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

May 10, 2026

Gerald “Monster” Joseph Buquet entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2026. Beloved husband of Halyna B. Buquet. Father of Natalie Buquet Trahan (late Glenn Sr.), Stewart Buquet, and Brandy Buquet Williams (Lance). Grandfather of Roger Trahan (Kristina), Glenn Trahan Jr., Courtney Buquet, Cameron Buquet, Collin Williams and Blake Williams. Great-grandfather of Elliot and Link. Son of the late Leon...

May 9, 2026

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Thomas Joseph Ritter departed this world on May 5, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1954, and lived his entire life on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, in Marrero and Jean Lafitte.

He was predeceased by his parents, Estelle Marie Bailey and John Alvin Ritter, Sr.; brothers John Alvin Ritter, Jr., and Rudolph Joseph “R.J. ‘Tex’” Ritter, Sr.; and...

May 5, 2026

Elroy Paul Ledet entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2026. Beloved husband of Sarah Parnell Ledet for almost 65 years. Father of Kelly Orozco (Hector) and the late John Ledet (Suzette). Grandfather of Krysten Theriot (Matthew) and Kacie Genusa (Brennan). Great-grandfather of Lennan Theriot, Malcolm Genusa, and Molly Genusa. Son of the late Clarence Ledet and Bertha Schroeder Ledet....

May 5, 2026

Michael Gabriel Foret October 20, 1963 – May 5, 2026

Michael Gabriel Foret, born and raised in Algiers, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on May 5, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Adler A. Foret Sr. and Aline Gabriel Foret. Michael was a proud graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and a lifelong resident of Algiers Point.

Michael was...

May 5, 2026

Anthony “Tony” Scairono, Jr., of Harvey, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Myrl Kass Scairono; his brother, Eugene “Gene”; his sister, Shirley “Te” Keller; sister-in-law, Merle Scairono and brother-in-law, Herb Keller. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51...

May 4, 2026

Bennette Gray Caves Edmundson passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the age of 80. A native of Wayne County, Mississippi, she was born February 16, 1946.

Bennette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Leonard Broadbent Edmundson; parents Bennie Caves and Lucille Hutcherson Caves Holifield; and brothers-in-law Jimmie Green and Judge Clarence E. McManus. She...

May 4, 2026

Sandra Savoy Giardina, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and member of the Belle Chasse community, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. Born on July 2, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sandra’s journey through life was marked by unwavering love, kindness, and dedication to those she held dear.

A proud graduate of Alcee Fortier High...

May 4, 2026

Stewart Jay Clark, 80, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 26, 1946, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Albert and Dorothy Clark, Stewart lived a life defined by intellectual curiosity, deep devotion to music, and an unwavering love for his family.

Stewart earned his undergraduate degree from Concordia University before...

May 4, 2026

Jane Francesca Cuadrado entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph Cuadrado Jr.  and Mary Anne Barrios Cuadrado. Sister of Joseph Cuadrado, III (Mascha), Beth Terry (Jack), Mary Eidson (Alan), Bonnie Thomason (Joel), Adam Cuadrado (Heather), Amber Rea (Christopher), and the late Paul Cuadrado and Susan Cuadrado. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026

Donna Mayeaux Brooks, age 59, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on January 4, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Donna was a strong, resilient woman who endured and overcame so much throughout her life.

Donna cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, whom she loved beyond measure. She found comfort in her...

May 2, 2026

Herman Golden III (Vela), 50, of Port Sulphur, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Herman was a wonderful husband, a loving father, a caring son, a brother and a man whose greatest joy in life was his family. He loved deeply and showed it every day through his presence, his support, and the way he cared for those...

May 2, 2026

Mary C. Palmer, born on May 29, 1949, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2026, in Marrero. Mary’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, dedication, and care, marked by her deep commitment to family and the many lives she touched through her kindness and talents.

Known affectionately as Cathy to those close...

May 1, 2026

Richard Joseph Bourgeois passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Richard, or “Dickie,” as he was known by his loved ones, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Marrero, Louisiana, and Sandy Hook, Mississippi.

Richard was the son of the late Louis Felicien Bourgeois and Beatrice LeBlanc Bourgeois of Marrero, Louisiana. Richard...

Apr 29, 2026

Joyce Dupre Bourgeois passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on April 29, 2026. Her special angel on earth Christine sang "Lord Receive Your Servant," and with that mom took her final breath. She was the beloved wife of the late Oliver "Brock" Bourgeois. Daughter of the late Eugene Dupre and Angel Dinet. Preceded in death by her brothers...

Apr 29, 2026

Tien Duc Nguyen, born on January 2, 1967 in Da Lat, Vietnam, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the age of 59. He was a longtime resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, where he lived a humble, simple, and deeply heartfelt life.

He found joy in the simple things—fishing, playing ping pong, and most of all, spending time...

Apr 27, 2026

Frank Martin Saucedo passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born in Eagle Pass, Texas, on June 20, 1958 to Elsa and Roberto Saucedo.

He is the husband of Theresa Saucedo; the step-father of Christian Niklaus, Alvin Niklaus, Angela Ruiz (Armando); the grandfather of Jessica Stegall (Craig), Hopie Ruiz, Alyssa Ruiz (Bert), Nicole...

Apr 27, 2026

Arthur Belair entered into eternal rest on April 27, 2026. 

(Obituary Pending)

Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Biddeford, ME (date and time will be provided soon).

Mothe Funeral Homes entrusted with funeral arrangements.