Obituaries

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

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Camille Joseph Xavier Bavaret

Camille Joseph Xavier Bavaret

Dec 20, 2017

Camille Joseph Xavier Bavaret passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of Agatha "Margie" Rodrigue Bavaret for 70 years. Father of Kenneth Joseph Bavaret (Cheryl), Yvonne Bavaret Barthelemy (John), Gary Gerard Bavaret (Cynthia) and Darryl James Bavaret (Mary). Son of the late Bernadette Falcon Bavaret and Paul Bavaret. Step-son of the late Gabriel...

Muriel Buras Bufkin

Muriel Buras Bufkin

Dec 19, 2017

Muriel Buras Bufkin peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Peter C. Buras by first marriage and Julius Bufkin by second marriage. Daughter of the late Johnny Buras and Alice Bubrig Buras. Loving mother of Damien Buras (Donna), Ray Buras (Gail), Odessa Buras Galmiche (Huey) and the...

Winifred "Winnie" Parker Musacchia

Winifred "Winnie" Parker Musacchia

Dec 19, 2017

Winifred “Winnie” Parker Musacchia, beloved wife of the late Joseph Musacchia Sr., passed away peacefully at Woldenberg Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She is survived by her five children, Joseph Jr. (Sally), Frank (Mary), Janell Sisolak (David), Janice McKinnon (the late David) and Rita Borne (Ben); nine grandchildren, Joseph III, Anna, Frank Jr. (Angie), Michael, Mindy Parrish (Eric),...

Cheryl P Smith

Cheryl P Smith

Dec 19, 2017

Cheryl P. Smith passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Beloved wife of George W. Smith for 51 years. Mother of Melissa S. Mitchum (Jay Schultheis). Grandmother of Danielle N Mitchum. Daughter of Della B Perry and the late Charles F Perry. Sister of Kim P Meyer (John Stafford). Daughter-in-law of the late Vera C Smith and George W Smith,...

Douglas Joseph Berdou

Douglas Joseph Berdou

Dec 18, 2017

Douglas Joseph Berdou, a native of the City of New Orleans, passed away on Dec. 18,2017 at Chateau de Notre Dame where he was a resident for the past five years. Beloved son of the late Pearl Prejean Berdou and Henry Foret Berdou and brother of James J. Berdou, (Houston) he is survived by three nephews, two nieces, five grandnephews,...

Eloise C. Cooper

Eloise C. Cooper

Dec 18, 2017

Eloise C. Cooper passed away on Monday December 18, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved daughter of the late Alfreda and Carlie Cooper. Sister of Phyllis Cooper, Morris Cooper (Mary) and the late Martin Cooper (Doris). Godmother of Ana Catalanotto and Courtney Cooper. Aunt of Chris Cooper (Carrie), Wade Wood (Lana) and other nieces and nephews. Great Aunt of...

Vernal Breaux Tassin

Vernal Breaux Tassin

Dec 18, 2017

Vernal Breaux Tassin passed away peacefully on December 18, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Hanson Anthony Tassin. Mother of Deborah T. Bellanger (Craig), Kirk J. Tassin (Janet) and Brenda M. Ourso (Joey). Grandmother of Ryan Bellanger (Tracie), Tammy Chacon (Fernando), Erika Plaisance (Josh), Kirk Tassin Jr., Jeremy Ourso and Jordan Ourso. Great-grandmother of...

Anthony "Mac" Michael Palisi Sr.

Anthony "Mac" Michael Palisi Sr.

Dec 17, 2017

Anthony "Mac" Michael Palisi, Sr., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Geraldine "Gerry" Palisi for 58 years. Father of Monica Palisi, Vincent Martin Palisi (Lisa), Michel Clyde Palisi (Debra), Andrea Palisi Rogers, and the late Anthony Michael Palisi Jr, and twin infant A. Palisi. Grandfather of Thomas Anthony "Best Buddy" Palisi...

Mildred Jane Pennison Billiot

Mildred Jane Pennison Billiot

Dec 16, 2017

Mildred Jane Pennison Billiot, went home to be with The Lord peacefully and surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her beloved first husband, Talbot J. Pennison and her second beloved husband, Victor Billiot; her son, Jimmy Pennison Sr.; son- in- law, Millard J. Wildey; grandchildren, Beth...

