Obituaries

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

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Rufus Joseph Gervais

Rufus Joseph Gervais

Jan 21, 2012

Rufus Joseph Gervais, Sr. on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Marie Gervais. Father of Renee Lemoine, Cheryl Gervais, and the late Paulette Gervais and R.J. Gervais, Jr. Brother of Dorothy Dufour and the late Ralph Gervais. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Son of the late Anna Lee Boudoin...

Polly Hocut Randolph

Polly Hocut Randolph

Jan 21, 2012

Polly Hocut Randolph, 92, a resident of Jefferson Parish for 32 years, and a resident of St Tammany Parish for the past 19 years, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil C. Randolph, and her son, Cecil C. Randolph, Jr. She is survived by her remaining children, Anna Milling of Mandeville, Virgil...

Milton  E. Wilkinson

Milton E. Wilkinson

Jan 21, 2012

Milton E. Wilkinson, born May 4, 1919 in Gramercy, LA, a longtime resident of Empire, LA Plaquemines Parish, passed away January 21, 2012 10:30 AM at Ochsner Westbank Hospital from complications of Pneumonia. Husband of the late Jeroma Farac Wilkinson. Father of Ernest M. “Ernie” Wilkinson, Jr. (wife, Catherine Cordes Wilkinson), Edward A. Wilkinson and the late Eric G. Wilkinson....

Charles A. Richard

Charles A. Richard

Jan 20, 2012

Charles A. Richard, Sr., age 81, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012 at his residence in Marrero, LA. Beloved husband and dedicated father, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rena Belle Johnson Richard and three children: Craige A. Richard, of Marrero, LA; Charlotte A. Richard, of Marrero, LA; Charles A. Richard, Jr., of Greensboro, NC; and...

John  Gate Blanchard

John Gate Blanchard

Jan 20, 2012

John Gate Blanchard, a retired pipe fabricator with Dynamic Industries and Boomtown Casino, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Felicie “Phyllis” Miceli Blanchard. Father of Tammy Blanchard Bentel (Kevin) and Michelle Blanchard. Son of the late Norman and Lucy Blanchard. Son in law of the late Alfred J. and Santa Falcone Miceli. Grandfather of Jordan and...

Dean J.  Pittman

Dean J. Pittman

Jan 20, 2012

Dean J. Pittman passed away on January 20, 2012. Beloved son of the late Mary Spera Pittman and Enos Pittman. Brother of Patrick H. Pittman (Sheila), Riba A. Wilcox (the late Howard), Wayne A. Pittman (the late Obie), Shellie E. Mathis (Johnny) and the late Enos Pittman, Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. He...

Harold Matthew Dimaggio

Harold Matthew Dimaggio

Jan 20, 2012

Harold Matthew Dimaggio, Sr., a retired employee with Jax Brewery, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Inez Richards Dimaggio for 69 years. Father of Harold Matthew Dimaggio, Jr. (Carol) and Gregory Dimaggio (Vera). Son of the late Archie and Carmella Dimaggio. Brother of Madeline D. Saurage, the late Leo Dimaggio, Phillip Dimaggio, Juanita D....

Tommy Wilson McKinney

Tommy Wilson McKinney

Jan 20, 2012

Tommy Wilson McKinney, born in Dixie, LA on October 13, 1944, died at Oschner Hospital on Friday, January 20, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends. Beloved son of the late Thelma & W.L. McKinney and survived by his sisters Thelma Jean Boughton (Jerry) and Barbara Kelly (Billy); loving wife of 25 years, Rose Nocito McKinney: son, Tommy W. McKinney,...

Ernestine  Falgout Adams

Ernestine Falgout Adams

Jan 20, 2012

Ernestine “Tina” Falgout Adams passed away on January 20, 2012 at the age of 89 years. She is a native of Gheens, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph “Ike” Adams. Daughter of the late Selma Molaison Falgout Matherne and the late John Falgout. Step-daughter of the late Lenest “Kaiser” Matherne. Sister of Armand,...

Alice Cunningham Morrow

Alice Cunningham Morrow

Jan 20, 2012

Alice Cunningham Morrow passed away Friday, January 20, 2012. A native of Monroeville, Alabama and 50 year resident of Gretna. She was a Realtor for 32 years and member of the Million Dollar Club. Cherished mother of Debra Sue Miller (Clyde), Mary Jo Scovotto (Pop), Aliceia S. Alexander (Ricky) and the late Marsha Lee Scovotto (Dallas). Devoted grandmother of Brandon...

James Durwood Jones

James Durwood Jones

Jan 19, 2012

James “Durwood” Jones went home to be with his heavenly father and family on January 19, 2012, at the age of 72. A native of Lumberton, MS, and longtime resident of Jesuit Bend, LA, he is survived by his beloved daughter, Laura Jones Howard, his son-in-law, Denny Howard, and his granddaughters, Whitney and Halli. He is also survived by his...

