Obituaries

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

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Elsa Navarro Mercado

Elsa Navarro Mercado

Sep 10, 2020

Elsa Navarro Mercado entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 63. Beloved companion of Rudy Kospelich, Jr. Daughter of the late Ramon Navarro and Emma Mesa Navarro. Loving mother of Francisco Pomar III (Irma), Roberto Pomar, Jacqueline Pomar (Jessie), Roel Mercado and Marilyn Mercado (Brian Britten). Beloved grandmother of Kristina, Cathy, Roberto Jr., Julian,...

Harold Anthony Roy

Harold Anthony Roy

Sep 10, 2020

Harold Anthony Roy passed away on September 10, 2020 at the age of 84. A native of Bunkie, LA and resident of Pontchatoula, LA. He was born on January 20, 1936 to the late Eustice Roy and Oraline Normand Roy. Husband of the late Mary Hazel Landry Roy. Father of Charles Roy, Michael Roy (Donna), Monica Heckler (Brad), Maxine Campbell...

Shirley Burmaster Boutian

Shirley Burmaster Boutian

Sep 10, 2020

Shirley Burmaster Boutian, resident of Belle Chasse, LA, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 82 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Orleans, LA on October 27, 1937 to the late Albert C. Burmaster, Sr. and Wilhelmina Russell Burmaster. Beloved and devoted wife of Marion “Bubby” C. Boutian,...

Lillian Diane Treadway Berger

Lillian Diane Treadway Berger

Sep 9, 2020

Lillian Diane Treadway Berger passed away at the age of 73 on September 9th, 2020 in Gretna, Louisiana. She was born July 27, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Gertrude Marie Smith and Clarence William Treadway and was a graduate of Sacred Heart of Jesus High School in New Orleans.  She was retired and has been a resident...

Private First Class (Pfc) Jean M. Cruz-De Leon

Private First Class (Pfc) Jean M. Cruz-De Leon

Sep 9, 2020

Private First Class (PFC) Jean M. Cruz De Leon, 20, of Marrero, Louisiana passed away on September 9th, 2020 during an Airborne Operation at Fort Stewart, Georgia. A visitation will be held at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 4pm until 6PM. A funeral service will be held at 6:00PM on Saturday,...

Mary Talamo Oncale

Mary Talamo Oncale

Sep 9, 2020

With great sadness and much love, Mary Talamo Oncale, a devout Catholic, entered peacefully into Heaven on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 85 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marrero, LA and a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore Talamo and Cusima Catalano Talamo. Beloved wife of the late John...

Sheila Greco Cook

Sheila Greco Cook

Sep 8, 2020

Sheila Greco Cook passed away on September 8, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence H. Cook, Sr. Mother of Lawrence Cook, Jr. (Wanda) and John E. Cook. Grandmother of Mecca Cook and the late Devin Cook. Step-grandmother of Brent Roundtree. Great-grandmother of Andre Cook. Daughter of the late Thomas M. Greco, Sr. and Mary Bleize Gilchress Greco. Sister of...

Carey Aldon Thornton Sr.

Carey Aldon Thornton Sr.

Sep 6, 2020

Carey Aldon Thornton passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the age of 81. He was born and grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi, but spent most of his adult life in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana both in Empire and Belle Chasse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis ”Bull” Thornton and Ivy Parker Thornton; and his brother,...

Janice Raiford Deroche

Janice Raiford Deroche

Sep 6, 2020

Janice Raiford Deroche passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Ray Deroche. Mother of Tim DeRoche. Grandmother of Brandy Ledet (Paul) and Michael Deroche. Great-grandmother of Savannah, Logan and an expectant great-grandson. Sister of Albert Raiford Jr. and Connie Raiford. Daughter of the late Albert J. Raiford, Sr. and Ollie...

Frances Naquin Sandras

Frances Naquin Sandras

Sep 6, 2020

Frances Naquin Sandras, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her son, Danny Speed; her parents, Wilfred Naquin and Rosalie Laborde Naquin; and her siblings, Lois, and Maurice. She is the beloved wife of 52 years of Larry B. Sandras,...

Eric Joseph Bonney

Eric Joseph Bonney

Sep 5, 2020

Eric Joseph Bonney died Saturday, September 5, 2020, in New Orleans. He was 37. Eric was born in New Orleans on May 9, 1983, to Joseph A. and Donna McCraw Bonney. He grew up in Mississippi, Florida, and New Jersey, where he graduated from Kean University. During and after college, Eric worked for TVT Records in New York, where he...

Anna Mae Caramonta Hidalgo

Anna Mae Caramonta Hidalgo

Sep 5, 2020

Anna Mae Caramonta Hidalgo joined her loving husband Manuel in Heaven on September 5, 2020. Waiting with open arms were her parents, Mary Michelli and Chris Caramonta. Also waiting were brothers, Anthony Caramonta and Lucy, Jack Caramonta and Rose, Vincent Caramonta and Irma and sister, Lucille Caramonta Ragusa and Joseph. Anna Mae is survived by her children, Emanuel “Manny” Hidalgo...

Christopher Michael "Mike" Bourgeois

Christopher Michael "Mike" Bourgeois

Sep 4, 2020

Christopher Michael "Mike" Bourgeois passed away on September 4, 2020, at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Mary Cambre Bourgeois. Loving father of Brett Michael (Suzan), Alison Bourgeois Hebert (Robin), and Michael Paul (Cory). Devoted Pa-Paw of Austin, Alexis, Nolan, and Logan Bourgeois; Blake, Hannah, and Addison Hebert. Preceded in death by his parents Alonzo and Dorothy Bourgeois. Brother...

Barbara Nolan

Barbara Nolan

Sep 4, 2020

On Friday, September 4, 2020, Barbara Nolan passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Barbara was born on July 3, 1941. Barbara graduated from Francis T. Nichols high school in New Orleans. She worked at Tulane Medical Center for Dr. Burch fulfilling clerical duties as requested, one of her duties was to help grade medical student papers and draw...

Melissa Sandifer

Melissa Sandifer

Sep 4, 2020

Melissa Sandifer passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the age of 54. She was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Franklinton. The loving mother of Aaron (Susan) and David (Allie) Sandifer. Loving Grandmother of Sierra, A. J. and Sadie. Loving sister of Terry (Sharon), Daniel and the late Aubrey and Mitchell Shoemake. Daughter of the...

Daniel C. "Danny" Tassin

Daniel C. "Danny" Tassin

Sep 3, 2020

Daniel C. “Danny” Tassin passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020 at the age of 76. He is survived by the love of his life for 31 years, Luz Eneida Vasquez; step-children, Isabel Schiro (George), Lizzette Sheffield (Kenny) and Clery Rodriguez; step-grandchildren, Samantha, Alexandria, Kenneth John, Alyssa and Natalie; step-great-grandchildren, Sadie, Reina and Elyse. He is preceded in death by...

Margo Morales Lerille

Margo Morales Lerille

Sep 3, 2020

Margo Morales Lerille, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by her son, Chris Pertuit; her father, Carl James Morales, Sr.; and her brother, Carl James Morales, Jr. She is the beloved wife of Roy Lerille. She is the loving mother of Kera Lerille Charpentier, and...

Arthur Eugene "Gene" Robinson, Sr.

Arthur Eugene "Gene" Robinson, Sr.

Sep 3, 2020

Arthur Eugene “Gene” Robinson, Sr., 65, was called up to the play for the most prestigious franchise in all of existence on the morning of September 3, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Sherryl Pickett “Pickle” Robinson for 43 years. Most beloved father of Lisa Michelle Wissing (Raymond L., Jr.); Arthur Eugene Robinson, Jr., P.E. (Rayna); Monique Marie...

Tilly C. Punch

Tilly C. Punch

Sep 1, 2020

Tilly C. Punch peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Phillip Punch. Loving mother of Alan Joseph Punch (Phillis) and Patricia Punch Gomez (Daniel). Grandmother of Anthony and Michael Punch. Great Grandmother of Landon, Layne, Abigail and Jude Punch. Great Great Grandmother of Aiden and Avery...

Susan P. Harless

Susan P. Harless

Sep 1, 2020

Susan Pauline Harless passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Wynhoven Nursing Home in Marrero, La. Susan was born in Mattoon, Illinois. She is the daughter of Patricia (Empson) and Bryce Paris; whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by an infant son. Susan has five children; Three daughters, Cindy Silva (David), Kim Anaya (Mark),...