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

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Ernest Edward Rea Jr.

Ernest Edward Rea Jr.

Jan 20, 2023

Ernest Edward Rea Jr. passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Mary Houlihan Rea. Father of Edward J. Rea (Belinda), Michael J. Rea (Tansy), Danny J. Rea (Mitzi), and the late Donna M. Allen. Son of the late Ernest Edward Rea Sr. and Caroline Morin Rea. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and...

Charles Anthony Gautreaux Sr

Charles Anthony Gautreaux Sr

Jan 19, 2023

Charles Anthony Gautreaux Sr. born July 20,1942 in Larose LA, departed this life on January 19, 2023, reuniting with his beloved bride Madeline (Maggie) Gautreaux. He is preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Lena Rose Gautreaux, his siblings Joyce Trepagnier, Raymond (Cynthia), Marie Guise (Lionel). He is survived by his brother Johnny, Jr. (Margie), his children Cheryl Gaillot...

Henry E. Alfortish

Henry E. Alfortish

Jan 19, 2023

Henry Edward Alfortish, age 95, passed away on January 19, 2023. Loving spouse of the late Doris Mae Alfortish. Father of David H. Alfortish, Sr. (Catherine) and Kevin J. Alfortish (Diana). Grandfather of David H. Alfortish, Jr., Blake Alfortish (Danielle), Stephanie A. Brown, Michael K. Alfortish (Meghan), Mary A. Cheramie (Cory). Great-grandfather of David III, Avery, Alec, Andi, Jacob, Chase,...

Vernell Clement Lartigue Emery

Vernell Clement Lartigue Emery

Jan 17, 2023

Vernell Clement Lartigue Emery peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 99. Vernell was born in Gretna, LA on September 8, 1923 to parents Charles Joseph and Julie Guillot Clement. She is preceded in death by her husband Reginald Lartigue, her son Reginald Lartigue, Jr. her husband by second marriage Willard Emery, her...

Barbara G. Arcement

Barbara G. Arcement

Jan 17, 2023

Barbara G. Arcement passed away on January 17, 2023, at the age of 89, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Collins P. “Pip” Arcement, Sr. Mother of Colleen Arcement Guillot, Collins P. Arcement, Jr. (Gloria) and Denise Arcement (Jay Bowman). Grandmother of Tori Black (Kane), Kristin Arcement, Raianne Yglesias (Micah), Vicki Rogers (Kevin), and the late Raimee Guillot...

Ronald Louis Laporte

Ronald Louis Laporte

Jan 17, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” LaPorte, a lifelong New Orleanian and family patriarch died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. He was 82. Ronnie was born October 25, 1940 in New Orleans and grew up Uptown, where he graduated from St. Aloysius High School before he attended Louisiana State University and eventually became a New Orleans Police Department officer in the 1960s. He frequented the...

Victoria Smith Mire

Victoria Smith Mire

Jan 15, 2023

Victoria "Vickie" Smith Mire passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 15, 2023 at the age of 77. Loving mother of Steven Anderson and wife, Michelle. Proud grandmother of Brandon Anderson (Taylor), Dylan Anderson and great grandmother of Emmarie Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Zeke" Mire; parents Alex and Alice Smith; and sister Jacquelyn...

Judy Bouvier Dufrene

Judy Bouvier Dufrene

Jan 15, 2023

Judy Bouvier Dufrene born November 1, 1938 passed peacefully on January 15, 2023; with her family at her side. She is survived by her children Denise Dufrene Guillet (Michael), Rene Dufrene (Carolyn), and Peter Dufrene (Lisa), and grandchildren Chad, Jamie, Christopher, Henry, Georgia and Adeline, sister Jane Bouvier Thieler, brother Coral Bouvier (Emelda), and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...

Zoe Faucheaux Lebeau

Zoe Faucheaux Lebeau

Jan 14, 2023

Zoe Lizbeth Faucheaux LeBeau “Betty” passed away suddenly on January 14, 2023 at the age of 78. Betty was a lifelong resident of Bridge City, LA and was born to the late Edgar Faucheaux and the late Jessie Kirkfield Faucheaux on December 20, 1944. Beloved wife of Elwin LeBeau and mother of George Withers (Robin). Loving sister of Wanda Lea...

Augustin Joseph "Buddy" Fitzwilliam, Jr.

Augustin Joseph "Buddy" Fitzwilliam, Jr.

