Obituaries

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

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Duane J. "Buckwheat" Puderer

Duane J. "Buckwheat" Puderer

Dec 2, 2019

Duane J. “Buckwheat” Puderer, passed away peacefully at the age of 59. A lifelong resident of Gretna, LA, he leaves behind his grieving parents, Gerald and Jaye Puderer, his sister, Martha “Red Bean” Puderer, his nephew, Evan and his beagle, Cleo. His family hopes that you remember Duane and his love of hunting and fishing when he was young and...

Helen C. Ladmirault

Helen C. Ladmirault

Dec 1, 2019

Helen C. Ladmirault peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Ladmirault, Jr. Daughter of the late Frank Cuadrado and Adele Brossette Cuadrado. Loving and devoted mother of Helen Thibodeaux (Terry), Betty Chesterman (James), Frank Ladmirault (Diana), Brenda Ladmirault and the late Joseph D. Ladmirault III....

Kathleen Russo Gay

Kathleen Russo Gay

Dec 1, 2019

Kathleen R. Gay passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of Herbert Gay for 51 years. Mother of Meredith Gay Waltemyer (Cory). Daughter of the late Lolita Diliberto and Stephen Russo. Sister of Cynthia R. Falcon (Raymond) and Bonnie B. Mathews (the late John). Grandmother of Mason Calico, Hayden Calico, Easton Waltemyer, and...

Travis Dylan Romero Rees

Travis Dylan Romero Rees

Dec 1, 2019

Travis Dylan Romero Rees passed away on December 1, 2019. Beloved son of Mun Rees and Danny Rees Jr. Brother of Shelby, Shelton, and Sarah Rees, Brooke Romero and Meghan Romero. Grandson of Yong To “Habi” and Ki Sun “Hyme,” Danny Rees Sr., Betty Rees, and Mary Ann Webster. Also survived by his girlfriend Kyla and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,...

David "Bill" Lutha Powell, Sr.

David "Bill" Lutha Powell, Sr.

Dec 1, 2019

David “Bill” Lutha Powell was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi and a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. David served his country while enlisted in the United States Army. He was a Parishioner of St. Jude and All Saints Catholic Churches. David entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 88. Proceeded in death by his parents...

Joseph Peter Bordlee

Joseph Peter Bordlee

Nov 30, 2019

Joseph Peter Bordlee, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 at the age of 89 years at St James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, Louisiana. Beloved husband of the late Rose Schneider Bordlee. Father of Joseph P. Bordlee, III (Amelia) and Lynn Bordlee Rupp (Fred). Grandfather of Nancy Bordlee Dessens (Derek) and Lisa Maria Bordlee. Brother of Elaine Belsome and...

Claudia Marie Leblanc Bernard

Claudia Marie Leblanc Bernard

Nov 29, 2019

Claudia Marie LeBlanc Bernard, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the age of 63. She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude A. LeBlanc, Sr. and Shirley T. Malbrough LeBlanc; and her sisters, Deborah Dominique and Tracey Williams. She is the beloved mother of Jaime Lynn Bernard. She is the estranged wife of Whitney James Bernard, Jr....

June A. Duffy

June A. Duffy

Nov 28, 2019

June A. Duffy was born on June 17, 1960 and entered into the Gates of Heaven on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 59. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elvis Duffy ; her beloved partner Joseph Domino; and her loving Godson, Arthur Duffy, IV. She is survived by the father of her children,...

Mary Evelyn "Evelyn" Laborie

Mary Evelyn "Evelyn" Laborie

Nov 28, 2019

Mary Evelyn “Evelyn” Miller Laborie, a resident of Belle Chasse, LA for nearly 70 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edgar Eugene Laborie, Sr; her son, Edgar Eugene Laborie, Jr.; her son-in-law, Martin Edward “Marty” Klein, III; her parents, Frederick Miller, Sr. and...

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Meeks Gibbs

Mary Margaret "Peggy" Meeks Gibbs

Nov 28, 2019

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Meeks Gibbs passed away on November 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Lewis C. “Bootsie” Gibbs. Mother of Penny Kendall (late Brandi), Margaret Gibbs (Darren Naquin), and the late Angel Gibbs. Foster mother of Diane Mingo (Shawn). Grandmother of Bentley, Lydia, Danielle, Brittany, Hannah, Howard, Juliette, Jared, Courtney, Amber, Lacey, Kayli, and the late Dustin. Daughter...

