Obituaries

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

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Emerson Louise Dean

Emerson Louise Dean

Jan 17, 2019

Emerson Louise Dean passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 17, 2019 surrounded by her parents, siblings, and family. Emmy was born on Christmas Eve in 2008 and has been the joy of her family ever since. She is the precious and only daughter of Britten Joseph Dean, Sr. and Barbara-Louise Bosworth Dean. Cherished sister of Britten Joseph Dean, Jr., Jax...

Ruben Arellano Jr.

Ruben Arellano Jr.

Jan 16, 2019

Ruben Arellano Jr. went home to his heavenly Father on January 16, 2019 at the age of 48. Beloved husband of Zabrina Zea Arellano. Devoted father to Mia Rose Arellano and Megan Lilly Arellano. Son of Ruben Arellano Sr. and Paula Burciaga Kelly. Step-son of the late Jim Kelly. Brother of Pamela Arellano Cappell(Paul) and Paul Michael Arellano(Leah). Brother in...

James Durant "Jim" Nixon Iii

James Durant "Jim" Nixon Iii

Jan 16, 2019

James Durant “Jim” Nixon, III, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 50. He is the beloved father of Blaine Michael Nixon. He is the cherished son of James Durant Nixon, Jr. (Wanda) and Linda Arcement Nixon. He is the loving brother of Jason David Nixon. He is the devoted uncle of Jason David Nixon,...

Dominick Anthony Rando

Dominick Anthony Rando

Jan 16, 2019

Dominick Anthony Rando passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of Catherine Gambino Rando and Dominick Vincent Rando Jr. Brother of Dean Anthony Rando. Grandson of Calvin John Gambino Sr. and Eunice Lirette Gambino; the late Santa Marie Tuminello Rando and Dominick Vincent Rando Sr. Also survived by a host of loving aunts,...

Robert Henry Fray

Robert Henry Fray

Jan 16, 2019

Robert Henry Fray, age 95, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. A native of New Orleans, LA, he was a practicing attorney-at-law in Jefferson Parish, LA for over 50 years after earning a law degree from Loyola University in 1951 and subsequently was awarded a Juris Doctorate. He was married to Mae Tabachnick...

Vicki A. Matherne

Vicki A. Matherne

Jan 15, 2019

Vicki A. Matherne, passed away peacefully at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Matherne Sr. and Irene B. Matherne; and her sister, Patricia Abadie. She is the beloved sister of Robert Matherne, Jr., Kenneth Matherne, Ronald Matherne, June Trahan, Charlene Grubbe, Rebecca...

Shirley Palmisano Williams

Shirley Palmisano Williams

Jan 15, 2019

Shirley Palmisano Williams, born December 3, 1940, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter B. Palmisano and Lucy Michel Palmisano; and her brother, Joseph W. Palmisano. She is the beloved sister of Gayle P. DeSalvo (Charlie), and Ronald A. Palmisano (Rosalie). She is the loving...

Walter "Jay" James Rothschild Jr.

Walter "Jay" James Rothschild Jr.

Jan 13, 2019

Walter “Jay” James Rothschild Jr., a longtime resident of Slidell Louisiana, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 89. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Elizabeth Rothschild and was a graduate of engineering at Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now ULL in Lafayette. He was the devoted husband of the late Faye Bubrig Rothschild...

Rita Treadway Johnson

Rita Treadway Johnson

Jan 12, 2019

Rita Treadway Johnson passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Johnson. Mother of Ray Johnson (Linda), Ralph Johnson (Liz) and the late Ronald Johnson (Paula). Grandmother of Lisa (Ronald), Kelly and Ryan. Great-grandmother of Kristina, Logan, Dion, Carlea and Jasi. Sister of Allen Treadway, the late Lolita Rodriguez, Mildred...

Betty Jane Schexnaydre Dematteo

Betty Jane Schexnaydre Dematteo

Jan 12, 2019

Betty Jane Schexnaydre DeMatteo passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Dave Joseph DeMatteo. Mother of Dave Joseph DeMatteo Jr. (Jamie) and Michael Gerard DeMatteo (the late Gail). Grandmother of Amanda (Chad), Brandon (Jenni), Andrew, Davey, Caleb, Lacie (David), Christine (Charles) and Robin (Jimmy). Great-grandmother of Gavin, Marcelene, Valerie,...

