Obituaries

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

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Theresa Michel Ducote

Theresa Michel Ducote

Feb 12, 2018

Theresa Michel Ducote earned her wings on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ducote. Companion of Carl Kempf. Mother of Kathy Perry (Michael), Lisa Byars, and Karen Poret (the late Eric) (Michael). Daughter of the late Ella and Augustine Michel. Sister of Shirley Ducote (Russell) and Joey Michel. Grandmother of Michael,...

Larry P. Babin, Sr.

Larry P. Babin, Sr.

Feb 12, 2018

On December 10, 1947, a great person, Larry P. Babin, Sr. was born into this world to Margie and Albert Babin; he was their third child. His other siblings were Dale Babin (Deceased), Lloyd Babin and Lynn Babin. Larry was married to Brenda Brooks and had two children, Larry P. Babin, Jr. (Colleen) and Robert W. Babin. He has one...

Conchetta Castiglione Vicari

Conchetta Castiglione Vicari

Feb 12, 2018

Conchetta Castiglione Vicari passed away peacefully on February 12, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Vicari by first marriage and the late Vincent Vicari by second marriage. Mother of Peter Vicari (Jacquelyn), Sarah Jambon (Gerald) and Angelo Vicari (Nellie). Sister of Giuseppina Bellina, Giuseppe Castiglione, Elvira Castiglione, Benito Castiglione and Nicolo Castiglione, the late...

Carlo Joseph "C.J." Taravella Jr.

Carlo Joseph "C.J." Taravella Jr.

Feb 11, 2018

Carlo Joseph “C.J.” Taravella Jr., was “alive and well, thank you,” until he passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 68. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine Bird Taravella and Carlo Joseph Taravella Sr. He is the companion of Linda Allen, his loving partner for the past 20 years. He is the...

Nelson J. Bourgeois

Nelson J. Bourgeois

Feb 11, 2018

Nelson J. Bourgeois went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 11, 2018 at the age of 60 years. He is the loving son of Noah Bourgeois Jr., and the late Lois Richoux Bourgeois. Grandson of the late Noah and Gertrude Bourgeois Sr., the late John and Celina Richoux. Loving brother of Darline Scheuermann (Ron...

Debra Despaux Tassin

Debra Despaux Tassin

Feb 10, 2018

Debra Despaux “Debbie” Tassin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 56. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James A. “Jimmy” Tassin; her father, Leo Joseph Cheramie. She is the devoted mother of Derrek J. Tassin (Kristen N. Bourque). She is the loving step- mother of the Tassin children, James, Rickey, Dinah,...

Rodney Albert Ranson

Rodney Albert Ranson

Feb 10, 2018

Rodney Albert Ranson passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 89. Beloved husband by first marriage to the late Lorraine “Mixie” DeRocha Ranson and by second marriage to the late Roberta P. Ranson. Loving father of Peggy Ranson Kemp (Phillip), Gay Ranson Gomez (Coonie), Vickie Ranson Whittle (Ken) and the late Ronnie Ranson. Son of the...

Constance "Connie" "Gille: Asercion

Constance "Connie" "Gille: Asercion

Feb 10, 2018

Constance "Connie" "Gille" Asercion Landry passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 96. Mother of the late Juanita M. Rice and Dennis Batiste. Daughter of the late Fabio Asercion and Dolores Navarro Asercion. Sister of the late Juanita "Fannie" Asercion, Joseph Asercion, and Pauline "Tody" St. Clair. Survived by 2 grandchildren, David Domec and Sonja...

Philip "Phil" Criegler Clawson

Philip "Phil" Criegler Clawson

Feb 9, 2018

Philip "Phil" Criegler Clawson passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the age of 65. Beloved father of Cass and Clay Clawson. Son of the late Betty and Carl Clawson. Brother of Carl Clawson, Jr., and Beth Slater. He was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, Greenville, S. C. and also a graduate with a degree from Furman...

Davis Paul Uzee Jr.

Davis Paul Uzee Jr.

Feb 9, 2018

Davis Paul Uzee Jr. passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 59 years. Beloved son of the late Gertrude Lee Uzee and Davis P. Uzee Sr. Nephew of the late Inez Triche and Willie Triche. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Davis worked for many years in automobile sales. He was a longtime member of...

Earlin L. Griffin Sr.

Earlin L. Griffin Sr.