Betty Cavaretta

Betty Cavaretta

Nov 27, 2019

Betty Cavaretta peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Frank Cavaretta, Sr. Daughter of the late Emerson Junot and Lorraine Baudean Junot. Beloved and devoted mother of Frank Cavaretta, Jr. (Wife, Tina). Loving Grandmother of Alissa Cavaretta. Sister of Pamela Junot Taranto (Husband, Anthony) and Emerson Junot...

Geraldine "Gerry" Favaloro

Geraldine "Gerry" Favaloro

Nov 27, 2019

Geraldine “Gerry” Therese’ Staub Favaloro passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her bedside, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 4pm in Lafitte, LA at the age of 87. Mrs. Favaloro was born on November 10, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to her parents, the late Christian and Claudia Falgout Staub. Since early on in her life, she...

Beverly Anderson

Beverly Anderson

Nov 27, 2019

Beverly Anderson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 64. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Thomas J. Anderson and Dorothy Gilley Anderson. She is the cherished sister of Thomas Michael Anderson (Judy Baldassaro). She is the devoted and loving aunt of Jonathan Michael Anderson. She is the devoted and loving great...

Bradford Anthony Hingle, Sr.

Bradford Anthony Hingle, Sr.

Nov 27, 2019

Bradford Anthony Hingle, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 65. He was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA. Bradford is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Esteves Hingle; his parents, Alma Hingle and Lawrence Hingle; his siblings, Greg Hingle and Diane Hingle. He is...

Hilda "Ruth" Puckett Speirer

Hilda "Ruth" Puckett Speirer

Nov 26, 2019

Hilda “Ruth” Puckett Speirer passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Capt. Paul E. Speirer, Jr. Daughter of the late John W. Puckett and Florine Drew Puckett. Mother of Kathy Peckham (David), David Speirer (Patty) and Alison Borison (Robert). Grandmother of Charles David Borison, Rachel Sampler and Amanda Speirer. Great-grandmother...

Carol Kennedy Emfinger

Carol Kennedy Emfinger

Nov 25, 2019

Carol Kennedy Emfinger passed away on November 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William Emfinger, Sr. Mother of Robin E. Munoz (Eddie), Rhonda E. Santini (Joe), and William Emfinger, Jr. Grandmother of Blake Munoz, Brett Munoz, Meagan Munoz, Lakean Munoz, Lauren Bartholomew, Brianna Santini, Alissa Bartholomew, Trent Bartholomew, and Heaven Santini. Great-grandmother of Raveenah Munoz. Daughter of the late...

William Mckinley "Mackie" Becnel Jr.

William Mckinley "Mackie" Becnel Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

William M. Becnel, Jr. “Mackie” passed peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the age of 98. Beloved husband of 74 years of Elsie Mae Ballay Becnel. Cherished brother of Vera Becnel Mailhes and the late Lester C. Becnel. Son of the late William M. Becnel, Sr. and Leocadie Martin Becnel. Uncle Randy Becnel (Kathy) and the late Bridget Becnel....

Richard M. Hallenus

Richard M. Hallenus

Nov 22, 2019

Richard “Dick” Meriwether Hallenus passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 after reaching his goal of celebrating his 100th birthday. He was born on February 4, 1919 in Weehawkin, New Jersey to the late Capt. John E. Hallenus (of Hedemora, Sweden) and the late Gertrude Lewis Hallenus of New Orleans. Dick was preceded in death by his older brother,...

Tracey Ann Hymel

Tracey Ann Hymel

Nov 21, 2019

Tracey Ann Hymel, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the age of 33. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola Ann Hymel; her sister, Angel Marie Hymel; and her nephews, Christopher Michael Hymel and Gabriel Paul Williams. Joining her in death is her son, Luke Gabriel Hymel. She is the beloved mother of Paris Noelle...

Reanell Camardelle Duncan

Reanell Camardelle Duncan

Nov 21, 2019

Reanell Camardelle Duncan peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the age of 70. Daughter of the late Irvin A. Camardelle and Laura Allemand Camardelle. Mother of John Paul Duncan (Ree) and Christine Duncan Watts. Sister of the late Ralph Camardelle. Sister-in-law of Linda Camardelle. Reanell is also survived by 3 granddaughters, 1 niece and 1...