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

Dec 5, 2023

Ray Michael Gaudet was born on March 30, 1946 and entered into enteral rest on December 5, 2023. He was a native of Raceland in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana and resided in Westwego, Louisiana.

Late husband of Jane Gaudet, whom he loved dearly and never stopped making sure she was cared for.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents Rene...

Dec 4, 2023

Patricia Hembree Diket, age 78, passed away on December 4, 2023. Loving wife of the late Alfred Joseph Diket for 57 years, and mother of Darlene Diket Caldwell (Karl) and the late infant Jeffery Diket. Daughter of the late Ruby Lindsay and the late Calvin Hembree Sr. Sister of Calvin Hembree Jr. Grandmother of the late Sarah Marie Caldwell. Patricia...

Dec 4, 2023

Gerald Raymond Walden Sr, 62, passed away Monday, December 4th, 2023.

“Big Jerry” was a native of New Orleans, LA.

Gerald brought a smile to every single persons face, and he always smiled back. A loving and caring father, grandpa, friend, and son. He loved to fish, hangout at the ballpark, and hangout with all of his friends. A...

Dec 4, 2023

Ramona Cristina Cordova left this world at the age of 91 on December 4, 2023. She was born in Honduras but was a resident of New Orleans for the last 32 years.

She worked as a caregiver for 20 years. She was a member of El Milagro, El Shaddai, and La Gran Commission.

She is preceded in death by her...

Dec 4, 2023

Dec 3, 2023

 

Wanda G. Lowery passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 62 on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Beloved mother of Dwayne Blair Jr. and the late Joshua Blair. Daughter of the late Linda and Kenneth Lowery Sr. Sister of Susan Bess, Kenneth Lowery Jr., and Deborah LaPoint. Grandmother of Breanna Yancovich. Great grandmother of Milani Le...

Dec 3, 2023

Marcel “Tommy” Joseph Thomas, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 3,

2023 at the age of 66.  Beloved husband of Pauline Marie Pouwels Thomas;

married to the love of his life and high school sweetheart for 41 years.

 

Father of Brandon Thomas (Emily) and Meredith Thomas Michler (Nicholas). 



Son of the late Marcel Joseph Thomas, Sr....

Dec 3, 2023

 

Bernice Louise Campbell Cross passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 82.

Wife of the late John Clyde Cross, Jr. Mother of Troy Michael Cross (Melanie). Grandmother of Mary Amelia Cross, Erin Micheal Cross Arrieta (Carlos), and Lauren Clarice Cross (Bradley Haynes). Great grandmother of Leo Carlos Troy Arrieta, Charlotte Gayle Arrieta, and Elle Harper...

Dec 3, 2023

Royal J. Champagne, Jr. known by many as “Junior” entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 76.  Former husband of Darlene Champagne.  Son of the late Royal J. Champagne, Sr. and Mathilda Teal Gambino Champagne.  Loving and devoted father of Crystal Champagne Melancon (Michael) and Candi Champagne Scallan (Jeff).  Loving Grandfather of Summer, Macy,...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Mary Ann went to be with her departed husband Ernesto Sr. on December 2, 2023. She was born July 18, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Florence Ortalano her son Paul A. Sanchez, a sister Paulette Ortalano. She is survived by her children Ernesto A. Sanchez, Jr (Laurie), Robert J. Sanchez (Estrange), Paula A....

Dec 2, 2023

Trudy M. DeSalvo entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 72.  Beloved daughter of the late Anthony DeSalvo and Stella O. DeSalvo.  Loving sister of Rosalie Ann DeSalvo.  Godmother of Karen Bogataj (Erich).  Trudy was a lifelong resident of Westwego.  She loved to garden.  Her favorite was butterflies and cats.  She was also a...

Dec 1, 2023

 

Linda Jackson Stewart passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the age of 71. Beloved mother of Jason William Stewart (Amber). Daughter of the late Clarice and Bobby Jackson. Sister of Michael Jackson (Sylvia) and Sheila Jackson Burnette. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was a dedicated advocate for disabled citizens and a devoted volunteer...

Nov 30, 2023

Craig Stephan Root (61) of Marrero, La passed peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at West Jefferson Medical Center.  Craig was born September 28, 1962, in Metairie, LA and was a life-long resident of Jefferson Parish, LA.  He was a serious and adamant fan of LSU Football, NHRA and Nascar racing.  Craig was a talented and versatile automotive technician and...

Nov 30, 2023

 

James Foster Ballay passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Mary Ballay for 62 years. Father of Veronica Ballay Guidry. Son of the late Marie and Onezime Ballay. Brother of the late Claudia Eileen Ballay. Grandfather of Eric David Swallow.  Great grandfather of Elise D. Swallow and Ethan D. Swallow. Also...

Nov 30, 2023

Marguerite Laura Macaluso O’Toole passed away in peace at her home in the early morning of November 30, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old.

Born in New Orleans on April 8, 1929, Marguerite was raised in Harvey, Louisiana, the daughter of Ross and Elvina Macaluso. An only child, she...

Nov 29, 2023

Robert John Burlet, Jr., outspoken West Bank native, died peacefully in his Covington apartment on Wednesday, November 29th at the age of 74. Bob, as he was known to friends and family, was a graduate of Jesuit High School and the University of New Orleans, and served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War. An avid reader, connoisseur of...

Nov 27, 2023

Murphy "Cotton" Louis Cortez, Sr. entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2023 at the age of 97. Murphy was the beloved husband of the late Myrtle Folse Cortez. A native of Pontchatoula, LA and a longtime resident of Westwego, LA and Marrero, LA, Murphy was predeceased by his three children Victor L. Cortez (the late Kathleen), Murphy L. Cortez...

Nov 27, 2023

 

Eugenia Langridge Bonds passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late James Edward Bonds. Mother of Joseph Duane Bonds (Ruth), Johnny Bonds, Vicky Lynn Bonds and the late George Allen Bonds. Daughter of the late J.R. and Edith Langridge. Sister of Elaine Landry, Harold Langridge, Ellen Sphar, Lela Carter and...

Nov 27, 2023

Patrick Emile LeBlanc passed away on the evening of November 27, 2023. He was born September 28, 1989 and was a lifelong resident of the Westbank. He was 34 years old and loved his family.

Patrick never met a person he didn't make smile. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He departed this earth too soon. He...

Nov 26, 2023

 

Antoine Joseph D’Alessandro entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2023. Beloved husband of JoAnn Mandala D’Alessandro for 58 years. Father of Anthony “Tony” D’Alessandro (Yvonne), Gina Palmisano (Frankie), and Scott D’Alessandro (Petra). Grandfather of Kyle Isemann (Alexis). Great-grandfather of Gionni Isemann. Step-grandfather of Frankie Palmisano (Melanie), Gina Smith (Brandon) and step-great-grandfather of Zachary, Slade, Frankee, Zoee, Lorenzo, and...