Obituaries

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

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Suzanne Stevens Callahan

Suzanne Stevens Callahan

Jul 22, 2021

Suzanne Stevens Callahan, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the age of 69. Susie was born on January 11, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Helen and Anthony Stevens. Susie was the loving wife for 42 years of the late Richard “Danny” Callahan, Jr. Loving mother of Tara C. Uli (Husband Salvador) and Shawn O. Callahan....

Stanley Joseph Robichaux

Stanley Joseph Robichaux

Jul 21, 2021

Stanley J. Robichaux passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Rosalie B. Robichaux for 53 years. Father of Shane J. Robichaux, and Scott M. Robichaux (Teresa). Son of the late Josephine and Philip Robichaux Sr. Brother of Philip Robichaux Jr. (Laura). Grandfather of Alexis R. Wortmann (Mickey), and Reece M. Robichaux. Brother-in-law...

Douglas "Doug" Raffo

Douglas "Doug" Raffo

Jul 19, 2021

Douglas “Doug” Raffo entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of the late Sherry Ann Raffo. Son of Mary Ellen Raffo and the late Roy Raymond Raffo. Loving father of James Frazier (Kelly), Douglas Raymond Raffo and Nicole Raffo Tuschl. Grandfather of Tayler Frazier, James Frazier, Ross Frazier, Kellen Frazier, Tyler...

Adam M. Heffker

Adam M. Heffker

Jul 19, 2021

Adam M. Heffker passed away on July 19, 2021 at the age of 38. Beloved son of Linda Daussin and the late William Heffker, Jr. His step-dad Gary, was always there for him. Brother of William Heffker, III (Dashonnon), Robert Heffker (Chelsea) and Ashley H. Gurtner (Josh). Uncle of Jasmyne, Gavyn, Alvin, Kalyb, Kiyah, William IV, Briana, Corynn, Robert Jr.,...

David William Mcclung

David William Mcclung

Jul 18, 2021

David William McClung peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Wanda S. McClung. Son of the late Alva McClung and Ida Hedrick McClung. Loving father of David W. McClung II (Pamela), Cathy M. Bernhard (Bob) and Daniel M. McClung (Mary). Beloved grandfather of Beau...

Hillary Joseph "Chuck" Simoneaux

Hillary Joseph "Chuck" Simoneaux

Jul 17, 2021

On Saturday July 17, 2021, Hillary Joseph (Chuck) Simoneaux -- loving husband of 63 years and father of three children -- passed away at the age of 88. He was born in New Orleans on Feb. 24, 1933. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 15 in 1948, served in the Korean War and was wounded by mortar fire....

Mr. Danny Pizzolato

Mr. Danny Pizzolato

Jul 17, 2021

Captain Danny A. Pizzolato Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday July 17, 2021 at the age of 74 due to complications caused by liver cancer. Mr. Pizzolato was born in Donaldsonville, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. He was a Veteran in the Army that served over seas in the Korea and Vietnam War. He...

Dave Sandras

Dave Sandras

Jul 17, 2021

Dave Sandras, an investment property owner and life-long resident of Harvey, Louisiana, died after a long illness on July 17, 2021 at the age of 59. Dave is survived by his Mother (June Sandras), sibling and family (Tammy Sandras Brothers and Larry Brothers) nephew and family(Bryan Brothers, Becky Brothers, and Juliette Brothers), his loyal companion (Melanie Franklin & her daughters...

Frank John Matrana Jr.

Frank John Matrana Jr.

Jul 16, 2021

Frank John Matrana Jr. departed Friday, July 16, 2021 at 87 years old. He was a lifelong farmer and resident of Westwego. Son of the late Frank John Matrana Sr. and Augustine Molaison Matrana. Beloved husband of Adelaide Gabler Matrana. Father of Katharine Matrana Stevens (Troy). Preceded in death by siblings Emmadelle Rodriguez, Ethel Johnston, Evangeline Richard, Beverly Soileau and...

Vera Mae Becnel Mailhes

Vera Mae Becnel Mailhes

Jul 16, 2021

Vera Mae Becnel Mailhes passed peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Albert Mailhes, she was preceded in death by her parents, William and Leocadie Martin Becnel, her brothers William “Mac” Becnel, Jr. and Lester Becnel, and niece, Bridget Becnel. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Elsie Mae Becnel, her nephews...

