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

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Lois G. Melancon

Lois G. Melancon

Jul 30, 2021

Lois G. Melancon entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Leland J. Melancon, Sr. Daughter of the late Avery P. and Julia E. Guidry. Loving mother of Gwen M. Hammer (Michael) and Leland J. Melancon, Jr. (Rhonda). Grandmother of John Jung (Cameron), Katherine Wenger (Roman), Lauren Barefield (Matthew)...

Eva Fairchild Franks

Eva Fairchild Franks

Jul 30, 2021

Eva Fairchild Franks, age 94, passed away on July 30, 2021. Wife of the late Ivan Trenton Franks, Sr. and Mother of Trenton Franks (Jackie Sue), Diane Franks McRaney (Lynn), Janet Franks Restarick (Henry), and Elizabeth Franks McIlwain (Randall). Grandmother of Traci Franks Droddy (Johnny), Casey McRaney Urquizu (Mike), and Jennifer McRaney Stafford (Brian). Great grandmother of Elyssa and Trinity...

Judith Ann Durel

Judith Ann Durel

Jul 28, 2021

Judith Ann Stewart Durel passed away on July 28, 2021 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Charles L Durel, Jr and the mother of Tracy Durel (Mike and the late Bubba) and Todd Durel (Heather). Grandmother of Kayla, Amber (Trent), Shelby, Max, and Brooklyne. Great Grandmother of Zachary. Loved by her sister Elizabeth DiGiovanni (John), Maxine...

Bobbye Mclain

Bobbye Mclain

Jul 28, 2021

Bobbye Mclain, 84, passed away on July 28, 2021. He leaves behind his sister, Beverly Crumbley; brother, Carl Mclain; son, Chris Burnette; daughter, Rhonda Breeden; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Burnette; three grandchildren, Alicia Savage, Austin Burnette, Jenny Crews and four great-grandchildren. Bobbye served in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and retired after 21 years. He loved to fish, bull...

Thomas Aloysius Fox, Iii

Thomas Aloysius Fox, Iii

Jul 28, 2021

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Michial H. "Mike" Repka

Michial H. "Mike" Repka

Jul 28, 2021

Michial “Mike” H. Repka, 74, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 at University Hospital in New Orleans surrounded by family. Michial was born on March 19, 1947 in George West, Texas. He was the beloved son of the late Josef “Joe” Martin Repka and the late Lorraine Franklin Haley Repka. Michial served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard...

Dagmar Roche Byrne

Dagmar Roche Byrne

Jul 28, 2021

Dagmar Roche Byrne, age 90, passed away to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Morris Byrne. She was the daughter of the late Agnes and John Roche. Sister of Edward Roche and the late Stanley Roche, John Roche, Elaine Roche Holzenthal and...

Joseph "Joey" Lewis Edwards

Joseph "Joey" Lewis Edwards

Jul 27, 2021

Joseph Lewis Edwards (Joey) passed away on July 27, 2021 at the young age of 60. Joey was born on September 4, 1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Lynda Sandoz Edwards and the late Joseph Seals Edwards. He was the beloved nephew of the late Gayle Frances Sandoz. Joey was preceded in death by his brother Mark Edwards. He is...

Melisa St. Blanc Champagne

Melisa St. Blanc Champagne

Jul 27, 2021

Melisa Ann St. Blanc Champagne entered into eternal rest on her 45th birthday, July 27, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Beloved wife of Sterling Champagne II, Mother of Sterling III (Chelsey), Logan (Tiffany) and Ashton Champagne. She was anticipating the birth of her first grandchild....

Federico Martinez, Jr.

Federico Martinez, Jr.

Jul 26, 2021

On July 26, 2021, Federico Martinez Jr. peacefully passed away in his Belle Chasse home with his family by his side at the age of 70 following complications with diabetes. He joins his parents, Federico & Porfiria and his brother, Paul in Heaven. He leaves behind his children Eric & Amy (Donnie), his siblings Mary, Roland (Patricia), Hector (Roman), &...

