Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Betty May Becnel
Jan 13, 2025
Betty May Becnel entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2025. She was a native of Algiers, LA and lived in Gretna, LA.
Betty is the loving wife Henry J. Becnel Jr. She is the daughter of Roland William Smith and Lula May Besson Smith. Loving mother to Maurice Becnel (Linda) and Anne Treadway (Mike), Kevin Becnel (Karen), Henry J. Becnel...
Joyce Ann Gros Henning Deichmann
Jan 12, 2025
Joyce Ann Gros Henning Deichmann entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2025. Beloved mother of Judith Lee H. DeBlanc (Mike), Scott Henning, Sr. (Bonnie), and Leslie H. Heintz (David). Grandmother of Larry Bird, III (Priscilla), Brad DeBlanc, Christian DeBlanc (Ashley), Scott Henning, Jr. (Danielle), Kimberly H. Norton (Sam), Brian Heintz, and Nicholas Heintz. Great-grandmother of Nicholas, Hudson, Hayden, Madison,...
Lincoln Firmin
Jan 12, 2025
Lincoln Firmin, affectionately known as "Yank," passed away on January 12, 2025, in Waggaman, Louisiana. Born on June 5, 1933, Lincoln lived a life characterized by hard work, musical passion, and unwavering dedication to his family. He devoted more than 50 years of his life to the construction industry, where he became well-respected for his skills and commitment to excellence.
In...
Lloyd Robert Leaber Jr
Jan 12, 2025
Lloyd R. Leaber, Jr. passed away one week before his 82nd birthday. He entered into eternal rest surrounded by his wife, daughter, granddaughter, and sister. Lloyd was a native of Marrero, Louisiana. He lived in Gretna, LA for the past 61 years.
Lloyd is the husband of 61 years to Elaine Pfeiffer Leaber. He is the son of the late Lloyd...
Jo Ann Martinez Banks
Jan 11, 2025
Jo Ann Martinez Banks of Gretna, LA passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late David Elliott Banks. Mother of David Banks II (Sandra), Murphy Banks (Penny), and Don Banks (Lori). Grandmother of Hanna Wagner (Brenden), Erica Pollard (Jeffrey), Kasie Banks, Korey Hight (Austin), and Kalee Jo Banks. Great-grandmother of Paul,...
Annie Lou Lawson Steen
Jan 10, 2025
Annie Lou Lawson Steen, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 22, 1952, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 72. Annie was a longtime native of Algiers and currently resided in Loranger, Louisiana. Annie is the beloved wife of the late Don Joseph Steen, Sr. She is the daughter of the late Blanchard “BL”...
Annie Talamo Knobloch
Jan 9, 2025
Annie Talamo Knobloch peacefully entered eternal rest in her home on January 9th, 2025
She was a lifelong resident of Marrero. She was a member of the St. Joseph Alter society for many years. She enjoyed hosting friends at her home for years with her Pokeno Club. She was a member of the Golden Ages for the last years of a...
Joyce Marie Lopez Gros
Jan 8, 2025
Joyce Marie Lopez Gros passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at LCMC West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 93.
She is the daughter of the late Rudolph Sidney Lopez and Eunice Marie Bourg Lopez, the wife of the late Randolph Peter Gros, Mother of Pamela Gros Desselle, Randy Paul Gros and and Brian Andrew Gros, the grandmother of...
Donnie Ray Thiel
Jan 7, 2025
Donnie Ray Thiel entered into eternal rest on Jan 7, 2025 at the age of 57. He was a life-long resident of Marrero, Louisiana.
He was a loving Daddy to LeeRay his cat. LeeRay brought him so much joy and comfort.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Velma Simoneaux Thiel and Antonio Thiel, also his late brother Darren Thiel.
He leaves...
Patricia Naquin Bruno
Jan 6, 2025
Patricia Naquin Bruno, age 83, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sidney Bruno, Jr. Mother of Anthony J. Bruno (Joanna), Anne Bruno-Guillot (Dean), Alec M. Bruno (Angelica), and the late Amos M. Bruno. Grandmother of Rachel A. Bruno, Lauren A. Guillot, Nicole M. Guillot, and Bailey E. Bruno, and step-grandmother of Evynn...
