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

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Joyce Farac Kurtich

Joyce Farac Kurtich

Apr 20, 2019

Joyce Farac Kurtich, 70, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2019, surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 24, 1948 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, to Matthew “Mato” Farac, Sr. and Beatrice Adolph Farac. A lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, Joyce was a graduate of Port Sulphur High School in 1966. She was married that same year to Edward...

Nancy Jane Theriot

Nancy Jane Theriot

Apr 20, 2019

Nancy Jane Theriot passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of the late Rickey Paul Theriot. Mother of Joshua Perry, Sr., Angelique Perry (Sean), Todd Theriot (Helen), Michelle Theriot (the late Charlie) and Stacy Theriot (Allen). Daughter of the late Shirley and John Mattix. Sister of Jo Hunley, Teddy Hebert, Laurie Mattix and...

Emmanuel "Dero" Joseph

Emmanuel "Dero" Joseph

Apr 20, 2019

Emmanuel "Dero" Joseph passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 72. He was born in St. Lucia West Indies to Madeleine Joseph and Lennox William. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Joseph and 10 children, Auguste Chitolie, Shem Joseph, Hermain Joseph, Lex Joseph, Truddy Joseph, and the late Rod Joseph by his first wife, Anastasie...

Gary Joseph Labiche

Gary Joseph Labiche

Apr 20, 2019

Gary Joseph Labiche passed away on April 20, 2019. Son of the late Gerald Amile Labiche and Audrey Hidalgo Labiche. Brother of Paula Labiche, Nancy Green, Phyllis Buxton (Darrell), Michelle A. Norris-Levy (Joel) and the late Mark A. Labiche. Uncle of Stacy L. Tarter (Josh), Jared P. Norris (Jenny), Rachel T. Green, Emily Buxton-Britton (Corey), Kelly R. Buxton, and Kaitlyn...

Maj. Melvin D. "Denny" Green, U.S.M.C. (Ret.)

Maj. Melvin D. "Denny" Green, U.S.M.C. (Ret.)

Apr 19, 2019

Maj. Melvin D. “Denny” Green, U.S.M.C. (Ret.) passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Mary Moore Green. Father of Bradly Green (fiancé, Debra), Lori Laird (husband, Johnny) and Derek Mikish (wife, Amy). Grandfather of Austin, Christopher, Emily, Ryunn, Evan and Joseph. Great-grandfather of Presley, Harper and expected in May, Lillian Grace. Brother...

Kathleen Domangue Richard

Kathleen Domangue Richard

Apr 19, 2019

Kathleen Domangue Richard, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis M. Richard Sr.; and her parents, Elmer Domangue and Yvonne Kuntz Domangue. She is the loving mother of Deborah Richard Kass, and Dennis M. Richard, Jr. (Beth). She is the devoted grandmother of Dylan...

Neil Joseph Becnel Iii

Neil Joseph Becnel Iii

Apr 19, 2019

Neil Joseph Becnel III, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 29. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers, Ray P. Sanders and William “Buddy” Powell. He is the beloved son of Crystal Becnel (Brent Trauth Sr.) and Neil Becnel Jr. He is the loving brother of Olivia Becnel, Brent Trauth Jr., and...

Joy Martinez Usey

Joy Martinez Usey

Apr 17, 2019

Joy Martinez Usey passed away peacefully on April 17, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ramsey Raymond "Ray" Usey, Sr. for 58 years. Mother of Debra Usey Judice (David), Joy Usey Perez, Ramsey Raymond "Ray" Usey, Jr. (Sarka), Ralph Edward Usey, and Todd Joseph Usey (Brandi). Grandmother of Chad Judice (Misty), Katie Judice Ochello (Dominick), Ashley Perez, Dustin Perez (Megan),...

Tuyet Mai Nguyen

Tuyet Mai Nguyen

Apr 17, 2019

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Edgar Lee Lea

Edgar Lee Lea

Apr 17, 2019

Edgar Lee Lea peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn Daunie Lea. Son of the late Fitzhugh Lea and Lexie Clark Lea. Fiancé of Helga Barry. Father of Susan Lea McCartney (Jennifer), Kristine Lea McFarlin (Derek), Ronald Barry (Stacey), Tina Barry, Patricia Barry and Freddie Barry....

