Obituaries

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

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Alex Joseph Migliore

Alex Joseph Migliore

Jan 9, 2022

Alex Joseph Migliore entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2022. Beloved son of Donna Dougherty Migliore and Frank Migliore, Jr. Brother of Adam Migliore. Companion of Sarah Macaluso. Godson of Stephen Ruth and Godfather of Bella Ruth. Nephew of Patty Clesi (Bruce), Mary Ruth (Jerry), Vickie Tierney (late Gene), DeeDee Vicknair (Michael), and Jude Migliore. Cousin of Thomas Clesi,...

Josephine Fradella Donewar

Josephine Fradella Donewar

Jan 9, 2022

Josephine Fradella Donewar, age 91, entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Donewar, Jr. Mother of Charles G. Donewar, III (Lynn), Frank G. Donewar (Dawn), Jody M. Donewar (Sandra), and Glenn J. Donewar (Sheri C.). Daughter of the late Frank Fradella and the late Virginia G. Fradella; Josephine was born on November...

Lynn Rae James

Lynn Rae James

Jan 9, 2022

Lynn Rae James was born on August 19, 1943 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on January 9, 2022 at the age of 78. Daughter of the Late Theodore “Beau” James and Joycelyn Landry James. Mother of Edmund P. LeBlanc, Jr. (Rachael), Lori L. Perrin (Eddie), Robert J. LeBlanc, Ronald “Ronnie” LeBlanc (Liz) and George S. LeBlanc (Vanessa). Sister...

Joseph Ted Guillot Jr

Joseph Ted Guillot Jr

Jan 8, 2022

Joseph Ted Guillot, Jr., age 57, passed away on January 8, 2022. Husband of 27 years to Lisa Gaspar Guillot. Father of Ashley Guillot, Brittany Guillot (Garrett), and Hunter Guillot. Grandfather of Ashdon Borras, the late Aibry and the late Austin. Joseph was born on September 2, 1964 to the late Joseph Ted Guillot Sr (the late Dorothy) and the...

Mary Newton Ryan

Mary Newton Ryan

Jan 7, 2022

Mary Newton Ryan entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John T. Ryan. Mother of Tracey Rideaux (Michael), John T. Ryan, Jr., Tamara Galjour (Ricky), and the late Troy Ryan. Grandmother of Tamara Rideaux, Jessica Ludvigsen, Ricky Galjour, Jr., Caitlyn Galjour, Ryan Galjour (Matalie), and Troy Mott and four great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late...

Mary Louise Catanese

Mary Louise Catanese

Jan 7, 2022

Mary Louise Catanese 1927–2022 Mary Louise Catanese, born on December 12, 1927, was a lifelong resident of McDonoghville Gretna, Louisiana, and earned her official angel wings on January 7, 2022. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Loyola University New Orleans in 1948, Mary Louise began her 40-year 2nd grade teaching career at Adolph Meyer School. She...

Alice Owens Mayberry

Alice Owens Mayberry

Jan 7, 2022

Alice Owens Mayberry was born on May 8, 1921 and died of natural causes on Friday, January 7, 2022. She leaves behind three daughters, Patricia Mayberry Andrews, Janet “Jaen” Mayberry and Nancy Mayberry, and one grandson Riley E. Andrews and his wife Rong Andrews. She was preceded in death by her spouse, William A. Mayberry in 2012, and three brothers,...

Samuel Mark Boyer

Samuel Mark Boyer

Jan 7, 2022

Samuel Boyer passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of 55 years to Patricia Delaune Boyer. Father of Jane B. Plaisance (Eloi), Mark G. Boyer (Shanna), Chris Boyer (Cindy) and Glen J. Boyer. Grandfather of Brock Boyer, Kristen B. Long, Christopher Boyer, Lauren P. Headley, and Jake Boyer. Great-grandfather of Luke, Avery,...

Thomas (Tom) Terrence Turner, Sr.

Thomas (Tom) Terrence Turner, Sr.

Jan 6, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Terrence Turner Sr. passed away on January 6, 2022, was born in New Orleans, LA on Oct 29, 1939, to Mildred Spindel and Sylvester Turner. Raised in New Orleans where he resided from 1939 till 1960 when he moved to the Westbank of New Orleans and lived there for 60 years with his loving wife Betty Turner. Tom...

Matt Michael Monfra

Matt Michael Monfra

Jan 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matt Michael Monfra, on Thursday January 6, 2022 at age 30. Beloved father of Avery Jane Monfra. Matt will be missed everyday by his mother, Christie; brothers, Jesse and Cody; sister, Cassidy, and sisters-in-law, Dori and Ashley. He was predeceased by his father, Brian G. Monfra. He has left...