Donna Scott Plaisance

Donna Scott Plaisance

Jul 16, 2021

Donna Scott Plaisance gained her angel wings on July 16, 2021 at 5:56 am. She was the beloved wife of David Plaisance. Mother of Blaize Domangue. Daughter of Donald Scott and Linda Scott. Beloved twin sister of Mary Scott Authement. Beloved sister of Joe. Beloved niece of Iline Roth and Marlene Stoltz, Sonja Tapie, and Sharon Glaub. Beloved Cousin of...

Elizabeth Arden Cahill

Elizabeth Arden Cahill

Jul 15, 2021

Elizabeth Arden Cox Cahill passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A native of New Orleans, Arden was born in Algiers and lived on the Westbank her entire life. A graduate of Behrman High School, Northwestern State College, and Loyola University, she began teaching for the Orleans Public School Board in 1952....

James "Jim" Ray Savoie

James "Jim" Ray Savoie

Jul 14, 2021

James “Jim” Ray Savoie entered into entered into eternal rest on July 14, 2021. Beloved husband of Charlene Boone Savoie. Father of Christian Savoie (Vickie) and stepfather of Paul Woodhall, Jr. and Julie W. Walter (Kim Buck). Grandfather of Paul Walter, Jessica Savoie, Mickey Walter IV (Michelle), Zoe Woodhall, Gabriel Knowles and Billie-Layne Knowles. Son of the late Luke Savoie,...

Elizabeth Ochello Dufrene

Elizabeth Ochello Dufrene

Jul 13, 2021

Elizabeth Ochello Dufrene of Harvey passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1929 to Joseph and Madeline Warino Ochello and she joins her beloved husband of 55 years, Cyrus Peter Dufrene in eternal rest. She is survived by her children, Joann Richard Comeaux (Darrel Comeaux and Donald Richard), Ronald A. Dufrene, Sr. (Mary),...

Christopher Troy Woolam

Christopher Troy Woolam

Jul 13, 2021

Christopher Troy Woolam passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 52. Beloved son of the late Barbara and James Woolam Jr. Brother of Catherine Woolam Nash and the late James Woolam, III. Former husband of Chanelle St. Pierre and former step-father of Jordan and Joseph Pennington. Step grandfather of Bella and Oliver Pennington. Uncle of David,...

Joyce Perez Carranza

Joyce Perez Carranza

Jul 12, 2021

Joyce Perez Carranza passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the age of 71. Beloved mother of Tina Dufour (John), Frankie Matthews (Sandi), Sharon Crulee (Irby), Donald Matthews, Nancy Guevara (Jose), and Ronald Matthews (the late Cindy). Daughter of the late Maggie and August Perez. Sister of Loyce Bebout, Janet Matthews, Elizabeth Godwin, and the late Julia Triche, Vernita...

William Gerard Fanning

William Gerard Fanning

Jul 11, 2021

William Gerard Fanning, a native of New Orleans, passed away on July 11, 2021 at the age of 76. Sonny was born on August 26, 1944 in the Irish Channel. Son of the late Thomas Fanning, Sr. and Mary Delao Fanning. Brother of Thomas Fanning, Jr. (Elaine). Uncle of Thomas Fanning, III, Tammy Dupont (the late Barry), Randy Fanning (Allison),...

Barbara Anderson Gauthreaux

Barbara Anderson Gauthreaux

Jul 11, 2021

Barbara Anderson Gautreaux, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021. Loving mother of Donna Shoopman Hebert (Steven) and proud grandmother of Jessica and Jordan Evans. A native of Baton Rouge, born on October 6, 1940, Barbara was the daughter of the late John J. Anderson and the late Gladys Langlois. She was the half-sister of Norma Wiltz, Pat...

Ralph Capdeville

Ralph Capdeville

Jul 10, 2021

Ralph Floyd Capdeville went to his heavenly home on July 10, 2021. Ralph, the son, of the late Floyd and Bernadine (Dee) Capdeville was born in New Orleans on October 25, 1946. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Maureen Clark Capdeville. Loving father to Kelly Ballay (Ben) and Julie Escudier (Jean-Paul). Adoring grandfather to his grandsons...

Sabahat Akarslan Yurttas

Sabahat Akarslan Yurttas

Jul 10, 2021

Sabahat “Saby” Yurttas, age 81, passed away on July 10, 2021. Loving wife of the late Halit Ali Yurttas for 33 years. Mother of Kenan Yurttas (Melike), Ersan Yurttas, Orhan Yurttas (Christi) and John Yurttas (Christine). Grandmother of Cassey Hernandez, Megan Yurttas, John Yurttas, Jr., James Yurttas, the late Bridgett Yurttas, and the late Eric Yurttas. Great-grandmother of Kane Holmes...