Obituaries

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

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Roger Charles Escude, Sr.

Roger Charles Escude, Sr.

Dec 29, 2022

Roger Charles Escude Sr passed away on the morning of December 29th, 2022. He was born on August 16th, 1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana to his late parent’s, Charlsie and Alice Escude. He had many passions in this life including: animals, cars, and story-telling. Roger was a stranger to no one; person or animal. He lived a full life and...

Rose Allemand Reyes

Rose Allemand Reyes

Dec 28, 2022

Rose Allemand Reyes entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Jose Ortiz Reyes. Mother of Miguel Reyes (Ulexses) and the late Jose Antonio Reyes, Sr. Grandmother of Jasmine Penelton, Jose A. Reyes Jr. (Guadalupe), Alejandro Reyes (Alexis), Maya Reyes (Kendall), and Miguel J. Reyes. Great-grandmother of Kendall Walton, Nasiah Joiner, Giovanni Reyes, and Alani...

James J. Lassaire Jr

James J. Lassaire Jr

Dec 28, 2022

James J. Lassaire, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the age of 60. He was born on October 5, 1962. Beloved son of Linda S. and James Lassaire, Sr. Brother of Paulette L. Dufrene and the late Kimberly Lassaire. He was a lifelong resident of the West Bank. Interment will be privately held at a later date....

Mary Louise "Weezie" Hofmann Wiley

Mary Louise "Weezie" Hofmann Wiley

Dec 28, 2022

Mary Louise "Weezie" Wiley peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2022 at the age of 82. She was born May 4, 1940 in Algiers to the late George and Alvera Hofmann. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Wiley "Bullet Bob." Mother of Christine Gispert (Steve) and Michael Wiley (Donna). Grandmother ofTiffany Gispert Carter (Christopher) and Sean Gispert...

Cheryl Lopez Balestra

Cheryl Lopez Balestra

Dec 25, 2022

Cheryl Lopez Balestra entered into eternal rest to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was 66 years old. She was surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife and best friend of John Balestra for 34 years. Devoted and loving mother of Rickie Eslick, Jr. (Monica), Roy Eslick, and Amber Balestra Fell (Brett)....

George Clarence Adams

George Clarence Adams

Dec 25, 2022

George Clarence Adams entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2022. Beloved father of Stacy Heffner (Scott), Danielle Quijano (Bryan), Derek Adams, and Kimberly Adams. Grandfather of Scott M. Heffner, Christopher Heffner, Rebecca Heffner, Jordan Adams, Jake Adams-Vigneaux, and Zachary Quijano. Great-grandfather of Jameson Porter. Son of the late Mary Rosetta Gulizo and Clarence Adams. Brother of Michael Adams. Also...

Louis Santiago

Louis Santiago

Dec 25, 2022

On December 25, 2022 Louis Santiago entered into eternal rest peacefully at his home, alongside his loving wife Diane LaCava Santiago of 36 years whom he adored. A marriage to be admired full of love, devotion and respect. Louis, often called “Louie” lived for his family. He was a hero in the eyes of his daughters and a true example...

Kenneth Ray Ely

Kenneth Ray Ely

Dec 25, 2022

Kenneth Ray Ely was called home by Jesus and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 80. Son of the late Louis Ely, Sr. and Minnie Wise Ely. Former Husband of Shirley Ely. Loving and devoted father and affectionately loved by his daughter, Tammy Ely Grant (Mark), Charles Sampey, Jr. (Terri), Donald Sampey (Lisa)...

Ena Cooper Bodden

Ena Cooper Bodden

Dec 25, 2022

God looked around his garden and He found an empty place. He then looked upon the earth and saw her beautiful face. Ena Cooper Bodden went to be with her Lord on Dec 25, 2022. Born Oct. 26, 1957, on Utila Bay Island, Honduras and resided in Marrero, Louisiana for the past 43 years. She was a dedicated wife to...

Delores Mai

Delores Mai

Dec 25, 2022

Delores Mai passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Mai for 65 years. Mother of Tammy Figley (Reggie) and the late Brenda Mai. Daughter of the late Pearl and Joseph Orlowski. Sister of the late Eleanor Messner and Mary Bailey. Grandmother of Jeremy Figley, and Justin Figley (Kate). She...

