Obituaries

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

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Dennis B. Luther Sr.

Dennis B. Luther Sr.

May 4, 2019

Dennis B. Luther, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 4, 2019 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Faye Turlich Luther; his parents, Lora Mae Green Luther and James Otis Luther; and several of his siblings. He is the loving father of Denise Brooks (Comer), Theresa Luther, Dennis...

Beverly Trahan Vicari

Beverly Trahan Vicari

May 4, 2019

Beverly Trahan Vicari passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of 61 years to Jacob “Jake” Vicari. Mother of Michael G. Vicari and his companion, Belinda Vaughn. Former mother-in-law of Kathy Gagliano Vicari. Grandmother of Alexis Vicari Martindale (Joshua), Nicholas M. Vicari and Jason J. Vicari. Sister of the late Gerald Trahan and...

Kenneth S. Hicks

Kenneth S. Hicks

May 3, 2019

Kenneth S. Hicks passed away on May 3, 2019. He was 59 years old, a native of Alabama and a resident of Louisiana for over three decades. He worked most of his life as a nurse on the Westbank of New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, two daughters, Kristi Vickers (Josh) and Jana Mills (Matt), six grandchildren,...

David Joseph Macaluso, Sr.

David Joseph Macaluso, Sr.

May 3, 2019

David Joseph Macaluso, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jenelle LeJendre Macaluso. Son of the late Joseph Macaluso and Anna Romano Macaluso. Father of David J. Macaluso, Jr. (the late Jody Doucet Macaluso) and Darryl J. Macaluso. Grandfather of Jason Macaluso. Great Grandfather of Kaylee...

Mary Ann Leblanc Cookmeyer

Mary Ann Leblanc Cookmeyer

May 3, 2019

Mary Ann LeBlanc Cookmeyer passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Beloved mother of Kim C. Rathburn (Ken), Sharon C. Soutullo (Kenny), Angela C. Kass (Walter), and the late Dawn C. Boatwright. Grandmother of Cory Distefano, Hillary Haynes, Ashleigh Garcia, Benjamin Soutullo, Stephanie Soutullo, Kayla Kass, Jennifer Weber, Jessica Braud, and the late Joshua Rathburn. Great-grandmother of 5. Daughter of...

Virginia Ruth Langham Freeman

Virginia Ruth Langham Freeman

May 2, 2019

Virginia Ruth Langham Freeman peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the age of 77. Daughter of the late Johnston Langham, Sr. and Annie Brooks Langham. Loving and devoted mother of Debra Elaine Aucoin (Kermit), Duane Freeman, Cindy Freeman Wilson, Malcolm Freeman (Melissa) and the late Michael Freeman. Beloved Grandmother of Christy Douglas Vige, Carlos Douglas...

Barbara Robin Anderson

Barbara Robin Anderson

May 2, 2019

Barbara Robin Anderson passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Paul C. Anderson. Mother of Martin "Sonny" H. Glass, Jr. and stepmother of Paul S. Anderson, Noel Anderson, Sr. (Ann), Lance Anderson, Sr. (Anna), and Aileen Anderson Crull (Dale). Step-grandmother of 17 and step-great-grandmother of 10. Daughter of the late Simon E. Robin, Sr. and...

Doris Roussel Barrios

Doris Roussel Barrios

May 2, 2019

Doris Roussel Barrios, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roland N. Barrios; her parents, Albin J. Roussel and Susan Folse Roussel; and her sister, Mary Lou Lewis. She is the beloved mother of Susan Barrios Hendry (Doug), Mark G. Barrios (Karen), and Paul G....

Mary "Mickey" Arlynne Patterson

Mary "Mickey" Arlynne Patterson

May 2, 2019

Mary "Mickey" Arlynne Patterson passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Thelma Sterling Patterson and Irwin J. Patterson. Cousin of June Sterling, Connie S. Sterling, and the late Clare Lynne Gray Champagne, William L. Sterling, Waldon J. Sterling, Roderick Ripp, Roland Ripp, Ronald Ripp, Roy L. Ripp, Gaynelle R. Smith, Sterling...

Velma T. Millet

Velma T. Millet

May 1, 2019

Velma T. Millet passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late C. Ray Millet. Mother of David R. Millet (the late Donner), Dale T. Millet (Paula) and Denise M. Reuss (Michael). Daughter of the late Mary and Russel Taulli. Sister of Joycelin Hepburn and the late Mervin and Russel Taulli. Grandmother...

