Obituaries

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

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Thomas "Ben" Salvato

Thomas "Ben" Salvato

Aug 31, 2017

Thomas “Ben” Salvato passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 at the age of 67. Loving brother of Mary Anne Broussard and the late Elizabeth Josephine Salvato. Uncle of Charles “Chase” Wayne Bingham Jr. and Lucien Samuel DiMarco and his wife Danielle. Great-uncle of Brent Chandler, Brendan Pillow and Samantha Lynn Bingham. Also survived by cousins, Nena and Jack Neal...

Maurice E. Whipple Jr.

Maurice E. Whipple Jr.

Aug 30, 2017

Maurice E. Whipple, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Ruth G. Whipple for 52 years. Father of Melissa W. Coulon (Mark), Paul Whipple (Tory), Tammy Whipple, Dana Richard (Scott), and Jessica Newchurch (Jared). Son of the late Jeanne and Maurice Whipple, Sr. Brother of Irene Tabor, Maureen Bourgeois, and the...

Leslie Anne Lewis

Leslie Anne Lewis

Aug 29, 2017

Leslie Anne Lewis of Gretna passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the age of 59. She was preceded in death by her father, William Arthur Walker Jr.; brother, Steven A. Walker and brothers in law, Robert McCain and Lonnie Perrin. She is the loving wife of Billy Lewis. She is the beloved daughter of Drusilla Willson Walker. She...

Yvonne Authement Plaisance

Yvonne Authement Plaisance

Aug 29, 2017

Yvonne Authement Plaisance passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Plaisance. Mother of Billy Authement (Lydia) and the late Michael Authement (Sheila). Grandmother of Michelle Adams, Shawn Bumm (Nikki), Kelly Moody (Karl), Scotty Bumm (Becky), Sumerlyn Bumm, Karen Pareti (Tommy), Tina Fey (William), Billy Authement, Jr., Lisa Ezell, Ray DeRouen, and Monica Miles. Great-grandmother of...

Mervin James Willig

Mervin James Willig

Aug 29, 2017

Mervin James Willig passed away peacefully on August 29, 2017 at the age of 71 years. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resided in Harvey, LA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan H. Willig; parents, John Bennett Jr. and Ethel Amelia Maltry Willig; sisters, Ethel Willig Cannata and Edna Mae Willig DiSalvo. Survivors include...

Necess "Slim" Paul Guillot

Necess "Slim" Paul Guillot

Aug 27, 2017

Necess "Slim" Paul Guillot passed away August 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Dorothy Theriot Guillot. Father of Johnnie Guillot (Stephanie), Joyce Toups (Harold), Vivian Hogan, Donald Guillot, Dolores Frickey (Darryl) and the late Vernon Guillot (Ellen). Grandfather of eight and Great-Grandfather of thirteen. Son of the late O'Neil Guillot, Sr. and Effie Alleman Guillot. Brother of Larry Guillot, Sr. (late...

Richard Joseph Comardelle Sr.

Richard Joseph Comardelle Sr.

Aug 27, 2017

Richard Joseph Comardelle, Sr. passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Janet Temples Comardelle, his loving caretaker. Father of Rhoda Moore (Robbie) and Ricky Comardelle, Jr. Stepfather of Kieth Blanda, Sr. Grandfather of Devin Comardelle, Taylor Comardelle, Tyler Moore, Adam Moore, and Kayla Comardelle. Step-grandfather of Jordan Blanda and Kieth Blanda, Jr. Son of the late Estelle...

John Edward Collier

John Edward Collier

Aug 27, 2017

John Edward Collier passed away peacefully at his home, on August 27, 2017 with his loving sister at his side. He was 58. Beloved son of the late Joseph Edward Collier and Byrdie LeBlanc Collier. Loving brother of Mary Wilma Collier. Honorary brother of Mark Parnell and his wife, Carol. Also survived by his canine companion Sandy along with many...

Abdon "Bill" Perque

Abdon "Bill" Perque

Aug 27, 2017

Abdon "Bill" Perque passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 67 years to Gerdie Mahler Perque. Father of Darlene Perque Adams (Mel) and Nadine Perque Augello (Mike Hinyub). Son of the late Ovida and Sydney Perque. Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Grandfather of...

