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

Aug 21, 2026

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Aug 19, 2026

Sandra Vicari Johnson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born in Gretna, Louisiana, on March 27th, 1947 to the late Bertha LaGreco Vicari and Anthony Vicari, Sr.

She is the wife of the late Robert (Bobby) Johnson, Sr.; the mother of Stacy Angelona (Bryan), and John D. Beckham, Sr. (Casey); and the...

Aug 19, 2026

Aug 18, 2026

Helga M. Loerwald, born on April 26, 1931, departed this life on August 18, 2026, at the age of 95. Her long life was marked by dignity, strength, and deep connections with those she loved.

Helga was predeceased by John “Red” W. Loerwald, husband of 30 years; mother Helene Makowski; son Kenneth Loerwald; brother Erich Manfred Nicklas (Marianne); and nephew Klaus...

Aug 18, 2026

Orlando Stephen “Steve” Murphy, Jr.

May 18, 1943 – August 18, 2026

Orlando Stephen Murphy, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at Audubon Retirement Village on Henry Clay Avenue in New Orleans. He was born at Mercy Hospital on Annunciation St. in New Orleans on May, 18, 1943, to the late Pearl Lawrence Murphy and Orlando Stephen Murphy,...

Aug 17, 2026

Pearl Rivet Troxler entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2026. Beloved wife of Larry A. Troxler Sr for 68 years. Mother of Gerald Troxler (Toni), Debbie Jo Jensen, Kevin Troxler (Peggy), Geralyn Vander Meulen (Lammert), Larry Troxler (Gwen), and Stacie Fontenot. Daughter of the late Valrie and Viola Rivet. Survived by 14 grandchildren and preceded in death by two...

Aug 17, 2026

Mollie Gasquet Galmiche entered eternal rest on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Donovan “Donnie” Galmiche for 25 years. Daughter of the late Charlotte “Lottie” Gasquet and Louis Gasquet. Loving mother of LJ Galmiche (Jshonda) and DonnaRaye Cognevich (Greg). Devoted Grandmother of Brittney Cognevich, Jonathan Cognevich and Great Grandmother of Jaxson Cognevich....

Aug 17, 2026

Jacquelyn Faye Short Hubert passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17th, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on December 6th, 1936, to Edith and Charles Short, Sr.

She is the wife of the late Edward Leo Hubert; the mother of Robin Gayle Palmer (the late John), and the late David Raymond Guillotte (Ruby); the grandmother...

Aug 16, 2026

BEVERLY ANN RITTER

1944 – 2026

On the evening of August 16, 2026, Beverly Ann Ritter peacefully departed this world with her son and daughter-in-law by her bedside. She was born on July 26, 1944, in New Orleans, and lived most of her life on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, except for fourteen years on the Northshore in Abita Springs and...

Aug 16, 2026

Joyce LeBlanc Husson, born July 17, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Bedford Care Center in Picayune, Mississippi. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Charles A. Husson Jr.; her father, Joseph J. LeBlanc; her mother, Azalie Loup LeBlanc; and her brother, Joseph J. LeBlanc Jr., and...

Aug 16, 2026

Virgie H. LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Leonce LeBlanc for 69 years. Mother of Kim Dandry (Randy), Zachary LeBlanc and Jamie LeBlanc. Daughter of the late Lucille and O’Neil Hernandez. Sister of the late Nita Zeringue. She is survived by 2 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She loved to...

Aug 15, 2026

Carolyn Spano Richard entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Emmett Richard, Jr. Mother of Michael Richard, Kirk Richard (Kathy Powell), Scott Richard (Kathy Landry), and Dru Richard Sr. (the late daughter-in-law Lori Hinyup). Grandmother of Jason, Brook, Eric, Kyle (Jennifer), Patrick (Ruthanne), Bryan (Caitlin), Chad, Courtney (Paul Jr.), Dru Jr. (Amanda), and Ian....

Aug 15, 2026

Keith Francis Ortolano Sr passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 at the age of 75. He was a beloved father to Keith Francis Ortolano Jr and Chad Michael Ortolano, and daughters-in-law, Elise Hepting Ortolano and Megan Soileau Ortolano. He was “Pawpaw Keith” to Madisyn Alizabeth Ortolano, Isabella Marie Ortolano, Eisley Rae Ortolano, and Delilah Rae Ortolano. Survived by his...

Aug 14, 2026

Judy LeBlanc Helmer, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Irvin T. Helmer, Sr. Loving mother of Denise Helmer, Michael J. Helmer (Rachel), and the late Irvin T. “Boo” Helmer, Jr. Grandmother of Jared M. Helmer (Leah) and Cambri L. Helmer. (Kameron). Great-grandmother of Maci Helmer and Dennis Maddox....

Aug 14, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Bourgeois, born on June 30, 1940, passed away on August 14, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and deep family bonds. Her life, filled with warmth and compassion, touched all who knew her and will be remembered with abiding respect and admiration.

Elizabeth’s greatest pride in life was her family, a source...

Aug 14, 2026

Aug 10, 2026

Bobbie Gayle Robertson Genovese, born on October 27, 1945, age 80, returned home to the loving arms of her parents, Robert Robertson and Mary Campo Robertson, her sister, Patricia Ann Robertson, and her husband, Nicholas A. Genovese, Jr., on Monday, August 10, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Mary Genovese...

Aug 10, 2026

Harris Joseph Champagne, III, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Shannon Kreamer Champagne. Father of Sherri Beebe (Marcus) and Aaron Champagne (Ericha). Grandfather of Savannah Beebe, Marcus Beebe, Jr. Reilee Champagne, and Matthew Champagne. Brother of Kenny Fontaine (Linda) and Lonnie Fontaine (Cheri). Also survived by other loving relatives...

Aug 9, 2026

Sherron Wimprine Atzenhoffer, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1945 in New Orleans, La. She was the wife of the late Paul L. Atzenhoffer for 61 years. She is survived by her children Michael Atzenhoffer (Lisa) and Michelle Johnston (Gary), and her granddaughters who were the lights of her life,...

Aug 9, 2026

Abner Joseph Haydel, Jr. passed away peacefully, on August 9, 2026 at the age of 99 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita Thibodeaux Haydel. Son of the late Abner Joseph Haydel, Sr. and Amy Brou Haydel. Brother of the late Earl, Melvin, and Lloyd Haydel. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Abner was a native of Edgard, Louisiana,...