Marion R. "Shackle" Short

Marion R. "Shackle" Short

May 1, 2019

Marion R. "Shackle" Short passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the age of 94. Son of the late Marion F. Short and May M. Munsterman Short. Brother of the late Ethelynne Short Morton and Brother-in-law of the late John J. Morton, Sr. Uncle of May M. McMahon (James) and Michael P. Morton (Joy) and the late John J....

June B. Francois Grosch

June B. Francois Grosch

Apr 30, 2019

June B. Francois Grosch passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank" Grosch, Jr. Daughter of the late Jared Francois and Albertine Gauthreaux Francois. Loving mother of Glenn Grosch, wife Angela, Karen Grosch-Granier, husband Phillip Jr., and the late Lori Ann Grosch. Grandmother of Lori DeForest Pattin, husband Eddie,...

Bertha Mae Williams Fink

Bertha Mae Williams Fink

Apr 29, 2019

Bertha Mae Williams Fink, a resident of the Algiers area of New Orleans since 1945 and a resident of Woldenberg Village Assisted Living, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 93. She was the widow of the late, Fabian Frederick Fink of Algiers, married 60 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Ann Fink...

Jenny "Gigi" Trupiano Sunseri

Jenny "Gigi" Trupiano Sunseri

Apr 29, 2019

Jenny “GiGi” Trupiano Sunseri, God’s creative princess, went with Jesus on April 29, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Salvador Sunseri. Mother of Vicky Romaguera (Dr. Gerard) and the late Philip Sunseri. Grandmother of Natasha Roberts (Randy), Maclain Romaguera (Laura), Casey Thompson (Owen) and Mary Catherine Minvielle (Michael). Great-grandmother of Colby Roberts, James Thompson, Randy...

Robert C. Pugh

Robert C. Pugh

Apr 29, 2019

Robert C. Pugh, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 52. He is preceded in death by his brother, Chad M. Pugh. He is the beloved father of Kathlene “Kat” Pugh. He is the devoted grandfather of Sophia Billiot and Hayden Burgess. He is the cherished son of Betty LeBlanc Pugh and W. Thomas “Tommy”...

Michael Joseph Ridge

Michael Joseph Ridge

Apr 29, 2019

Michael Joseph Ridge, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anna Louise Chauvin Ridge and Leo John Ridge, Sr.; his brothers, Leo John Ridge, Jr., Louis Ridge, and Lynwood Ridge, Sr. He is the beloved husband of 52 years...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Bumgarner Spansel

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Bumgarner Spansel

Apr 28, 2019

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Bumgarner Spansel, received her angel’s wings on April 28, 2019, at her home in Terrytown, LA. She was born August 25, 1946 in New Orleans, LA and told many stories about her young life spent in Wisconsin. She was a devoted wife and mother to her husband Dennis Spansel, Sr., and sons Dennis Spansel Jr., and Donald Spansel...

Heriberto J. Jaramillo Jr

Heriberto J. Jaramillo Jr

Apr 28, 2019

Heriberto J. Jaramillo, Jr. passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Maria Jaramillo for 49 years. Father of Alexander Jaramillo and Tatiana Lopez (Eric). Son of the late Barbara and Heriberto Jaramillo, Sr. Brother of Marta Jaramillo, Rocio, Lucila, Jorge and Myriam Jaramillo. Grandfather of Mia, Sasha, and Evan Lopez. He was...

Lillian Lucille "Lucy" Locicero

Lillian Lucille "Lucy" Locicero

Apr 27, 2019

Lillian Lucille “Lucy” LoCicero, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the age of 101. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Ernest LoCicero; her parents, Lillian Davies Montelepre and Miguel August Montelepre; her siblings, John Montelepre, Muriel Hebert, and Marion Babin. She is the cherished aunt of several nieces and nephews and...

Dolores Berteau Melerine

Dolores Berteau Melerine

Apr 27, 2019

Dolores Berteau Melerine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Raymond Cirillo Melerine. Loving mother of Gail M. Granada (Paul), Raymond C. Melerine, Jr. (Derona), James P. Melerine (Peggy) and Gina M. Pruitt (Billy). Grandmother of Raymond “Wayland” Melerine, Jaime D....