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

Oct 10, 2026

En memoria amorosa de Gustavo Gonzalez Balleza.

Con el corazón roto pero llenos de gratitud por su vida, compartimos que nuestro amado Gustavo ha partido a la presencia del Señor. Conocido por su empatía con las personas y compromiso con su negocio, deja un vacío imposible de llenar.Le sobreviven sus padres, hermano, hijas y seres queridos.

La velación se llevará a cabo...

Oct 9, 2026

David M. “Buddy” Daigle passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Loving son of the late Grace L. and Robert J. Daigle. Brother of Marydell D. Allman and the late Marcel Dubrock Daigle (Webster), Ronald E. Daigle (Survived by Eileen) and Robert W. Daigle (survived by Terry). Buddy is also survived by his nieces and...

Oct 9, 2026

David Michael Shumaker, born on September 6, 1962, passed away on October 9, 2026.

David will be remembered as a man who loved deeply and lived with a generous heart. He adored his family, found great joy in motorcycles, and enjoyed the timeless sounds of Classic Rock and Country music. Those who knew him also knew his steady willingness to lend...

Oct 8, 2026

Madeline Matherne Ockman, 97, born July 5, 1929, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Born in Des Allemands, Louisiana and raised in Larose, Louisiana. Madeline later made her home in Westwego, where she built a life filled with family, friendships, service, and cherished memories.

Madeline was a lifelong member of the Westwego Volunteer Fire Department and a...

Oct 8, 2026

Eugene Joseph Castille, III entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2026. Beloved son of the late Eugene J. Castille, Jr. and Joan Leonard Castille. Brother of Paul Castille, Margaret Castille, Stephen Castille (Tina), and the late Michael Castille (Michelle). Former husband of Beth Weiser Castille. Also survived by 2 Aunts, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. At the age...

Oct 6, 2026

William Baron Shano Ill (lovingly known as W.B.) age 66, born on October 3, 1960 gained his wings and departed this life on October 6, 2026, after a long, hard battle with Cancer.

W.B was the oldest of 9 siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, the late William Baron Shano, Jr, Sisters Rhonda Shano Bourgeois, Dawn Shano Fletcher...

Oct 6, 2026

With profound sadness and heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Lieutenant Joe Dean of the Gretna Police Department announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the age of 77.

A distinguished law enforcement officer, devoted family man, and beloved figure in the Gretna community, Joe dedicated nearly five decades of his life to the...

Oct 5, 2026

William F. Walden passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Walden. Father of Brandon Eskine. Son of the late Anna and Floyd Walden. Brother of the late Maryann Cooke, Linda Tucker, Clyde “Buddy” Walden and Gerald Walden. Grandfather of Chloe Eskine and Erik Bulson. Also survived by other relatives...

Oct 4, 2026

Jena Vogt, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 4, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who meant everything to her.

Born on February 7, 1968, A Belle Chasse native, Jena lived a life centered around the people she loved most.

She was the devoted wife of Michael Vogt. For 41 years,...

Oct 4, 2026

Oct 2, 2026

Robert “Bobby” Norman Di Bartolo, Jr. was born on December 24, 1980, in Marrero, Louisiana, to Tammy and Bobby Di Bartolo, Sr.

Bobby grew up in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, a place that remained an important part of his story throughout his life. Following Hurricane Katrina, he made his home in Broussard, Louisiana, where he built a life and family surrounded by...

Oct 2, 2026

Stuart David “Buster” “Meatball” Sanchez of Marrero was born in New Orleans on October 17, 1952, and passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:45 pm at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. He was 73. He was the beloved husband of Diana Hunter Sanchez for 53 years until his passing. Father of Tara Savannah Sanchez (Eddie Cortez). Son...

Oct 1, 2026

Jacqueline Irene Newberry passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at the age of 83 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 11th, 1943 to the late Lillian and Leland Viar.

She is survived by her children, Krista Baldassaro, Kiley Peters, John Gorst, Jr., and Jeff Peters; her sister Carolyn Tidwell; her brother Thomas Viar;...

Oct 1, 2026

Emile Sanford, affectionately known as “Mannie,” passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on February 12, 1957, Mannie brought immense love, warmth, and dedication to everyone blessed to be a part of his life.

Mannie was a man of simple pleasures who found joy in the world around him. He had a deep passion for fishing,...

Sep 30, 2026

Emmett Russell “Red” Fowler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at the age of 92 at his home in Nairn, Louisiana . He was born on August 5th, 1934 in Swaim, Alabama. He was the fifth child of Emmett S. Fowler and Eva Langston Fowler.

A native of Princeton, Alabama, he grew up farming and logging in the mountains...

Sep 30, 2026

Glenda Sue Maddox Austin, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Glenda was born on May 7, 1943, in Porterdale, Georgia, to the late Maxie Elizabeth Maddox and Levie Alvin Maddox. She was one of twelve children and was preceded in death by her grandsons, Paul James Becnel Jr. and Brandon Bernard. She is...

Sep 30, 2026

John Clarence Hebert, Sr. born October 15, 1944, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2026. Beloved husband of 22 years to Annette L. Hebert. Son of the late Norma O’Rourke and Clarence J. Hebert. Stepson of the late Morgan O’Rourke. Father of John C. Hebert, Jr. and Michael Babin. Stepfather of Julian C. Necaise, Jr., Tina LeBlanc, Lisa...

Sep 28, 2026

Felicita Canales Encarnación falleció pacíficamente el lunes 28 de septiembre de 2026, a la edad de 98 años. Nació en Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, el 2 de mayo de 1928, hija de Jacinto Canales y Petra Encarnación.

Fue esposa de Víctor Fuentes Ayala; madre de Marta, Víctor (hijo), Roberto y Elizabeth; abuela de Luis Roberto, Karla, Rayda, Camille, Diana, Amiley, Roberto...

Sep 27, 2026

Josephine Montana Mudge peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Steven Mudge, Sr. Daughter of the late Anthony Montana and Rose Di Franco Montana. Loving and devoted mother of Steven Mudge, Jr., Mike Mudge, Sr. (Barbara), George Mudge, Pam Mudge, Anthony Mudge, Sr. (Gwendolyn), Richard “Dickey” Mudge...

Sep 26, 2026

Phyllis Jane Dicken Sikes passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Woldenberg Village. A native of New Orleans, Jane was born on October 16, 1939, to the late Phyllis Kathryn and Raymond Dicken.

Jane graduated from John McDonogh Senior High School as Valedictorian. In high school she met Daniel Burk Sikes. Eventually, they married and celebrated nearly 60 years of...