Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Shirley H. Ponthier
Sep 7, 2018
Shirley H. Ponthier, 80, of Anthony, FL, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. Shirley was born in Dothan, AL to Charlie and Ada Harris. She moved to Ocala in 1975 from New Orleans, LA. She was a homemaker and loved her animals and her gardening. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Bert J. Ponthier in 1975 and daughter Debbie...
Charles Henry Mcfarlin
Sep 6, 2018
On September 6, 2018, Charles Henry McFarlin, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 65 in New Orleans, LA after a five-year battle with Corticobasal Degeneration. Chuck was born on April 9, 1953 in Grand Forks, ND to Robert and Alice-Jean (Brandon) McFarlin. He grew up in St. Louis Park, MN where he developed a passion for...
Guthrie "Gus" Joseph Adams
Sep 5, 2018
Guthrie “Gus” Joseph Adams passed away peacefully on September 5, 2018 at the age of 95 years. Beloved husband of Elmira Cavaretta Adams. Loving father of Brian Paul Adams (Anne) and Eric John Adams (Paige). Grandfather of Ryan Paul Adams (Megan), Eric John Paul Adams II (Amber) and Danielle Elizabeth Adams. Great-grandfather of Averie Elizabeth Adams, Cooper Joseph Adams, and...
Jamie Martin Roach
Sep 5, 2018
Jamie Martin Roach passed away on September 5, 2018. Beloved wife of Jimmy Roach for 47 years. Mother of David Roach (Kim). Daughter of the late Edward S. Martin and Elsie Lauland Martin. Sister of Randy Bertin. Age 63 years, a native of Algiers and resident of Gretna, LA. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations...
Franklin "Frank" Edman Huff
Sep 4, 2018
Franklin Edman “Frank” Huff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Massey Huff; his parents, Hurshel Huff and Vera Henderson Huff; his sister, Doris Hough. He is the loving father of Crystal Huff and Shane Huff. He is the devoted grandfather of Deaven Carrasco,...
Carl Thomas Chartier
Sep 4, 2018
Carl Thomas Chartier passed away on September 4, 2018 at the age of 78 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette Hamman; parents, Theodore M. and Alva Buras Chartier; brothers and sister, Thomas, Adam (Shirley), Jerry (Tuts), Eve (Eric) and Joe. Survivors include his brother, Allen Chartier along with eight children and their spouses; 13 grandchildren and...
Milda Rusich Alberti
Sep 3, 2018
Milda Rusich Alberti, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Sep. 3, 2018 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and love of her life, Bernard Alberti; her great grandson, Branson Bernard Gisclair; her parents, John Rusich and Annette Ronquillo Rusich; her siblings, John Landry Rusich, Edward Rusich, Melba Rusich...
Marilyn Schmit Deblanc
Sep 3, 2018
Marilyn Schmit DeBlanc passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Joseph A. DeBlanc, III for 58 years. Mother of Michael J. DeBlanc (Judy), Ronald J. DeBlanc (Shelley) and Donald J. DeBlanc. Daughter of the late Henrietta Blakeway Schmit and Frederick V. Schmit, Sr. Sister of Gayle Gremillion and the late Lillian Gremillion,...
Peggy M. Foster
Sep 3, 2018
Peggy M. Foster passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 78. Devoted wife of the late Robert A. Foster for 53 years. Mother of Kevin P. Foster. Daughter of the late Wallace Molizon and Edith Danos Molizon. Sister of the late Wida M. Elliott. Sister-in-law of John Foster, Nancy Birdsong, Gertrude Dickey, Linda Stafford, and the...
Thomas "Tomi Lynn" Lynn Duffy Smith
Sep 3, 2018
Thomas “Tomi Lynn” Lynn Duffy Smith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Sep. 3, 2018 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Eves “Tommy” Smith Sr.; her parents, Thomas Louis Duffy and Willie Mae Higgins Duffy; and her sister, Karen Duffy Donnes. She is the loving mother of...
