Obituaries

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

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Clare Marlowe Young

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...

June Lucy Yuratich Perlander

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

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...

Jacqueline Calegan Warnken

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Frank Joseph Chivleatto, Jr.

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

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...

Rosetta "Nanna" Reid

Rosetta "Nanna" Reid

Jul 16, 2026

**Rosetta "Nanna" Reid: April 18, 1951 – July 16, 2026** Rosetta

"Nanna" Reid, aged 75, of New Orleans, Louisiana, bid us all a fond farewell on July 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and legendary country cooking. Born in the rolling hills of Warren, Tennessee, on April 18, 1951, Rosetta was destined to make the world a livelier...

Lorella Champagne Morvant

Lorella Champagne Morvant

Jul 16, 2026

Lorella Josephine Champagne Morvant passed away peacefully on July 16,2026. Born September 30, 1930 to Arsene and Zeolide Champagne of Raceland, La, where she went to Baudoin Foret School, then Raceland High. She moved to New Orleans and married her late devoted husband of 60 years Percy Morvant. They lived in Metairie for 30 years and then moved to Waggaman,...

Nicholas R Hollingsworth, Sr.

Nicholas R Hollingsworth, Sr.

Jul 15, 2026

Nicholas Ray Hollingsworth, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on March 8th, 1961, to the late Linda and Tommy Hollingsworth.

He is the husband of Paula Hollingsworth; the father of Nicholas Hollingsworth, Jr., Paul Hollingsworth, and Sean Hollingsworth; the grandfather of Bailey Hollingsworth, Paityn Hollingsworth, Lonnie Copeland,...

Janice Kalczynski

Janice Kalczynski

Jul 15, 2026

Janice Kalczynski was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 31, 1946.

Janice was a nurse for over 40 years, receiving her BSN from University of Portland and a master's in nursing Administration from LSU New Orleans, graduating with honors from both institutions. Janice was honored by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation being voted as one of the top 100 Nurses. Janice's...

George Allan Jr.

George Allan Jr.

Jul 13, 2026

George Allan passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026 at the age of 76 at West Jefferson Medical Center with family members by his side. George was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, son of the late George Wilson Allan, Sr. and Lucille Gauthreaux Allan. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Shira Allan Camardelle, and niece Sheree Camardelle...

Keith "Rocky" Lefevre

Keith "Rocky" Lefevre

Jul 13, 2026

Keith Joseph LeFevre (Rocky) passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Diane Aliff LeFevre for 43 years. Rocky was preceded in death by his mother (Rosalie DeSalvo LeFevre), father (Prosper (PJ) LeFevre) and his brother (Rickey LeFevre). He is survived by his children Raquel Melerine (Steve), Ashley Roberts (Craig)...

Patrick Henry McCloskey

Patrick Henry McCloskey

Jul 13, 2026

Patrick Henry McCloskey Jr., a lifelong resident of Algiers, Louisiana, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 73. Known to many as Pat, he will be remembered for his easygoing nature, intelligence, knowledge, dependability, wonderful sense of humor, and talent for cooking like a chef. He was a devoted son and brother, a loving husband, and a...

Irene G. "Meme" Chifici

Irene G. "Meme" Chifici

Jul 13, 2026

Irene G. “MeMe” Chifici, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the age of 92. Former wife of the late Robert E. Smith. Daughter of the late Anthony T. Chifici and late Christinia B. Chifici. Loving and devoted mother of Rondell Smith Timphony (late David J. Timphony). Grandmother of Jennifer Timphony Maise (Dustin). Great Grandmother of Adrianna Irene...

Kenneth Joseph Templet, Jr.

Kenneth Joseph Templet, Jr.

Jul 13, 2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Joseph Templet, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026 at the young age of 40. A native of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Kenny lived most of his adult life at Crossroads Louisiana in New Orleans. Kenny is predeceased by his father, Kenneth J. Templet, Sr., his mother, Anne Marie Kerner Templet, and sister, Antoinette “Netty” Marie Templet. He...