Elsie M. Albert

Elsie M. Albert

Jan 12, 2019

Elsie M. Albert passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved daughter of the late Joachin Albert and Jane Landry Albert. Mother of Shirlene Zoerner (Andrew), Jerry Guillot (Tammy) and the late Gloria Blanchard. Grandmother of Chantelle Dupuis, Sonia Zoerner, Sheryl Zoerner, Christina Rodriguez, Dawn Sharp and Delina Puglise. Sister of Robert Albert. Elsie is...

Irma Ledet

Irma Ledet

Jan 12, 2019

Irma Ledet of Marrero, LA entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Louis Joseph Ledet. Daughter of the late Arcade Joseph Boudreaux and Ella Marie Breaux Boudreaux. Loving mother of Susan Ledet Baroni (Delta) and the late Gary Ledet. Loving Grandmother of Lauren Jay Martinez. Sister of the...

Phillip A. " Da Crab" Crabtree

Phillip A. " Da Crab" Crabtree

Jan 12, 2019

Phillip A. “Da Crab” Crabtree, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Huey P. Crabtree Sr. and RoseMary Kaiser Crabtree; and his father-in-law, James O. Schroder. He is the beloved husband of Suzanne Schroder Crabtree. He is the loving father of Angelica “Angel” Crabtree. He is the cherished brother of Huey...

Rosemary Prejeant

Rosemary Prejeant

Jan 12, 2019

Rosemary Prejeant, age 70, passed away January 12, 2019 in Westwego, LA. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a very dear friend. She was a resident of Westwego for the past 28 years. She is survived by her children, Scott and Robert Prejeant, John and Paul Vidrine, Sharon LeBlanc and Mark and Colbert Prejeant, Jr.; her sister, Ophelia...

Edwin Mark Hebert

Edwin Mark Hebert

Jan 11, 2019

Edwin Mark Hebert passed away in the early morning hours of January 11, 2019 at the age of 68. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Mary Jo Jacomine Hebert; his children, Shay Racca (Kayla), Rayne Hebert, Scott Armstrong (Amy) and Marcie Armstrong Petrovich (Tory). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Ashleigh Becnel, Cameron Armstrong,...

Connie Cortez Chedville

Connie Cortez Chedville

Jan 10, 2019

Connie Cortez Chedville, beloved wife of Wayne L. Chedville, died Thursday January 10, 2019 in Fort Worth surrounded by her family, husband of 36 years Wayne L. Chedville, mother of Kris C. Ham (Frank), Grandmother of Jade C. Neely (Brandon), Bailey Nicole , Peyton Victoria and the late Stephanie Lyn . Great grandmother of Jemma Grace, also grandmother at heart...

Maxine C. Spatafora

Maxine C. Spatafora

Jan 10, 2019

Maxine C. Spatafora of Harvey, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Marrero, Louisiana. Maxine is the loving wife of Anthony J. Spatafora. They were married for 53 years. She is survived by her son, Joey Spatafora of Washington, DC; her sister, Carolyn Wanchisn (Jeff) of Davenport, Florida; and her sister-in-law, Gayle Champon....

Rayford "Poppa Ray" Corkern

Rayford "Poppa Ray" Corkern

Jan 10, 2019

Rayford “Poppa Ray” Corkern, a retired fireman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA. He was 81 years old. Poppa Ray was born in Bogalusa, LA and was a resident of Gretna, LA for the past 60 years. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States...

Charlene A. Hinson

Charlene A. Hinson

Jan 9, 2019

Charlene A. Hinson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late James Hinson, Sr. Daughter of the late Bill Johnke and Betty Speaker Johnke. Loving mother of James Hinson, Jr., Johnny Hinson (Rene), Jay Hinson (Angie), Jeannine Danos (Jody) and Jennifer Landry (Jude). Beloved grandmother of Rache’, Caria,...

James "Jim" Ray Reese

James "Jim" Ray Reese

Jan 9, 2019

James "Jim" Ray Reese passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Priscilla Roniger Reese for 28 years. Father of Cynthia Hart (Steve), William David Reese (Susan), James Reese (Jennifer), and Bobbie Sue Sullivan (Robbie). Step father of Kenneth Perry (Tina), Elizabeth Martin (Rickie), Colleen Panepinto (Rock), Bradley James Martin (Chantel), Michelle Martin...