Richard Thomas “Popa” Laurent Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the age of 74 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Lisa Laurent Masson; his parents, Gerard Paul Laurent Sr. and Audrey Rita Manning Laurent; his brother, Gerard Paul Laurent Jr. He is the beloved husband of 55 years...
Beryl Cooper Rau, age 83 passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born April 25, 1934 in New Orleans, LA to her parents, Edith Foltmer Cooper and Leo Cooper, Sr. She was a resident of Algiers. Beryl was the loving wife of the late Fred D. Rau, Sr. for 53 years. Together they raised their five children, Debra...
Calvin Louis Twilbeck, 90, passed away Saturday April 21, 2018 at his home in Marrero, La. after a brief illness of cancer. He was born April 22, 1927 in New Orleans and lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish. He served in the army in World War II from November 1945 until September 1948, then in Army Reserves until July 1952. He...
Mae Marie Buras McKinney Bertheaud passed away peacefully on April 21, 2018 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late David E. “Pudgy” “Mac” McKinney by first marriage and the late Ralph J. Bertheaud by second marriage. Mother of Sandra Koonce-Milholland and the late Daryl E. “Mac” McKinney (Madeline). Grandmother of Keith (Kristi), Kim (Tod), Kevin (Claire), Eddie...
Susie Forbe passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie Rodi Forbe and Joseph Forbe, her brothers, Harold A. Forbe, and L.J. "Skippy" Forbe, and sister-in-law, Euriel Hingle Forbe. She is survived by niece, Kathy Forbe Willett (Randy), nephews, Ricky Forbes (JoAnn), Mark Forbes (Emily), Joey and...
Ralph C. Wooton Jr. passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018 at the age of 54 years. Beloved father of Chance M. Wooton, Kyle P. Wooton (Kelsey Colar) and Faith E. Wooton. Grandfather of Gracelyn, Kaden and the late Preston. Brother of Chancellor “Mitch” Wooton (Christine) and Christopher Wooton (Cynthia). Son of Shirley Johnson Wooton and the late Ralph C....
Gary J. Breaux passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Beloved husband of Carol Hollen Breaux. Father of Kaci Breaux Odem (Josh). Step-father of David Parr (Ashira), Misty LeBlanc (Thomas Jr.) and Timothy Parr. Grandfather of Elizabeth, Joshua and Hollis. Step-grandfather of Tommy III, Tyler, Toby, Malayna, Gabrielle and Jaylen. Brother of Larry Breaux...
Roberta Priscilla Peck passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved daughter of the late Bert and Gertie Peck. Sister of the late Gayle Peck Hoffman (Richard). Aunt and Godmother of Jason Hoffman (Kari), Great Aunt of Tyler Hoffman. Godmother of Priscilla Tullier Jones (Coye). Also survived by her "adopted" son, Rafael Gaytan Davila of...
Byron Denson Connors departed this life on April 19, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was 59 years old. Byron is a native of New Orleans, LA and lived here for 21 one years before moving to Augusta, GA. He remained in Augusta until 2005, at which time he returned to Louisiana to be closer to his family. Byron was...
Doyle Monroe Shumaker II passed away on April 18, 2018 at the age of 31. Beloved father of Ryden Monroe Shumaker. Son of David and Sylvia Daigle Shumaker. Brother of Allan Michael Shumaker. Grandson of Doris Shumaker, the late Doyle Shumaker, Joyce and Webster Daigle. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Doyle was a longtime resident of Marrero,...
Jacqueline Hunnicutt Neel peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Nicholas Neel, MD. Daughter of the late Rex Goodrich Hunnicutt and Etta Cooksey Hunnicutt. Loving mother of Margaret Kathleen Warshaw (Don), Samuel N. Neel, Jr. (Danya), Anthony Rex Neel, Suzanne Marie Neel, James Michael Neel (Ling...
In loving memory of Steven William Howell, 39, passed away due to kidney disease on April 17, 2018 at 2:35pm. Lifetime resident of Marrero, Louisiana and longtime employee of Bearing Service and Supply LLC. Preceded in death by his late mother, Brenda (Dee) Howell and survived by his wife, Angelique (Leaky) Howell of 23 years and children Anthony (Ant) Hill,...
Michael Paul Thompson passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of 51 years to Paulette Dufour Thompson. Father of Michael Paul Thompson, Jr and Steven James Thompson. Father in law of Renee Borne Thompson and Racheal Blauvelt Thompson. Son of the late Lena Decourt Thompson and Jerry Audubon Thompson. Brother of John “Pat”...
Barbara Ann Damico, age 81 of Harvey, Louisiana died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 after battling cancer for over 22 years. She was born on January 3, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late Irvin and Euroine Matherne St. Amant. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip C. Damico and mother of Philip...
Wilfred "Deacon Wil" Robichaux Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on March 21, 1942 in Bayou Blue and later moved to Jefferson Parish, where he remained a faithful resident his entire life. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Monica, his daughter Ann-Marie,...
Jackson E. Gelb passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the age of 18. Beloved son of Andrea Perez and Jon E. Gelb. Brother of Celina Gelb and Peyton Miles. Step-son of Jacob Dykes. He was a Senior and the Drum Captain at Belle Chasse High School. He played soccer, was a leader of Young Life and PSL for...
Donald “Don” Charles Laborie, Sr., a lifelong residence of Marrero, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the age of 79. Husband to Dolores S. Laborie for 59 years. Son of the late Charles and Bertha Laborie. Father of Denise Laborie–Pichoff and Donald C. Laborie, Jr. Grandfather of Sheri McBee (Brandon), Krystal Beckham, Hannah Pichoff, Dylan Pichoff,...
Mildred LeBouef Bernard passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Wilton J. Bernard, Sr. Mother of Patricia B. Martinez, Wayne A. Bernard, Sr. (Lelia), Linda B. Giaise (Joseph), Pamela B. Gay (John) and the late Wilton J. Bernard, Jr. Grandmother of Kimberly Bernard, Wayne Bernard, Jr. (Dawn), Lance Ehret, Scott Giaise (Erin), Paige Brown (Jason),...
Shirley Marie Strickland Dugas passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Beloved mother of Christine Wright, Steven Dugas (Shannon), Mark Dugas (Sandra), the late John Cicotte (Brenda) and Michael Dugas (Amy). Grandmother of Andrew Wright, Adam Wright (Kelly), John Cicotte Jr. (Brandi), Anna Cicotte, Melissa Dugas, Robert Dugas (Lacey), Michael Dugas (Lindsay), Nicole Diamond...
Betty Blank Dufrene passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Beloved mother of Cecile Bordelon, John Gros III (Paula), Timothy Gros (Lisa) and Ronald Gros (Cookie). Grandmother of John IV (Mallory), Neil III (Jamie), Blase, Erica, Nicholas and the late Matthew. Great-grandmother of one expectant great-grandson, Cullen. Sister of Flo Bladsacker (the late Morris),...