Obituaries

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

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Gail Padgett

Gail Padgett

May 25, 2017

Gail Padgett, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the age of 65. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Hickey and Celina Willie Hickey; siblings, Robert Hickey and Mary Catherine Hickey. She is beloved wife of 38 years of Ronald Padgett. She is devoted mother of William Pellegrin (Jennifer). She is step- mother of Brian Padgett...

Edward L. Buras, Iii

Edward L. Buras, Iii

May 24, 2017

Edward L. Buras, III peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Penny Bourgeois Buras. Father of Kiley Buras LeCompte (Michael) and Kimberly Buras Clement (Joshua). Son of Betty Bergeron Gautreaux. Brother of Naomi “Yonnie” Autin, Duane Buras, Shawn Buras, Robin Whalen, Paul Buras and Natalie Buras. Grandfather of Emily...

Maria Orfidia Izaguirre Brown

Maria Orfidia Izaguirre Brown

May 24, 2017

Maria Orfidia Izaguirre Brown passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Juan Guillermo Brown; her son, Edward Brown; parents, Maria Luisa Cruz and Jose Zacarias Izaguirre ; her siblings, Zoila Arias Ortego, Alma Izaguirre, Jose Enrique Izaguirre, Oscar Izaguirre, Hector Izaguirre and David Izaguirre. She is...

Shirley Tussey Peterson

Shirley Tussey Peterson

May 24, 2017

Shirley Tussey Peterson passed away peacefully on May 24, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell B. Peterson. Mother of J Erik Peterson (Vasu) and Kimberly P. Plaisance (Calvin). Grandmother of Caleb, Cole, Caitlyn, Neena and Drew. Sister of the late Ray Tussey, Beulah Tack, Ann Burdsall and Fred Tussey. Daughter of the late...

Johnny Lee Arbaugh

Johnny Lee Arbaugh

May 24, 2017

Johnny L. Arbaugh, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Lois Arbaugh. He is beloved husband of 56 years of Loretta Arbaugh. He is devoted father of Gregory Arbaugh, Scott Arbaugh (Tiffany) and Leslie Rose (Mark). He is devoted grandfather of Mitchel Arbaugh (Elizabeth), Ava...

Mary Brady Walker

Mary Brady Walker

May 24, 2017

Mary Brady Walker passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the age of 65. Mother of Travis Walker, James Smith, and Max Brewer. Former wife of Robert M. Walker. Daughter of the late Rosa T. Brady and Willie O. Brady, Jr. Sister of the late Ronald Brady. She was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives and Friends of...

Mary Hawkins Ulmer

Mary Hawkins Ulmer

May 24, 2017

Mary Hawkins Ulmer peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Llewellyn Bowen by first marriage and the late Melvin U. Ulmer, Jr. by second marriage. Daughter of the late Hugh Hawkins and Bessie Gilcrease Hawkins. Beloved mother of Llewellyn Bowen, Jr. (Bobie Jean), Alan Bowen (Lori), Sharon...

Marvin D. Abney, Sr.

Marvin D. Abney, Sr.

May 22, 2017

Marvin D. Abney Sr. passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Betty LeBlanc Abney. Father of Marvin D. Abney Jr. (Lisa), Denise A. Guccione (Roger) and Bernice A. Gauthier. Granddaddy of Jennifer, Marvin III, Cody, Ryan (Amanda) and Cacie (Jon). Great-granddaddy of Landon Joel Carter. Brother of Jeanne Butler, the late...

Myrna Delaune Trauth

Myrna Delaune Trauth

May 22, 2017

Myrna Delaune Trauth passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Janssen Trauth. Daughter of the late Theodore Delaune and Ruby Delaune Delaune. Mother of David Trauth (Janet), Suzanne T. Autin (Kurt), Dennis Trauth (Julie), Timothy Trauth (Michelle), Jan T. Soulant (Scott), and Terilyn T. DeBat (David). Grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late...

Victor P. Giordano Jr.

Victor P. Giordano Jr.

May 20, 2017

Victor P. Giordano, Jr. said his last "Roger, Roger" on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Faith T. Giordano. Father of Laniece G. Schexnayder, Victoria Giordano, and Veronica Giordano. Step-father of Scott Guillory, Tina G. Welch (David), and Ryan Guillory. Son of the late Myrtle and Victor Giordano, Sr. Brother of Myrtle Aguilar and...

