Obituaries

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

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Gladys Romano Leger

Gladys Romano Leger

Nov 22, 2017

Gladys Romano Leger, longtime resident of Gretna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Marlin A. Leger Sr. and her parents, Angel Pennison Romano and Saverio Romano Jr. and her siblings. She is the loving mother of...

Vera Barrilleaux Schexnayder

Vera Barrilleaux Schexnayder

Nov 21, 2017

Vera Barrilleaux Schexnayder, received her wings and entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Arthur C. Schexnayder Sr.; grandson, Peter Schexnayder; daughter-in-law, Tricia J. Schexnayder; parents, Willie and Lucille Barrilleaux. She is loving mother of Susan S. Roddy (Allen), Arthur C....

Deborah Bennett Ory

Deborah Bennett Ory

Nov 21, 2017

Deborah "Debi" Bennett Ory died at the age of 53 on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 due to complications from lung cancer at Tulane University Hospital, New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of Bryan Michael Ory for 19 years. Daughter of Alcide Bennett, Jr. (Carolyn Zanco) and the late Martha "Lee" White Bennett. Mother of Summer Lee Bennett, Tuesday Rain Lucas, Atticus...

Samantha Randle

Samantha Randle

Nov 19, 2017

Samantha Randle entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the age of 26. Beloved companion to Anna Clark for 2 years. Loving daughter of Kathy Randle and Luis Ortega. Loving sister of Gary “Bucko” Randle, II (Katherine Stone). Beloved aunt of Olivia Randle, Sophia Randle and Autumn Randle. Devoted grand daughter of JoJo Guerra. Samantha is also...

James Frederick Mcgowan

James Frederick Mcgowan

Nov 19, 2017

James Frederick McGowan passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Violet Mitchell McGowan for 66 years. Father of Lynn M. Rougeau (John), Wendy M. Allen (Charles III), and the late Patrick McGowan. Grandfather of Sean McGowan, Brian McGowan, Heather Allen, and Charles Allen IV. Son of the late Hugh McGowan and Cecelia Carroll McGowan. Brother of the...

Theresa Irene Boudreaux Savoy

Theresa Irene Boudreaux Savoy

Nov 18, 2017

Theresa Irene Boudreaux Savoy, an avid BINGO player at Azalea BINGO Hall, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Nolan A. Savoy. Daughter of the late Lawrence Boudreaux, Sr. and Lelia Aucoin Boudreaux. Mother of Donald Savoy (Audrey), Kenneth Savoy (Stacey), Gail LeBlanc (Richard) and Deborah Davis...

Joseph Alexander Donald Jalbert Jr.

Joseph Alexander Donald Jalbert Jr.

Nov 17, 2017

Joseph Alexander Donald “Brother Donald” Jalbert Jr., passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Morgan Joy Fruge’; parents, Barbara Jean Lee Barousse, James Harry Barousse, Joseph Alexander Donald Jalbert Sr. He is the beloved father of Jeannie Jalbert, Gaylynn Fruge’ (Fella), Gina Roberts (David) and Nichole...

Naomi Boudreaux Newman

Naomi Boudreaux Newman

Nov 17, 2017

Naomi Boudreaux Newman peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Michael Newman. Daughter of the late Ernest Edgar Boudreaux and Pearl Plaisance Boudreaux. Mother of Billie Jean Linson and the late Steven Boudreaux, Sr. and Phillip Gary Linson. Step Mother of Michael Burden and Ashley Burden. Grandmother of Christopher...

Thomas Conwell Schoonenberg Sr.

Thomas Conwell Schoonenberg Sr.

Nov 16, 2017

Thomas Conwell Schoonenberg Sr. passed away in New Orleans on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 at the age of 90. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved Son Anton James Schoonenberg, his wife of thirty-six years, Evelyn Boyne Schoonenberg, and his brothers Frank Conwell and Jim Schoonenberg. He will be missed by his dear sister Sally Schoonenberg McCauley and his...

Eva J. "Tetaunt" Doiron

Eva J. "Tetaunt" Doiron

Nov 16, 2017

Eva J. “Tetaunt” Doiron passed away peacefully on November 16, 2017 at the age of 98 years. Beloved mother of Audrey Zappulla. Mother-in-law of the late Richard Zappulla. Grandmother of Joseph G. Zappulla (Carol), Richard Zappulla Jr. and Rhonda Z. Chapman (the late Richard). Great-grandmother of Justin Zappulla (Megan) and the late Gregory Zappulla. Great-great-grandmother of Alaina and Aubrey Zappulla....

