Obituaries

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

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Marcus William Smith, Jr.

Marcus William Smith, Jr.

Sep 19, 2026

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Sylvia Claire Finnan

Sylvia Claire Finnan

Sep 17, 2026

Sylvia Claire Finnan, 98, of Gretna, Louisiana, passed away on September 17, 2026. Born on August 22, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sylvia lived a long and full life marked by love, warmth, and a spirit that touched everyone who knew her.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Edward Finnan; her parents, Ada Bernadette Duplechin and Lemey...

Yvette Eileen Soutullo

Yvette Eileen Soutullo

Sep 17, 2026

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Yvette Eileen Soutullo on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, at the age of 70.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Martin, and her daughter, Amanda Pesson.  Yvette is the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria Soutullo.  She is the sister of the...

Debra Ann Grisaffi Colin

Debra Ann Grisaffi Colin

Sep 16, 2026



DEBRA ANN GRISAFFI COLIN

October 20, 1955 – September 16, 2026

Debra Ann Grisaffi Colin, is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend, and confidante. Her legacy leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, memories, and countless lives she touched along the way. Debra was a woman who was full of life. She always reminded those around her, “You are...

Bettie P. LeBlanc

Bettie P. LeBlanc

Sep 16, 2026

Bettie P. LeBlanc passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Age of 87. She was the beloved wife of Raymond LeBlanc aka Capt. Peanut for 63 years. Mother of Tina Bower (the late Scott), Brenda Stanifer (the late Jim) and the late Susan O’Donnell. Grandmother of Jason Pitre, Lindsay Hohle, Lauren Bower, Jessica Holloway and Robert O’Donnell. Great...

Shirley Kennedy Doucet

Shirley Kennedy Doucet

Sep 16, 2026



Shirley Kennedy Doucet passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1950, in New Orleans to Clyde Wayne and Audrey Mae Kennedy.

Shirley was the beloved wife to George Thomas Doucet Sr. “Tommy” for 58 years; mother of her three children: Melanie Doucet, Shelley Doucet Ramirez (Carlos), George Thomas Doucet Jr.; Godmother to Laurie Canady Williford.

Shirley’s...

Marilyn Dawn Smith

Marilyn Dawn Smith

Sep 15, 2026

Marilyn Dawn Smith May 17, 1932 – September 15, 2026

 Marilyn Dawn Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, at the age of 94. Marilyn was born on May 17, 1932, in Lake George, New York. She lived a life centered around the people she loved most—her family. She will be...

John Anthony Stipelcovich

John Anthony Stipelcovich

Sep 13, 2026

John Anthony Stipelcovich entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Linda Ballay Stipelcovich for 60 years. Son of the late Vlaho “Frenchie” Stipelcovich and Catherine Crnjak Stipelcovich. Loving and devoted father of Christy Stipelcovich (Keith Rogers). John is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. He worked hard all...

Betty Simoneaux LeBlanc

Betty Simoneaux LeBlanc

Sep 11, 2026

Betty “BettyAnn” Simoneaux LeBlanc, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of those who cherished her.

Bettyann was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy was her family, and she will forever be remembered for the love, warmth, and memories she shared with them.

She was preceded in...

Troy Michael Keller

Troy Michael Keller

Sep 11, 2026

Troy Michael Keller passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026 at the age of 48 years. Beloved son of Roger D. Keller and the late Brenda Bright Keller. Brother of Chad C. Keller (Kelly). Uncle of Tyler and Julia Keller. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Troy was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School, Class of 1997.

A gathering...

Mona Babin Dunn

Mona Babin Dunn

Sep 9, 2026

Mona Babin Dunn entered into eternal rest on September 9, 2026. Beloved wife of Duane D. Dunn. Daughter of the late Norman Babin and Anna Mae Boudreaux Babin. Sister of the late Barbara Gilliam (George). Aunt of Tracie Uzee (late Douglas Jr.), Andrea Hill (Chetwood) and great-aunt of Matthew Uzee (Michelle), Gregory Uzee (Meagan), Buddy Hill, and Abby Hill. Great-great-aunt...

John "Sonny" Ernest Hourcade Jr.

John "Sonny" Ernest Hourcade Jr.

Sep 9, 2026

John "Sonny" Ernest Hourcade, Jr., aged 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Born on June 3, 1944, to the late John Ernest Hourcade, Sr. and Ada Hourcade, Sonny lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and service to his Louisiana community.

For 35 years, Sonny was a beloved high...

Charles Eliot Ruiz Sr

Charles Eliot Ruiz Sr

Sep 8, 2026

Charles Eliot Ruiz Sr., 60, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026.

Born on October 25, 1965, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Charles lived most of his life in Marrero, Louisiana. Charles attended Immaculate Conception School and Archbishop Shaw High School before continuing his education at the University of New Orleans, where he earned both his bachelor’s in finance and Master of Business...

Audrey V. Morvant

Audrey V. Morvant

Sep 8, 2026

Audrey Vidonne Morvant passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at home surrounded by her devoted and loving family on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Daughter of the late Wilbur and Cora Martin Vidonne. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Joseph “CJ” Morvant for 63 years. Proud mother of Chris Morvant (Marilyn) and Lynn Alello (Tony) and doting grandmother of...

Pamela Templet Jones

Pamela Templet Jones

Sep 7, 2026

Pamela Templet Jones passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7th, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 26th, 1951, to Louise and Nesson Templet.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John E. Jones. She is also survived by her sister Suzette Lowery (Richard), her brother-in-law, Stephen Jones, sister-in-law, Anita Jones...

Hai Van Quach

Hai Van Quach

Sep 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Hai Van Quach

January 12, 1954 - September 6, 2026

Hai Van Quach, 72, of Gretna, Louisiana, passed away on September 6, 2026. Born on January 12, 1954, in Saigon, Vietnam, to Ha Quach and Hien Thi Quach, Hai lived a life defined by resilience, hard work, and profound kindness.

A veteran of the South Vietnamese Army, Hai served with...

Larry Paul LeBlanc

Larry Paul LeBlanc

Sep 3, 2026

In Loving Memory

Larry Paul LeBlanc

July 16, 1945 - September 3, 2026

Larry Paul LeBlanc, known to all as "Poppy", age 81 years young, a resident of Harvey, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Sheila Braswell LeBlanc for 60 years. Father of Jason (Dawn), Jamie and Jeremy (Melissa). Grandfather of Kelly...

Judy Ann Alston

Judy Ann Alston

Sep 3, 2026

Judy Ann Alston

October 21, 1952 ~ September 3, 2026

Judy, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late Betty “Bo” Daniel and Woodrow R. Alston. She is the sister of Barbara Darda (Albert) and Arlie Daniel.

Judy was born October 21, 1952 in DeQuincy, Louisiana. She loved taking road trips with her...

Asuncion "Choncita" Flores Vallejo

Asuncion "Choncita" Flores Vallejo

Sep 2, 2026

Asuncion “Choncita” Flores Vallejo of Avondale, Louisiana passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on September 2, 2026 at the age of 98. She was born in Yuscaran, Honduras. Choncita loved to crochet, knit, sew, bicycle, cook for her family, garden and loved her pets. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother....