Obituaries

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

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Harriette Brownell Charles

Harriette Brownell Charles

Feb 11, 2023

Following a brief illness, Harriette Brownell Charles passed away on February 11, 2023, two weeks before her 84th birthday. Her father – Harry C. Brownell, mother – Almetta Burdeneve Brownell, and beloved husband of 56 years Gary J. Charles, preceded Harriette in death. Survivors include two sons – Michael and Greg, daughters-in-law – Patty and Tonia, four grandchildren – Brandon,...

Sheila Brown Abreo

Sheila Brown Abreo

Feb 11, 2023

Sheila B. Abreo passed away unexpectedly at her home in Harvey on February 11, 2023 at the age of 64. She was born in New Orleans on September 4, 1958 to Huey Jack Brown, Sr. and Marie Perry Breaux. After graduating from O’Perry Walker High School, she met and married the love of her life, Norman H. Abreo in 1977....

Ella Mae Williamson

Ella Mae Williamson

Feb 10, 2023

Ella Mae Williamson passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Walter H. Williamson for 60 years. Mother of Teresa Strickland and Belinda Manos (Peter). Daughter of the late Cecil and Ada Mae Strahan. Sister of Emogene Birch, Edward Strahan, and the late Loretha Freeman, Ralph Strahan, Lee Strahan, and Shirley Strahan. Grandmother...

Shirley Romero Lefeve

Shirley Romero Lefeve

Feb 10, 2023

Shirley Romero Lefeve passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side On Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late Calvin F Lefeve Sr. Daughter of the late Zulma Lajunie and Alton Romero. Preceeded in death by her sister Joyce Provenzano and brother Curley Romero, Mother of Kathleen Lamy,...

Jeanne Marie Richard Wright

Jeanne Marie Richard Wright

Feb 10, 2023

Jeanne Marie Richard Wright, a lifelong resident of Gretna, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Wright, Sr. Daughter of the late Murdock Richard, Sr. and Jeanne Maurin Richard. Mother of Eugene Wright, Jr. (Jeannie). Grandmother of Bradley and Amy and great-grandmother of 4 great grandchildren....

Margaret Ann Romano Kaiser

Margaret Ann Romano Kaiser

Feb 9, 2023

Margaret Ann Romano Kaiser passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Fred Kaiser for 54 years. Mother of Kevin Kaiser (Brandy) and Kyle Kaiser (Stacie). Daughter of the late Louis and Essa Romano. Sister of Judy Addison. Grandmother of Reese, Laine, Landon and Hayley Kaiser. Also survived by two nieces. She was...

Rita Schmitt Roccaforte

Rita Schmitt Roccaforte

Feb 9, 2023

On Feb 9, 2023 at 11:47am, Rita Schmitt Roccaforte passed lovingly into the arms of her late husband, Francis Bevinetto Roccaforte. She is now perpetually causing shenanigans with her two dear friends, Sherry & Lynn, who went on before her to prepare for her homecoming dance. Born on September 26, 1936 to the late Hildred "Deedee" Schmitt & the late...

June Mayeaux Duffourc

June Mayeaux Duffourc

Feb 9, 2023

June Mayeaux Duffourc passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023 at the age of 85 years. Former wife of the late Elliott “Tee” Duffourc Sr. Companion of the late Alvin “Sonny” Camardelle Sr. Loving mother of Elliott “T-Boy” Duffourc Jr. (Donna) and Tammy Duffourc. Grandmother of Desiree McCully (Shane) and Cassi Bodenheimer (Jerry). Great-grandmother of Ty, Laine, Alyssa, Samantha, and...

Mickey J Higgerson

Mickey J Higgerson

Feb 8, 2023

Mickey J. Higgerson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born in Morgan City on August 29, 1950, to Nora and Charles Higgerson. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elaine Higgerson; his children, Michele Woll (Joseph), Gilbert “Buddy” Higgerson, Norah Bowling (Kenny), and Michael Higgerson; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon,...

Joey P. Breaux

Joey P. Breaux

Feb 8, 2023

Joey P. Breaux passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Faith C. Breaux for 32 years. Father of Jennifer Prejean (Jerry), Dana Facio (Adrian), Ashley Prejean (John), Jessica Prejean, and Michael Breaux. Son of the late Velma and Ernest Breaux. Brother of Alice Breaux and Roy Breaux. Grandfather of Lemuel “Bootsy” Oubre...

