Obituaries

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

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Van Thanh Nguyen

Van Thanh Nguyen

Nov 17, 2025



                                                          Van Thanh Nguyen (1953-2025)

Van ‘Pop’ Thanh Nguyen, 72, of Harvey, La peacefully passed away after a long battle with cancer. Van came to the States during the Vietnam war when he...

Josie Mae Russo

Josie Mae Russo

Nov 17, 2025

Josie Mae Russo passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Charles J. and Mary Cardinale Russo. Sister of the late Peter S Russo. Josie was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA.

Josie worked as a secretary at Louisiana Power & Light Co. and retired after 30+ years. She was...

Bob Shirer

Bob Shirer

Nov 16, 2025

Robert John "Bob" Shirer, after living a very active, love filled 90 years, passed from this life to the next on November 16, 2025, having earned his eternal reward. He was born in New Orleans on January 17, 1935, the seventh of nine children and the fifth son of Irwin Newton Shirer and Emily Harris Shirer. He was the brother...

Jeanie Kay Smith

Jeanie Kay Smith

Nov 15, 2025

Jeanie Kay Smith was a loving, selfless woman who touched the lives of many; she had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She led with her heart and fiercely loved and protected those close to it. She enlightened those who came into contact with her about love, acceptance, individuality, and...

Ted Keller Sr.

Ted Keller Sr.

Nov 15, 2025

Ted G. Keller Sr. passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devout Catholic, a man of unwavering faith, and a pillar of strength who always put his family first. Ted was an amazing man whose love, guidance, and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Godfrey "Coo" Barrois

Godfrey "Coo" Barrois

Nov 14, 2025

Godfrey “Coo” Barrois September 15, 1947 – November 14, 2025Godfrey “Coo” Barrois passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, and raised in Venice, he made his home in Buras until Hurricane Katrina, after which he settled in Belle Chasse, LA, where he resided until his passing. Coo was the beloved...

Meldonia "Mallie" Plaisance Dominique

Meldonia "Mallie" Plaisance Dominique

Nov 14, 2025

Meldonia “Mallie” Plaisance Dominique went to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Davis Dominique. She is the daughter of the late Sidney and Armentine Plaisance. Mallie is the loving mother of Charles Dominique (Debra), Davis Dominique, Jerri Lombas (Pete), Pamela Orgeron (Bobby), Susan Toups (Wade),...

Stasy J. Charles

Stasy J. Charles

Nov 13, 2025

Stasy J. Charles entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the age of 23.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana on Friday, December 5, 2025 beginning at 4PM until 7PM.  Visitation will resume on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 6th Street,...

Sheryl Jean Barnish

Sheryl Jean Barnish

Nov 13, 2025

Sheryl J. Barnish

d. November 13, 2025

Sheryl J. Barnish, 77, a resident of Boutte, LA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Visitation will be held at MOTHE Funeral Homes, in Marrero, LA on Friday, November 21st from 9:30 am until 11 am. A funeral service will be held in the MOTHE Funeral Home Chapel at 11 am with a private burial...

Tyler James Jouglard

Tyler James Jouglard

Nov 12, 2025

With profound sadness and shattered hearts, the family of Tyler James Jouglard announces his passing. Tyler moved to heaven on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 33. He was born in Metairie, Louisiana, on July 9, 1992. Tyler was also a long time resident of Destrehan, LA. He graduated from Destrehan High School in 2011. Tyler studied Process...

Emile J. Troxler

Emile J. Troxler

Nov 10, 2025

Emile John Troxler entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Shearie Kinler Troxler for 64 years. Father of Wayde Troxler (Chandra), Dawn Lewis (Floyd), and the late Terri Troxler. Grandfather of Dylan Troxler, Dr. Madison Patel (Eshaan), Caleb Troxler, Andrew Lewis, and Jonathan Lewis. Son of the late Emile I. Troxler and Julia Levron Troxler. Brother...

Laura Rotolo Breaux

Laura Rotolo Breaux

Nov 9, 2025

Laura Rotolo Breaux, a native and resident of Harvey, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 90 years. Laura passed away peacefully on Sunday, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert Joseph Breaux for 60 years. Loving mother of the late Gweneth Breaux Romano (Saverio). Grandmother of Kelly R. Ziegel...

Berchmans Jennings Perez Jr.

Berchmans Jennings Perez Jr.

Nov 9, 2025

Berchmans Jennings "B. J." Perez, Jr., 96, of Covington, La., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his residence with family by his side.  He was born in New Orleans, La, raised in Buras and Belle Chasse, La, and was a resident of Covington, La. for the past 8 years.  B. J. graduated from Belle Chasse High School...

Jerry P. Nicks

Jerry P. Nicks

Nov 8, 2025

Jerry P. Nicks, beloved husband, lovingly called “Nick” by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Nocito Nicks, passed away peacefully in Covington, Louisiana on November 8, 2025 after an extended illness.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1936 to Ollie Prim and George T. Nicks, Jerry lived a full and accomplished life marked by dedication, integrity, and love for family. After...

James William Ponseti Sr.

James William Ponseti Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

                                                              Celebrating the Life of James “Jimmy” William Ponseti, Sr.

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Jeannette Campeau Romano

Jeannette Campeau Romano

Nov 8, 2025

Jeannette Campeau Romano was born on August 11, 1934, and entered into eternal rest on November 8, 2025. Jeanette was a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA.

Jeannette was the daughter of the late Nolan Campeau and the late Clemence Adams Campeau. The loving mother of Raymond Romano Jr., Richard "Ricky" Romano (Deanna), Anne Romano (the late Alex), Robert "Robby" Romano, and...

Judy LaRose Palmasino

Judy LaRose Palmasino

Nov 7, 2025

Judy LaRose Palmasino passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the age of 80. Former wife of Dino Palmasino. Mother of Tara Palmasino (Steve). Daughter of the late Beulah and Vital LaRose. Sister of the late Harold LaRose. Grandmother of Daysha Palmasino and Kory Palmasino. Great grandmother of Riddley Palmasino and the late Julian Serbando Palmasino.  MeMe of Dean...

Sanders Paul Spahr

Sanders Paul Spahr

Nov 6, 2025

Sanders Paul Spahr peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Ellen Langridge Spahr over 64 years. Devoted father of Greggory Spahr (Mae Ditta), Barry Spahr (Liz Richoux), Cindy Richoux (Mark), and the late Timothy Joseph Spahr. Cherished grandfather of Brian Spahr, Brittany Spahr Fischtziur (Aaron), Rachel Spahr Morgan (Chad), Maci Spahr, Justin Lucus (Britney),...

Mary Lou Johnson Pennison

Mary Lou Johnson Pennison

Nov 5, 2025

Mary Lou Johnson Pennison entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Johnnie J. Pennison, Jr. Mother of Gary J. Pennison, Sr. (Lynne) and John L. Pennison (Sue). Grandmother of Gary J. Pennison, Jr., Charles M. Pennison (Amy), Katie Alombro (Matthew), Melanie Tullier (Nick), and the late Amanda Luneau. Great-grandmother of Deanna (Anthony), Analena, Trey,...