Yvonne Theresa Totaro (Veillion) peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Joseph Totaro. Daughter of the late Andrew Collins Veillion and Louise Josephine Swan Veillion. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Debra Parks (Daniel, Sr.), Toni Rodrigue (Rickie), Nancy Daigle (David), Cynthia Reine and Mariann McCain...
Katherine Randazzo Jolly,72, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in the comfort of her home with family and relatives. She was born March 22, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Katherine Nobles Randazzo and Emanuel Randazzo. She was raised in New Orleans and has been a resident of Waggaman for the last 32 years. She was a loving...
William was born in Bogalusa, LA on December 10, 1935, son of William Herman Walker, Sr. and Agnes Pauline Taylor. His father was of Welsh ancestry and his mother Native American. He was raised in Varnado and maintained lifelong friendships with several of the guys he associated with, known as the "Terrace Boys". Louisiana State University alumni, graduated with a...
Louis Daniel Boudreaux, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the age of 62. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brenda Boudreaux; his parents, Milton Louis Boudreaux Sr. and Bessie Pertuit Boudreaux; and his siblings, Milton L. Boudreaux, Jr., Lorraine Barton, Glenn Boudreaux, and Brenda Cavalier. He is the loving father of Becky Boudreaux Billison (Virgil)....
Dennis Bert “Denny” “Bear” Jelks passed peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2020 at the age of 70. He was born in Port Sulphur, LA raised in Buras, LA and resided in Harvey, LA. Beloved husband, companion, and friend of Dianne A. Arthur. He is survived by his sister Frances Abero (Eddie), son Mark Jelks, daughter Denise Chopin, step-daughter...
Diann Ogan passed away peacefully, at her home in Gretna, on August 16, 2020 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Ogan. Mother of Dennis Ogan (Anne), Susan Krieg (George) and the late Kevin Bryan Stroud. Step-mother of David Ogan. Grandmother of Jack and Mason Ogan, Logan and Addison Krieg. Sister of Donna Landry (Connie)....
Melvin Joseph Schmitt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eula and Henry Schmitt; and his siblings. He is the beloved husband of 64 years of Gloria Nepveaux Schmitt. He is the loving father of Michael L. Schmitt (Alicia), Patrick J. Schmitt, Pamela Laborie Seher (Warren),...
Dr. Natchez Joseph Morice, Jr., “Nat,” a native of Gretna, LA, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 at the age of 84. Nat lived life to the fullest, sharing his passion for making friends, storytelling, travelling, and learning with his family and friends. Nat was always seeking adventure. He always had a story or a joke he would tell...
Mamie Baldassaro Orgeron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 68. She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter J. Baldassaro and Leontine M. Baldassaro; and her sister, Audrey R. McClellan. She is the beloved wife of 48 years of Malcolm A. Orgeron, Jr. She is the loving mother of Malcolm A. Orgeron, III...
Arthur Harry Thayer, Sr., born July 22, 1947, passed away surrounded by family at his home on Thursday August 13, 2020, at the age of 73. He is a wonderful, loving husband to Mary Alena Durand Thayer for 53 years, and father of six sons. He is preceded in death by his parents: Annie Juanita Fletcher Thayer and George Thayer,...
Jewel Celia Braai Tullier was born on May 21, 1919 in New Orleans and died on August 13, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, J Norris Tullier. She was the daughter of Douglas Anthony and Leona Louise Verdoodt Braai. Jewel is survived by three daughters, Norel Clair Tullier, Beryl Celia Rowley (George Sr)...
The gates of heaven were opened for Joseph LaPorte Sr. on August 13, 2020. At the age of 91 he died peacefully in the comfort of his Marrero home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his Mother Lena and Father Samuel LaPorte, as well as all of his siblings, Sam, Josephine, Jimmy, Frances, Ann, Rose and Anthony....
Brian J. Richard, Sr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 34. He is preceded in death by his mother, Julie Huber Richard; and his paternal grandparents, Ray and Verna Richard. He is the loving father of Brian J. Richard, Jr. He is the beloved son of Harold J. Richard. He is the loving grandson...
Eugene “Gene” Firmin Barrios entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born October 21, 1925, son of the late Alcide Firmin Barrios and Bertha “Tauntbat” Richard Barrios. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Shirley Gros Barrios. Devoted father to Cynthia Barrios Finn and father-in-law to Dennis Stanton Finn, Jr. Loving Pawpaw to Alicia...
Lawrence James Cobena, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. He was a resident of New Orleans for the past 51 years. Lawrence was the second of six children of Ernest and Leontine Doucet Cobena of Church Point, Louisiana. He spent his early years helping the family work their...
Lisa Migliaccio Genusa, age 47, passed away on August 11, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter J Migliaccio, Sr and Liliana D’Anna Migliaccio. She is survived by husband Micheal Genusa; her son, Micheal Leco; Brothers Alan “F’n Al” Migliaccio (Rhonda), Peter Migliaccio, Jr and Roland “Trey” Morvant, III (Jennifer); her sister Mandy Boudreaux (Larry), Nanny Janet Carr and...
Dustin Mathew Valverde Sr. Dustin was born to this earth on May 27, 1973 in New Orleans. Dustin most recently resided in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He made his shocking and sudden transition to heaven on August 10, 2020, oddly enough, in New Orleans. Dustin graduated from West Jefferson High School. He then moved on to school followed by practical training...
Mary Ann Breland Relle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 81. Mary Ann was a native of Tylertown, Mississippi, and the daughter of the late Burnis and Annie Belle Breland. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Salvador S. Relle; son, Michael K. Relle (Deborah); sister, Faye...
Memorial services for Keith A. Faucheux, 66, of Tylertown, MS will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 367-3920, on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Visitation will start at 11:00 AM with memorial services to follow. Mr. Faucheux passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born July 30, 1954 in New Orleans,...
Faye Breland Cemo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after suffering from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 84. Faye was the daughter of the late Burnis and Annie Belle Breland. Faye was a native of Tylertown, Mississippi and a resident of Gretna, Louisiana for over 60 years. In the mid 1950s,...