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

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Rhonda Lynn Sawyer

Rhonda Lynn Sawyer

Nov 6, 2022

On Sunday, November 6, 2022, Rhonda Lynn Sawyer, 56, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 16, 1966, in Gretna, LA, to Louis “Buddy” Sawyer Sr. and Aline Lutz Sawyer. After attending West Jefferson High School, she lived in Los Angeles and Georgia, but returned home in her late twenties to live out her...

Garrison J Toups Sr.

Garrison J Toups Sr.

Nov 6, 2022

Gary J. Toups Sr. September 18, 1956 - November 6, 2022 Garrison "Gary'' J. Toups Sr. entered eternal rest on Sunday November 6, 2022. Beloved husband of Hope Melendez Toups, and the late Pamela Chiasson Toups by first marriage of 39 years. Loving father of Mandy Toups Mura (Mike), Garrison John Toups Jr. (Misty), Chance Joseph Toups (Sadie), and stepdaughter...

Donald W. Smart

Donald W. Smart

Nov 5, 2022

Donald W. Smart (born 6/16/1925) passed away on November 5, 2022 at the age of 97 in Mililani, Hawaii at the home of his eldest son and daughter-in-law. A native of Wisconsin, Don grew up in Wauwatosa, WI, graduated from Wauwatosa High School, and later moved to Brookfield, WI. He was employed for decades by Allis-Chalmers (later becoming Siemens-Allis) beginning...

Carolyn Rita Abadie

Carolyn Rita Abadie

Nov 4, 2022

Carolyn Rita Abadie passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022 at the age of 77. Beloved sister of Simone Abadie Wolf (the late Edward J. Wolf Jr.). Aunt of Paul Wolf (Suzanne), Mark Wolf (Sandy), Kathleen Keowen (Dennis), Lara Morris (Jimmy), Erika Briggs (Travis), and the late Kevin Wolf (Julia). Great-aunt of Ian Wolf, Suzi Guy (Matt), Alex Wolf (Danielle),...

Barbara Leblanc Lirette

Barbara Leblanc Lirette

Nov 4, 2022

Barbara LeBlanc Lirette passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of 45 years to the late Evence V. Lirette. Mother of Susan Deemer Richard. Mother-in-law of Donald Richard. Grandmother of Cody Deemer (Madeline), Courtney Bernard (Jude) and the late Colby Deemer. Daughter of the late Mitchell LeBlanc and the late Marie Gaudin LeBlanc....

Susan Nebel Nielsen

Susan Nebel Nielsen

Nov 4, 2022

Susan “Susie” Nebel Nielsen passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 77 on November4, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving husband of 55 years, Leonard “Lenny” Lawrence Nielsen. Susan graduated from Sacred Heart of Jesus high School in 1963, then attended Charity School of Nursing where she graduated with a nursing degree in 1966. She worked...

Eric Joseph Fairleigh

Eric Joseph Fairleigh

Nov 3, 2022

Eric Joseph Fairleigh, age 59, passed away on November 3, 2022. Son of the late William A. Fairleigh and the late Patricia Pertuit Fairleigh. Brother of Lisa Fairleigh Olivier (Farley Sr.) and the late William J. Fairleigh. Uncle of Alicia Olivier Belsom (Chris), Farley J. Olivier Jr. (Heather). Great uncle of Rome, Carmine, Brody, and Kathryn. Best friend of Dave...

Jon Patrick Graham

Jon Patrick Graham

Nov 3, 2022

Jon Patrick Graham was born March 22, 1947 and passed away on November 3, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Los Angeles, CA and later moved to Chicago, IL, before settling in New Orleans, LA in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Mary LeBlanc Graham, daughter Kristin Graham Goris (Johnny), grandsons Connor and Bennett, and granddaughter...

Judith (Judy) Ann Dimatteo

Judith (Judy) Ann Dimatteo

Nov 2, 2022

Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. On November 2, 2022, Judith (Judy) Ann DiMatteo Motto got her wings and went to walk in heaven with her special angel, Sherrie Vice (daughter), and all the other angels. Judy was a long-time resident of Waggaman, Louisiana where she...

Frank Edward Devillier

Frank Edward Devillier

Nov 2, 2022

Frank Edward DeVillier, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on November 2, 2022. Frank was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on August 2, 1932. He served in the U.S. Army following the end of WWII in the Constabulary. After his service he met and married his wife of 60 years Nevlas. They moved to New Orleans and began a...