Victor Lawrence Cortez

Victor Lawrence Cortez

Apr 16, 2019

Victor Lawrence Cortez passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Madere Cortez for 48 years. Father of Renee C. Parks. Grandfather of Meaghan Parks and Stefan Parks (Heather). Great-grandfather of Hunter Eymard, Cainan Parks, Greyson Bellanger, and Audrey Simpson. Son of Murphy "Cotton" Cortez, Sr. and the late Myrtle Folse Cortez. Brother of the...

Janice Kelley Luke

Janice Kelley Luke

Apr 16, 2019

Janice Kelley Luke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the age of 73. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Kelley and Panzy Louise Kelley; and her siblings, Kenneth Kelley, Fred Kelley, and Virginia J. Kelley. She is the beloved wife of 50 years of Willis A. Luke, Jr. She is the loving mother of...

Irvin L. Braud, Sr.

Irvin L. Braud, Sr.

Apr 15, 2019

Irvin L. Braud, Sr., passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 65 years to Patricia “Pat” Hymel Braud. Loving father of Paulette Blanchard (Gary), Irvin Braud, Jr. (Melanie), Monte Braud and Craig Braud, Sr. (Patty). Grandfather of Sean Blanchard (Brittany), Adam Braud (Jessica), Craig Braud, Jr. (Courtney) and Demi Caulfield (Butch). Great-grandfather...

Raynell Tell Bourgeois

Raynell Tell Bourgeois

Apr 15, 2019

Raynell Tell Bourgeois, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Milton Bourgeois; son, Craig Bourgeois, Sr.; parents, Raymond Tell and Isabell Richard Tell; and her brother, David Tell. She is the loving mother of Kieth Bourgeois (Susan), and Miza Andrews (Michael). She is the devoted...

Hazel Hymel Laplace

Hazel Hymel Laplace

Apr 15, 2019

Hazel Hymel Laplace passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late James “Jimmy” Laplace. Mother of Lydia Elliott (Jeff), Laurie Collet (David Sr.) and Brian Laplace. Grandmother of David P. Collet Jr., Kyle J. Collet, Nicole C. Tenorio (Arthur) and Jeffrey Elliott Jr. Great-grandmother of Caius and Lucan Tenorio. Sister of...

Scaral "Scott" Morvant

Scaral "Scott" Morvant

Apr 15, 2019

Scaral John "Scott" Morvant passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at the age of 80. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Leprosy Missions ( www.leprosy.org ). Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 10:30am...

Ruth "Maw Maw" Russell Stengle

Ruth "Maw Maw" Russell Stengle

Apr 14, 2019

Ruth “Maw Maw” Russell Stengle peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the age of 102. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Stengle, Sr. Daughter of the late William J. Russell, Sr. and Corinne Rome Russell. Loving mother of Janice Stengle Fisher and the late Joseph C. Stengle, Jr. (Survived by Maryann). Grandmother of Shari...

Melissa "Missy" Harvill O'Quain

Melissa "Missy" Harvill O'Quain

Apr 14, 2019

Melissa “Missy” Harvill O’Quain, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at the age of 63. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Joseph Melvin O’Quain Jr. Missy is the loving stepmother of Joseph Melvin O’Quain III (Kim) and Mark Anthony O’Quain (Jennifer). Missy is also the devoted Granny of Samantha, Sabrina, Bryce,...

Judy "Nana" Hartman Guidry

Judy "Nana" Hartman Guidry

Apr 14, 2019

Judy "Nana" Hartman Guidry peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of 43 years to Thomas Guidry, Jr. Daughter of Peggy Hartman and the late Alcide Hartman. Loving and devoted mother of Michael Guidry (Taryn). Loving Grandmother of Bruce Guidry. Sister of Daniel Hartman, Karen H. Grisaffi and the late...

Joseph Ronald Ward, Sr.

Joseph Ronald Ward, Sr.

Apr 13, 2019

Joseph Ronald Ward, Sr., 87, of New Orleans, LA died in his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019 with his wife, Lynn, at his side. His visitation and funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3101 Eton St, New Orleans, LA 70131. Visitation is from 9:45 am-10:45 AM and the Funeral...