Obituaries

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

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Bert Rapp

Bert Rapp

Aug 4, 2021

Bert Rapp, a true pillar of the Waggaman community, is finally resting in God's arms. At 72, he passed on the morning of August 4th, of a heart attack at his home in Waggaman, Louisiana. He is survived by his loving wife Joy Rapp, his children Jeremy (Wendy), Jared (Brittney), his grand children Brit-lea (Bradley), Victoria (Brandyn), Sydneigh, Austin, Matthew,...

Roselyn Vinterella Petitfils

Roselyn Vinterella Petitfils

Aug 3, 2021

Roselyn Vinterella Petitfils passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Mark Anthony Petitfils, Sr. Mother of Judy Petitfils, Penny Riley (Dan), Karen Freeman, Chali Rhodes (Mark), Mark Petitfils (Jami) and Regina Petitfils. Daughter of the late Joseph Vinterella and Marian Varuso Vinterella. Twin sister of Marilyn Aleman. Daughter-in-law of...

Michael Matthew Joyner Jr.

Michael Matthew Joyner Jr.

Aug 3, 2021

Michael Matthew Joyner Jr., a native of Gretna and resident of Thibodaux, began his rest on August 3, 2021, at the young age of 29. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Guthrie Joyner; father, Michael Joyner Sr. (Uvonda Joyner); grandmothers, Nancy Bacon and Winnie Joyner; grandfather, Johnny Joyner Sr.; uncles, Jonathan Bacon (Crystal Bacon), Joseph Bacon (Suzanne Bacon), Albert...

Nikki Cemo Duffy

Nikki Cemo Duffy

Aug 3, 2021

Nikki Cemo Duffy passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after battling complications of a stroke. She was born in Marrero, LA and resided in Harvey, LA. Nikki was a life-long bowler, who enjoyed a challenge on the lanes. She bowled for years at Expressway Lanes and most recently, Westside Lanes. She also enjoyed playing pool with her husband on Saturday...

James Brian Wiley

James Brian Wiley

Aug 3, 2021

James Brian Wiley, age 55, passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2021 at 10:01am with his family by his side. Beloved wife of Cynthia LeBlanc Wiley and father of Courtney Knight Foret (Dylan). A native of Cincinnati, Ohio and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. James was born on March 25, 1966 to Roy Lee Wiley, Jr. and Marian Berta...

Charlie Rader

Charlie Rader

Aug 3, 2021

In loving memory of Charlie Rader who passed away peacefully on August 3, 2021. Charlie is preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Ray, brother Colin Rader, and daughter Michelle Pascarella. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Barbara Rader, his brothers, Jerry and Ivan Rader; his sisters, Joan Gaylord and Shelia Smith as well as children,...

Ethel Green Walker

Ethel Green Walker

Aug 3, 2021

Ethel Green Walker was born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on May 20, 1939. She was the beloved daughter of Nelson Green, Sr., and Gertrude Evans Green. She moved to New Orleans in her late teens and has been a resident for over 65 years. Ethel accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church of New Orleans. Ethel...

Janet Trauth

Janet Trauth

Aug 3, 2021

Janet Trauth went home to the Lord on August 3, 2021. She was a long-time Harvey resident, a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School, and a retired administrative assistant for the Canal Barge Company. Janet was a loving wife of thirty-six years to her husband David Trauth and caring mother to Jamie Bordelon (Neil), Cassie Ruffino (Neal), and Adam Trauth...

Michelle Bacon Joyner

Michelle Bacon Joyner

Aug 3, 2021

Michelle Lynn Bacon Joyner entered eternal rest on August 3, 2021 at the age of 48. She was the beloved daughter of Nancy Bacon and the late Robert Lee Bacon Jr. Michelle was followed in death by her only child Michael Matthew Joyner, Jr (Dianne) whom she loved and adored and was her whole world. She is survived by her...

Cheryl Walters Swanson

Cheryl Walters Swanson

Aug 2, 2021

Cheryl Walters Swanson passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the age of 60 years old. Beloved wife of Franklin J. Swanson. Mother of Jason James Johnston, Michael Frederick Johnston (Lizabeth) and Benjamin Franklin Swanson. Daughter of Rosemary Fischer Crowder (Ernest Gibbs) and the late Marshall Frederick Walters. Grandmother of Adalyn, Blair, Mason, Jackson Johnston and Spencer Swanson. Niece...

