Obituaries

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

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Sylvia Lingoni Brewer

Sylvia Lingoni Brewer

Nov 9, 2020

Sylvia Lingoni Brewer, born in New Orleans on November 18, 1935, passed away on November 9, 2020, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Rayford Lamar Brewer of 49 years. Daughter of the late Emmett J. Lingoni and Melda Dugas Lingoni. Sister of Lois Lingoni Tauzin and the late Betty Ann Lingoni Alford and Dolores Marie Lingoni....

William Alexander Faurie

William Alexander Faurie

Nov 9, 2020

William Alexander Faurie passed away on November 9, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Gremillion Faurie. Father David P. Faurie, Wanda F. Earley (Paul), Mark G. Faurie, Mary Faurie Long (Thomas), and Marie Danielle F. Richard (Andrew). Grandfather of Melissa Nuss Campbell (Patrick), Michael Seghers Nuss II, Amanda Ricardo (Alan), Michael Earley (Shannon), Heather Donnow Cranford (Mike), Brett A....

Frederick Joseph Richardson Jr

Frederick Joseph Richardson Jr

Nov 8, 2020

Frederick Joseph Richardson, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Beloved brother of Edna M. Richardson (Douglas L Bonvillian), Russell J. Richardson, Sr., and Anthony M. Richardson, and the late Theresa Aikman, Dorothea Hibben, John A Richardson, Sr. Son of the late Myrtle Arendt Richardson and Frederick J. Richardson, Sr. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews,...

Merlyn A. "Gram" Olano

Merlyn A. "Gram" Olano

Nov 7, 2020

Merlyn A. Olano, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday November 7, 2020, at the age of 92. Merlyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marcum J, Olano; their three children Lorna Olano Morales, Marc and Brent Olano (Terri Lynn); mother, Victoria Bourgeois Adam; father Henry B. Adam; brother Royal Adam; sister Robella “Toots” Collins,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Camus, Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Camus, Sr.

Nov 6, 2020

Ronald J Camus Sr ( Ronnie) passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 66 at his home. He was a loving husband, father, and a devoted grandfather. He was a long time resident of Marrero. Ronnie was the son of the late Ernest Camus Sr and Pearl Camus; loving husband to the late Jacqueline Bureaux Jolly; Brother...

Harold J. Babin, Jr.

Harold J. Babin, Jr.

Nov 5, 2020

Harold J. Babin, Jr. passed away on November 5, 2020. He was 72 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. Babin, Sr. and Rita Mae Babin, and sister Heta M. Babin. He is the beloved husband of 40 years of Dawn D. Babin. Harold is the loving father of Dywane (Rochelle), Shawn (Ashley) and Heta...

Dianne Melancon "Gummy" Bourg

Dianne Melancon "Gummy" Bourg

Nov 5, 2020

Dianne Melancon “Gummy” Bourg passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Albert C. Bourg Sr. for 45 years. Mother of Albert C. Bourg, Jr. (Crystal), Chad M. Bourg and Dondi D. Bourg (Vickie). Daughter of the late Harence “Bee” Melancon and Bonnie O....

Anthony Adam Caramonta Jr.

Anthony Adam Caramonta Jr.

Nov 3, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Caramonta, Jr., 76, of Barataria, Louisiana, passed away on November 3, 2020 at West Jefferson Hospital after a short battle with lung complications. Tony was a lifelong resident of the West Bank. He was born on September 25, 1944 to Anthony “Tut” Caramonta, Sr. and Lucy Caramonta. He graduated from West Jefferson High School and attended Delgado Community...

Julie Ann Schmit

Julie Ann Schmit

Nov 2, 2020

Julie Ann Schmit, age 32, passed away on November 2, 2020. Daughter of Alvin Joseph Schmit Jr. and the late Kathleen Mixon Schmit. Sister of Rachael Lynn Schmit. Grand-daughter of the late Alvin and Jacqueline Schmit Sr. and the late Edwin and Nellie Mixon. Niece to Denise Arabie (Gary), Cindy Cardon (Lee), Ginger Evans, Steffan Schmit (Hollie), Jo Ann Robert...

William James Cline

William James Cline

Nov 1, 2020

William James Cline passed away on November 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Angel Melancon Cline. Father of Dennis Migliaccio, Sr. (Elise) and Brandon Melancon. Grandfather of Dennis Jr., Evan, and Roger Eddie. Son of the late Henry F. Cline, Sr. and Alberta Troulliet Cline. Brother of Gloria Cormier (Lester), Mary Clement (late Francis), George Cline, Sr. (Sharon), the late Henry...

