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

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Doris Cambre McMahon

Doris Cambre McMahon

Oct 23, 2011

Doris Cambre McMahon, age 87. Daughter of the late Justine Dugas Cambre and Elize Cambre, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011. She was an Algiers, LA resident for 64 years. She loved to dance, play cards and garden. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, John Howard McMahon, Sr., her beloved children John, Jr. (late wife...

Preston Adam  ColarWooten

Preston Adam ColarWooten

Oct 21, 2011

Preston Adam Colar Wooton passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. He was 2 months old. Son of Kelsey Colar and Kyle Wooten. Mommy and Daddy loves and misses you so very much. Baby boy, may you rest in peace. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Sunday,...

Marie  Distefano Harding

Marie Distefano Harding

Oct 21, 2011

Marie Distefano Harding entered into Eternal Rest in the early afternoon of Friday, October 21, 2011. Beloved wife of Kenneth Charles Harding and mother of William J. Harding (Judy). Daughter of the late Florence Lagatutta Distefano and Rosario Distefano. Sister of Florence D. Najolia, Rosalie D. Ingrassia, Santo Distefano, Nunzio Distefano and the late Catherine D. Bourgoyne , Vincent Distefano,...

Martha Simpson Meaux

Martha Simpson Meaux

Oct 20, 2011

Martha Simpson Meaux entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Dudley “DJ” Meaux, Sr. Daughter of the late Angelle and Herbert Simpson, Sr. Mother of Robert Meaux (Wife Leanna) and the late Dudley John Meaux, Jr. Grandmother of Cheri Meaux, Amy Meaux, Ryan Meaux and the late Robert...

Randon Wade Paul Aucoin

Randon Wade Paul Aucoin

Oct 20, 2011

Randon Wade Paul Aucoin passed away on October 20, 2011. He was 25 years of age and resided in New Orleans, LA. Beloved son of Patrick W. Aucoin, Nathalie J. Aucoin and the late Tomie Lee Guyton. Brother of Brandie Lee Aucoin and Fabienne Michelle Keenum. Uncle of Sicily Lee Aucoin. Grandson of Normand Paul Aucoin and Geraldine Morasco Aucoin,...

Anthony "Tony" Gaspar

Anthony "Tony" Gaspar

Oct 20, 2011

Anthony “Tony” Gaspar, owner and operator of Pen Vent Sheet Metal Inc. of Harvey, LA for 25 years, former owner of Westside Sheet Metal and former employee of Avondale Shipyard for 13 years, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Carolyn Day Gaspar for the past 52 years. Father of Anthony W....

Kip Parria

Kip Parria

Oct 19, 2011

Kip Parria, a commercial fisherman and Captain of the shrimp boat, The Master Ross entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the age of 45. Beloved and loving son of Brenda and Louis Parria, Sr. Brother of Louis Parria, Jr. (Wife Christy), Gavin Parria, Sr. (Wife Melissa), Ross Parria, Sr. (Wife Irene), Michelle Parria, Jenna Caminita (Husband...

Emery James Fischer

Emery James Fischer

Oct 18, 2011

Emery James Fischer, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Doris Tate Fischer. Father of Ellen Fischer, Adele F. Miller and the late Louis T. Fischer. Brother of the late Lillian Wyman and John Fischer. Son of the late Gertude Ries Fischer and Emery James Fischer, Sr. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 18...

Philip DiPascal,

Philip DiPascal,

Oct 17, 2011

Philip DiPascal, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2011 at the age of 74. Beloved and loving husband of 55 years to Joyce Ullo DiPascal. Son of the late Philip DiPascal, Sr. and Louise Noto DiPascal. Father of Sandra DiPascal Hill and Philip DiPascal, III. Father in law of Clifton G. Hill, Jr. and Sandra Danos DiPascal....

Chun Nin Chan

Chun Nin Chan

Oct 17, 2011

Mr. Chun Nin Chan passed away on October 17, 2011 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his wife, Mei Lin Wong Chan; children, Harry, Karl, Kin, Daisy and Ben Chan and Dorothy Berman; grandchildren, Brandon and Jessica. He is a native of Canton, China and resided in New Orleans, LA. He loved his morning walks and...

