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

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Brandy Marie Johnson

Brandy Marie Johnson

May 8, 2011

Brandy Marie Johnson, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at age 37. Beloved daughter of Jeanne Giangrosso and the late Angelo “Buddy” Giangrosso, Sr. Granddaughter of Marlene and Joseph Descant and the late Roy Laudumiey. Sister of Angela (Robert) Swann, Joseph and Hal (Heidi) Giangrosso and the late Angelo, Jr., and Leonard Giangrosso. Niece of Cathie (the late Russell)...

Joseph Davi

Joseph Davi

May 8, 2011

Joseph Davi, age 74, native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA died peacefully at Oceans Specialty Hospital on Sunday night, May 8, 2011 from his illness. He was beloved husband of Jacqueline Schwandt Davi, father of Cyndi De Salvo, Elaine Davi, Sonta Davi, Johnny Davi and Philip Davi. He was also a loving stepfather to Michelle...

Peter W. Schwehm

Peter W. Schwehm

May 7, 2011

Peter W. Schwehm, III passed away on May 7, 2011 at the age of 60. Beloved son of Joy T. Schwehm and the late Peter W. Schwehm, Jr. Beloved father of Dolores Sarkozy and Penny Schwehm. Grandfather of Ashley Joy Spaulding, Dylan Sarkozy, Raven Schwehm, Caleb Schwehm and Tia Schwehm. Brother of Michael, Noah, Stephen and Christopher Schwehm. Peter was...

Inez Richards DiMaggio

Inez Richards DiMaggio

May 7, 2011

Inez Richards DiMaggio passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 age 92. Beloved wife of Harold M. DiMaggio, Sr. for the past 69 years. Father of Harold M. DiMaggio, Jr. (Carol) and Gregory DiMaggio,Sr. (Vera). Sister of Eunice the late Estelle, Ethel, Etta, Esther, Wallace, Dan and JD. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. A...

Roselba McGoey Desmore Lowe

Roselba McGoey Desmore Lowe

May 7, 2011

Roselba McGoey Desmore Lowe passed away on May 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Marcus Lowe and the late Roy Desmore, Sr. Mother of Roy J. Desmore, Jr. (wife Vickie), Barry L. Desmore (Judy) and Stacey Davis (Ray). Grandmother of Roy III, Alan, Barry Jr., Kerri, Sherri, Dawn, Donald and Lee. Great-grandmother of Mersadie, Ashley, Ciara, Caroline, Shane, Allison,...

Elmer "Herb"  Gowing

Elmer "Herb" Gowing

May 6, 2011

Elmer “Herb” Gowing passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011 at age 72. Beloved son of the late Orien and Mildred Gowing. Brother of Ellis Gowing and Ruth Gowing. Uncle of Chad Gowing. Fiancee’ of Christine Woods. A native of Murdock, Kansas and a resident of Gretna, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend a memorial...

Betty Barras Barthe

Betty Barras Barthe

May 6, 2011

Betty Barras Barthe passed away on May 6, 2011 at 4:33 AM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benoise Thibodeaux Barras and Harry W. “Pete” Barras; two brothers, Harry N. and Roland Barras; three sisters, Louise Danos, Edna Guidry and Lois Kimberly. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elton J. Barthe; five sons, Preston, Sr.,...

Ross Latapie

Ross Latapie

May 6, 2011

Ross Lee Latapie, age 28, of Daphne, Alabama entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and a loyal friend. He is the husband of Tina Farlow Latapie. Father of Madelyn Gayle Latapie. Son of Ronald Latapie and the late Gayle Latapie. Brother of Holly Latapie. Son-in-law of Mark and...

Susanne Dufrene Latham

Susanne Dufrene Latham

May 6, 2011

Susanne Dufrene Latham, born in Raceland, LA lived in Gheens, LA, Buras, LA and recently in Belle Chasse, LA for the past 40 years, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011 with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of Charles C. Latham, Sr. Mother of Charles C. Latham, Jr. Daughter of Eurice A. Dufrene and Lois S. Dufrene....

Tommy  Dewayne Bailey

Tommy Dewayne Bailey

May 5, 2011

Tommy Dewayne Bailey, age 58, was called upon by our Lord and Savior on May 5, 2011. He leaves behind in life and is survived by his companion Marcie Ribaud; his daughters, Rachel Bailey, Stephanie Thibodeaux and her husband Matthew, Shawn Moak and her husband Scott, Karen Williams and her husband Neal; Ms. Ribaud’s children, Jason and Melissa; his brothers,...