Lucien Anthony Comeaux

Lucien Anthony Comeaux

Nov 1, 2020

Lucien Anthony Comeaux born 1-12-1935 to Adelaide Elizabeth Gautreaux Comeaux and Preston Noah Comeaux passed in his sleep on 11-1-2020. He was the last of four children born of this union. He is preceded by wife Sylvia Teresa Ledet, parents, and three siblings; Joe, Preston, and Eloise. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and...

Cathy Jean Matthews

Cathy Jean Matthews

Nov 1, 2020

Cathy Jean Matthews, age 60, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 1, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1960 to Billy C. and Jean Miller Matthews in Long Beach, California and was a resident of Magnolia Community Services. Cathy’s father preceded her in death on December 7, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Jean Miller Matthews,...

Mary Estelle Mahoney Ehret

Mary Estelle Mahoney Ehret

Nov 1, 2020

Mary Estelle Mahoney Ehret passed away on November 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Royce Ehret. Mother of Mary E. Granskog (James), Susan E. King (Brad), Royce Ehret, Jr., Julie E. Martin (Edward), Stephen Ehret, and the late Lyrleen E. VanDervort (Ward) and Nancy Ehret. Grandmother of Michael Singleton (Katy), Matthew Singleton (Jennifer), Christopher VanDervort (Suzanne), Colin VanDervort (Elizabeth),...

Phyllis Paula Persohn Pennino

Phyllis Paula Persohn Pennino

Nov 1, 2020

Phyllis Paula Persohn Pennino passed away on November 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Salvador “Sal” Pennino. Loving mother of Sally Jane Pennino (Lynn Melancon and son Harrison Melancon) and the late Baby Jeanne Alario Pennino. Daughter of the late George Persohn and Jeanne Alario Persohn. Sister of the late William “Billy” Persohn (late Ruby) and George Persohn, Jr....

Linda Ratcliff Ells

Linda Ratcliff Ells

Oct 31, 2020

Linda Ratcliff Ells peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of 50 years to Gerard C. Ells, Sr. Loving and devoted mother of Gerard C. Ells, Jr. (Dana), Stephanie Scholl (the late Jackie) and Christopher M. Ells, Sr. (Desiree). Loving grandmother of Christopher Ells, Alliana Ells, Brandon Scholl, James Scholl,...

Dr. George Bacuta Jr.

Dr. George Bacuta Jr.

Oct 31, 2020

George Bacuta, Jr. passed away on 31 October 2020. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM, Saturday, November 7 followed by a funeral mass at 3 p.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, La. Due to COVID restrictions, the wearing of masks is required. He was 66 years old. Born in the Philippines in July 11, 1954, George grew...

Grace Ann Turner

Grace Ann Turner

Oct 31, 2020

Grace Ann Parks Turner Sunrise: 10/22/1949 Sunset: 10/31/2020 Grace A Turner peacefully entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday October 31, 2020 at the age of 71. She was a native of Lafitte, La. She lived in Winnfield, La and Venice, La. for 35 years and has resided in Sumrall, Ms. for the past 25 years. Our loving and generous mother...

Dale Joseph Matherne

Dale Joseph Matherne

Oct 30, 2020

Dale Joseph Matherne was born March 5, 1932 and passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Geraldine Barrios Matherne. Father of Tanya M. Blake (Jim), Darleen M. Keeler (Randy) and Arleen M. Pichoff (Jim). Son of the late Forest and Amy Matherne of Raceland, LA. Brother of the late Freddie and Clyde...

Barbara Elizabeth Rice

Barbara Elizabeth Rice

Oct 30, 2020

Barbara Elizabeth Held Rice passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30 at the age of 72. Born March 24, 1948, Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Matthew F. Rice, Jr. and mother to Brett Rice, Shannon Rice Stanton (Paul), Meredith Rice Wright (Chris), and Bryan Rice (Carol). Grandmother of Zachary Stanton, Corinne Stanton, Kendall Stanton and Elliot Wright....

Michael Joseph "Mike" Thibodeaux

Michael Joseph "Mike" Thibodeaux

Oct 30, 2020

Michael Joseph “Mike” Thibodeaux passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 68. He was predeceased by his parents, Whitney Joseph Thibodeaux and Irma Couvillion Thibodeaux. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy Robin Thibodeaux; a son, Michael James Thibodeaux; a daughter, Christina Thibodeaux Higdon (David) and grandchildren, Reese and Jonathan Higdon. He is...