Obituaries

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

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Salvador Joseph "Sammy" Margiotta Sr.

Salvador Joseph "Sammy" Margiotta Sr.

Jan 3, 2017

Salvador Joseph “Sammy” Margiotta Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Josephine Ditcharo Margiotta; siblings, Josephine Margiotta Dermady, Frank Margiotta, Leon Margiotta, Anthony Margiotta and Vincent Margiotta. He is beloved husband of...

Danny Michael Mayeaux

Danny Michael Mayeaux

Jan 2, 2017

Danny Michael Mayeaux entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the age of 41. Beloved fiance’ of Rochelle “Nicky” Nail. Step father of Freddie McMillian, Jr. Son of George K. Mayeaux, Jr. and the late Barbara D. Mayeaux. Brother of Wendy Craven (Ken Adam), George K. Mayeaux, III and Tammy Nocito. Uncle of Matthew Craven, Derrick Mayeaux,...

Frances Bertucci Bruce

Frances Bertucci Bruce

Jan 2, 2017

Frances Bertucci Bruce, a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the age of 93. She died peacefully and was surrounded by loving family. Frances will now rejoin her beloved late husband, David Bruce. She will always be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her sons, David (Laura), John (Toye),...

Ashley F. Robert

Ashley F. Robert

Jan 1, 2017

Ashley F. Robert peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the age of 74. Beloved companion of Dorothy Herry. Brother of Alice Robert Gros, Maebelle L. Robert Cheramie, Edward F. Robert, Eugene “Pat” Robert, Vernon J. Robert, Cassandra “KC” Robert Trahan, Benjamin Robert and the late Myron C. Robert. Son of the late Eugene J. Robert...

Leona Jeandron Plaisance

Leona Jeandron Plaisance

Jan 1, 2017

Leona Jeandron Plaisance passed away peacefully on January 1, 2017 at the age of 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Earl Bennie Plaisance. Mother of Earl B. Plaisance (Rita), George Plaisance (Christina), Claudia P. Munn (David) and the late Thomas James Plaisance. Sister of the late Louis, Anas, Ellis, Richard and Simeon Jeandron, Marie Touro, Sophie Boudreux and Stella...

Danny A. Buras

Danny A. Buras

Dec 31, 2016

Danny A. Buras passed away peacefully on December 31, 2016 at the age of 50 years. Beloved husband of the late Jody Gaudin Buras. Father of Kelly Williams and her husband, Melvin. Grandfather of Mekayla and Meleia. Brother of Lisa Naquin, Ronald Buras Jr., Michael Buras, the late Mary Verdin, Dominick Buras and Milton Buras. Son of the late Diana...

Leroy Pierre Theriot

Leroy Pierre Theriot

Dec 31, 2016

Leroy Pierre Theriot peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Jane Plaisance Theriot. Son of the late Clovis John Theriot, Sr. and Bernadette Olivia Frioux Theriot. Father of Suzette Robeaux, Johnny Theriot and Tyna Lee. Brother of C.J. Theriot, Thomas Theriot, Dorothy (Dot) Guillot, Shirley Gauthreaux, Cherry...

Ann Roussel Bowen

Ann Roussel Bowen

Dec 30, 2016

Ann Roussel Bowen passed away on December 30, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Beloved mother of Lynn Kliebert (Penny), Elizabeth Ferguson (Willis), the late Lionel “Sonny” Kliebert (Sue) and Kirk Kliebert. Sister of Deacon Ted Roussel, Elaine Dugas and the late Clifton, Lloyd, Lawrence and Harold Roussel. Grandmother of Michael Kliebert, Kevin Kliebert (Laurie), Dawn Kliebert, Tammy Brathbury...

Joy Sherwin Watts

Joy Sherwin Watts

Dec 30, 2016

Joy Sherwin Watts passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 68. Beloved mother of Yocelin Watts. Grandmother of Nathaniel and Trillyian Watts. Fiance of Lyle Brown. Daughter of Kenneth Sherwin and the late Millicent Cooper Sherwin. Sister of Sue Sherwin. A native of Stoke-on-Trent, UK and a resident of New Orleans, LA for the past 18...

Arturo Medina

Arturo Medina

Dec 30, 2016

Arturo Medina passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 97, surrounded by his loving family. He is beloved husband of Mercedes Medina. Arturo is the devoted father of Anibal Medina, Maria Elena Medina ( Spina), Christina Medina (Ortiz), Luis A. Medina, Oscar A. Medina, Mara E. Medina, Rebecca Medina (Tamayo), Sergio A. Medina, Griselda Medina (Suazo)....

