Obituaries

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

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Diann Ogan

Diann Ogan

Aug 16, 2020

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

Melvin Joseph Schmitt

Aug 16, 2020

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 "Nat" Joseph Morice, Jr.

Dr. Natchez "Nat" Joseph Morice, Jr.

Aug 15, 2020

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

Mamie Baldassaro Orgeron

Aug 15, 2020

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.

Arthur Harry Thayer Sr.

Aug 13, 2020

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 Braai Tullier

Jewel Braai Tullier

Aug 13, 2020

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)...

Joseph G. Laporte, Sr.

Joseph G. Laporte, Sr.

Aug 13, 2020

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 Joseph Richard Sr.

Brian Joseph Richard Sr.

Aug 13, 2020

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

Eugene "Gene" Firmin Barrios

Aug 13, 2020

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

Lawrence James Cobena

Aug 12, 2020

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

Lisa Migliaccio Genusa

Aug 11, 2020

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 Mathew Valverde, Sr.

Aug 10, 2020

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

Mary Ann Breland Relle

Aug 9, 2020

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...

Keith A. Faucheux

Keith A. Faucheux

Aug 9, 2020

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

Faye Breland Cemo

Aug 8, 2020

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,...

Jonathan Taylor Zibilich

Jonathan Taylor Zibilich

Aug 8, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Jonathan Taylor Zibilich announce his passing. Jonathan passed away at his long-time family home in Avondale, Louisiana to be with the Lord. Born in August 1989 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Jonathan was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. Jonathan was a licensed insurance adjuster, professional DJ...

Keith Paul Boudreaux

Keith Paul Boudreaux

Aug 8, 2020

Keith Paul Boudreaux passed away on August 8, 2020 at the age of 61. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth (Lizette) Dickey Boudreaux, his stepdaughter Beth Hobbs Maiorella (Matt), his grandson Charlie Maiorella and granddaughter Charlotte Maiorella, as well as his mother Virgis Verret Boudreaux, his brother Kirby Boudreaux Jr. (Peggy) and his beloved dog Buddy. He is...

Billie Walck Cardinale

Billie Walck Cardinale

Aug 7, 2020

Billie Walck Cardinale passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Philip Cardinale. Mother of Andrea Billiot (Corey Ledet), Jane Saltalamachia (Anthony Jr.) and Greg Cardinale (Tori Rousseau). Grandmother of Stacie Cardinale, Tiffany Cardinale, Anthony Saltalamachia III, Kel Billiot, Jacob Saltalamachia, Zachary Cardinale and Nico Cardinale. Great-grandmother of Kenlee Brown, Chris Laws, Jayden...

Evelyn Kaiser "Minnie" Landry

Evelyn Kaiser "Minnie" Landry

Aug 7, 2020

Evelyn Kaiser “Minnie” Landry, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 92. Born on August 26, 1927, she was a lifelong resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Evelyn is preceded in death by her loving parents, John Edward and Margaret Rose Pelous Kaiser; her devoted sisters, Theresa K. Granier (Joseph), Doris K. Thibodeax (Charles); brother, Frederick C....

Ryan Edward Thibodeaux

Ryan Edward Thibodeaux

Aug 7, 2020

Ryan Edward Thibodeaux passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 13. Loving son of Aimi Vado Thibodeaux and Ralph Edward Thibodeaux, Jr. Brother of Ryli Elyse Thibodeaux. Grandson of Barbara Avenel Thibodeaux and Pamela Banks Vado, the late Ralph Edward Thibodeaux, Sr. and Louis Gilbert Vado, Sr. He leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, other...