Linda Hanks Carmouche

Linda Hanks Carmouche

Jan 6, 2022

Linda Hanks Carmouche passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on the morning of January 6, 2022. Linda was born in New Orleans on November 3, 1946, to the late Chester Hanks Sr and his wife Iva Mae Cooper Hanks. Linda is survived by her daughter, Connie Comeaux Cormier (Paul Coronado) and her grandchildren, Heather Comeaux Coates,...

Arthur N.J. Bourgeois

Arthur N.J. Bourgeois

Jan 6, 2022

Arthur N.J. Bourgeois passed away peacefully at his home with his children by his side on January 6, 2022. Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Joretta Walker Bourgeois. Loving father of Michael Bourgeois (Mary), Michelle B. Akin (the late Bill), Karla M. Bourgeois, and the late Glen P. Bourgeois. Grandfather of Celeste B. Tracy (Danny). Great-grandfather of Jacob...

Jessica Marie Scarabin

Jessica Marie Scarabin

Jan 5, 2022

Jessica Marie Scarabin entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2022. Beloved daughter of Doris “Dodie” Pete Scarabin and the late Randolph “Ruggy” A. Scarabin, Sr. Fiancé of Gerrid Labruzzo. Maternal granddaughter of the late Doris M. Pete and Scott C. Pete, Sr., the late Anna Mae Pete, and paternal granddaughter of the late Catherine Cordes Scarabin and Vincent R....

Floyd J. Porche, Sr.

Floyd J. Porche, Sr.

Jan 4, 2022

Floyd J. Porche Sr. passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022 at the age of 80 years. Beloved father of Robin Hebert (Robert), Floyd Porche Jr., and Henry Porche (Tammy). Grandfather of Jessica (Adam), Jason, Tiffany, Elizabeth (Ernesto), Brandi, Crystal, Henry Jr., Katelyn, Logan, and Lauren. Great-grandfather of Kelsey, Ashton, Makayla, Daniel, Makenzi, Brianna, Ernesto Jr., Elena, Rylee, Ayden, Neena,...

Margie Chevalier Mattei

Margie Chevalier Mattei

Jan 4, 2022

Margie (Chevalier) Mattei, 81, a resident of Livingston, LA returned to her heavenly home on January 4, 2022. Margie was born in Gilmer, TX to Olen Bernard Chevalier, Sr. and Eunice Chevalier on October 12, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers, Olen (Petey) Chevalier and Phillip (Robin) Chevalier, as well as her...

Marion "Queenie" Muth Schexnayder

Marion "Queenie" Muth Schexnayder

Jan 3, 2022

Marion “Queenie” Muth Schexnayder entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on January 19, 1934, in New Orleans to the late Peter F. Muth, Sr. and Addie Rodrigue. She was a former resident of Gretna and a longtime resident of Harvey. Marion was the beloved wife of Conrad...

Joseph Andrew Stifflemire

Joseph Andrew Stifflemire

Jan 2, 2022

Joseph Andrew Stifflemire entered into eternal rest on Sunday Januray 2, 2022 at the age of 29. Born April 8, 1992 on the outskirts of Who Dat Nation, Joey proudly embodied every bit of vibrance, charm, and loyalty that comes with being a New Orleans native. His child like spirit and infectious laugh made it easy to fall in love...

Modesto Cooper Rubi

Modesto Cooper Rubi

Dec 31, 2021

Modesto “Rodas” Cooper Rubi was called home on December 31, 2021. Rodas is survived by his wife, Iris Cooper; his children, Nellie Cooper, Scott Cooper, Richard Cooper (Sam), Amber Cooper, as well as Franklin Cooper and Jack Cooper; his sisters, Ena Cooper Bodden (Zuto) and Norma Cooper Gomez (Brandon); fifteen grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He is...

Jerry A. Simoneaux Sr.

Jerry A. Simoneaux Sr.

Dec 31, 2021

Jerry A. Simoneaux Sr. went to Heaven Friday, December 31, 2021. He was 88 years old. Jerry was a happy and friendly man who greeted everyone with a warm smile and a joke. He loved spending time at his favorite hangout, Terrytown Cafe & Donuts, aka "The Donut Shop". His best friend Phil Mayerhafer would pick him up so they...

Francis Albert Chapman

Francis Albert Chapman

Dec 30, 2021

Francis Albert Chapman passed away on December 30, 2021. He was born the son of Albert and Violet (Harrison) Chapman in Bloomington, IL on August 22, 1938. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary (Berley) Dodson and is survived by another sister Ann (Harold) Legner. Francis married Sandra Jean Stone on March 18, 1961, who preceded him in...