W.F.  George,

W.F. George,

Oct 16, 2011

W.F. George, Jr., 75, a native of Lufkin, Texas and resident of Hahnville passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his home. Mr. George was preceeded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Sapia George, his mother, Lurley Bailey, his grandfather, George A. Baldwin (Dad), and sister, Jamie Lou Buckner. He was the beloved father of Candis (Irvin) Patecek...

Wayne  Andrew Rollo

Wayne Andrew Rollo

Oct 16, 2011

Wayne Andrew Rollo passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the age of 61. Beloved son of Josephine Z. Gonzales and the late Russell Rollo. Brother of the late Charles “Russell” Rollo. Brother in law of Cathie Rollo. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to...

Douglas L. Smith

Douglas L. Smith

Oct 15, 2011

Douglas “Doug” L. Smith was called to his eternal rest on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the age of 63. As the beloved and loving husband of 27 years to Catherine LaDart Smith and doting father of Alyssa Smith, Doug began life as son of the late William and Virginia Smith of Springfield, MO. His tenure in the ship building...

William Joseph Wilson

William Joseph Wilson

Oct 14, 2011

WILSON William Joseph “Bill” Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Generator Service in Gretna, LA and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 48 years, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011. Beloved husband for 48 years of Brenda Picone Wilson. Father of Bryan Joseph Wilson (Leigh), Craig Joseph Wilson (Katie), Todd Joseph Wilson (Shantell) and the late Kevin Joseph Wilson (Jenae)....

Ursula Ronquillo Martinez

Ursula Ronquillo Martinez

Oct 13, 2011

Ursula Ronquillo Martinez, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late George Martinez. Mother of Dawn Lopez (Jerry) and Charlotte Dubois (Mike). Daughter of the late John and Julia Ronquillo. Sister of Simon Ronquillo, Sr., the late Clarice Denny, Agnes Johnson, Isabella Ronquillo, Edna Ybarzabal, Inez Cossich, Murphy, Woodrow, Bert, Lionel...

Shirley Albert  Clark

Shirley Albert Clark

Oct 12, 2011

Shirley Albert Clark passed away on October 12, 2011 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John P. Clark. Mother of Michael F. Wattigny and Paul Wattigny (wife Carolyn). Step-mother of Fay Stonecypher (Clayton) and John P. Clark, Jr. Daughter of the late Paul and Edith Albert. Sister of Beverly Richardson. Sister-in-law of Wilfred Richardson and...

Lawrence John Kass

Lawrence John Kass

Oct 12, 2011

Lawrence J. Kass, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 67 years to Barbara Herzog Kass. Son of the late John Wendel Kass and Jeanette Gaudet Kass. Father of Lawrence Kass, Jr. (Wife Vanessa), Kerry Kass, Gregory Kass (Wife Mary), Patrick Kass, Sharon Landeche (Husband, the late Norman), Lauren...

Elizabeth Vinet Whittington Makofsky

Elizabeth Vinet Whittington Makofsky

Oct 12, 2011

Elizabeth Vinet Whittington Makofsky, born October 6, 1922, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on October 12, 2011, having just celebrated her 89th birthday. . Daughter of the late Onezim Vinet and Elizabeth Elsworth Vinet. Miss Betty, as she was familiarly known, is survived by two children, Warren Davis Whittington, Jr. (Cynthia) of Gretna, LA and Betty Lee Carriere (Henry)...

Timothy "T.J."  Kiger

Timothy "T.J." Kiger

Oct 11, 2011

Timothy “T.J.” Kiger, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Beloved son of Timothy “Tim” Kiger, Sr. and Bonnie P. Kiger. Brother of Ryan Kiger. Paternal grandson of Harold Kiger and the late Minnie Lee Kiger. Maternal grandson of Edward and Delna Percle. Survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Age 25 years, a native...

Sherman Alvin Joiner

Sherman Alvin Joiner

Oct 11, 2011

Sherman Alvin Joiner passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 5:22 PM from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born in Independence, LA. He later moved to Gretna, LA and then to Barataria, LA where he was able to enjoy fishing and peaceful living on the Barataria Bay. He was 68 years of age. Beloved husband and...

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