Joyce Ann "Nanny" Arcement

Joyce Ann "Nanny" Arcement

Dec 16, 2017

Joyce Ann “Nanny” Arcement passed away peacefully on December 16, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Mertelia Clement Arcement. Sister of the late Loretta Stansbury (Curtis), the late Carroll Arcement (Claudette) and the late Shelton Arcement. Godmother of Rita Landry (Glenn) and Cory Landry. Aunt of Joy Guidry, Craig Stansbury (Jeanette), David...

Patricia Ann Esta

Patricia Ann Esta

Dec 15, 2017

Patricia Ann Esta, went home to be with The Lord peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Malcolm J. Esta; her son, John Esta; her parents, Rosalie and Robert Williams; and several siblings. She is the loving mother of Ronnie Esta (Vickie), Bonnie Welch, and Gillis Esta....

Joseph "Pie-Joe" Bonfiglio, Jr.

Joseph "Pie-Joe" Bonfiglio, Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

Joseph “Pie-Joe” Bonfiglio, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 83. Beloved “Childhood Sweetheart” of Marcy Bourgeois Bonfiglio for 64 years. Son of the late Joseph Bonfiglio, Sr. and Virgin Landry Bonfiglio. Loving father of Fay Bonfiglio Landry (Robert) and Chris Bonfiglio, Sr. Survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. Brother...

Ronald Brumfield Bridges

Ronald Brumfield Bridges

Dec 15, 2017

Ronald Brumfield Bridges, recently diagnosed with ALS, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Nell Hunt Bridges for 59 years. Father of Angela Jane Bridges Caletri (David) and Carlton Hunt Bridges. Son of the late Marjorie Denman Bridges and Hugh Frank Bridges. Brother of William Denman Bridges (Polly) and the late Franklin...

Marian J. "Dolly" Naquin

Marian J. "Dolly" Naquin

Dec 15, 2017

Marian J. “Dolly” Naquin peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Dennis R. Naquin Sr. Loving mother of Thomas Naquin, S. Marie Naquin, Linda Naquin (Alison), Dennis Naquin Jr., Dorothy Gros (E.J.), Steven Naquin (Gail), Kim Ranson and Susan Brindisi (Frank)....

Gloria Begovich Schouest

Gloria Begovich Schouest

Dec 15, 2017

Gloria Begovich Schouest, a lifelong resident of Marrero peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Harrison Schouest, Jr. Loving mother of Lana R. Schedler (Warren) and Todd J. Schouest. Gloria is survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by 5 siblings....

Emma Rita Loup Landry Roubion Goodin

Emma Rita Loup Landry Roubion Goodin

Dec 14, 2017

Emma Rita Loup Landry Roubion Goodin, a lifelong resident of Westwego and Marrero, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Clyde Goodin by third marriage, the late Donald Roubion by second marriage and the late Prophet Landry by first marriage. Mother of Myra Parta (the late Joseph Jr.), Perrin...

Fredrick "Frenchie" Leblanc

Fredrick "Frenchie" Leblanc

Dec 14, 2017

Fredrick “Frenchie” LeBlanc passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the age of 75. Beloved father of Wayne LeBlanc, Rebecca Leto (Jonathan), Mark LeBlanc (Sims), and Paula Hebert (Mark). Former husband of Peggy L. LeBlanc, mother of his four children. Son of the late Thelma R. and Edward C. LeBlanc, Sr. Brother of Betty Pugh, Kenneth LeBlanc, Sharon Andras,...

Margaret Gaspard Dubois

Margaret Gaspard Dubois

Dec 14, 2017

Margaret Gaspard Dubois peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of the late Russell J. Dubois. Daughter of the late Eusebe D. Gaspard and Thelma Chiasson Gaspard. Loving mother of Brent Dubois (Carrie) and Rochelle Babin (Dywane, Sr.). Loving grandmother of Dylan Rudisaile (Masey), Devin Rudisaile (Alexis), Layne Dubois, William...

Martha Christoffel Boudreaux

Martha Christoffel Boudreaux

Dec 14, 2017

Martha Nell Christoffel Boudreaux, resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the age of 79. While she had been struggling with health issues for a little over 2 1/2 years, her death was sudden and unexpected. She was born in Crowley, La to the late Mafflin E. Christoffel, Jr. and the late Marjorie Chambers...

William B. "Bill" Carragan Jr.

William B. "Bill" Carragan Jr.

Dec 13, 2017

William B. "Bill" Carragan, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Sharon Wilson Carragan for 25 years. Father of William B. Carragan III (Sandy) and Kimberly Shedler (William). Step-father of Christopher Wainwright (Tatiana). Son of the late Claire and William Carragan Sr. Brother of Judy...