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

Jan 8, 2025

Joyce Marie Lopez Gros passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at LCMC West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 93.

She is the daughter of the late Rudolph Sidney Lopez and Eunice Marie Bourg Lopez, the wife of the late Randolph Peter Gros, Mother of Pamela Gros Desselle, Randy Paul Gros and and Brian Andrew Gros, the grandmother of...

Jan 7, 2025

Donnie Ray Thiel entered into eternal rest on Jan 7, 2025 at the age of 57. He was a life-long resident of Marrero, Louisiana. 

He was a loving Daddy to LeeRay his cat. LeeRay brought him so much joy and comfort. 

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Velma Simoneaux Thiel and Antonio Thiel, also his late brother Darren Thiel. 

He leaves...

Jan 6, 2025

Patricia Naquin Bruno, age 83, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sidney Bruno, Jr. Mother of Anthony J. Bruno (Joanna), Anne Bruno-Guillot (Dean), Alec M. Bruno (Angelica), and the late Amos M. Bruno. Grandmother of Rachel A. Bruno, Lauren A. Guillot, Nicole M. Guillot, and Bailey E. Bruno, and step-grandmother of Evynn...

Jan 5, 2025

Leonce Pierre Waguespack, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Raceland, LA. Beloved husband of Linda LeBlanc Waguespack, for 62 years. Loving father of Leonce Anthony Waguespack (Traci), Lisa Waguespack Coudrain, and the late Keith Andrew Waguespack. Loving grandfather of Misti, Jared, Austin, Amber, McKenna, Claire, Rachel, Samuel, and Gabriel. Loving...

Jan 5, 2025

Lanvin Joseph LeBlanc passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2025 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Charlotte Matherne LeBlanc. Loving father to Krissy Boutte (Daniel), Lainee Mamolo (Dean), Kayla LeBlanc, and Megan LeBlanc (Kelly). Loving grandfather to Emerson, Landen, Olivia, Royce, Cullen, Noah, and Evelyn Angeline. Son of the late...

Jan 5, 2025

Rosemary Carlton Arendt passed away on January 5 after a prolonged medical battle at Ochsner Hospital, West Bank Campus, with her husband Paul and son Thomas by her side.

She was born on April 13, 1951, the second daughter of Robert and Margaret (Peggy) Carlton. Her father served in the United States Navy, so Rose and her sisters moved quite frequently. Rosemary...

Jan 4, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Acosta entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2025 at his home. Beloved son of the late Lloyd Acosta and Beatrice Weinberger Acosta. Brother of Cynthia Wilkinson (Bruce), Susan A. Marasco (Michael), and Lynn Owens (Ivy). Uncle of Mandy, Heather, Tara,  Adrienne, Ryan, Kyle and Nicholas and numerous great nephews and nieces. Godfather of Brent Hymel.  Age 77...

Jan 4, 2025

                                                “Secky” Ottis Eugene Reid, II

 Secky Reid, age 70 left us to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana but also grew up in Purvis, Mississippi and resided...

Jan 4, 2025

Rosalinda “Neneng” Lee Santiago departed from this life the morning of January 4, 2025. Beloved mother of George Lee Santiago and Jade Lee Santiago-Nguyen (Binh). Grandmother of Sara, George, and Gia Santiago; and Loren and Logan Nguyen. Daughter of the late Lee Ho Tiong and Zosima Lim Lee. She was a native of Basilan, Philippines, and a long time resident...

Jan 4, 2025

Captain Thomas “Tommy” Jay Bruce, Sr. went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Belinda Abshire Bruce for 49 years. Father of Ryan Bruce (Christa), Tommy Bruce, Jr. (Kristal), Danielle Bruce (Brad Millsaps), and the late Torrie Rae Bruce and Darnell Bruce. Grandfather of Austin Stallings, Tommy Bruce, III, and Victoria Bruce. Grandson and raised...

Jan 2, 2025

Ray Anthony Sperier, passed away on January 2nd, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born September 28, 1933.

He is survived by his darling wife of 63 years, Socorro Maria Paez Sperier, his two daughters, Ruth Marie Sperier and Cynthia Ann Sperier and his grandsons, Peyton Joseph Wappler and Everett James Wappler and the late Albert Emilio DelCarlo, his...

Jan 2, 2025

Gerald Joseph Ford Sr., a beloved figure in his community and cherished family man, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on May 21, 1940, Gerald dedicated his life not only to his career as a technician at Tuboscope but also to his family, whom he loved dearly.Gerald was the proud father of Denise Russell...

Jan 1, 2025

Brandon P. Taylor entered into eternal rest on January 1, 2025 at the age of 43. Beloved and loving fiancé of Heather Genusa. Loving son of Mary Guerrera and Joseph Taylor (Effie). Loving Stepson of Anthony “Tony” Guerrera. Brother of the late Eric Englehardt. Brandon was born and raised in Marrero, Louisiana. He attended John Ehret High School. Brandon’s life...

Jan 1, 2025

Linda Lyons Austin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on January 1, 2025 at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of the late William L. Austin, Sr. Loving mother of Lorraine Ledet (Jody), William Austin, II (Gina), and Stephen Austin. Grandmother of Meghan (Matt), Stephanie (Devon), Marissa (Roberto), Jaysa (Brennan), Stephen, Jr., and Olivia. Great-grandmother of Mya,...

Jan 1, 2025

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Dec 30, 2024

On December 30, 2024, Kelly Lynn Long, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by the love of her family. Kelly is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years, Lee E. Long; her loving children, Lindsey Long and William Long; and her cherished nieces and nephews: Marcus Smith IV, Lauren Smith, Gavin Smith, Mark Shamas...

Dec 29, 2024

Carol DiGiovanni Joaen of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away peacefully in Dayton, Ohio on December 29, 2024.

She was born October 1, 1946 to the late Mearl Barletto and Lawrence DiGiovanni. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother and “Granny.” She was married to Rene Joaen III. Throughout their marriage, they lived in Gretna, Louisiana, Hattiesburg, MS, Laurel, MS, Mandeville,...

Dec 29, 2024

Edna Katheryn Duncan Cupples passed peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the age of 101 in the comforting grace of her family’s love.

Katheryn was a force to behold when it came to her faith, her loyalty and her love. She endured over a century of our collective history, as a kind and generous woman. She was a devote Catholic and...

Dec 28, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Newman Longley entered eternal rest on December 28, 2024 at the age of 82 after a fulfilling life dedicated to her family and her career as a teacher. Sandy grew up and resided in Port Sulphur until Hurricane Katrina in 2005, then relocated to Thibodaux, LA for 20 years and most recently moved to Prairieville, LA. She obtained...