Diane Hughes Gullo

Diane Hughes Gullo

Nov 16, 2017

Diane Hughes Gullo peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of the late Charles Gullo. Daughter of the late Russell and Myrle Hughes. Mother of Russell Gullo (Edna) and the late Bonnie Gullo Salmon (Survived by Mike). Grandmother of Charles Gullo (Kaitlyn), Chris Salmon, Cory Salmon, Jason Salmon, Dylan Salmon...

Simon Joseph Ronquillo Jr.

Simon Joseph Ronquillo Jr.

Nov 15, 2017

Simon Joseph “Joey” Ronquillo, Jr., surrounded by his loved ones, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2017 at 7:40pm. Eagerly awaiting him at Heaven’s Gate were his loving and devoted parents, Simon Sr. and Ellamae Ronquillo, his loving niece Brooke Ton, his best buddy B.J. Grace, brother-in-law John, and a host of other relatives and friends who pre-deceased him. Simon...

Lloyd Joseph Gainey Sr.

Lloyd Joseph Gainey Sr.

Nov 14, 2017

Lloyd Joseph Gainey, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Claudia Matherne Gainey for 36 years. Father of William Joseph Black, Lloyd Joseph "L.J." Gainey, Jr. (Lauren), and Ryan Laugharn (Christine). Grandfather of Gia, Sophia, Rylie, and Brinley. Son of the late John O. Gainey, Sr. and Melodie Schaubhut Gainey. Brother Russel Gainey, Sr. (Carol), Johnny...

Mavis "Butch" Frank Matis

Mavis "Butch" Frank Matis

Nov 13, 2017

Mavis "Butch" Frank Matis passed away on November 13, 2017. Beloved fiance' of Nancy Ponder. Father of Terrie Matis Bourgeois (Glen), Frank Matis (Carol), and Laura Matis France (Mitch). Grandfather of Glen Bourgeois, Jr. (Jennifer), Casey Bourgeois, Jake Matis, Kelly M. Harmon (Hays), Frankie Matis, Jr., Marissa Landry, Dylan Landry, Morgan Landry, Emma France, Mitchell France, Jr. and the late...

William "Bill" Joseph Downey Iii

William "Bill" Joseph Downey Iii

Nov 13, 2017

William "Bill" Joseph Downey III, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the age of 63. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lee Ann Downey. Beloved son of William “Billy” Joseph Downey Jr. and Gay Hebert Downey. Loving brother of Donald Michael Downey (Gale) and Gay Lynn Willis (Mark). Loving uncle of Shane Downey and Beau Downey...

Johnny G. Segura

Johnny G. Segura

Nov 12, 2017

Johnny G. Segura passed away on November 12, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Jerrie Faye Thrash Segura. Father of John Mitchell Segura (Patty), and the late Patricia Segura and Dean B. Segura. Grandfather of Travis Le Segura and Nathan Mitchell Segura (Lindsay). Great-grandfather of Aubrey Rose Segura and Natalee Rose Segura. Son of the late Jacque Segura and Marie...

John Peter Bonvillain

John Peter Bonvillain

Nov 11, 2017

John Peter Bonvillain, on Nov. 11, celebrated local musician and longtime Gretna resident John Peter Bonvillain, 85, passed away at his home and returned to the loving arms of his wife, Winona Bonvillain. John was the youngest child born to Theodore and Bernadette Detiveaux Bonvillain on Nov. 26, 1931, along with 12 brothers and sisters, who all preceded him in...

Father Charles Auguste Othenin Girard, Sm

Father Charles Auguste Othenin Girard, Sm

Nov 11, 2017

Father Charles Auguste Othenin Girard, SM peacefully passed away at Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care Center in Algiers, LA on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born on December 13, 1935 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. He is the son of the late Charles August and Olita (Trahan) Girard and the brother of the late...

Willie Louis Boudreaux Jr.

Willie Louis Boudreaux Jr.

Nov 11, 2017

Willie Louis Boudreaux Jr. passed away peacefully on November 11, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Linda LeCompte Boudreaux. Father of Ryan Boudreaux and Rachelle B. Polkey. Father-in-law of Shalinda Boudreaux and the late Jarret Polkey. Grandfather of Gage Michael and Ryan Paul. Step grandfather of Dustin, Timothy, Landan, and Brendon. Beloved canine companion of Nyla...

Robert James Maher Iii

Robert James Maher Iii

Nov 10, 2017

Robert “Robbie” James Maher, III passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. Beloved son of Melody Novak Maher and the late Robert J. Maher, Jr. Brother of Mary Jane Maher Jones (Andrew). Uncle of Brayden Daniel Jones. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Age 34 years and a resident of Harvey, LA. Robbie graduated Valedictorian of De La...