Sheila Dufrene Davenport

Sheila Dufrene Davenport

Aug 2, 2021

Sheila Marie Dufrene Davenport peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 2, 2021. Beloved wife of Michael Davenport. Beloved daughter of Willard and Inez Dufrene; Elizabeth Hebert, and the late Norris Hebert. Loving mother of Karla Matherne (Jarrett), Krystal Hebert (Michael) and Lindsey Cunningham (Brandon). Loving grandmother of Austin, Dj, Alise, Alivia, Michael Jr., Brandon Jr., Laiken, Adalyn, Blake,...

Wayne Joseph Martinez

Wayne Joseph Martinez

Aug 1, 2021

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Michael J. Favre, Sr.

Michael J. Favre, Sr.

Jul 31, 2021

Michael J. Favre Sr. passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the age of 79. He leaves behind his West Jefferson High School sweetheart and wife of 60 years, Barbara DiPascal Favre. Loving father of daughter, Tiron Esteve (Mark) and sons, Michael Favre Jr. (Gina) and Roy Favre (Michele); grandchildren, Matthew and Crystal and two great-grandchildren. Son of the...

Joann Orgeron Rizzuto

Joann Orgeron Rizzuto

Jul 31, 2021

JoAnn Orgeron Rizzuto peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Clay Rizzuto, by second marriage and David Orgeron, by first marriage. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph LaPorte, Sr. and Roberta “Anna” Giovengo LaPorte. Loving mother of Kimberly Orgeron Alwell (Thomas, Jr.) and Bonnie Orgeron. Loving Grandmother of Kristi,...

Elouise Gordon Gaines Sterling

Elouise Gordon Gaines Sterling

Jul 31, 2021

Obituary A Celebration of Life “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help! My help cometh from the Lord!” Psalms 121: 1-2 June 27, 1927- July 31, 2021 Elouise Gordon Gaines Sterling, 94, of passed away early Saturday morning, July 31, 2021, after a prolonged battle with dementia. Elouise was born on June 27,...

Paul Joseph Rodrigue

Paul Joseph Rodrigue

Jul 31, 2021

Paul Joseph Rodrigue passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021 at the age 84 years. Beloved husband of Rosalie Martinez Rodrigue. Son of the late Sonny J. Rodrigue and the late Mae Gauthe Rodrigue. Loving father of Debra R. Bailey (Frank) and Vickie R. Lawrence. Grandfather of Michael Jones (Melissa) and Geoffrey Bailey (Tracy). Great grandfather of Logan Peres (Bren)...

Charles "Chuck" Harding, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Harding, Jr.

Jul 31, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Harding Jr. passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021 at the age of 52. Beloved husband of the late Michelle Emmons Harding. Proud father of Taylor Emmons, Hunter Harding, Mason Harding and Kade Harding. Son of Charles Harding, Sr. (Vikki) and the late Gloria Warner (the late Doug). Brother of Clayton Harding (Christi), Hope Robert (Joshua) and the...

Douglas "Doug" Matheny, Jr.

Douglas "Doug" Matheny, Jr.

Jul 31, 2021

Douglas "Doug" Matheny, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday July 31, 2021 at the age of 38. Loving son of Douglas D. Matheny, Sr. and Kelly O. Matheny. Loving father of Cameron Waddington. Beloved grandson of Frances Marlene Matheny, Joan Dorothy Olivier and the late James T. Matheny and Robert B. Olivier. Beloved brother of Megan Monique Raiford, Ashley...

Nancy Legendre Toups

Nancy Legendre Toups

Jul 30, 2021

Nancy Legendre Toups, aka “Chief Justice” passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Louis L. Toups, Sr. for 50 years. Mother of Pam Strohmeyer (Scott) and Louis L. Toups Jr. Daughter of the late Alphonse and Eva Legendre. Sister of Joyce Naquin, Betty Breaux (Lester), Lloyd Legendre, Thelma Guillot and...

Bonnie Defee Daigle

Bonnie Defee Daigle

Jul 30, 2021

Bonnie Defee Daigle passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021 at the age of 83. She was the loving wife of 59 years to Ronald P Daigle. Beloved mother of Carolyn Daigle Steel and Douglas Paul Daigle. She was the mother in law of Deacon Kevin Steel and Sherie D Daigle. Loving Grandmother “Granny” to Matthew G Steel, Michael P...