Melvin J. Bollingham

Melvin J. Bollingham

May 5, 2011

Melvin J. Bollingham, Sr. passed away on May 5, 2011 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of the late Dianne Galliano Bollingham by second marriage and the late Rhoda Jane Dufrene Bollingham by first marriage. Father of Donna Meaux and Melvin J. Bollingham, Jr. Grandfather of Elias “Joey” Babin, IV, Brian Bollingham and Jamie Meaux. Great-grandfather of Dylan...

Elizabeth  Farmer Coons

Elizabeth Farmer Coons

May 4, 2011

Elizabeth “Liz” Farmer Coons April 12, 1951 Wife of Richard Coons, Mother of Bambi Ford, Tanya Tunstall, Irene Holtzman, Kathy Apol, Laurie Kelley, and Donald Coons. Mother-in-law of Daniel Ford Jr, Lonnie Tunstall, John Holtzman, Jeff Apol, and Jimmy Kelley. Grandmother of Krista, David, Samantha, Jamie, Stephanie, Jennifer, Katiana, Daniel III, Victoria, John, Malique, Malikai, and Richard. Also survived by...

William A Lazaro

William A Lazaro

May 4, 2011

William A. Lazaro, Sr. passed away on May 4, 2011. He was 101 years of age and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of the late Delta Mae Dufrene Lazaro. Father of Edgar J. Lazaro, William A. Lazaro, Jr. and Lydia R. Borne. He is survived by 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter and preceded in death...

Frank Joseph Nunez

Frank Joseph Nunez

May 3, 2011

Frank Joseph Nunez, III passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 age 61. Beloved son of Gertrude Nunez and the late Frank O. Nunez. Step-son of John P Wilson. Brother of Anna Marie Badeaux (Paul) Stacey Perreira and Patricia Nunez Rosser (Bruce Larsen). Loving Godfather to Stacey Perreira, Mellissa Ahlborn, Krystal and Brittney Rosser. Nephew of Audrey Trotter. Survived by...

Debra Latapie

Debra Latapie

May 3, 2011

Debra Latapie, registered nurse, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011at age 45. Beloved wife of Perry Braun. Daughter of the late Arthur Latapie and Dorothy Eagleeye. Sister of Denise Tarlton (Charles), Diana Bordelon (Kent) and James Rome. Niece of Juanita Waguespack. Survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Fort Worth,...

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Fisher

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Fisher

May 3, 2011

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Fisher passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of 53 years to John Henry Fisher. Daughter of the late Claire Bracklein and Merlin Bracklein. Mother of John Fisher, Jr. (Wife Cheryl), Glenn Fisher, Sr. (Companion Alexandra Schmaltz) and Trudy Saunders Fisher. Grandmother of Crystal Fisher Elder, Krystal Fisher Lama (Husband Nick),...

Bernice Doucet Hargis

Bernice Doucet Hargis

May 2, 2011

Bernice Doucet Hargis passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Anthony B. Hargis, Sr. Daughter of the late Firmin Doucet and Laura Cantrelle Doucet. Mother of Anthony “Boo” Hargis, Jr., Gary “Gee” Hargis, Sr., Darnell Hargis Tierney and Lauren Hargis Gegenheimer. Mother in law of Penny Quenell Hargis and Carl...

Keith Hebert

Keith Hebert

May 1, 2011

Keith Anthony Hebert passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Beloved son of Carrol J. Hebert (Fiancee Shirley Bulick), and the late Muriel Delage Hebert. Brother of Sharon H. Lasseigne (Jimmy), Donald and Merlin Hebert (Cyndi). Survived by a host of nieces and nephews. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives and Friends of...

Karen Coleen Kraemer

Karen Coleen Kraemer

May 1, 2011

Karen Coleen Kraemer passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the age of 61. Beloved daughter of Mary Lucille Kraemer and the late Norman R. Kraemer, Sr. Sister of Norman Kraemer, Jr. (Wife Linda). Aunt of Megan Kraemer Lamb and Great Aunt of Marisa Slade and Mason Lamb. Karen is a graduate of Our Lady of Holy Cross College...

Ruth Elizabeth Mensing Frederickson

Ruth Elizabeth Mensing Frederickson

May 1, 2011

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Mensing FredericksonNew Orleans, La- Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Mensing Frederickson passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 to be with her Father in heaven, released from the constraints of an illness, which beset her the last several years. Ruth was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 13, 1925. Her parents, Fred O. and Erna A. Mensing, and brother,...

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