Anton N. Popich

Anton N. Popich

Aug 26, 2017

Anton Nedjeljko Popich, a native of Brijesta, Croatia, a longtime resident of Empire, Louisiana and more recently Belle Chasse, Louisiana died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, August 26th at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Kate Agneza Popic for fifty-four years. Beloved son of the late Frane Radetic Popic and the late Marko Popic. Brother...

Linda Rae Mars Ryan

Linda Rae Mars Ryan

Aug 26, 2017

Linda Rae “Cookie” Mars Ryan, a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Edwin J. Ryan, Sr. Loving mother of Dane Michael Ryan, Edwin J. Ryan, Jr., Monette Erin Ryan and the late Andrea Rachelle Ryan. Grandmother of Brandon Scott Ryan. Mother-in-law of...

Johnny Rosser

Johnny Rosser

Aug 25, 2017

Johnny Rosser Jr. passed away too young following a motorcycle accident on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 40. He is preceded in death by his father, John Rosser Sr and his grandparents, Henry Joseph Fayette and Marie Lozier Fayette. He is the beloved father of Victoria Rosser, Henry Rosser, John Rosser III and Izabella Rosser. He is...

Lorraine Desselle Bordelon

Lorraine Desselle Bordelon

Aug 25, 2017

Mary Lorraine Desselle Bordelon, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 74. Born in Galveston, Texas and raised in Big Bend, Louisiana, she was a current resident of Avondale. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Huron F. Bordelon and her parents, Lynwood and Pearl...

Catherine Blanchard Dominique

Catherine Blanchard Dominique

Aug 25, 2017

Catherine Blanchard Dominique passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the age of 59. Beloved mother of Stephanie Dominique Legendre (Mark), and Heather Dominique Holland. Daughter of the late William Earl and Lillian Louraine Blanchard. Sister of Buddy Blanchard, Betty Van Meter, Peggy Barrois, Carol Ray, Bobby Blanchard, Deborah Waters, Joan Serigney, Remonia Cognevich,...

Brian Anthony Rodriguez

Brian Anthony Rodriguez

Aug 24, 2017

Brian Anthony Rodriguez passed away on August 24, 2017 at the age of 58. Brian grew up in Empire, LA and was a current resident of Westwego, LA. He is survived by the loves of his life, wife; Nora Adkins-Rodriguez, daughters; Ember Milliman (Bradley), Jourdon Rodriguez, and son; Ryan Adkins. Grand-daughter Aurora Kay Milliman. Son of the late Roy Anthony...

Diana Savoie Hutchison

Diana Savoie Hutchison

Aug 24, 2017

Diana Lynn Savoie Hutchison, age 71, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Loving wife of the late Philip Patrick Hutchison. Daughter of the late Charles and Marion Maronge Savoie. Granddaughter of the late Oleus and Lillian Bergeron Savoie and Joseph and Winnie Louviere Maronge. Mother of Keith Philip Hutchison, with Christina Tincup. Grandmother of Kyle Philip and Brice Anthony Hutchison....

Carol Annette Mcdonald Foster

Carol Annette Mcdonald Foster

Aug 24, 2017

Carol Annette McDonald Foster was born May 18, 1964 and passed away on August 24, 2017 at the age of 53 years. Carol was a beautiful soul. Her patience and insightfulness was a gift. She was thoughtful, caring and put others before herself. Her friends were lifelong and many. Carol was born in Anchorage, Alaska two months after the great...

Jay Anthony Adams

Jay Anthony Adams

Aug 24, 2017

Jay Anthony Adams, formerly Ferdinand Jr., 66, of Algiers, died peacefully at home on August 24, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1951 to the late Ferdinand Anthony Adams and the late Shirley Mae Doucet Adams in New Orleans, LA. Jay had loved boat building with his dad, as well as fishing. He graduated from West Jefferson High School...

Earl Joseph Tanguis

Earl Joseph Tanguis

Aug 24, 2017

Earl Joseph Tanguis, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the age of 67 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores Tanguis; parents, Frank and Eldies Tanguis; sisters, Madora Tanguis and Dolores Taylor. Earl is the loving father of Brian Tanguis and Brandy Medina (Edwin). He is grandfather of Bryan Castillon,...

Scott Anthony Michel

Scott Anthony Michel

Aug 22, 2017

Scott Anthony Michel of Crown Point, LA, passed away on August 22, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 54 years of age. He is survived by the loves of his life: wife, Paige; daughter, Lexie; son, Scotty and two canine companions, Chi Chi and Coco. Survivors also include his sister, Debbie LaFrance; brothers,...