Obituaries

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

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Marvin Lee "Red" Huling Jr.

Marvin Lee "Red" Huling Jr.

May 28, 2017

Marvin Lee “Red” Huling Jr. passed away on Sunday May 28, 2017 with his family by his side and now resides peacefully in the presence of his Heavenly Father. Red was proceeded in death by his parents Marvin Huling Sr (Lettie), Madelyn & Johnny Lirette. He is survived by his wife Shan and was loving father to children Jason Huling...

Susan Marie Plaisance Peterson

Susan Marie Plaisance Peterson

May 27, 2017

Susan Marie Plaisance Peterson, 62, of Gretna died at Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10:30 pm at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, La. She was born February 25, 1955 at Hotel Dieu, also known as the University Hospital of New Orleans to Mr. and Mrs. Morris and Annette Plaisance. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Milton...

Elaine Christine Mistich

Elaine Christine Mistich

May 27, 2017

Elaine Christine Mistich born April 19, 1927 in Buras, Louisiana to Peter and Louise Bruney Mistich. She passed away May 27, 2017 in Spring, Texas. She is survived by one sister, Hazel Bishop, three nieces, Jennifer Meche, Juanita Davis, Bernita Lowery and two nephews, Peter Mistich and Douglas Mistich. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. She...

Lawrence W. Martin

Lawrence W. Martin

May 27, 2017

Lawrence W. Martin passed away on May 27, 2017 at the age of 59 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Joseph B. "Joey" Bush

Joseph B. "Joey" Bush

May 27, 2017

Joseph B. “Joey” Bush entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the age of 46. Beloved son of Bernard N. Bush, Sr. and Rhea Bush. Beloved brother of Beth Crawford, Ben Bush and Lynne Benedetto (Tony). Step Brother of Jodi Elgiar (Jeff), Jill Downes (Mike) and Jeff Mendoza (Missy). Joey is also survived by many nieces and...

Frances Gonzalez Labadie

Frances Gonzalez Labadie

May 26, 2017

Frances Gonzalez Labadie, devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. Frances was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico and moved to New Orleans in 1978 with her husband, Dr. Juan and three sons, Juan Ernesto, Pablo Juan, and Juan Carlos. She quickly became deeply involved in her church and community. She earned her...

Richard John Scesny

Richard John Scesny

May 26, 2017

Richard John Scesny passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the age of 78. Beloved son of the late Nellie Lewis and John Joseph Scesny. Brother of Nellie Lambert and the late James Scesny. Brother-in-law of Karen Scesny. Uncle of Pamela Kerby, Ricky Kerby (Luci), and James Scesny, Jr. Great Uncle of Christopher Kerby, Victoria Kerby, Kelsey, Joseph, and...

Robert Lee "Junior" Hess

Robert Lee "Junior" Hess

May 26, 2017

Robert Lee “Junior” Hess, a long-time resident of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gardenia Buras Hess; parents, Willie Louis and Dora Martin Hess; siblings, Henry “ Blue” Hess, Huey Hess and Julie Hess Pitre. He is devoted father of Robert J....

George B. "Frog Eye" Robert

George B. "Frog Eye" Robert

May 26, 2017

George B. “Frog Eye” Robert passed away peacefully on May 26, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Smith Robert. Father of Donna Robert (Don), Georgia Comeaux (Roland) and Phyllis Dufrene (Hunley). Grandfather of Brandy, Alexis, Courtney, Dawn, Jenna and Hunley Jr. Great-grandfather of Corrine, J.R., Zachary, Caden, Leia, Benjamin, Nathan, Bryson, Mariah and...

Penny Ann Raffray Sampey

Penny Ann Raffray Sampey

May 25, 2017

Penny Ann Raffray Sampey peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the age of 54. Loving and devoted mother of Dana Sampey Rivarde (Gene). Loving grandmother of Blair Watts and Bailey Rivarde. Beloved companion of Perry Sumner. Beloved daughter-in-law of Shirley Ely. Daughter of the late Robert Raffray and Lois Arceneaux Raffray. Penny was employed for...

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...