Obituaries

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

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Mollie Gasquet Galmiche

Mollie Gasquet Galmiche

Aug 17, 2026

Mollie Gasquet Galmiche entered eternal rest on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Donovan “Donnie” Galmiche for 25 years. Daughter of the late Charlotte “Lottie” Gasquet and Louis Gasquet. Loving mother of LJ Galmiche (Jshonda) and DonnaRaye Cognevich (Greg). Devoted Grandmother of Brittney Cognevich, Jonathan Cognevich and Great Grandmother of Jaxson Cognevich....

Jacquelyn Faye Short Hubert

Jacquelyn Faye Short Hubert

Aug 17, 2026

Jacquelyn Faye Short Hubert passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17th, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on December 6th, 1936, to Edith and Charles Short, Sr.

She is the wife of the late Edward Leo Hubert; the mother of Robin Gayle Palmer (the late John), and the late David Raymond Guillotte (Ruby); the grandmother...

Beverly Ann Ritter

Beverly Ann Ritter

Aug 16, 2026

BEVERLY ANN RITTER

1944 – 2026

On the evening of August 16, 2026, Beverly Ann Ritter peacefully departed this world with her son and daughter-in-law by her bedside. She was born on July 26, 1944, in New Orleans, and lived most of her life on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, except for fourteen years on the Northshore in Abita Springs and...

Joyce LeBlanc Husson

Joyce LeBlanc Husson

Aug 16, 2026

Joyce LeBlanc Husson, born July 17, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Bedford Care Center in Picayune, Mississippi. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Charles A. Husson Jr.; her father, Joseph J. LeBlanc; her mother, Azalie Loup LeBlanc; and her brother, Joseph J. LeBlanc Jr., and...

Virgie H. LeBlanc

Virgie H. LeBlanc

Aug 16, 2026

Virgie H. LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Leonce LeBlanc for 69 years. Mother of Kim Dandry (Randy), Zachary LeBlanc and Jamie LeBlanc. Daughter of the late Lucille and O’Neil Hernandez. Sister of the late Nita Zeringue. She is survived by 2 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She loved to...

Carolyn Spano Richard

Carolyn Spano Richard

Aug 15, 2026

Carolyn Spano Richard entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Emmett Richard, Jr. Mother of Michael Richard, Kirk Richard (Kathy Powell), Scott Richard (Kathy Landry), and Dru Richard Sr. (the late daughter-in-law Lori Hinyup). Grandmother of Jason, Brook, Eric, Kyle (Jennifer), Patrick (Ruthanne), Bryan (Caitlin), Chad, Courtney (Paul Jr.), Dru Jr. (Amanda), and Ian....

Keith Francis Ortolano, Sr.

Keith Francis Ortolano, Sr.

Aug 15, 2026

Keith Francis Ortolano Sr passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 at the age of 75. He was a beloved father to Keith Francis Ortolano Jr and Chad Michael Ortolano, and daughters-in-law, Elise Hepting Ortolano and Megan Soileau Ortolano. He was “Pawpaw Keith” to Madisyn Alizabeth Ortolano, Isabella Marie Ortolano, Eisley Rae Ortolano, and Delilah Rae Ortolano. Survived by his...

Judy LeBlanc Helmer

Judy LeBlanc Helmer

Aug 14, 2026

Judy LeBlanc Helmer, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026 at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Irvin T. Helmer, Sr. Loving mother of Denise Helmer, Michael J. Helmer (Rachel), and the late Irvin T. “Boo” Helmer, Jr. Grandmother of Jared M. Helmer (Leah) and Cambri L. Helmer. (Kameron). Great-grandmother of Maci Helmer and Dennis Maddox....

Elizabeth Ann Bourgeois

Elizabeth Ann Bourgeois

Aug 14, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Bourgeois, born on June 30, 1940, passed away on August 14, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and deep family bonds. Her life, filled with warmth and compassion, touched all who knew her and will be remembered with abiding respect and admiration.

Elizabeth’s greatest pride in life was her family, a source...

