Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Alice Mary Dugas Black
Apr 5, 2026
Alice Mary Dugas Black passed away on April 5, 2026 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Leonard C. Black. Mother of Heidi M. Martin, step-daughters, Michelle Black, and Sherri McKenzie. Grandmother of Kira Perkins, Laramy Black, Leslee Vannoy, Weldon McKenzie, Tyler McKenzie, Macy McKenzie, and the late Sydney Vannoy. Great-grandmother of Violet Sanchez-McKenzie and Jacqueline McKenzie-Webb. Sister of...
Jerry Anthony Wingerter
Apr 2, 2026
Jerry Anthony Wingerter was born on May 11, 1987. He was a loving and caring son, brother, and uncle. Anyone who knew Jerry knew he would help with any situation; he was a natural giver by heart. If it was his, it was yours. Jerry was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2026. He will be sadly...
Gaynell Bealer Bladsacker
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...
Maria Mendez Jones
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...
Mary Jane Gelpi
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...
Steven Paul Rice, Jr.
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....
Lou Gracie “Grace” Savona Bankston
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...
Dorothy Theresa Breaux Sutton
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...
Mary Louise "LuLu" Moffat (Cooper)
Mar 30, 2026
Mary Louise "LuLu" Moffat (Cooper), age 62, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on December 6, 1963, in Leicester, England she brought light and love into the world from the very beginning.Mary was a proud member of the Ohio National Guard in 1983, 84 where she trained in communications. Her service reflected her dedication...
Luke Johnnie Gegenheimer
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...
David Anthony Dugas, Sr.
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...
Alfred Singleton, Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
Alfred Singleton Jr. entered eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 46. He was born on January 21, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Alfred, Sr. and Gwendolyn Sentino Singleton. He was the brother of Shelita, Sean (Shonda), Cutina (Arthur), Christopher, Raneeka Carter (Justin), Erin and Samuel. He was the Son-in-Law of Elizabeth Hayes and the late...
Jose Maria Araujo, Sr.
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...
Jana Nesbit Hepting
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)....
Joseph Paul Ranatza, Jr.
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...
Daniel Dee Parrish
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...
Richard Percy Anderson, Jr.
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...
Mary Rau Brazeal
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...
Michael David Toups
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...
Maria Gonzalez
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...
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