters (husband, Ronnie). Loving grandmother of Tommy Jr., Angela, Ryan, Ashlee, Matt, Nate, and Brandi. Great-grandmother of Thomas III, Ryan II, Luke, Caroline, Brayden, Jude,...

Mar 1, 2012

Marina Farga Guevara passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Guevara. Mother of Andres Guevara (Lisa). Grandmother of David and Andrea Guevara. Daughter of the late Amando and Marina Farga. A native of Barcelona, Spain and a resident of Gretna, LA for the past 10 years. She also lived...

Feb 29, 2012

Ernestine Barber Mathis passed away due to complications of pneumonia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Edward Mathis, Sr. She is survived by her children Carol Duca, Barbara Edmonds, Tom Mathis, Jr., Richard Mathis and Christopher Mathis; her grandchildren Scott Jolet, Nicole Mathis, Thomas Claire, Lauren and Christopher Farrell; her great-grandchildren Zachary Jolet and Madison Vinson;...

Feb 29, 2012

Gladys Fortenberry Ponson, with her loved ones by her side, lost a courageous battle with liver disease on February 29, 2012. Beloved wife of Marshall Ponson for 20 years, devoted mother to Joyce Tidwell (Mitchell), Phyllis Easley (Don), George Fortenberry (Alicia), and Lou Landry (Neil). Loving Grandmother to Laurel Thomas, Natalie Fournet, Brian Tidwell, Ashley Moschella, Amanda Miller, Derek Easley,...

Feb 28, 2012

Valerie Boudreaux Billiot entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Robert J. Billiot. Daughter of the late Jules W. Boudreaux and Rita G. Bruce Boudreaux. Mother of Robert A. Billiot and Kelly B. Billiot. Grandmother of Jason Joseph Billiot and Kaila Ann Billiot. Valerie was...

Feb 28, 2012

William M. “Bill” Tadlock passed away on February 28, 2012. Former husband of Nancy Fox Cole. Father of Liz Tadlock (fiancé, Glenn Coulon) and William M. Tadlock, II. Grandfather of Andrew Tadlock. Brother of Sherry Hooper (John), Dorothy Johnson (Walter), Stevan Tadlock, Robert Tadlock (Itzel) and Mary Kreamer. Son of the late Betty Sellers Tadlock and Thomas Merrell Tadlock. Godfather...