Jan 14, 2023

Augustin Joseph “Buddy” Fitzwilliam, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Buddy is survived by his three daughters, Julie Ann, Kathleen Hebert (Eddie) and Jane Farve (Armand), his grandchildren, Austin Edward Fitzwilliam Hebert and Rosalie Maxine Farve. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Ann Webb Fitzwilliam and parents, Estelle Humphrey...

James William Genes

James William Genes

Jan 14, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James William Genes of Waggaman, LA, on January 14, 2023, at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jo Ann (Chessor) Genes, two daughters, Lisa (Steven) Genes-Heisler of New Jersey, Kristina Genes-Shane of Georgia, son, John Genes of Ohio,...

Caroline Juanita Hewson Tucker

Caroline Juanita Hewson Tucker

Jan 13, 2023

Caroline Juanita Hewson Tucker was born on 11/08/1936 in Snohomish, Washington to her now deceased parents, Mary Amelia Merten Hewson and Emory Walter Hewson. For most of her young life she was raised on a farm with her five siblings in the state of WA. Carol, which she liked to be called, was the youngest of the six children. She...

Kenneth "Kenny" Fiest

Kenneth "Kenny" Fiest

Jan 11, 2023

The world became brighter on April 22, 1962, the Easter Sunday that Kenneth Michael Fiest was brought into this world. Sadly, on January 11, 2023 at 6:00pm Kenneth was called to his eternal home at the age of 60. He was the devoted husband to Robin Hammill Fiest for 34 years. Beloved father to Kelli Hebert (Joel), and grandfather to...

Tommy Anthony Lee

Tommy Anthony Lee

Jan 11, 2023

Tommy Anthony Lee, entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 with his parents by his side. He is the beloved son of Ronald J. Lee and Nancy Guidry Lee and beloved brother of Steven Lee (Bridget). He is the adored uncle of Caleb and Allie Lee, who will dearly miss him. Grandson of the late Horace and Doris...

Beverly Treadway Anglada

Beverly Treadway Anglada

Jan 11, 2023

Beverly Treadway Anglada passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Terry Anglada. She was born on September 15, 1937 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana to the late Russell and Lydian Treadway. She is survived by her five children, Terry Ann Owens (Johnny), Valerie LeBlanc (Philip), Mike Anglada (Margaret), Angie Hinson...

Gail Marie Thompson

Gail Marie Thompson

Jan 10, 2023

Gail Marie Thompson entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ingargiola. Mother of William F. Romair, III. Grandmother of William F. Romair, IV and Devin Romair. Daughter of the late Clifford H. Thompson, Jr. and Ella Mae Morest Thompson. Sister of Linda T. Decossas (Jimmy Sr.) and Betty T. Shoemaker (late Joseph). Aunt...

Kirk Alan Franovich

Kirk Alan Franovich

Jan 9, 2023

Kirk Alan Franovich entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2023. Beloved husband of Bridgett Buras Franovich for 23 years. Father of Haylei Franovich (Brent), Paige Franovich (Brandon Miller), Katie Hesler (Kameron), and Alaina Franovich (Josiah Arenales). Grandfather of Aiden, Zuri, Brentlei, Alivia, Carson, Kiley, Kollins, and his namesake, Kalan. Son of the late Claude Franovich and Marguerite Schrakamp Franovich....

Oliver J. Koch, Jr.

Oliver J. Koch, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Oliver J. Koch, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 97. Born August 12, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Oliver J. Koch, Sr. and Lucy Schmalz Koch. He was a resident of Belle Chasse for 65 years and Gretna for the last 5 years. A Navy Veteran serving during...

Joseph Albert Shirer Sr.

Joseph Albert Shirer Sr.

Jan 8, 2023

Joseph Albert Shirer born on February 26, 1930, in New Orleans, LA passed away on January 8, 2023 at the age of 92 at his residence surrounded by family members. He was the son of the late Irwin Newton Shirer and Emily Harris Shirer. He graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans, in 1948 and participated in all four...

Darlene Tew Plaisance

Darlene Tew Plaisance

Jan 7, 2023

Darlene Tew Plaisance, 63 years old of Westwego,La passed away peacefully at her home on January 7,2023. Born on August 13, 1959 in New Orleans, La. Daughter of the late Clara and Gilbert Tew. Beloved wife of Clayton Plaisance Sr. for 41years. Highly devoted mother to Clayton Jr., Joseph and mother-in-law to Mandy. Daughter-in-law of Joyce and the late Lester...

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