Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Clare Marlowe Young
Jul 7, 2026
Clare Young peacefully transitioned to a better place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on September 16, 1946, to Earl Burt Marlowe, Sr. and Frances Labit Marlowe. Clare is survived by two sons, Kenneth Smira (Stacy) and Edward Smira. Also survived by a brother, Earl Burt Marlowe, Jr. (Kay); a nephew, Jonathan Marlowe (Brandi); two nieces, Kasey Chappelle (Ben), and...
Ben Becnel Sr.
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)....
Lawrence Leo Stansbury
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...
Penny Dufrene Banks
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...
Leon Francis Maurer
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...
Roy Kim Prater
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...
Kathleen Harrigan Thomas
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...
June Lucy Yuratich Perlander
Jul 22, 2026
June Lucy Yuratich Perlander passed away on July 22, 2026 at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice in New Orleans. June was one of four daughters born to Emile and Rose Yuratich in Buras, Louisiana. She was the loyal wife of Gasper Luke Perlander for 57 years who preceded her in death, and the most loving and devoted mother to her...
Faye Blanchard Fortmayer
Jul 22, 2026
Faye Blanchard Fortmayer was born in New Orleans on February 10, 1946, to the late Eddie Paul Blanchard and Annie Leblanc Blanchard. Raised in Gretna, Louisiana, she was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1964. She was the sister of the late Yvonne Hayes.
Faye was the devoted wife of Henry B. Fortmayer, with whom she shared 60...
Rev. Stella Hudson
Jul 21, 2026
Stella Mae Smith was born on May 4th, 1939 to Albert Smith and Gertrude Hayes in Vidalia, LA. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, LA. Stella received her spiritual calling in1974 and was ordained into ministry. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Spiritual Church in Harvey, LA. Stella worked for the Louisiana Department of...
Jacqueline Calegan Warnken
Jul 21, 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" Calegan Warnken entered into eternal rest on July 21,2026 at the age of 93. She was the loving wife to the late Raymond G. Warnken. They were married on August 12, 1951. Jackie was born uptown New Orleans. At age 5, Jackie's family moved to Marrero, LA where she remained a lifelong resident of the Westbank. Jackie is...
Barbara Irene Baillio
Jul 21, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Irene Baillio, who departed this life surrounded by love on July 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on September 25, 1942, Barbara lived a life marked by faith, devotion to her loved ones, and a joyful embrace of the simple pleasures that brought her happiness.
Barbara’s creativity and joy were...
Laura Bonvillain Jacobsen
Jul 20, 2026
Laura Bonvillain Jacobsen
August 30, 1953 – July 20, 2026
Laura Bonvillain Jacobsen, age 72, of Westwego, LA, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior peacefully on July 20, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, George J. Jacobsen, Jr. Mother of Melanie Ferguson (John), Jaime Gannard (Joey) and Kelly Ramsak (Seth). Grandmother of Hannah Winkler (Jacob),...
Mildred Foret DiPascal
Jul 20, 2026
Mildred Foret DiPascal passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on August 22nd, 1931, in Louisiana, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ambrose Foret and the late Andriella Guillot Foret.
Mildred was the devoted wife of the late Carl DiPascal and a loving mother to her sons, David DiPascal (Tara) and Keith DiPascal...
Barbara Stafford Murphy
Jul 20, 2026
Barbara Stafford Murphy passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born on December 28, 1933. Beloved wife of the late Patrick G. Murphy. Mother of Patrick G. Murphy, Jr. (Jennifer) and Shawn K. Murphy. Grandmother of Clayton A. Murphy and Timothy P. Murphy. Great-grandmother of Camden Murphy and Carter Murphy. Step-grandmother of Lani...
Beryl Casey Fruhling
Jul 20, 2026
Beryl Casey Fruhling entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Henry H. Fruhling. Mother of Donna F. Bensel (Ronald) and Lisa F. Lanoix (Gerald). Grandmother of Nicolle Cousin, Ashley Slater (Samuel), Brittany Spese (Robert), and Kristin Macke (William). Great-grandmother of 11 and great-great-grandmother of 1. She was preceded in death by her parents Iona...
Jennifer Betty Matteson
Jul 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jennifer Matteson
May 23rd 1975 – July 19th 2026
Life and Legacy
Jennifer Betty Matteson, 51, of Watertown NY, peacefully passed away on July 19th, 2026, Jennifer was born on May 23rd, 1975, in Watertown New York to William L Matteson and Alicia Rodriguez. She was known for being Kind-hearted and compassionate, Loving and selfless. She was absolutely funny...
Frank Joseph Chivleatto, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Frank Joseph Chivleatto, Jr., born on May 10, 1948, and departed this world on July 18, 2026, leaves behind a legacy of family devotion, hard work, and unwavering loyalty to the place he called home—Harvey, Louisiana. Frank passed peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, just as he had lived—in their hearts and company.
An alumnus of West...
Myra Collura Rogers
Jul 17, 2026
On Friday, July 17th, Myra Collura Rogers, passed away at the age of 78 in her home of 43 years. Born and raised in Marrero, her adventures took her to Pennsylvania and Texas before coming back home to Louisiana. Having earned her Masters degree in Education from Penn State, she worked for the Jefferson Parish School system as a special...
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