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

Apr 2, 2026

Gaynell Bealer Bladsacker was born on August 29th 1936, and entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2026, at the age of 89. 

She was the daughter of the late Alvin Roman Bealer and Nora Sisung Bealer; the loving mother of Alvin Bladsacker (Lisa), Lanel McGinnis (Don), Trudy Pohlmann (Bruce), and Louis Bladsacker III (Renee); the adoring grandmother of 10 grandchildren...

Apr 2, 2026

Maria Mendez Jones entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2026. Beloved mother of Barbara Appleton and Erica Makarov. Grandmother of Jason Armstrong (Jordan), Michael Lord (Tammie), Megan Wisdorf (Jacob), Daryl Stelly, Jr., and Racquel Stelly. Great-grandmother of Jonah, Jude, Jolie, Zaiden, and Whisper. Daughter of the late Santiago Mendez and Felicitas Antona Mendez. Predeceased by nine siblings. Age 84...

Apr 1, 2026

Mary Jane Gagnier Gelpi of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully with her children by her side on April 1, 2026 at the age of ninety-four.

Devoted wife of fifty-seven years to the late John Guy Gelpi, daughter of the late Frances Beaubien Gagnier and Edgar Joseph Gagnier. Sister of Vincent Edgar Gagnier. Mother to Dr. Gregory John Gelpi and wife...

Apr 1, 2026

Steven Paul Rice, Jr. entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2026. Beloved son of Constance “Connie” Lyons Nanney (late Ken) and Steven Rice, Sr. (Karen). Brother of Bryan Rice (Aimee), Justin Rice (Tara), Kevin Nanney (Ana), and Kelli Clancy (Patrick). Loving uncle of several nieces and nephews. Age 53 years, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gretna....

Apr 1, 2026

Grace Savona Bankston, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 1, 2026. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Marvin Bankston, her husband of 61 years. She was also predeceased by her brothers CJ and Anthony Savona and her sister Rosemary Savona Aucoin. Grace is survived by her devoted daughter Susan Eleanor Bankston, her adoring daughter...

Mar 31, 2026

Dorothy Theresa Breaux Sutton went to her eternal reward on March 31 , 2026, at the age of 98, on, what would have been her 78th wedding anniversary. Dorothy, or Dot as she was affectionately known, was born on March 2, 1928, to Ralph and Lucille Breaux in New Orleans (Algiers). Dot graduated from Martin Behrman High School, and married...

Mar 30, 2026

Mar 30, 2026

Luke Johnnie Gegenheimer, age 36, went to be with the Lord on Monday,

March 30, 2026. Beloved father of Lexi Marie Gegenheimer. Son of Lauren Hargis and Carl Gegenheimer Sr. Brother of Carl Jr (Tiffanie) and Ben Sr. Uncle of Ben Jr, Austin, Wil, Peyton, Max, and Makenzie. Grandson of the late Laura and Roland Gegenheimer and Bernice and Anthony Hargis...

Mar 29, 2026

David Anthony Dugas, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 19, 1958 to Nora and the late Alvin Dugas.

He is the husband of the late Lisa Maria Dugas; the long-term partner of Kathy Matherne; the father of David Dugas Jr. (Erica); the step-father of...

Mar 27, 2026

Jose M. Araujo Sr. was born on July 20, 1922, in San Juan de Flores, Honduras, and entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 103. He was a longtime resident of Gretna, Louisiana.

He was the beloved son of the late Vicente Araujo and the late Lucila Reyes, and the devoted husband of 78 years...

Mar 27, 2026

Jana Nesbit Hepting went to Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 27th. She fought the most courageous battle with cancer to the end and was surrounded by some of her closest family. She leaves behind the love of her life, Ronald “Ronnie” and two daughters & sons-in-law, Keri Hepting Rabalais (Christopher) & Kayln Hepting Stephens (Nicholas)....

Mar 27, 2026

Joseph Paul Ranatza, Jr. passed away in his home on March 27, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1944.

Joseph was the true love of his wife, Kitty (Gloria) Otillar Ranatza, for 61 years. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph Paul Ranatza, Sr. and Frances Catalanotto Ranatza; brother Anthony Palmisano; sisters Doris Jean Palmisano and Amelia Schenk; and...

Mar 26, 2026

Daniel Dee Parrish passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the age of 72. Beloved father of Eric Parrish (Mindy), Chris Parrish (Deanna), and Brandi Hendricks. Son of the late Helen and Dee Parrish. Grandfather of Kortney Rabalais (Hayden), Katie Parrish, Jaidyn Parrish, Landon Parrish, Steven Hendricks II, Austin Hendricks, and Harley Urbina. Great grandfather of Harper Rabalais. Also...

Mar 26, 2026

Richard P. Anderson Jr. was born March 26, 1967 to the late Richard Percy Anderson Sr. and Margaret “Fannie” Lee-Anderson. Richard was affectionately known to most as “Doughnut Man” in Marrero, LA — specifically Haydel Manor, where he was raised and loved. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age, under the leadership of the late Reverend...

Mar 25, 2026

Mary Rau Brazeal passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at the age of 101, surrounded by family. Mary was born January 27, 1925 in Gretna, Louisiana. She attended Dominican High School and was a proud graduate of Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a minor in education.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Mar 24, 2026

Michael David Toups entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Yvonne Turnage Toups for over 31 years. Father of Dwayne Toups (Natalie) and stepfather of Tiffany Quigley (Dale) and the late Loreto DiGregorio, Jr. Grandfather of Marissa Toups, Keira Toups, and Angelina Quigley. Son of the late Roy Toups, Sr. and Elva C. Toups. Brother of...

Mar 24, 2026

María Gonzalez, born on September 21, 1945, in San Diego, Jalisco, Mexico, passed away on March 24, 2026. María was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose Euclides Gonzalez. Together, they built a life centered on faith, love, and devotion to family. She is survived by her loving children, Ana Gonzalez (spouse Hugo Flores), and her son Jose Gonzalez...

Mar 24, 2026

John Thomas Patai Sr., passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of 62 years to Carol Couvillion Patai. Loving father of Jan Coleman (Kevin) and John “Tom” Patai (Sherry). Proud grandfather of Ethan (Vanessa Lucero) and Elliot. Brother of the late Frank H. Patai Jr. (Anneliese), Robert Patai (Ann), and Joan Corona...

Mar 23, 2026

Sandra Ann Meagher died peacefully at her residence at St Anthony’s Gardens on March 23, 2026. She was 81.

Sandie worked as a bookkeeper and tax preparer at the family business, Meagher’s Tax Center, for over 40 years.

She is survived by her four sisters who loved her dearly: Cyndie Welch, Eileen Daul, Dede Vansant, and Kit Knight. She was also the...

Mar 23, 2026

Lelia Blanchard Matulich entered eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Kent Matulich, Sr. for 43 years. Daughter of the late Adam Blanchard and the late Rose Blanchard. Loving and devoted mother of Kent Matulich, Jr. (Penny Matulich), Kerry Matulich Tommeraas (John Tommeraas, Jr.) and Kay Matulich Adams (Kevin Adams,...