Feb 8, 2018

Earlin L. Griffin Sr. passed away peacefully on February 8, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Irmalee McMahon Griffin. Father of Rebecca Griffin Grunewald (George), Bonnie Griffin and the late Earlin L. Griffin Jr. Grandfather of Greg, Doug and Enid and great-grandfather of nine. Brother of the late Hazel Griffin Gollmer (Uncle Jimmy), Joe...

Floyd Louis Durand Jr.

Floyd Louis Durand Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

Floyd Louis Durand, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Georgia Blanchard Durand. Son of the late Floyd Louis Durand, Sr. and Anastasia Schindler Durand. Father of Catherine Durand Bono (Victor), Susan Durand Tabor (Charles), David Durand (fiancé Colinda; late spouse Tanya), Richard Durand (Sherry), Floyd Durand, III (Melissa), and the late Frederick L. Durand, Sr....

James "Jim" Carl Alford

James "Jim" Carl Alford

Feb 5, 2018

James "Jim" Carl Alford passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Karen Johnson Alford for 54 years. Father of Annette Alford Marks (Jon), and Sharon Alford Linden (Darrell). Son of the late Vinell and J.C. Alford Sr. Brother of Cullen Alford and Sandra Cindrich. Grandfather of Jaimee Brown (Travis), Lindsey Guillot (Bryan),...

Brad Michael Fitch

Brad Michael Fitch

Feb 4, 2018

Brad Michael Fitch, earned his eternal wings on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the age of 28. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eddie Benoit Sr. and Gladys Simon Benoit; and his paternal grandparents, Lawless Fitch Sr. and Dolores Landry Fitch; his uncle, Tad Fitch; and his cousins, Monica Lynn Pendley and Charlotte Marie Hanley. He is...

John Anthony Hubert Remy

John Anthony Hubert Remy

Feb 4, 2018

John Anthony Hubert Remy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the young age of 93. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his beloved wife of 63 years, Ruth Matherne Remy; his granddaughter, Anna R. Remy; his parents, Anna Loria Remy and Troy Remy; and his brother, Paul L. Remy. He is the...

Osey "Issy" Eugene Isbell Sr.

Osey "Issy" Eugene Isbell Sr.

Feb 3, 2018

Osey “Issy” Eugene Isbell Sr. passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018 at the age of 91. He is a native of Florence, AL and a resident of Algiers, Gretna and Harvey since 1948. Husband of the late Verda K. Isbell. Father of Michael Isbell of Houston, TX, the late Osey Isbell Jr. and Adrienne Isbell. Stepfather of Douglas Miles...

William Louis Wattigney Jr

William Louis Wattigney Jr

Feb 3, 2018

William Louis Wattigney, Jr born September 23, 1979 in New Orleans, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the age of 38. He was the eldest son of William Louis Wattigney, Sr. and Linda Montero Wattigney of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Seth M. Wattigney. Companion of Angel Butler. Brother of Lance A. Wattigney (Tara), Amy W....

Dr. Gerald F. De Luca, Ed.D.

Dr. Gerald F. De Luca, Ed.D.

Feb 3, 2018

Dr. Gerald F. De Luca, Ed.D. was called to eternal rest on Saturday, February 3, 2018. A visitation will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Burmaster and Franklin Streets, Gretna, LA on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 9:30AM until 12 Noon. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Friday at 12 Noon. Interment will...

Brian Joseph Leblanc

Brian Joseph Leblanc

Feb 2, 2018

Brian Joseph LeBlanc passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at the age of 29. Beloved son of Henrietta Morales LeBlanc Boudreaux and the late Billy J. LeBlanc. Step-son of Keith G. Boudreaux. Step-brother of Amy Soto and Angie Berggren (Albert). Grandson of the late Gleason and Henrietta Comeaux Morales, Sidney and Collis Haley LeBlanc and Charles and Gertrude Gaubert...

Louis J. "Butch" Verdun

Louis J. "Butch" Verdun

Feb 2, 2018

Louis J. “Butch” Verdun passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Virginia Sparacello Verdun. Father of April Verdun Brown (Thomas) and Melissa Verdun (Scott Jarrell). Grandfather of Remington, Samuel and Maya. Son of the late Louis Verdun, Clara Petit Boudreaux and Sidney Boudreaux, Sr. Also survived by all of his brothers and...