Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Joan Evans LeDuke
Aug 11, 2025
Joan Evans LeDuke entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2025. Beloved wife of William Richard LeDuke for 46 years. Mother of Tammy Himel (Morris, Jr.), Kim Heller (Michael), and L.J. Robichaux (Sheila). Grandmother of Morris Himel, III, Ashley Heller, Emily Heller, Jacob Robichaux, Lindsay Robichaux, and James Robichaux. Daughter of the late Myrtle Lee Evans Quine and Rayford Harlon...
Dorothy "Dot" Purdy Desadier
Aug 8, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Purdy Desadier, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Marrero, Louisiana after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Dot was born on February 27, 1939 in Downsville, Louisiana to William Sidney Purdy and Celia Tedeton Purdy who preceded her in death. Dorothy and her husband resided in Marrero, Louisiana for...
Tomas Bencomo, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
Tomas Bencomo Sr., 63, of Waggaman, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1962, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to the late Jesus Bencomo and the late Esperanza Galaviz, and built a life filled with love, hard work, and devotion to his family.
Tomas was the beloved husband of the late Debra Bencomo,...
Gladys Toups Richard Savoie
Aug 6, 2025
Gladys Toups Richard Savoie, age 92, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Wife of the late Lester J. Richard Sr. by first marriage, and the late Desmond T. Savoie by second marriage. She was a loving companion for 15 years to the late Conrad “Frenchie” Adams. Daughter of the late Hector E. Toups and Anastasia Gaudet Toups....
Joseph John Jimenez III
Aug 6, 2025
Joseph John Jimenez III, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on August 6, 2025, at the age of 62. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 15, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Joseph was the beloved son of Barbara De Salvo Jimenez and the late...
Elizabeth Bourg
Aug 4, 2025
Elizabeth Bourg departed this life on August 4, 2025, at the age of 95 as a long-time resident of Gretna, Louisiana. Born on April 10, 1930, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Elizabeth was known for her dedication to her family.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Nelson J. Bourg, Sr., and Italian-born parents, Charles and Antonia Fontana. She is survived...
Virgin Gros Allemore
Aug 4, 2025
Virgin Gros Allemore November 26, 1934 — August 4, 2025 Virgin G. Allemore peacefully passed away on, Monday August 4, 2025 at the age of 90 surrounded by her son and daughter in law. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Allemore Sr of 65 years. Mother of three sons, who she loved dearly, Robert F. Allemore Jr (Kye), the...
Joseph Henry Wirth Jr.
Aug 3, 2025
Affectionately known as Henry to his family and friends, Henry Wirth returned to his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2025, at 92. Born on March 21, 1933, to Joseph H. Wirth, Sr., and Marie Guillory Wirth, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jean Macaluso Wirth.
Henry attended St. Theresa of Avila grammar school and...
Foster J. Dauzat Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Foster J. Dauzat Jr., born on August 1, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 2, 2025 at Thibodaux Regional Health System.
Foster graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1968. Shortly afterward, he proudly served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1968 to 1974. He was a fierce defender...
George Joseph Pertuit, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
George Joseph Pertuit Sr., a proud U.S. Marine and devoted family man, was married for 62 years to the love of his life,Shirley May Troxler, before her passing in 2016. Their marriage was rooted in love, strength, and resilience. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, George was the son of the late John Howard Pertuit of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and Marguerite Hebert...
Ryan Curtis Wattigney
Aug 2, 2025
Ryan Curtis Wattigney, 39, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, tragically passed away surrounded by his loved ones on August 2, 2025. Born in Gretna, on April 22, 1986, Ryan lived a full and passionate life rooted in family, friendship, and adventure.
Ryan has always lived life full throttle from the moment he was born. A rambunctious child full of curiosity, his family...
Joyce Rogers Touro
Aug 2, 2025
Joyce Rogers Touro, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and longtime resident of Gretna, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2025, at the age of 84 in Harvey, Louisiana.
Born on July 7, 1941, in Raceland, Louisiana to the late Harry Rogers and Philonese Gautreaux, Joyce lived a life full of love, faith, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her...
Abel Rodriguez Pastrana
Aug 1, 2025
Abel Rodriguez Pastrana, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of the late Maria Margarita. Father of Abel Rodriguez (Shantelle), the late David Champagne, Gladys Martinez (Kevin), Monica Rodriguez, and Kristian Rodriguez (Ericka). Grandfather of Siera Martinez, Pedro Cleaveland, Kylan Martinez, Julian Rodriguez, Jacob Cleaveland, and Luke Rodriguez. Brother of...
Diane Evelyn Helen Anne Wattigny Remetich
Aug 1, 2025
Diane Evelyn Helen Anne Wattigny Remetich peacefully passed away Friday August 1, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana at Ochsner Hospital Westbank at 80 years of age. Diane was born Sunday, August 13, 1944 in New Orleans to Louis and Antoinette Wattigny and was the sister of the late Gerald Wattigny. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 61 years,...
Harold V. Buras
Jul 31, 2025
Harold Virgil Buras, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 after a life full of faith, hard work, and love. He was born on January 31, 1931, in Boothville, Louisiana, to Clyde Walter and Irene Chanove Buras. For the past 57 years, he called Lacombe, Louisiana, his home.
A proud veteran, Harold served his...
Carroll Joseph Vegas
Jul 31, 2025
Carroll Joseph Vegas, 85, of Harvey, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Carroll was born on March 3, 1940 in Marrero, Louisiana to the late Eugene and Eva Rawle Vegas. He was honorably discharged as a Navy Airman. Carroll worked and retired from Hopeman Brothers. He is survived by his wife of...
Barbara Galmiche Dickens
Jul 30, 2025
Barbara Mae Gaudet Dickens, 69, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born in New Orleans, LA, Barbara’s life was defined by love, resilience, and a fierce devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edmond Frank Dickens, and her cherished son, Jeffrey Alan Galmiche. She found great joy and purpose in...
Louella Bowers Duffel
Jul 29, 2025
Louella Bowers Holmes Duffel, was born in Empire, La. on March 23, 1928 and entered peacefully into eternal life on July 29, 2025 at the age of 97.
Louella was preceded in death by her parents, Alvro L. Bowers and Lydia Rigaud of Empire, La., brother Lionel "Pete" Bowers, first husband Robert M. "Maurice" Holmes, second husband Arthur P. Duffel, and...
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