Ruth Ellen Brockhoeft

Ruth Ellen Brockhoeft

May 19, 2017

Ruth Ellen Brockhoeft born January 18, 1946 in McDonoghville, Gretna, LA died May 19, 2017. First inaugural Miss Jean Lafitte at West Jefferson High School 1963. Magic personified. Never met a stranger. Treasure finder. Beatle lover. Mardi Gras maven. Levee walker. Bayou gypsy. Vernacular creator. One of a kind. Choice. Survived by Erika Duffee, Brett Duffee, Jennifer Duffee and 2.33...

Albert Jules "Boogie" Ledet, Jr.

Albert Jules "Boogie" Ledet, Jr.

May 19, 2017

On Friday, May 19, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital, Albert Jules “Boogie” Ledet, Jr. with the wind beneath his wings took his final flight and entered his Heavenly Home to live with his Lord and Savoir. Born on August 27, 1933 on Delta Farms in Larose, LA, he grew up in Westwego and was a former resident of Terrytown and...

Marcella Dorothy "Marcie" Lorenzo

Marcella Dorothy "Marcie" Lorenzo

May 19, 2017

Marcella Dorothy “Marcie” Lorenzo peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Lorenzo, Sr. Daughter of the late Talmadge Shumate and Rita Cortez Shumate. Loving mother of Frank E. Lorenzo, Jr. (Sharrel), Bryan Lorenzo (Jan), Deborah L. Delger (Larry), Denise L. Stoker (Phil) and Alyson L. Mayet (John). Sister of the...

John Vincent "Pops" Creppel, Sr.

John Vincent "Pops" Creppel, Sr.

May 19, 2017

John Vincent “Pops” Creppel, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Juanita Naquin Creppel. Son of the late Louis Creppel, Sr. and Madeline Trosclair Creppel. Beloved father of Veronica Touchet, Darryl Creppel, Rodney Creppel (Nicole), Randy Creppel, Melanie Hall (Bruce), Steven Creppel and the late John...

Robert Joseph Lafrance

Robert Joseph Lafrance

May 18, 2017

Robert J. “Bobby” LaFrance, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lewis LaFrance and Anna Fitzgerald LaFrance and 7 siblings. He is devoted father of Robert Anthony LaFrance (Shelly). He is loving brother of Joe LaFrance (Marilyn), Gail Cheramie (Glen) and Shirley LaFrance. Bobby was retired...

Marilyn Keesee Bevolo

Marilyn Keesee Bevolo

May 18, 2017

Marilyn Keesee Bevolo passed away peacefully on May 18, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Beloved mother of Allison Hughes Griffen (Barry). Sister of the late Virginia Arleta Keesee and James Perry Keesee. Daughter of the late Asa Holland Keesee and Thelma Blanche Perry Keesee. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. She worked for many years in...

Bryan Stewart

Bryan Stewart

May 18, 2017

Bryan Stewart, was welcomed into our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ’s open arms on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the age of 26. Bryan is survived by his parents Oscar and Susie Stewart; his sisters, Jennifer Stephens (Donald) and Angela Stewart; his nephews, Daniel and Dillon Stephens, whom he loved dearly; his fiancé Larrielle Smith; and extended family. Bryan was...

Diane "Mim" Holland Elliott

Diane "Mim" Holland Elliott

May 17, 2017

Diane “Mim” Holland Elliott went to meet her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2017 at the age of 71 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Elliott Jr. and the late David A. Bolotte (Catherine). Mother of David B. Bolotte (Lori) and Tammy Jo Singletary (James Pardee). Grandmother of Kayla (Brad Lopez), Nicolas and Derek (Jessica). Great-grandmother of...

Andy Paul Rogers

Andy Paul Rogers

May 17, 2017

Andy Paul Rogers passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2017 at the age of 40. Son of Jerry L. Rogers and step son of Paula C. Penouilh. Father of Dylan Paul Webre, mother Brandy W. Lupo. Brother of Gregory J. Rogers. Son of Patricia D. Ashano. Grandson of Elma F. Rogers, Mildred M. Despaux. He is preceeded in death by...

Walter E. Driscoll, Jr. Ph.D.

Walter E. Driscoll, Jr. Ph.D.

May 17, 2017

Walter E. Driscoll Jr., Ph.D. went home to his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Gleason Driscoll by first marriage and the late Aurelia Danielli Driscoll by second marriage. Loving father of Victoria Williams (Walter), Catherine Verdin (Anthony), Robert Driscoll (Lynn), the late Joycelyn Cheramie (Henry) and...