Obituaries

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

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Captain Edward "Ed" Welch

Captain Edward "Ed" Welch

Jan 6, 2020

Captain Edward “Ed” Welch, loving husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend of many, passed away peacefully at his home after a heroic struggle with cancer on Monday, January 6, 2020, at the age of 69. Capt. Ed was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 22, 1950. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Thadeus and Grace...

Doyle Edward Spencer

Doyle Edward Spencer

Jan 5, 2020

Doyle Edward “Sil/ Mo” Spencer, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the age of 69. He is preceded in death by his son, Stephen Spencer; his parents, Harold Spencer, Morris Barras, and Dorothy Cormier Barras; and his brother, Harold Spencer. He is the beloved husband of 49 years of Connie Michel...

Carlen Joseph Breaux Jr

Carlen Joseph Breaux Jr

Jan 5, 2020

Carlen Joseph Breaux Jr. passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Marie Breaux. Father of Christopher Breaux, Stephen Joseph Breaux (Melinda), and Tracey Breaux Hargis (Joe). Step father of Huey Jack Brown Jr. (Tina), Sheila Abreo (the late Norman) and Pamela Melancon (Troy). Son of the late Oneillia and Carlen Breaux Sr....

Paul F. Ponthieux

Paul F. Ponthieux

Jan 4, 2020

Paul F. Ponthieux, 87, of Terrytown, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Saturday January 4, 2020 in his home. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose Simoneaux Ponthieux; his children Mary Ann Fontenot (Scott), David Ponthieux (Stephanie), William Ponthieux (Nikkie), Pamela Ponthieux (Erik); 4 grandchildren, Aidan Ponthieux, Crystal Fontenot Koppe (Mark), Joseph Fontenot (Alicia), Taylor David and 5...

Joseph Nicholas Manale Jr.

Joseph Nicholas Manale Jr.

Jan 4, 2020

Joseph Nicholas Manale, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2020. Beloved husband of 22 years and best friend forever of Patricia Leonard. Beloved son of the late Floris Susslin Manale and Joseph N. Manale, Sr. Brother of Janice M. Buhler (Butch). Stepfather of Nicole H. Fricke (Carl). Step-grandfather of Jade Tudela. Uncle of Sonny...

Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Leblanc Sr.

Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Leblanc Sr.

Jan 4, 2020

Thomas Joseph “Tommy” LeBlanc, Sr., passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 67. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elsner and Marie LeBlanc; and his brother, L.W. “Dinky” Webster. He is the beloved husband of 47 years of Cathy Nicolosi LeBlanc. He is the loving father of Cindy Mattice (Matt), and Tommy LeBlanc, Jr....

Stella Freeman Mclamore

Stella Freeman Mclamore

Jan 3, 2020

Stella Freeman McLamore peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Freeman by first marriage and the late Glyn W. McLamore by second marriage. Daughter of the late Norfier Calcagno and Irene Mary Ford Calcagno. Loving mother of Michael Freeman (Angela), Cynthia Gauthreaux (Gabriel), Jeanette Harris...

Ann Madere Sellers

Ann Madere Sellers

Jan 3, 2020

Ann Madere Sellers passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Julius Bernard Sellers Jr. for 63 years. Mother of Sarah Ann Gomez (Wayne), Timothy Edward Sellers and Philip Andrew Sellers (Patty). Daughter of the late Clara and Preston Madere. Sister of Clara Fay Madere, Jan Madere, Earl Madere, Leon Preston Madere, and...

Doris Guillot Collet

Doris Guillot Collet

Jan 3, 2020

Doris Guillot Collet passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born in Gretna, LA and raised in Thibodaux, LA. Beloved wife of the late Vernon F. Collet, Sr. Mother of Vernon F. “Sonny” Collet, Jr. (Joan), Glenna Boudreaux (the late Nick), Judy Collet and the late Lisa Collet Abadie and Larry J. Collet....

Jerry Wayne Broome, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Broome, Sr.

Jan 2, 2020

Jerry Wayne Broome, Sr. passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with cancer on January 2, 2020 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Janis Guccione-Cheramie Broome for 43 years. Proud father of Jerry W. Broome, Jr. (Krystal) and James R. Broome (Jessica). Devoted Papa of Jacob A. Broome, Joshua J. Broome, Jonathan R. Broome, and another expected grandchild....

