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

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Jimmie Lee Thornton

Jimmie Lee Thornton

Oct 4, 2020

Jimmie Lee Thornton passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of the late Carey A. Thornton. Mother of Carey “Bubba” A. Thornton Jr and Lela Sercovich (Gary). Daughter of the late Elma “DeeDe” and James Phillips. Grandmother of Mila, Anica, Ivana and Garyn Sercovich. She was a native of Empire, LA and a...

Judge James Edward Glancey Jr.

Judge James Edward Glancey Jr.

Oct 4, 2020

Honorable Judge James Edward Glancey, Jr. passed into eternal happiness on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 92. Devoted husband of Betty Carpenter Glancey for 69 years. Father of Robyn Glancey Edwards (Stephen) and James E. Glancey, III. Grandfather of Parker Wilkins, Stephen Edwards, Ellen Wagner, Danielle Glancey, Tara Glancey, James E. Glancey, IV. He was preceded in...

Francis "Tiger" James Roussell Jr.

Francis "Tiger" James Roussell Jr.

Oct 4, 2020

Francis “Tiger” Roussell, Jr. passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 71. Husband of Betty Rachal Roussell for 54 years. Father of Stacey Roussell, Rev. Chris Roussell (Alison), and Reagan Roussell (Stacey). Grandfather of Caroline Landry, Meredith Landry, Hunt Roussell, Lily Roussell, and Cade Roussell. Brother of Allen Roussell, Craig Roussell, and the late Pete Campbell. Tiger...

Gretel B. Verret

Gretel B. Verret

Oct 3, 2020

Gretel B. Verret passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 90. The late Henry E. and Johnnie R. Verret were her loving parents who Gretel adored. She is survived by a niece, Cynthia Verret and numerous first and second cousins. Her devoted friends were Sarah Taylor, Roseanne and David Bealer, Larry and Karen Chairs, Dave and...

Mary M. "Peggy" Fortmayer

Mary M. "Peggy" Fortmayer

Oct 3, 2020

Mary M. Fortmayer has passed away on October 3, 2020, known to family and friends as Peggy. Survived by brother, Melvin P. Fortmayer and sister, Susan Bommarito, and many nephews, nieces and beloved great nephews, Paul Anthony and Jacob Fortmayer. Preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Bayhi Fortmayer and Melvin Ott Fortmayer. Mary lived for 64 years on the...

Rose Dipascal Creason

Rose Dipascal Creason

Oct 3, 2020

Rose DiPascal Creason, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Thomas Howard Creason, Sr.; her son, Chris Anthony Creason; her parents, Domiano and Cruciffica Celino DiPasquale; and her 9 siblings. She is the loving mother of Rose...

Thong Nguyen

Thong Nguyen

Oct 3, 2020

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Judith "Judy" Sweeney Barattini

Judith "Judy" Sweeney Barattini

Oct 3, 2020

Judith “Judy” Sweeney Barattini passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Barattini, Jr. Mother of Lloyd J. Robichaux (Rachael) and Michael B. Robichaux (Christina). Daughter of the late Agnes Rogers Sweeney and John Sweeney. Sister of William Sweeney (Jeannette), John Sweeney (Shirley), Paul Sweeney (Cookie) and the late...

Rosita Medina Arriola

Rosita Medina Arriola

Oct 2, 2020

Rosita Medina Arriola, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 92. Born August 9, 1928 in Asuncion Mita, Guatemala, she was the matriarch of the Arriola family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose Guillermo Arriola Gamez; and her parents, Maria Luisa Vazquez Figueroa and Angel Salvador Medina Torres. She is the...

Earl A. Diaz, Sr.

Earl A. Diaz, Sr.

Oct 2, 2020

Rita Toups Diaz, 81, passed away on October 1, 2020 and Earl A. Diaz, Sr., 84, passed away on October 2, 2020. They leave behind their son, Earl A. “Sonny” Diaz, Jr. (Diana); grandchildren, Jessica Cangelosi (Michael), Anthony Diaz (Krissy) and Phenix Diaz; great-grandchildren, Joseph Cangelosi, Shelby Cangelosi, Hailey Diaz, Anthony Diaz, Jr., Michaila Cangelosi, Tony Cangelosi, Ashleigh Diaz and...

