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

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Esther Hoffman Bruley

Esther Hoffman Bruley

Jul 12, 2023

 

 

Esther Hoffman Bruley passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. She was 88. Beloved wife of the late Adrian Bruley Sr. Loving mother of Adrian Bruley Jr. and the late Roberta Bruley. Grandmother of Adrian Bruley III (Ashley). Great-grandmother of Avery and Austin Bruley. Sister to the late Henry Hoffman Jr. Also survived by other loving relatives and...

Cristina Mora Ruiz

Cristina Mora Ruiz

Jul 11, 2023

 

Cristina Mora Ruiz passed away on July 11, 2023 at the age of 60.  Beloved wife of Jorge H. Ruiz, Sr. for 32 years.  Mother of Fernando Ruiz (Heather), Lydia Ruiz and Jorge Ruiz Jr. (Maria).  Loving grandmother of Sebastian, Gabriela, Adrian, Julian, Shaw Jr, Layla, Emiliana, and Jrue. 

Christina loved her family and spending time with her...

Kenneth "Goat" Paul Richoux

Kenneth "Goat" Paul Richoux

Jul 11, 2023

Private Funeral Services will be held at a later date

Diane Mary Pennex

Diane Mary Pennex

Jul 10, 2023

 

Diane Mary Dufresne Pennex passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the age of 75.  Beloved wife of Gerald F. Pennex, Jr. for 25 years. Mother of Carl R. Betbeze, Jr., Carey L. Betbeze, Keely C. Sanchez, Mary E. Cunningham, and Joy L. Sanchez. Daughter of the late Gerald R. Dufresne and Dorothy M. English Dufresne.  Sister of...

John William Rivers

John William Rivers

Jul 10, 2023

 

John William Rivers passed away on July 10, 2023 at the age of 76 years. He was a native of Adamsville, Alabama and a longtime resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. 

Survivors include his former wife, Norma Fason; brother, Tommy Rivers, and sister, Judith Faye Huffaker.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 LA-Hwy...

Carmela Manzella Brocato

Carmela Manzella Brocato

Jul 10, 2023

 

Carmela Manzella Brocato passed away at her home in Kenner on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Angelo A. Brocato. Mother of Thomas A. Arbon (Sandra), Toni T. Serpas (John), and Dino A. Tedesco. Daughter of the late Antonino "Pedu" Manzella and Luchina "Lulu" Macaluso Manzella. Sister of Anthony R. Manzella...

Gregoria Amaya Waterhouse

Gregoria Amaya Waterhouse

Jul 10, 2023

Gregoria “Gloria” Amaya Waterhouse entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Russell Waterhouse Whitefield, Sr. Mother of Emma Waterhouse, Mary W. Bodden (Jake), Russell Waterhouse, Jr. (Marla), and Mario Waterhouse, Sr. (Dawn). Grandmother of Taryn Waterhouse (fiancé Brittain Bercegeay), Ashman Waterhouse, Hailly Waterhouse, Ciji Boutian (Bubby), Shea Troutman (Corey), Mario Waterhouse, Jr., and the...

Donna Weaver

Donna Weaver

Jul 9, 2023

Donna Lynne Weaver, 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Gretna, LA, on Sunday, July 9, 2023, with her mother by her side.  For the past year, she had been suffering from glioblastoma brain cancer.   Donna was the beloved daughter of Sarah Cabaniss Weaver and the late Donald Elliott Weaver.  She was born October 9, 1962, in Longview,...

J D Rayburn

J D Rayburn

Jul 9, 2023

 

JD Rayburn, age 81, was called home peacefully on July 9, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Algiers Point in New Orleans, Louisiana and Melbourne, Australia.

JD was born in Purvis, Mississippi, son of the late Jimmie Ruth Rayburn (née Powell) and Thomas David Rayburn. He graduated from high school in Wiggins, Mississippi and attended the University of...

Julius Bernard Sellers Jr

Julius Bernard Sellers Jr

Jul 9, 2023

 

Julius Bernard Sellers, Jr. passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Ann Madere Sellers. Father of Sarah Sellers Gomez (Wayne), Philip Andrew Sellers (Patty) and Timothy Edward Sellers. Son of the late Julius Bernard Sellers, Sr and Ellen Viola Sellers. Brother of Perry Sellers, Jo Ellen Ann Sellers Miller....