Michael David Barnhart

Michael David Barnhart

Jan 2, 2020

Michael David Barnhart passed away on January 2, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born in New Orleans on July 26, 1952. Preceded in death by his parents Charles J. Gordon, Jr and Dolores Barnhart Gordon. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karen Lucas Barnhart and their children, Kristen M. Becnel (Steve) and Joshua...

Ray Steven Guidroz

Ray Steven Guidroz

Jan 2, 2020

Ray Steven “Skeets” Guidroz passed away on January 2, 2019. Beloved son of the late Raymond Guidroz and Marguerite Gros Guidroz. Age 69 years and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Tuesday, January 7,...

Dale Alan Thorpe

Dale Alan Thorpe

Jan 1, 2020

Dale Alan Thorpe, age 57, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Beloved son of Shirley Cozier Thorpe and the late Ernest Anthony Thorpe. Loving brother of Rockford Thorpe, Bruce Thorpe and Debbie Thorpe Bergeron. Beloved Brother-in-law of Judy Pernas Thorpe. Adored Uncle of Sean Bergeron, Kristen Bergeron and Chase Bergeron and loved Uncle-in-law of Angela Skipper Bergeron...

Larry L. Gonzales Sr

Larry L. Gonzales Sr

Jan 1, 2020

Larry L. Gonzales Sr.,70, of Luling LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 1, 2020 in his home, after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gwendolyn Gonzales; his sons, Larry (Lee) Gonzales Jr. and Steven Gonzales, and his grandchildren, Bailee and Hannah Gonzales. He is also survived by his brother...

Antonio Ramon "Tony" Hernandez

Antonio Ramon "Tony" Hernandez

Jan 1, 2020

Antonio Ramon “Tony” Hernandez, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the age of 31. He is the beloved son of Marisa Lewis (Don) and Ramon Antonio Hernandez (Gladys Ortiz). He is the cherished brother of Christina Keller (Rene), Erika Hernandez (Drew Jones), and Hannah Lewis. He is the devoted uncle of Madelyn Keller and Daxton Jones. He...

Robert Lee James

Robert Lee James

Jan 1, 2020

Robert Lee James, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather was prematurely taken from his family on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the age of 82. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard C. James and Louise McClung James; and his sister, Mary Nell Childs. He is the loving father of Bobbye L. Pichoff (Steven), and Donald C....

Lisa Yvette Brown- Comeaux

Lisa Yvette Brown- Comeaux

Dec 31, 2019

Lisa Yvette Brown- Comeaux was with her family when she joined the angels of our Lord on December 31, 2019, at the age of 58. She is survived by her husband, Kerry Comeaux; her step-son, Brandon Comeaux (Heather); and her grandson, Joseph Comeaux. She was predeceased by her parents, MGySgt., Franklin R. Brown, Sr. (USMC) and Kay Hoshino Brown; and...

Keith M. Prejean

Keith M. Prejean

Dec 30, 2019

Keith M. Prejean peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the age of 58. Beloved son of Early B. “Brother” Prejean, Sr. and the late Harriet “Susie” Thomas Prejean. Father of the late Cherie’ L. Prejean. Grandson of the late Joseph and Theresa Prejean and Harold Thomas, Sr. and Eva B. Thomas. Loving brother of Sue...

George Gerard Martinez

George Gerard Martinez

Dec 29, 2019

George Gerard Martinez passed away on December 29, 2019. Beloved son of the late George E. Martinez and Iris Isbell Martinez. Father of George Ross Martinez. Brother of Robert Martinez, Mark Martinez, and Cynthia Abadie. Age 64 years and a lifelong resident of LA. George was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He graduated from Charity School of Nursing....

Ira Tennyson "Skip" Dell, Iii

Ira Tennyson "Skip" Dell, Iii

Dec 29, 2019

Ira Tennyson “Skip” Dell, III, beloved by family and friends, departed this life peacefully at home on December 29th, aged 74. A New Orleans native, Skip attended John McDonogh High School and graduated from broadcasting school. A true Renaissance man, Skip had many vocations and passions in his lifetime: 70s rock and roll promoter, jeweler, music producer, world traveler, disc...