Jean Marie Cooper Wandling

Jean Marie Cooper Wandling

Oct 2, 2020

Jean Marie Cooper “Mama Jean” Wandling, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Marlin Gene “Papa Gene” Wandling; her son, Val Cooper Wandling; her parents, Francis and Christina Cooper; and her brother and his wife, Francis W. Cooper and Gerri Cooper. She...

Ted Joseph Sampey

Ted Joseph Sampey

Oct 2, 2020

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Virginia Delaney Schrepfer

Virginia Delaney Schrepfer

Oct 1, 2020

Virginia Delaney Schrepfer was born on May 15, 1926 in Wichita, KS and passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020 at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Schrepfer; son, Robert C. Schrepfer; parents, Winford V. Delaney and Lucy Reed Delaney and her brother, Richard Delaney (Patsy). Survivors include her children, Jane...

Rita Toups Diaz

Rita Toups Diaz

Oct 1, 2020

Rita Toups Diaz, 81, passed away on October 1, 2020 and Earl A. Diaz, Sr., 84, passed away on October 2, 2020. They leave behind their son, Earl A. “Sonny” Diaz, Jr. (Diana); grandchildren, Jessica Cangelosi (Michael), Anthony Diaz (Krissy) and Phenix Diaz; great-grandchildren, Joseph Cangelosi, Shelby Cangelosi, Hailey Diaz, Anthony Diaz, Jr., Michaila Cangelosi, Tony Cangelosi, Ashleigh Diaz and...

Albert Louis "Rudy" "Smitty" Benvenuti

Albert Louis "Rudy" "Smitty" Benvenuti

Sep 30, 2020

Albert Louis “Rudy” “Smitty” Benvenuti passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Champagne Benvenuti for 45 years. Father of Harold Benvenuti, Joseph Benvenuti (Janine) and Heather Benvenuti Lubag (Gary, Jr.). Son of the late Josephine and Alberto Benvenuti. Brother of the late Marie, Cyrus, John, and Salvador Benvenuti....

Cyrus John "Tut" Reed

Cyrus John "Tut" Reed

Sep 30, 2020

Cyrus John “Tut” Reed peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 60. Beloved and devoted husband of 32 years to Dana F. Reed. Son of Dianna Rogers Reed and the late Marvin J. Reed. Loving father of John P. Reed and Cyrus J. Reed, Jr. (Casey). Beloved grandfather of Seth Reed, Cason Reed,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Jackson

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Jackson

Sep 30, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Jackson, age 52, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning with his best friends by his side and family and friends in his heart. Ronnie was born December 1, 1967 in Baltimore, MD. At the age of 5, he moved to New Orleans with his mother. He was an outstanding baseball player at O. Perry Walker High School, Class...

Debra Ann Gauthreaux Bencomo

Debra Ann Gauthreaux Bencomo

Sep 29, 2020

Debra Ann Gauthreaux Bencomo peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the age of 55. Beloved wife of Tomas Bencomo, Sr. for 39 years. Daughter of the late Elson Gauthreaux and Juanita Pereira. Loving mother of Juanita Bencomo Rodriguez (Gerardo), Tomas Bencomo, Jr. (Candice) and Elyssia Bencomo. Grandmother of Leyla Rodriguez, Alejandro Fernandez, Abigail, Argenal, Araceli...

Alida Boudousquie Davison Rodriguez

Alida Boudousquie Davison Rodriguez

Sep 28, 2020

Alida Boudousquie Davison Rodriguez passed away peacefully on September 28, 2020 at the age of 88 years. She was born on August 16, 1932 in Mobile, Alabama, graduated from Bishop Toolen High School and in 1954, married Herbert C. Davison. During the late 1980’s, Alida went to work for Aviall, an aerospace and defense research company located in Dallas, Texas....

Colin Michael Choate

Colin Michael Choate

Sep 27, 2020

With deepest sorrow we announce that our charismatic and beautiful son Colin Michael Choate passed away on Sunday September 27,2020 at the age of 20. Although only 20 at the time of his death, Colin affected many people in his lifetime. He was the beloved son of Tara Mayeux, Jonathan “Mike” and Kaysha Choate. Loving brother of Jonathan Choate (Gabrielle)...