Mary "Cecilia" Schnell Nicosia

Mary "Cecilia" Schnell Nicosia

Dec 24, 2022

Mary “Cecilia” Schnell Nicosia, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on December 3, 1931 in New Orleans, LA to the late William and Lilly Schnell. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. She retired from the Jefferson Parish School System as a School Bus...

Naomi Ledet Case

Naomi Ledet Case

Dec 24, 2022

Naomi Ledet Case entered into eternal rest on December 24, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Ulysses Case, Jr. Mother of Ulysses “Dennis” Case, III (Karren). Daughter of the late Anysse Ledet and Ruby Mayer Ledet. Sister of the late Phyllis Henson (late Paul). Age 89 years, a native of New Orleans, resident of Belle Chasse, LA, and recent resident...

Sherizan Lapeyrolerie

Sherizan Lapeyrolerie

Dec 23, 2022

Sherizan “Sheri” Lapeyrolerie entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2022 after her battle with lung cancer. Sherizan was born February 21, 1972 in New Orleans to the late Frank and Barbara Steed Lapeyrolerie. Sister of the late Frank Lapeyrolerie, Jr. and David Lapeyrolerie. She is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Age 50 years and a resident of...

William "Coach Bill" Laroche

William "Coach Bill" Laroche

Dec 23, 2022

William “Coach Bill” LaRoche passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Judy LaRoche. Father of Chris LaRoche (Heather), Matthew LaRoche, and Jody LaRoche (Tiffaney). Son of the late Dorothy and James LaRoche. Brother of Patrick, Terry, and Cheryl LaRoche and the late James LaRoche, Jr. Grandfather of Grant and Ryan LaRoche, Matthew...

William E. Adam

William E. Adam

Dec 23, 2022

William Eugene “Gene” Adam received his ultimate salvation on December 23, 2022 after a thirty year battle with heart disease. He was a lifelong resident of Lafitte, Louisiana. He started working on the water at the age 12 and spent the majority of his life as a commercial fisherman. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Ronquillo Zito

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Ronquillo Zito

Dec 22, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Ronquillo Zito 66, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Belle Chasse for the last 17 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Cindy was born at Port Sulphur Hospital on January 25, 1956, the third child of Ellamae Vogt Ronquillo and Simon Joseph Ronquillo, Sr. Cindy leaves...

Jeffery Marc Templet

Jeffery Marc Templet

Dec 21, 2022

Jeffery Marc Templet lost his courageous battle with cancer on December 21, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Jeffery, a lifelong resident of St. Charles Parish, was born in Marrero, Louisiana on November 16, 1973 to Albert and Lynda Templet; brother to Tanya Templet (Janna & Jace). Jeffery was married to the love of his life, Lisa Billiot Templet. He...

Alfred "Big Al" Blondiau

Alfred "Big Al" Blondiau

Dec 19, 2022

Alfred “Big Al” Blondiau passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Frances Cooper Blondiau for 50 years. Father of Matthew Blondiau (Paige) and the late Michael Blondiau (Tanya). Son of the late Floris and Leon Blondiau. Brother of Andrew Wingfield (Judy), Eddie Blondiau (Betty), Beverly Ehlers (Wayne), Frederick Blondiau (Jeannine),...

James Roy Lahaye

James Roy Lahaye

Dec 19, 2022

James "Flash" LaHaye, of Belle Chasse, LA died peacefully on December 19, 2022 from cancer at 82 years of age. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. James is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years Nancy Barrier LaHaye. He has one daughter Jemi LaHaye Carlone (Walton) and two granddaughters, Kaylee and Kendall. He is...

Yvonne Webre Ferrand

Yvonne Webre Ferrand

Dec 19, 2022

Yvonne “Von” Webre Ferrand, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on December 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born on September 12, 1929 in Convent, LA to the late Adolph E. Webre and Zita Gaudet Webre. She was a long time resident of Gretna, LA. Yvonne was the beloved wife of the late Warren John...

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