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

Jul 6, 2026

Audrey Rita Odenwald, beloved daughter, friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2026, in Natchez, MS, at the age of 95. She was born on August 14, 1930, in Algiers, LA.

She embarked on her professional career as a clerk for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving with diligence and pride. Later,...

Jul 6, 2026

Charles “Pie” Joseph Arabie entered into eternal rest on July 6, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mathilde Porier Arabie. Father of Debra Barrios, Steve Arabie (Debra) and Toni Kass (Steve Stenger). Grandfather of Edward M. Kass III (Jennifer), Raymond Kass II (Cindy), Paul Barrios, Brad Barrios, and Michelle Dewyngaert (Brian). Great-grandfather of Amelia Kass, Ava Kass, Charlotte Kass, Brandon...

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...

Jul 5, 2026

Jul 5, 2026

Gloria Aguiluz passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the age of 81. She was the beloved wife of Leonel Aguiluz for 63 years. Mother of Leonel Aguiluz (Silvia Figueroa-Aguiluz), Carlos Aguiluz (Wendy Pineda- Aguiluz), Erick Aguiluz (Acdonia Perez-Aguiluz), Cristian Aguiluz (Carrie Cotton), Gloria Lizeth Aguiluz (Richard McDougall) and the late William J. Aguiluz and Linda Patricia Aguiluz. Daughter...

Jul 5, 2026

Ethelyn Broussard Holder went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2026 at the age of 90. She was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Beloved wife of the late Marion Wilburn Holder for 73 years, mother of Phillip...

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,...

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...

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...

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),...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...