Beverly Chauvin Carroll

Beverly Chauvin Carroll

Feb 8, 2023

Beverly Chauvin Carroll, age 93, entered enteral rest early Wednesday morning, February 8th, 2023 at her home in Gretna, Louisiana. Beverly was born August 4th, 1929 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and grew up in Chauvin and later Houma, Louisiana. She graduated from Terrebone High School in 1947 and married her husband, Buddy, in 1951 before eventually settling on...

Gaylynn Edler Martin

Gaylynn Edler Martin

Feb 6, 2023

Gaylynn Edler Martin passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was a devoted wife of Borge Martin and the late Frank Edler Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Landry. She is survived by siblings, Pat (Daisy), June (Pee Wee), Peggy (Jeff). Preceded in death by siblings, Blackie (Shirley), Bobbie (Terry), Betty (survived by...

Philip Francis Cossich

Philip Francis Cossich

Feb 5, 2023

Philip Francis Cossich, 89, passed away on February 4, 2023. He was born on October 4,1933, on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. He proudly served in the Korean War in the United States Army. He was the devoted husband of Miriam Mae Lacombe Cossich for 65 years; the proud father of Philip F. Cossich, Jr. (Deena), Dr. Dimetry...

George William Smith, Jr.

George William Smith, Jr.

Feb 4, 2023

George William Smith Jr., affectionately known as “Spud” to many, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Cheryl P. Smith. Father of Melissa S. Mitchum (Jay Schultheis). “Pops” to Danielle N. Mitchum (Nick Saragusa). Brother of the late Cheryl S. Rodrigue and brother-in-law of Roland Rodrigue. Beloved brother-in-law of Kim...

Jessie Dupree Buras

Jessie Dupree Buras

Feb 3, 2023

Jessie Dupree Buras passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Philip W. Buras. Mother of Wayne Boling (Kimberly), Angela Faye Landry (Rico), Christine Buras (Al), Diane Terrell (Tim), and Becky Viosca (Chuck). Sister of Gloria Ates (Mack), Diana Clement (Joe), and Vicky Beaudean. She is survived by her beloved grandson, Stephen Boling...

Elizabeth Ann Reiss Smith

Elizabeth Ann Reiss Smith

Feb 2, 2023

"In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann Reiss Smith born August 9th 1959 to the late Ruth Reiss and the late Norman Reiss. She was unexpectedly called to heaven on February 2nd 2023 at the age of 63. Elizabeth had a strong faith in God, the biggest heart warming smile, and a giving spirit. She was a beloved mother to Aubrie...

Loria Ann Rome

Loria Ann Rome

Feb 2, 2023

Loria Ann Rome, 60, of Westwego La, born March 4, 1962 danced her way into Heaven’s gates on February 2, 2023. She is survived by Husband of 25 years, Eddie Rome, daughter Lindsey Arcement (Larry), son Sidney Pertuit Jr. (Karla), and sister Yolanda Munoz. Her grandchildren, who she loved so much Sidney Pertuit III, Elijah, Dominic, Kaden, Tre, and Taylor,...

Robert A. Sokol

Robert A. Sokol

Feb 1, 2023

Robert A. Sokol passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Cheryl Falgout Sokol for 36 years. Father of Breann Daigle, father-in-law of Patrick, and proud new grandpa of Winston. Son of Patricia Rau Sokol and the late Thomas Weldon Sokol, Sr. Brother of Thomas W. Sokol, Jr., Michael D. Sokol (Dina), and...

Ned Philip Naquin

Ned Philip Naquin

Feb 1, 2023

Peacefully surrounded by family at home, Ned Philip Naquin passed away February 1, 2023 at age 78 after a short, yet very courageous pancreatic cancer battle. Even in the midst of his battle, he remained positive, optimistic and expressed gratitude for every day that he was blessed to have with family and friends. Grace, integrity, poise, and humility are just...

John Clarence Heurtin Jr.

John Clarence Heurtin Jr.

Jan 30, 2023

John Clarence Heurtin, Jr., aged 83, passed away at his home in the early hours of Monday, January 30, 2023, just shy of his 84th birthday. John was born on January 31, 1939 in New Orleans, LA to John C. Heurtin and Grace Louise Tillotson Heurtin. He grew up in Old Gretna on Lavoisier Street near St. Joseph Catholic Church...