Michael Henry Thomassie

Michael Henry Thomassie

Aug 10, 2026

Michael Henry Thomassie passed away on August 10, 2026, in Marrero, Louisiana, at the age of 71. A lifelong resident of the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, he attended Immaculate Conception in Marrero through Middle School and Marrero Junior High, graduating from West Jefferson High School.

He worked for the Jefferson Parish Traffic Engineering Department in the sign shop, and later, like...

Bobbie Robertson Genovese

Bobbie Robertson Genovese

Aug 10, 2026

Bobbie Gayle Robertson Genovese, born on October 27, 1945, age 80, returned home to the loving arms of her parents, Robert Robertson and Mary Campo Robertson, her sister, Patricia Ann Robertson, and her husband, Nicholas A. Genovese, Jr., on Monday, August 10, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Mary Genovese...

Harris Joseph Champagne

Harris Joseph Champagne

Aug 10, 2026

Harris Joseph Champagne, III, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Shannon Kreamer Champagne. Father of Sherri Beebe (Marcus) and Aaron Champagne (Ericha). Grandfather of Savannah Beebe, Marcus Beebe, Jr. Reilee Champagne, and Matthew Champagne. Brother of Kenny Fontaine (Linda) and Lonnie Fontaine (Cheri). Also survived by other loving relatives...

Sherron Wimprine Atzenhoffer

Sherron Wimprine Atzenhoffer

Aug 9, 2026

Sherron Wimprine Atzenhoffer, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1945 in New Orleans, La. She was the wife of the late Paul L. Atzenhoffer for 61 years. She is survived by her children Michael Atzenhoffer (Lisa) and Michelle Johnston (Gary), and her granddaughters who were the lights of her life,...

Abner Joseph Haydel, Jr.

Abner Joseph Haydel, Jr.

Aug 9, 2026

Abner Joseph Haydel, Jr. passed away peacefully, on August 9, 2026 at the age of 99 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita Thibodeaux Haydel. Son of the late Abner Joseph Haydel, Sr. and Amy Brou Haydel. Brother of the late Earl, Melvin, and Lloyd Haydel. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Abner was a native of Edgard, Louisiana,...

Isabel G. Nina

Isabel G. Nina

Aug 8, 2026

Isabel G. Nina entered eternal rest, surrounded by her devoted family, on August 8, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on June 15, 1951, in San Tulce, Puerto Rico, where she spent her early years in the warmth of a close‑knit community. In 1974, Isabel relocated to New Orleans to begin a new life, one marked by...

Roy Louis Loup Jr.

Roy Louis Loup Jr.

Aug 7, 2026

Roy Louis Loup Jr., age 85, passed peacefully August 7, 2026. A native of Algiers, LA and resident of Gretna, LA for over 50 years, he was a graduate of Holy Name of Mary and a talented athlete. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps then established a life long career in plumbing sales. Roy was ONE OF A...

Patrick Ashley McKeon

Patrick Ashley McKeon

Aug 5, 2026

Patrick Ashley McKeon, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on March 31, 1966, in New Orleans, Patrick’s life was deeply shaped by Louisiana's "Sportman's Paradise", which instilled in him an abiding love and appreciation for the outdoors.

He attended Holy Cross High School and continued his education at Louisiana...

Edgar Adrian Cortez Hernandez

Edgar Adrian Cortez Hernandez

Aug 5, 2026

Edgar Adrian Cortez Hernandez entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2026.

Edgar, age 37, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Guatemala to his loving parents, Antonia Herandez Lopes and Adrian Cortez , Edgar was a man of deep faith, immense courage, and profound kindness.

Seeking a better future for himself and his family, Edgar made the...

Lynn James Bourgeois Sr.

Lynn James Bourgeois Sr.

Aug 4, 2026

Lynn James Bourgeois, Sr., entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on August 4, 2026 at the age of 79.

Lynn was born on July 25, 1947, in Metairie, Louisiana, to Murphy Bourgeois, Sr. and Florence Hazard Bourgeois.

He was a retired veteran with 41 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Reserves, and Civil Service with the...