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

Jan 13, 2012

Edith Diaz Smith passed away on January 13, 2012 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Neal A. Smith. Mother of Claudette S. Ott (the late David Ott). Grandmother of Dawn Ott Goode (Andrew), Danette Ott (Heath Talley) and Anette Ott Colledge (Adam). Great-grandmother of Abigail, Olivia and Trista. Sister of Wilfred and Earl Diaz, Eulamae...

Jan 12, 2012

Harry Robert Jukes, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the age of 54. Longtime companion of Jessica Carpenter. Son of Barbara Turlich Jukes and the late Harry Jukes, Sr. Brother of Carlisle Jukes (Wife Marion), Rebecca Brennan (Husband John), Lisa Jukes and the late Robert Jukes. Grandson of the late Peter and Elodie Turlich and...

Jan 12, 2012

Philip Sunseri entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the age of 60. Son of Jennie Sunseri and the late Salvador Sunseri. Brother of Vicky Romaguera (Husband Dr. Gerard). Uncle of Maclain Romaguera, Casey Thompson (Husband Owen) and Mary Minvielle (Husband Michael). Special and loving friend of Jay Schmidt and Debbie DeRoche. Philip was a lifelong resident...

Jan 11, 2012

Jan 11, 2012

Lanette Marie Hymel passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Beloved daughter of Doris Moreau and Weston Moreau, Jr. Sister of Robert Hymel, Jr. (Dawn), Randy Hymel (Michelle), April Rink (Randy) and Weston Moreau III (Desiree). Aunt of Cory Hymel, Spencer Rink, Samantha Rink, Dustin Hymel, Devin Hymel, Luke Moreau and an expected nephew Matthew Moreau. Niece of Gail Franchina....

Jan 11, 2012

Patin, Barbara Marian Gougisha Barbara M. Patin was received into the light of the Lord on January 11, 2012 at the age of 75 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born on November 5, 1936 to Octave Gougisha and Marguerite Roche, she was a life long resident and native of Gretna, LA. She worked as a plant manager for...

Jan 11, 2012

Roland Paul Buras, Sr. (PaPa) was born on September 17, 1917 and entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2012 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Myrtis Hester Buras, his daughter Linda Buras Hyman, his sister Marie Taylor and his brother Roy Buras. Son of the late Rosalie Ban...

Jan 10, 2012

Jan 10, 2012

James “Jim” Edmund Leithman entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the age of 84 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the cherished husband of Antonina “Ninette” Leithman. Loving father to Philip Gerard Callegan (Wife Robin) and Phyllis Callegan Ledet (Husband Rob). Special uncle of Dena Culotta Cicero (Husband Jody) and Jan Culotta Clayburn...

Jan 10, 2012

Tiffany Ann Frey passed away on January 10, 2012 at the age of 36 years. Beloved mother of Michaela Frey, Austin Frey and Karisma Hughes. Daughter of Regina Demolle and the late Arthur Frey. Step-daughter of Norman Demolle. Sister of Patrick Lance and James Pevey. Granddaughter of Stella Todaro, the late Anthony Todaro; Phyllis Frey and the late Arthur Frey....

Jan 10, 2012

Mary Rita Buras Burney was born February 10, 1922 and passed away on January 10, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Burney, Sr. Mother of Bobby Burney (Wife Sue). Grandmother of Jodie M. Burney Carter (Husband Brandon). Sister of the late Sug Katicich. Daughter of the late Virginia Ragas Buras and William A. Buras. Special Aunt of Jo...

Jan 10, 2012

Hashem Salomon on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Beloved husband for 46 years of Diane Millet Salomon. Father of Brian J. Salomon (Lona) and Honald A. Salomon (Christy). Grandfather of Brittany, Brett, Alyssa, and Ally Salomon. Brother of Amina Gillard, Nadia King, Widadi, Dailia, Fatima, Khater Salomon, and the late Manuel Salomon. Brother-in-law of Paul V. Millet (Cheryl). Son of the...

Jan 9, 2012

Doris “Cindy Lou” Bitoun entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the age of 53. Companion of the late Kenneth Neumann, Sr. and Joey Martin. Daughter of Simone Aube and the late Jacques Bitoun. Beloved mother of Andreya Pevey, Kenneth Neumann, Jr. and Ryan Neumann. Grandmother of Tyler Tran, Trenton Bourgeois and Ariya Durfee. Sister of Mimi...

Jan 8, 2012

Eva Marie Hubert entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the age of 80. Beloved daughter of the late Marie Clay Hubert and Howe P. Hubert. Sister of Howe P. “Bubby” Hubert, Jr. (Wife Patsy Gail), Charles Richard Hubert (Wife Phyllis Gegenheimer), Merlin Ann Hubert (Husband Donald Wray Gegenheimer) and the late William Clay. Eva is survived...

Jan 8, 2012

Victor Anthony Breaux on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Geraldine “Gerrye” Nunez Breaux. Father of Carmen Brown Chauvin and stepfather of William Andrew Burke (wife Keri), Stephen Paul Burke (wife Kellona), Barry Wayne Burke (wife Karen), Colleen B. Nikolaidais (husband Sonny), Tracie Burke Maldonado (husband Lumald) and the late Timothy Richard Burke. Brother of Judy B. Morales (husband...

Jan 8, 2012

Holly Marie Bladsacker, born December 12, 1989, was called to heaven on January 8, 2012. She was no longer able to fight her battle against Cystic Fibrosis. The world is a better place because she was in it. Holly was a senior at Delgado Community College, studying Respiratory Therapy, with the hope of making life easier for others like herself....

Jan 8, 2012

Mary Lee Power Licata passed away on January 8, 2012 at 72 years of age. Beloved wife of Nicholas B. Licata, Jr. Mother of Nicholas B. “Ben” Licata, III (wife Elizabeth) and Derek D. Licata (wife Gina). Grandmother of Nick, Zack, Emily, Anne Marie, Devin, Gabrielle and Olivia. Great-grandmother of Adalyn. Sister of Clifton Power, Jr. (wife Laurie) and Donald...

Jan 7, 2012

Theresa Marie Calligan Fisher entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Fred Fisher, Jr. Daughter of the late Albert Calligan and Rose Calligan. Mother of Arlene Eiswirth (Husband Robert), Edward Fisher (Wife Fane) and the late Fred Fisher III. Grandmother of Dawn Duffourc (Husband Keith), Robert Jr., Stephen...

Jan 7, 2012

Milburn E. Calhoun MD, A bookman, publisher, philanthropist and retired physician, he died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at West Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans following a lengthy illness. He was 81. Visiting Monday, January 9, from 3 p.m. to service at 5 p.m. at Oak Park Baptist Church , 1110 Kabel Drive , New Orleans , with Dr. Gail DeBord...

Jan 7, 2012

Loretta Bernard Michel passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Beloved wife of Christopher Michel, Sr. Great loving mother of Christopher Michel, Jr. (Lindsey), Sierra Michel (Francisco) and Jessica Michel. Daughter of the late Roy and Joyce Bernard. Sister of Rodney Bernard ( Nancy ) and the late Evelina Bernard. Grandmother of Ava Michel. Age 45 years; a native of...