Obituaries

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

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Curtis Ovey Owens, III

Curtis Ovey Owens, III

Jul 6, 2026

Curtis Ovey Owens, III entered eternal rest on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 73. Beloved and loving husband of Kim Blanchard Owens for 43 years. Son of the late Curtis Ovey Owens, Jr. and Vita Menner Owens. Father of Gregory Davis Owens and the late Curtis Ovey Owens, IV. Grandfather of Lauren Ashley Owens and Luke Alan...

Ethelyn Broussard Holder

Ethelyn Broussard Holder

Jul 5, 2026

Ethelyn Broussard Holder went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2026 a the age of 90. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Beloved wife of the late Marion Holder for 73 years. Mother of Phillip Keith Holder (Ann), John Holder (Karen), Timmy Holder (Lisa) and Jimmy Holder (Glenda). Grandmother of Chris Holder, Kim (Garen), Mike...

Natalie Olinde

Natalie Olinde

Jul 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Natalie Olinde

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Natalie Olinde.

Natalie was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, friend, mentor, and inspiration to so many. She is survived by her 2 children, Lexi Gonzales (Jenna Parker) and Wade Parfait Jr “Bubba”; her mother, Debra Olinde and her father Wilfred Olinde “Pappy” (deceased); her sister,...

J. W. Jackson

J. W. Jackson

Jul 4, 2026

John William Jackson Sr, age 90, was born on June 23, 1936. He passed away peacefully at his home in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on July 4, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born in Waveland, MS and raised in the Irish Channel in New Orleans, LA. He later relocated to Terrytown, LA with his wife to raise their four children and...

Loredana Passaretti Friedman

Loredana Passaretti Friedman

Jul 4, 2026

LOREDANA PASSARETTI FRIEDMAN surrounded by loving and caring family, left us to be with the Lord on July 4, 2026, after a brief illness, at the age of 79 years. Her suffering is over. Loredana (Lori) was born in Venice, Italy on July 18,1946 in a distinguished Italian family.

Loredana attended school first in Venice and later in Rome, Italy. Loredana...

Shirley Mae Campbell Sanchez

Shirley Mae Campbell Sanchez

Jul 3, 2026

Shirley Mae Campbell Sanchez passed away on July 3, 2026 at the age of 96. A native of Algiers, Louisiana, Shirley resided for years in Terrytown, Louisiana.

Shirley was preceded in death by beloved husband Calvin L. Sanchez; son Brien Sanchez (Vickie Jo); parents Robert E. Campbell and Marylouise Rice Campbell; and siblings John Campbell (late Ruth), Marion Chaisson (late Roy),...

Micheal Joseph Serpas

Micheal Joseph Serpas

Jul 1, 2026

Micheal “Mike” Joseph Serpas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the age of 66. He was born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, on November 5, 1959 to Yona and the late William Serpas, Jr.

He is the fiancee of Anita Galmiche; the father of Kaci Zito (Jimmy), Alli Serpas (Glenn), and Kali LeBlanc (Travis); the grandfather of Landon Zito,...

Raymond Paul Michel, Jr.

Raymond Paul Michel, Jr.

Jul 1, 2026

Raymond Paul Michel, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 75. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 18,1951, to the late Helen and Raymond Michel, Sr.

He was the brother of Joycelyn Treuil, Ronald Michel (Beverly), Robert Michel, and the late Beverly Liuzza and was the...

Philip Morgan Gilmore

Philip Morgan Gilmore

Jul 1, 2026

Philip Morgan Gilmore died peacefully in his home in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 1, 2026 at the age of 53 from lung adenocarcinoma complicated by leptomeningeal disease.

Philip is survived by his husband, Lawrence Benjamin Lewis, his sister Renee Irene Gilmore, both of New Orleans, his stepchildren Julia Isabelle Lewis and Alexander Benjamin Lewis, both of Slidell, Louisiana, and a...

Laura Relle Wolfe

Laura Relle Wolfe

Jul 1, 2026

Laura Relle Wolfe

A lifelong resident of Gretna, LA for 94 years passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 1, 2026 at her home. She was a resident of Garden Park Subdivision for 60 years.