Jennie Thibodeaux Hopel

Jennie Thibodeaux Hopel

Jan 19, 2012

Jennie Thibodeaux Hopel passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Charles Gerald Hopel, Sr. Mother of Kenneth Hopel (Wife Ann), Charles Gerald Hopel, Jr. (Wife Carolyn) and the late Kathleen H. Leintardt and Sandra L. Hopel. Daughter of the late Murphy and Emelda Thibodeaux. Sister of Deborah Hepting and the late Joyce Cantrelle. Survived by...

Lize Alonzo  Ocmond

Lize Alonzo Ocmond

Jan 19, 2012

Lize Alonzo Ocmond passed away on January 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Aloe J. Ocmond, Sr. Mother of Peggy O. Guccione, Ronald J. Ocmond (fiancé, Elizabeth Thiebaud) and the late Aloe J. “A.J.” Ocmond, Jr. (Gloria). Mother-in-law of the late Susan Hepting Ocmond. Grandmother of Roy T. Guccione, Jr. (Lisa), Ray Guccione, Sr. (Maria), Rod Ocmond, Ric Guccione...

Andrew Anthony Dufrene

Andrew Anthony Dufrene

Jan 19, 2012

Andrew Anthony Dufrene, Sr. of Westwego, LA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Bertha Macaluso Dufrene. Son of the late Eves Dufrene and Josephine Brunet Dufrene. Father of Debra Dufrene Hannan, Jason Dufrene and Anthony Dufrene. Grandfather of Kristine Hannan, Shelly H. Marmillion, Sean Hannan, Nicholas Dufrene...

Johnnie Pinson

Johnnie Pinson

Jan 18, 2012

Johnnie F. Pinson, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of the late Dora Plaisance Pinson. Father of Becky Kahl, John F. Pinson,Jr., and Dwight Pinson. Companion of Louise Tully. Son of the late Furman and Capitola Pinson. Brother of the late John Kennedy and Susan P. Cushman. Also survived by 20 grandchildren...

Edvin Loken

Edvin Loken

Jan 17, 2012

Edvin A. “Ed” Loken passed away on January 17, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Doreen Pioli Loken. Father of Lorraine L. Vincent (William) and Gary Loken (Denise). Grandmother of Anthony Vincent (Wendy), Michelle Vincent (Steve), Darren Vincent, Gary E. Loken (Yumiko), Sarah Moore and Kerry Moore, Jr. (Rebecca). Great-grandfather of Toby, Kieran, George and Isabella. Brother of Anna Sveen,...

Geneva Cross Chance

Geneva Cross Chance

Jan 17, 2012

Geneva Cross Chance, 92,passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She is survived by her three children, William Kelly Chance and his wife Ann of Lafayette, Louisiana, Kenny Chance of New Orleans, Louisiana, Debby Chance Kennedy and her husband Richard of Lafayette, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Donna Chance, Stacey Chance Patin, Jeff Chance, Rick Kennedy and Matt Kennedy; and three great-grandchildren, Erin...

Darlene Beatrice Morgan

Darlene Beatrice Morgan

Jan 17, 2012

Darlene Beatrice Morgan left this world on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the age of 56. Former wife of Nedjeljko A. Seput, Sr. Daughter of Gladys Adolph Morgan and the late James Morgan, Sr. Mother of Nedjeljko A. Seput, Jr. (Wife Shannon), Christopher J. Seput (Wife Angela) and Tony J. Seput (Wife Tiffany). Grandmother of Casey Seput, Aubrey Seput and...

Theodore Frederick Schaller

Theodore Frederick Schaller

Jan 16, 2012

Theodore Frederick Schaller, age 67 passed peacefully on Monday January 16, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Elaine Scioneaux Schaller . Father of Tammy Schaller Thiberville (David) and Frederick Jack Schaller. Grandfather of Daniel Joseph Thiberville, Megan Elizabeth Thiberville and Heather Lynn Schaller. Son of the late Frederick and Florence Schaller. Brother of Martha Schaller Buzzinotti, Elizabeth Schaller Hanslick (Ben),...

Ann F. Balsamo

Ann F. Balsamo

Jan 16, 2012

Ann F. Balsamo passed away on January 16, 2012 at the age of 78 years. She is a native of New Orleans, LA and resided in Gretna, LA for 56 years. Daughter of the late Harold Funck and Rose Larmeu Funck. Sister of the late Lillian Funck Willoz. Mother of Raymond Balsamo, Jr. of Gretna, LA, Neil Balsamo of Lighthouse...