Johnny Joseph Alexie

Johnny Joseph Alexie

Jul 26, 2021

Johnny Joseph Alexie passed away with family by his side on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born on Febuary 8, 1942 in Lafitte, La. He was the beloved son of the late Martin and Nora Alexie. He was a tugboat captain and loved Boomtown Casino and dancing. Johnny is preceded in death by his wife, Bridget Adam Alexie, his...

Rev. James Comeaux

Rev. James Comeaux

Jul 26, 2021

Reverend James Comeaux, 81, of Belle Chasse, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 from complications resulting from a massive stroke, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Son of the late John B. Comeaux and Leza Soileau; preceded in death by siblings Dennis Comeaux, Kenneth Comeaux, John Comeaux and Jennie Comeaux-Wieden; survived by his siblings Jack E. Comeaux...

A. Louise Snowden Cioll Soab (Louise)

A. Louise Snowden Cioll Soab (Louise)

Jul 26, 2021

A. Louise Snowden Cioll Soab (Louise), age 92, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 from complications of a recent surgery for blood clots and kidney failure. She died peacefully at home with her family. Louise was the oldest of four daughters of Clarence Gilbert Snowden and Pearl E. Snowden of Jacksonville, AR (both deceased) and was raised on a...

William Gerard Zatarain

William Gerard Zatarain

Jul 25, 2021

On July 25, 2021, William Gerard Zatarain, longtime resident of Algiers, Louisiana passed away at the age of 68. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Rita Zatarain, and sister Darlene Wattigney. He is survived by his two daughters, Shannon Umbach Mastrianni (Tony) and Dr. Lauren Azure Zatarain (Kevin Fontenot); grandchildren, Christopher Guillot, Alexis & Jordan Mastrianni (Kristen), and...

Mary Ann Jones Metcalf

Mary Ann Jones Metcalf

Jul 25, 2021

Mary Ann Jones Metcalf, age 95, passed away on July 25, 2021. A native of Ranger, TX and long-time resident of the New Orleans area, she was born on December 11, 1925 to the late Roney Rodney Jones and the late Loetta Peery Jones Graham (the late Joseph Graham). Loving wife of James Marcus Metcalf, Sr. and mother of James...

Stacy Lynn Alford

Stacy Lynn Alford

Jul 24, 2021

Stacy Lynn Alford entered into eternal rest on July 24, 2021. Beloved fiancé of Courtney James. Daughter of Leonard Callahan and the late Sheila Alford. Sister of Tracy Lawless and the late Laura Alford and Raylynn Alford. Aunt of Hayden Lawless, Masson Martin and Bricesyn Martin. Granddaughter of Wayne Alford and the late Diane Alford, Virginia Callahan, and William Ferguson....

Maria Ferrante Scanio

Maria Ferrante Scanio

Jul 24, 2021

Maria Ferrante Scanio passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday morning, July 24, 2021 at the age of 94. Maria was born in Harvey, Louisiana on June 20th 1927 to the late Josephine and Frank Ferrante. For most of her life, she lived in Harvey and Westwego and as of late she lived in Thibodaux, close to...

Glen Otis Rushton Jr.

Glen Otis Rushton Jr.

Jul 24, 2021

Glen Otis Rushton, Jr., born in Algiers, Louisiana to Glen “Russ” Rushton, Sr. and Raynel Deloris Rice Rushton on March 5, 1947, lost his battle to mesothelioma and went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2021, at 7:35 p.m.After Glen graduated from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and became a submariner who served aboard...

Jeannette Carmadelle Stockton

Jeannette Carmadelle Stockton

Jul 23, 2021

Jeannette Carmadelle Stockton passed away on July 24, 2021. She was born in Westwego, La to the late Fernand Carmadelle and the late Estelle Dufrene Carmadelle. Jeannette is survived by her loving husband, MIlton A. Stockton, her children; Lynn C. Montecino Jr. (Jamie), Wayne C. Montecino, and Douglas C. Montecino. She is survived by her step children, Jennifer L. Stockton...

John Paul Jones, Jr.

John Paul Jones, Jr.

Jul 22, 2021

John Paul Jones, Jr. passed away on July 22, 2021 at the age of 55. Memorial visitation and service will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Times will be announced. Respectful of current guidelines, all attending must wear their own face covering and practice social distancing.