Survived by her six children Sheila Wolfe, Charlene Wolfe, Robert Wolfe (Debbie), Pam Pecquet (Bobby), John Wolfe, and Tina Daigle (Kevin,) as well as seven grandchildren,...

Lydia H. Jeanfreau

Lydia H. Jeanfreau

Jun 30, 2026

Lydia Hingle Jeanfreau, born March 31, 1962, a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Lydia was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Ray James Hingle, Sr. and Tressie Levatino Hingle. She was the devoted wife of Raymond T. Jeanfreau Ill...

Clayton Paul Taravella, Jr.

Clayton Paul Taravella, Jr.

Jun 29, 2026

Clayton Paul Taravella, Jr. on Monday, June 29, 2026, a life-long resident of Marrero, LA, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Paula H. Taravella. Son of the late Erraline L. and Clayton P. Taravella, Sr. Devoted father of Derek P. Taravella and Brandon M. Taravella (Shana). Loving grandfather of Justin P. Taravella,...

Dorothy "Tally" McDonald Gros

Dorothy "Tally" McDonald Gros

Jun 29, 2026

Dorothy “Tally” McDonald Gros, Age 83, of Marrero, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 12, 1942, in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Stanley and Sybil McMillan. She was a woman of deep faith, a kind and generous soul, and someone whose warmth and steady...

Chief Marcell Raymond Rodriguez

Chief Marcell Raymond Rodriguez

Jun 29, 2026

Marcell Raymond Rodriguez passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at the age of 75. He is being reunited with his high school sweetheart and the love of his life his late wife of 53 years Vanessa Rodriguez. Father of Christian Rodriguez and daughter in law Natie Rodriguez. Paw Paw of grandson Chance Rodriguez. Bonus Paw Paw of step-grandchildren Victoria and...

Floramae Weixel Geers

Floramae Weixel Geers

Jun 28, 2026

Floramae Weixel Geers, born October 5, 1930 in New Orleans, LA to Edwin W. Weixel and Leona L. Oelking, passed away peacefully after an extended illness, surrounded by her loving children on June 28, 2026. Floramae, while performing a wonderful job raising four children, was a professional singer, accomplished seamstress, expert quilter, scout leader, instructor at Belle Chasse State School...

Ann Marie Gibson Butler

Ann Marie Gibson Butler

Jun 28, 2026

Ann Marie Gibson Butler, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on June 28, 2026 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry Simpson Butler Jr. Loving mother of Jennifer Butler Abercrombie (George) and Lizabeth Ann Johnston (Michael). Grandmother of William Abercrombie, Isabel Abercrombie, Margaret Abercrombie, Mason Johnston, and Jackson Johnston. Sister...

Angela Ancar Sylve

Angela Ancar Sylve

Jun 26, 2026

Angela Ancar Sylve, born on August 23, 1964, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Angela’s kindness, warmth, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Angela was the cherished daughter of Mary Ancar and the late Claude Ancar. Family was always at the center of Angela's life. She was a devoted mother to...

Darlene Marie Lindner

Darlene Marie Lindner

Jun 25, 2026

Darlene Marie Lindner passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 7, 1953 to Amelia and the late James Sheasby.

She was the wife of Terry Reyes, and they had two children together: Terry Reyes Lindner (the late Linda), and Troy Reyes Lindner (Heather). She later married...

Gwendolyn Chaplain Windhorst

Gwendolyn Chaplain Windhorst

Jun 24, 2026

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Chaplain Windhorst passed peacefully on June 24, 2026 with her hand held by her son, Judge Stephen J. “Steve” Windhorst.

Gwen was born in New Orleans on Dec. 28, 1934, beloved daughter of the late Frederick Chaplain and Catherine Schmitt Chaplain. She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Steve, and by his loving partner of many years,...

Floyd "Butch" Maurice Wunstell, Jr.

Floyd "Butch" Maurice Wunstell, Jr.

Jun 24, 2026

Floyd “Butch” Maurice Wunstell, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on November 27, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Butch was the beloved son of Floyd Maurice Wunstell, Sr. and Evelyn Bourg Seymour & Edward “Eddie” Seymour, his step-father. He was a proud graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1966.Following high...