Leonce Pierre Waguespack Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
Leonce Pierre Waguespack, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Raceland, LA. Beloved husband of Linda LeBlanc Waguespack, for 62 years. Loving father of Leonce Anthony Waguespack (Traci), Lisa Waguespack Coudrain, and the late Keith Andrew Waguespack. Loving grandfather of Misti, Jared, Austin, Amber, McKenna, Claire, Rachel, Samuel, and Gabriel. Loving...
Lanvin Joseph LeBlanc
Jan 5, 2025
Lanvin Joseph LeBlanc passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2025 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Charlotte Matherne LeBlanc. Loving father to Krissy Boutte (Daniel), Lainee Mamolo (Dean), Kayla LeBlanc, and Megan LeBlanc (Kelly). Loving grandfather to Emerson, Landen, Olivia, Royce, Cullen, Noah, and Evelyn Angeline. Son of the late...
Rosemary C Arendt
Jan 5, 2025
Rosemary Carlton Arendt passed away on January 5 after a prolonged medical battle at Ochsner Hospital, West Bank Campus, with her husband Paul and son Thomas by her side.
She was born on April 13, 1951, the second daughter of Robert and Margaret (Peggy) Carlton. Her father served in the United States Navy, so Rose and her sisters moved quite frequently. Rosemary...
Stephen "Steve" Lloyd Acosta
Jan 4, 2025
Stephen "Steve" Acosta entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2025 at his home. Beloved son of the late Lloyd Acosta and Beatrice Weinberger Acosta. Brother of Cynthia Wilkinson (Bruce), Susan A. Marasco (Michael), and Lynn Owens (Ivy). Uncle of Mandy, Heather, Tara, Adrienne, Ryan, Kyle and Nicholas and numerous great nephews and nieces. Godfather of Brent Hymel. Age 77...
Ottis Eugene "Secky" Reid, II
Jan 4, 2025
“Secky” Ottis Eugene Reid, II
Secky Reid, age 70 left us to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana but also grew up in Purvis, Mississippi and resided...
Rosalinda Lee Santiago
Jan 4, 2025
Rosalinda “Neneng” Lee Santiago departed from this life the morning of January 4, 2025. Beloved mother of George Lee Santiago and Jade Lee Santiago-Nguyen (Binh). Grandmother of Sara, George, and Gia Santiago; and Loren and Logan Nguyen. Daughter of the late Lee Ho Tiong and Zosima Lim Lee. She was a native of Basilan, Philippines, and a long time resident...
Capt. Tommy Jay Bruce, Sr.
Jan 4, 2025
Captain Thomas “Tommy” Jay Bruce, Sr. went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Belinda Abshire Bruce for 49 years. Father of Ryan Bruce (Christa), Tommy Bruce, Jr. (Kristal), Danielle Bruce (Brad Millsaps), and the late Torrie Rae Bruce and Darnell Bruce. Grandfather of Austin Stallings, Tommy Bruce, III, and Victoria Bruce. Grandson and raised...
Ray Anthony Sperier
Jan 2, 2025
Ray Anthony Sperier, passed away on January 2nd, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born September 28, 1933.
He is survived by his darling wife of 63 years, Socorro Maria Paez Sperier, his two daughters, Ruth Marie Sperier and Cynthia Ann Sperier and his grandsons, Peyton Joseph Wappler and Everett James Wappler and the late Albert Emilio DelCarlo, his...
Gerald Joseph Ford Sr.
Jan 2, 2025
Gerald Joseph Ford Sr., a beloved figure in his community and cherished family man, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on May 21, 1940, Gerald dedicated his life not only to his career as a technician at Tuboscope but also to his family, whom he loved dearly.Gerald was the proud father of Denise Russell...
Brandon P. Taylor
Jan 1, 2025
Brandon P. Taylor entered into eternal rest on January 1, 2025 at the age of 43. Beloved and loving fiancé of Heather Genusa. Loving son of Mary Guerrera and Joseph Taylor (Effie). Loving Stepson of Anthony “Tony” Guerrera. Brother of the late Eric Englehardt. Brandon was born and raised in Marrero, Louisiana. He attended John Ehret High School. Brandon’s life...
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