Mary Jo Schneider
Sep 1, 2018
Mary Jo Horton Schneider was born in St Paul, Minnesota May 4, 1940. She passed away September 1, 2018. She was a resident of New Orleans for 64 years and loved the city and the Saints, attending the first games at Tulane Stadium and the Superdome. She was beloved by family and friends for her humor, compassion, understanding and wise...
Eldon J. Parks, Sr.
Sep 1, 2018
Eldon J. Parks, Sr. passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Dolores R. Parks. Son of the late John Parks and Mathilda Chauvin Parks. Father of Eldon J. Parks, Jr. (Peggy Sue), Stacey Lynn Parks Murillo (Chon) and Kim Parks Maise (Todd, Sr.). Stepfather of Rae N. Bourgeois, Renee’ M....
Orvil Edward Sawyer
Aug 31, 2018
On August 31, 2018, Orvil Edward Sawyer, loving husband and father, passed away in Waggaman, LA at the age of 85, after a long battle against both cancer and Alzheimer’s dementia. Ed (“Eddie” to his family) was born on July 8, 1933 to Orvil Ceon and Marguerite (Hile) Sawyer of Glencoe, Oklahoma. He grew up in Glencoe, where he developed...
Gerald Joseph Ory
Aug 31, 2018
Gerald Joseph Ory, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzette Marie Ory; his parents, Alfred C. Ory and Aurora Ory. He is the beloved husband of 58 years of Judy Weinnig Ory. He is the loving father of Cheri Aimee...
Theresa Kempf Baruzzi
Aug 30, 2018
Theresa Kempf Baruzzi entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Richard D. Baruzzi. Daughter of the late John Jacob Kempf and Catherine Mary Koetting Kempf. Sister of Gerald A. Kempf (Mary), Tom B. Kempf (Connie) and the late David J. Kempf. Theresa is also survived by nieces and...
Anthony Romano, Jr.
Aug 30, 2018
Anthony Romano, Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Ann Gaubert Romano. Father of Steven A. Romano (Beba), Sandra R. Bulmer (David), David P. Romano, Anthony Romano III (Candie) and the late Sonia M. Romano and Jerry M. Romano. Grandfather of Lance A. Romano (Casey), Caitlin V. Romano (Louis), Bethany E. Romano, Cade...
Jackie M. Parchman
Aug 29, 2018
Jackie M. Parchman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Parchman; and his brother, James “Sonny” Parchman. He is the beloved husband of Kathy Parchman. He is the loving father of Darrin Parchman and Courtney Parchman Rocha (Jason). He is...
Shawn Gerard Olivier, Sr.
Aug 28, 2018
Shawn Gerard Olivier, Sr. a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lafayette, LA., passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the age of 60. Shawn was born on July 21, 1958 to Alvin Joseph Olivier, Jr. and Katherine Sauro Olivier. Shawn is survived by Laurie Pontiff Olivier, his children Lauren Katherine Olivier and Steven Gerard Olivier; his...
Joyce Jackson Lepetich
Aug 28, 2018
Joyce Elizabeth Jackson Lepetich passed away on August 28, 2018. Beloved wife of Mato Lepetich for 46 years. Mother of Joyelle Adolph (Denny) and Mathew Lepetich (Malena). Grandmother of Brooke and Emma Kate Adolph; Camilla, Mato, and Malena Lepetich; and step-grandsons Jace Milam and Dominic Adolph. Daughter of the late Henry Jackson and Virgie May Herring Jackson. Sister of William...
Geraldine "Jeri" Usey Huff
Aug 27, 2018
Geraldine “Jeri” Usey Huff, age 75, passed away August 27, 2018 surrounded by family and love ones. She was a native of Algiers, LA and resided in Marrero, LA for 15 years. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, Geraldine spent her life loving and caring for those dearest to her heart. Preceded in death by her parents Edward O....
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