Billie "Bo" C. Tusa

Billie "Bo" C. Tusa

Jul 9, 2023

Billie “Bo” C. Tusa entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late Michael P. Tusa.  Daughter of the late John Crouch and Enez Reeves Crouch.  Loving mother of Donald “Don” Tusa and wife Jan.  “Bo” is preceded in death by her sister, Frankie K. Nichols as well as two...

Madelin Lemoine Groenhagen

Madelin Lemoine Groenhagen

Jul 8, 2023

     Madelin Lemoine Groenhagen, known to many as “Shannon”, sadly passed away on Saturday, July 8th, 2023. She passed away at the age of 37 at her home in New Orleans, LA and will be missed dearly by everyone.      Madelin was born on January 14th, 1986, to her late father Blaine Lemoine and her mother Maria Lemoine...

Kyle Patrick Wooton

Kyle Patrick Wooton

Jul 8, 2023

 

Kyle Patrick Wooton passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 30. Beloved husband of Kelsey Colar Wooton. Father of Gracelyn Wooton, Kaden Wooton, Olivia Wooton and the late Preston Wooton.  Son of Davida Maise and the late Ralph Clinton Wooton, Jr. Brother of Chance M. Wooton and Faith E. Wooton. Grandson of Wilfred Maise and...

Bosit "Bommer" Bommarito Jr.

Bosit "Bommer" Bommarito Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

 

Bosit “Bommer” Bommarito Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on July 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old. Beloved husband of Susan Crooks (Fortmayer) for 56 years. Son of the late Bosit Bommarito Sr. and Laura Sacco. Father of David and Susan and the late Bosit Bommarito III. Special brother-in-law to Viola C....

George Joseph Rivere

George Joseph Rivere

Jul 7, 2023

George Joseph Rivere was called to Heaven on Friday, July 7, 2023 at age 67.  He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Laurie Chauffe Rivere.  Adoring and devoted father of Kelli Oertling (Kenneth), and the proud grandfather of Macy Oertling and Avery Oertling.  He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Rivere, Linda Rivere, and Beverly Nunez,...

Barbara T. Savoie

Barbara T. Savoie

Jul 6, 2023

            Barbara Savoie, 76, of Harvey, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on July 6th at her home after a short battle with Leukemia .             Barbara was a lifelong resident of the West Bank.  She was born on September 21, 1946 to Anna Lee Lemoine and Glen Thibodeaux Sr. She graduated from Immaculata High School in 1964.  Barbara started her...

Scott Patrick Dominique

Scott Patrick Dominique

Jul 6, 2023

 

Scott Patrick Dominique passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 41. He was born to Patricia F. Camardelle and the late Edward J. Dominique Jr. on July 15, 1981.  

 

He is preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Dominique Jr.

 

Scott is survived by his children, Abram Dominique and Evelyn Dominique, his...

Jerry Wayne Faulkner

Jerry Wayne Faulkner

Jul 6, 2023

Jerry Wayne Faulkner passed away on Thursday, July 06, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved father of Jennifer Bembry (wife of Eric Bembry), Wesley Faulkner (husband of Brandi Faulkner), Cord Faulkner, Matthew Faulkner and the late Monique Faulkner. Grandfather of Adrianna, Devin and Brooks Bembry, Shaney Creppel and Julian Faulkner. Son of the late Ester Ensminger Caron and Cannon(Buddy)...

Joseph Arthur Palmer

Joseph Arthur Palmer

Jul 5, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Palmer was born in New Orleans, LA  on July 13, 1945 to Joseph L. Palmer and Myrtle L. Palmer who predeceased him.  He passed away on July 5, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cathy Palmer; his children Dean Palmer and Paula Dejean (Mike); his grandchildren, Hope Palmer, (Casey) Dustin Palmer, Brooke Dejean and Brock Dejean (Laina);...

Gerardo Edmundo Cubas, Jr.

Gerardo Edmundo Cubas, Jr.

Jul 4, 2023

Gerardo Edmundo Cubas Jr was born July 3, 1981 at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, LA. He was raised in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Terrytown LA.  There are so many loved ones that Gerardo leaves behind, his children, Jordan and Adriana Cubas; His parents, Ofelia and Gerardo Sr.; his sisters, Gabriela and Cristina; along with his...