Mrs. Mary Margaret Brechtel

Mrs. Mary Margaret Brechtel

Dec 30, 2016

Mary Conaway Brechtel passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter P. Brechtel, Sr. Mother of Peter P. Brechtel, Jr. (Susan), Connie Brechtel Goings (Bennie), and the late Ronald C. Brechtel (Eve) and Carolyn Brechtel Beauregard (Warren). Daughter of the late Viola Lacour Conaway and Theodore Conaway Sr. Sister...

Christine May Cruz-Pounds

Christine May Cruz-Pounds

Dec 29, 2016

Christine May Cruz-Pounds passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the age of 29. Beloved wife of Gregory Pounds, Jr. Daughter of Elvira Remorin Cruz and the late Danilo Serzo Cruz. Sister of Christoper R. Cruz (Reselly), Cristina C. Estrella (Jubanie) and Christian R. Cruz (Mai). Also survived by 10 nephews and 5 nieces. She was a native of...

Paul Henry Michel

Paul Henry Michel

Dec 28, 2016

Paul Henry Michel passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Diane Prejean Michel for 52 years. Son of the late Claude Thomas Michel and Selina Pitre Michel. Father of Angele McNally, Darren Michel and Christy DeCuir (Andy). Grandfather of Sarah McNally, Tyler McNally, Brandon McNally, Liam McNally, Gavin McNally,...

Raymond Louis Lowe Jr.

Raymond Louis Lowe Jr.

Dec 28, 2016

Raymond Louis Lowe Jr. passed away on December 28, 2016 at the age of 71 years. He is the beloved husband of Alice Caulking Lowe. Father of Raymond Louis Lowe III, Keith Donald Lowe, Katie Lowe Chauff and her husband Michael Joseph Chauff. Grandfather of Austin Luke Lowe, Destin David Young, Michael Joseph Chauff Jr., Myles Paul Chauff, Max Alexander...

Gerald R. Cookmeyer

Gerald R. Cookmeyer

Dec 26, 2016

Gerald R. Cookmeyer passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, John and Elise Cookmeyer; daughter, Dawn Boatwright and grandson, Joshua Rathburn. He was loving husband of Mary Ann Cookmeyer. He was devoted father of Kim Rathburn ( Ken), Sharon Soutullo ( Ken)...

Raymond Lewis Kidwell Sr.

Raymond Lewis Kidwell Sr.

Dec 26, 2016

Raymond Lewis Kidwell Sr passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the age of 73 years. Beloved companion of Shirley Gendron. Father of Raymond Kidwell Jr. (Denise), Doris Moore, Raymond Kidwell Jr., and Cindy Kidwell. Son of the late Cleo and Henry Kidwell. Brother of Wayne Kidwell. Grandfather of Timothy Kidwell (Danielle) and Holden Kidwell. Great grandfather of Damon,...

Derek Paul Williams

Derek Paul Williams

Dec 25, 2016

Derek Paul Williams made peace with his father Herbert Williams Jr. when he closed his beautiful eyes for the last time and was welcomed into Heaven on December 25, 2016. He was 37 years of age. He was the grandson of the late Herbert Williams Sr., Marguerite Williams and his late grandparents, Eddie and Lois Chaisson. Beloved son of Sheryl...

Derek Paul Williams

Derek Paul Williams

Dec 25, 2016

Derek Paul Williams made peace with his father Herbert Williams Jr. when he closed his beautiful eyes for the last time and was welcomed into Heaven on December 25, 2016. He was 37 years of age. He was the grandson of the late Herbert Williams Sr., Marguerite Williams and his late grandparents, Eddie and Lois Chaisson. Beloved son of Sheryl...

Pedro "Pedrito" Furlan Jr.

Pedro "Pedrito" Furlan Jr.

Dec 24, 2016

Pedro “Pedrito” Furlan Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the age of 21, surrounded by his loving family. Pedro is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ana Maria Gomez and Fernando Furlan Mendez; uncle and Godfather, Fernando Furlan and uncles, Horacio Alejandro Cubias and Manuel De Jesus Furlan. He was beloved son of Pedro Furlan Sr. and...

Mary Haas Sherlin

Mary Haas Sherlin

Dec 23, 2016

Mary Haas Sherlin entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the age of 59. She was the daughter of the late William J. Haas, Jr. and the late Mildred Rebstock Haas. Wife of Thomas L. Sherlin and mother of Corey M. Boudreaux (Melissa) and Michelle S. Lankford (Todd). Sister of the late William Haas, III (Carolyn), sister...