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

Aug 3, 2026

Brent Joseph Foret, born November 7, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on August 3, 2026. Brent was the beloved husband of Sondra Hill Foret for 30 years. He was a devoted father to Chad Foret (Mayerlin), Kelly Foret (Burke Stutes), Doug Foret (Brandi), and Jaclyn Caside (L.C.), and a treasured grandfather to Bryce Gras, Mason Dice, Emma Foret,...

Aug 3, 2026

Mary Ann Theriot entered into eternal rest on August 3, 2026. Age 87 and a lifelong resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Beloved daughter of the late Elic Theriot and Clothilde Becnel Theriot. Preceded in death by her brothers, Alex and Richard Theriot, sister-in-law, Melvina Theriot, and in laws, Terry and Enid Hymel. Loving mother of Wavelynn Collongues (Mike), Richard Breaux, Althea...

Aug 2, 2026

Linda Dufrene Diket passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born in Paradis, Louisiana, on September 21, 1944 to the late Verdie and Layrence Dufrene.

She is the beloved wife of David T. Diket; the mother of David D. Diket (Tammy), and Tammy Useforge (Jeff); the grandmother of Chere Hammons (Karl), Brandi Clingan...

Aug 1, 2026

Caroll Danos, Sr. passed away to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Beverly Breaux Danos. Loving father of Caroll Danos, Jr. and Connie Danos Vickers (Brent). Grandfather of Brooke Vickers Johnson (Alex), Blake Vickers (Megan), Cameron Danos and Joshua Danos. Great Grandfather of Elijah Vickers, Lucas,...

Jul 31, 2026

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Jul 31, 2026

Jul 31, 2026

Laura Boudreaux Salazar entered eternal rest on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late James L. Salazar. Daughter of the late Cleor and Sedonia Boudreaux. Loving mother of Diane L. Van Wagner (late William) and the late Trudy G. LeBlanc and Randy L. Salazar. Laura is survived by her beloved and loving grandchildren,...

Jul 30, 2026

Joseph Lawrence Leleux passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on August 11, 1939 to the late Edolie and Clophe Leleux.

He is the husband of the late Matilde Leleux; the father of Keith Leleux (Renee), John Douglas, Becky Jones (Woody), and Bridget Groves (Larry); the grandfather of Joseph...

Jul 29, 2026

Benjamin Xavier Becnel, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the age of 83 years old. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn Verdun Becnel. Loving father of Benjamin Xavier Becnel, Jr. (Kim) and Christy Lynn Becnel (Ryan). Grandfather of Christian LaNasa (Emily), Benjamin Becnel III, Brendan Becnel (Jana) and Lydia LaNasa (Kyle)....

Jul 27, 2026

Edward Mason Kemp, Jr. passed away on July 27, 2026, at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, Louisiana, following complications from cancer. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Edward was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Bryant Kemp; His four sons, Edward...

Jul 26, 2026

Lawrence Leo Stansbury, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 100. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 11, 1925 to the late Mary and James Stansbury.

He is the husband of the late JoAnna Saladino Stansbury and the father of Lawrence (Stan) Stansbury (Victoria). He is the proud grandfather of 6, great-grandfather...

Jul 25, 2026

Glenn Dennis “Pops” Busby passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the age of 94. Husband of the late Ethel “Corky” Richardson Busby. Father of Cindy Busby, Dennis Busby, Dwight Busby, Mary Busby, Robert Busby, Belinda Helmer and Brian Lejeune. Step-father of Melvin P. Richard, Jr. (Lucinda Caldwell Richard), Scot Richard, Peggy Richard, and Chep Richard (Kathy F. Richard)....

Jul 25, 2026

Jul 24, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Penny Dufrene Banks, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She departed this world peacefully on July 24, 2026, just two days before her 64th birthday, after a remarkably courageous sixteen-year battle with ovarian cancer. Penny’s strength, kindness, and compassion leave a lasting...

Jul 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ruben Serzo Cruz, Jr. October 29, 1975 – July 23, 2026

Held in the love of his family and entrusted to God's mercy, Ruben Serzo Cruz, Jr. passed into God's eternal care on July 23, 2026, at the age of 50.

Born in Subic Bay, Olongapo City, Philippines, Ruben was deeply loved by his family throughout his life....

Jul 23, 2026

Leon Francis Maurer, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 3rd, 1936 to the late Felicia and Leon Maurer, Sr.

He is the husband of the late Shirley Pichoff Maurer; the stepfather of Robert Joseph Bourgeois (Debbie); the grandfather of Amy B. Guidroz (Dustin), Robert...

Jul 23, 2026

On Thursday, July 23 2026, Roy Kim Prater, 69, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his sister, daughters, son and grandchildren after battling prostate cancer for 11 years with remarkable strength, courage, and grace.

Kim was born on July 25, 1956, in Dumas, Texas, where he spent his childhood before attending Oklahoma State Tech, earning a degree...

Jul 22, 2026

Kathleen Thomas, an artistic soul who crafted a multicolored life, passed away in New Orleans on July 22, two days shy of her 88th birthday.

Born and raised in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans. Kathleen had been a resident of Jefferson and Folsom, as well as more than four decades in Terrytown, where she and Gary E. Thomas, her...