Antonino D'Amico

Antonino D'Amico

Nov 1, 2022

Antonino D'Amico passed away on November 1, 2022, at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Maria Pulvino D'Amico for 53 years. Father of Paul D'Amico (wife, Rebecca), Josephine D'Amico and Anthony D'Amico (wife, April). Grandfather of Avery Joseph D'Amico and Aaron Michael D'Amico. Brother of the late Giuseppe D'Amico (wife, Anna Deluca, deceased), the late Calogero D'Amico (wife,...

Kenneth William Hunter Sr.

Kenneth William Hunter Sr.

Nov 1, 2022

He began his life as John Kenneth William Hunter on Dec 2, 1932 in Verdun, Canada. At 14 years old, he left his loving family and his country to be schooled by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Metuchen, New Jersey. He joined the order and became known as Brother Marvin. His studies took him to Springhill College where...

Lynda Coles Bishop

Lynda Coles Bishop

Oct 31, 2022

Lynda Coles Bishop passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on the evening of October 31, 2022, at the age of 78. She was born in New Orleans on June 10,1944 to Richard Henery Coles and Antonina (Lea) Silvestri. Lynda is survived by her loving daughters, Angie Miserendino (Giuseppe), and Shannon Slocum (Ray). She is also survived by her grandchildren,...

Deborah "Debbie" Mitchell Thompson

Deborah "Debbie" Mitchell Thompson

Oct 31, 2022

Debbie Mitchell Thompson, age 67, passed away on October 31, 2022. Loving spouse of the late Frazier R. Thompson III for 19 years. Mother of Lindsey Love Whitt (Jeff) of Grenada, MS. Grandmother of Hayden Lee Dale, Ryder Alan Whitt, and the late Ashlyn Love Dale. Debbie was born on February 13, 1955 in Memphis, TN to the late Phillip...

Michael "Sonny" Charles Arnold Jr.

Michael "Sonny" Charles Arnold Jr.

Oct 31, 2022

Michael “Sonny” C. Arnold, Jr. entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Margie” Bladsacker Arnold. H is survived by his loving children Michael, Melvin (Nicole), Matthew (Mischa), and Margaret Dufrene (Brenton Jr.). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Jordan (Brittany) and Jenna Arnold, Brenton Dufrene III, Megan and Madison Dufrene, and...

Maurice Joseph Korndorffer

Maurice Joseph Korndorffer

Oct 31, 2022

Maurice J. Korndorffer passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Marcia Kerner Korndorffer for 57 years. Father of Eric S. Korndorffer, and Elise Korndorffer. Son of the late Maurice B. and Thelma Madere Korndorffer. Brother of Carolyn Jagot and the late Mary Ann Guastella. Also survived by a host of nieces and...

Heinrich Dannemann Beier

Heinrich Dannemann Beier

Oct 30, 2022

Heinrich “Rick” Dannemann Beier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 53. Rick was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 14, 1969. Rick graduated from Grace King High School, where he played football for the Fighting Irish and attended Louisiana State University. He was grateful and spoke often of the many lifelong friendships he...

Jean Valentino Ocman

Jean Valentino Ocman

Oct 30, 2022

Jean Ann Valentino Ocman, age 81, passed away on October 30, 2022. Loving wife of the late Clayton Francis Ocman for 61 years. Mother of Michael Jude Ocman (Brandy) and Lisa Ocman Robertson. Grandmother of Dillan, Mikayla, and Kenzie Robertson; Hayden Cameron, and Colin Ocman; and the late Michael Jr. and the late Matthew Ocman. Great-grandmother of Vivia Valentine Steib....

Helen Danjean Kirby

Helen Danjean Kirby

Oct 30, 2022

Helen Danjean Kirby, age 94, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 30, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Algiers. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Carlos H. Kirby, Sr. She was the beloved daughter of the late Burnie A. Danjean, Sr. and Irma Daigle Danjean. She is survived by her loving daughter, Debra Kirby Breaux and...

Francis John "Johnny" Laviolette

Francis John "Johnny" Laviolette

Oct 29, 2022

Francis John “Johnny” Laviolette entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2022. Beloved son of the late Daniel Laviolette and Alma Devillier Laviolette. Brother of Margie L. Forrest (late Lawson), Michael Laviolette, and the late Earl Laviolette (Mary). Uncle of Anne Forrest, Jill Forrest and great-uncle of Stephan Giardina, Logan Roe, and Savannah Roe. Johnny was a veteran of the...

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