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

Sep 4, 2021

Roberto L. Babin Sr. passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Trimalou Babin. Father of Roberto L. Babin Jr, Justin L. Babin and Rosa Dawn Babin. Son of the late Gerard J. Babin, Sr. and Rosa C. Babin. Brother of Gerard J. Babin, Jr. and Dolores Babin Hammack. Grandfather of Rylan Babin. He was an avid hunter,...

Sep 4, 2021

In Loving memory of Barbara Ann Demandre Hoots, Barbara passed away on September 4, 2021 at Ochsner Hospital I.C.U. after a long battle to survive. Barbara was 76 years old and was survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Russell Hoots, two children, Jena Hoots Vogt and Kevin Russell Hoots; Son-in-law, Michael J. Vogt and Daughter-in-law, Raynelle Miller Hoots....

Sep 4, 2021

Thomas Orgeron, Sr. left this world suddenly on September 4, 2021 at age 64. He was born to Emile and Elta Mae Orgeron and raised in Marrero, LA. He was a talented welder and an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He had the most contagious smile and laughter. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Orgeron; Son, Thomas...

Sep 3, 2021

Sharon Peterman Balkum passed away on September 3, 2021 at the age of 76. She was born in Harvey, La on June 16, 1945 to the late Frederick and Lily Peterman. Sharon was employed for over 15 years with the Jefferson Parish Public School System. She enjoyed working in her beautiful yard and Jazzercising with friends. She was a diehard...

Sep 2, 2021

Glenn Hutchinson, 74 years old of Tickfaw Louisiana passed away September 2, 2021. He was born August 19,1947. A veteran who served with the United States Army, 13th Armor 1st armored division out of Fort Hood, TX. He was a lifelong electrician and a member of the Local 130 IBEW located in Metairie, LA. He was also employed with Jefferson...

Sep 1, 2021

Norris A. Cadiere, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Anna Lee Thibodeaux Cadiere. Father of Bradley Cadiere Sr. (the late Cheryl), David Cadiere (Sherry), Craig Cadiere (Barbara), and the late Norris Cadiere, Jr. (the late Jean Ann). Step-father of Barbara Thibodeaux Savoie, Donald Thibodeaux (Wendy) and the late...

Sep 1, 2021

Merlin J. “Cal” Calligan entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Sylvia E. Calligan for 57 years. Loving father of Merlin J. Calligan, Jr., Raymond J. Calligan (Faith) and Brandi A. Calligan. Grandfather of Shelton Adams, Aaron Calligan, Chance Adams and Elise Calligan. Son of the late Herman Calligan and...

Sep 1, 2021

Richard Allen Davis Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 59. Richard was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 1, 1962. Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Rosetta Hilbert. Richard is survived by his adoring wife of over forty years, Sharolyn Davis; his loving children, Richard Davis Jr (Tabitha), Stacy Jones (Kevin), Joshua...

Aug 31, 2021

Elizabeth Avery peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved, loving and devoted Mother of Kimberly Dyshon Avery. Loving Grandmother of Victoria Elizabeth Stelly, Carter McNary Stelly and Cameron Bishop Stelly. Daughter of the late Earl Avery, Sr. and Mary Bell Wooden-Holmes. Loving Sister of the late Alton Jordan and Earl Avery,...

Aug 30, 2021

Emma Chiasson Vedros entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Nilton J. Vedros. Mother of Gloria V. Rodrigue (Jerry), Lena V. Rodrigue (late Dwight Sr.), Edna V. Borras (Marlo, and the late Linda V. Aucoin (Pete). Grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 9, and great-great-grandmother of 3. Daughter of the late Catherine Bellange Chiasson and...

Aug 29, 2021

Janice Lamana Kent entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Walter F. Kent, Sr. Mother of Matthew Kent, Sr. (Connie) and Walter Kent, Jr. Grandmother of Matthew Kent Jr. (Tracey). Great-grandmother of Mikah and Alexandra Kent. Daughter of the late Anthony Lamana and Gladys Binder Lamana. Sister of the late Anthony “A.J.” Lamana, Jr....

Aug 29, 2021

Kermit Joseph Maronge, Jr. entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2021 at the age 69. Beloved husband of Darlene Campo Maronge. Father of Nicole Goff (Jeremie) and Kermit Maronge, III (Michele). Grandfather of Jackson Jeansonne, Cohen Goff, McKayla Maronge, Alleyah Maronge, Hailey Maronge, and Peyton Maronge. Son of the late Kermit Maronge, Sr. and Dorothy Long Maronge. Brother of...

Aug 29, 2021

Craig Alexander Gordon, a resident of Gretna and native of New Orleans, LA, raised in Algiers, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 61. He is preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Gordon, MD and his mother, Lorraine Marie Zaunbrecher Gordon, RN. He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth D. Gordon, MD (Cheryl) and...

Aug 29, 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Joan Lanell Dyess, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday August 28, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bobby" St. Blanc. Loving mother to Paula St. Blanc Clontz, the late Melisa St. Blanc Champagne (Survived by Sterling Champagne, II), Brett Smith and Ashley Smith. The best Maw Maw to Jessica Clontz,...

Aug 28, 2021

Aug 27, 2021

Raywood Paul Primeaux passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:10am at West Jefferson Medical Center from complications of surgery. He was 77 years old. He was the beloved fiancé of Linda Mitchell Jenkins. Raywood was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Primeaux and the former Ozite Lynn Clostio. He was the brother of: Brenda Gail Primeaux Burley (Steve)...

Aug 26, 2021

Harold Joseph Conrad, 88, of Westwego, LA passed away on August 26, 2021. Harold was born on December 19, 1932 in Labadieville, LA. He grew up in Gretna, LA with his mother Rose Clause. Harold married Sheila Ann Martinez on May 31, 1958. They moved to Westwego where they raised their 4 children—Rodney Joseph Conrad, Rory Anthony Conrad, Ryan James...

Aug 26, 2021

Freddie Anthony Prestenbach peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 10:17 a.m. He was the husband of Ellamae Silver Prestenbach for 67 long years. Son of the late Edison Paul Prestenbach, Sr. & Leona M. Prestenbach and the Foster son of the late Aromise Curol and Leonile Matherne Curol from the age of 12 years old until...

Aug 26, 2021

Tommie Robicheaux Melancon, wife of Robert “Bob” Melancon for 32 years, daughter of the late Melvin and Myrle Robicheaux. Sister of Deidre Robicheaux (Michael Duplessis) and the late Patty Robicheaux Hermann. Also survived by nieces Randi Boudreaux Hebert (Michael) and Jamie Boudreaux, and nephew Gary Hermann (Gisselle). Great aunt to Mason Cemo, Alix Cemo, Nate Hebert and Max Hebert. A...