Obituaries

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

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Amadeo Manzanares

Amadeo Manzanares

Feb 27, 2017

Amadeo Manzanares passed away February 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Zandra Lacayo Manzanares. Son of the late Amadeo Manzanares and Ermisenda Suazo Manzanares. Father of Karen M. Prestenbach, Patricia M. Gattuso (Brad), Brian I. Manzanares (Angel), and Krystal M. Broome (Jerry Jr.). Grandfather of Ava Prestenbach, Emma Gattuso, Bradley Gattuso, Jr., Adam Gattuso, Sayde Murphy,...

William "Billy" Edward De La Cruz

William "Billy" Edward De La Cruz

Feb 26, 2017

William "Billy" Edward de la Cruz entered into rest on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the age of 86. He was born in New Orleans, LA and a lifetime resident of Gretna, LA. Preceded into death by his father William J. de la Cruz, and his mother Marguerite Sens de la Cruz. Beloved husband of Verlyn Tullier de la Cruz....

Rafael Eugene "P" Nieves

Rafael Eugene "P" Nieves

Feb 25, 2017

Rafael Eugene “P” Nieves entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the age of 32. Beloved and loving husband of Jessica Nieves. Son-in-law of Mark Guidry. Son of Rafael Nieves and Anna Colon. Loving father of Gianna Nieves, Brianna, Alexis Giardina, Rafael Nieves, Jr., Alexxis Guidry, Kaleb Crowe and Arianna Crowe. Brother of Brian, A.J., Alex, Christian,...

Gladys Knight Held Nunnery

Gladys Knight Held Nunnery

Feb 25, 2017

Emma “Gladys” Nunnery, 95, passed away on Feb. 25, 2017, in Marrero, Louisiana. She was born Dec. 26, 1921 to Robert Warren Knight and Edna D Donnenfelser, in New Orleans. Known to most as “Gladys,” she attended McMain High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years, but spent most of her time raising her four children. For several...

James W. Hulse

James W. Hulse

Feb 24, 2017

James W. Hulse passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Gail H. Hulse. Father of James L. Hulse (Jane), Jason W. Hulse (Casey), Jacob D. Hulse, Jeanie Jensen (Pete), and Ralph Hulse. Son of the late Pauline and Caldwell Hulse. Brother of Henery H. Hulse, Joseph F. Hulse, and the late Caldwell...

Louis "Freddy" Faucheux

Louis "Freddy" Faucheux

Feb 24, 2017

Louis “Freddy” Faucheux entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved and devoted husband of Alita Bradley Faucheux for 68 years. Son of the late Louis Faucheux and Harriet Klizer Faucheux. Father of Blanche Palermo (Carlo), Jo Ann Faucheux Louviere and Keith Faucheux (Vicki). Grandfather of Kristi Palermo, Curt Palermo, Brett Palermo, Scott...

Dolores Gomez

Dolores Gomez

Feb 23, 2017

Dolores Gomez passed away on Thursday, February 23rd after a full and happy life of eighty-five years. She grew up on First Street in “Old” Luling, Louisiana as the only child of Prosper Donnaud and Cecile Caillet Donnaud. Dolores’ husband-to-be, Irvon “Cookie” Gomez, grew up just down the block as the youngest son of Henry Gomez and Alice Charlet Gomez....

Eric Michael Champagne

Eric Michael Champagne

Feb 22, 2017

Eric Michael Champagne, 53, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of Angela Nicholas Champagne. Father of Erica Williams (Mark Williams), Monique Hammill (Brad Hammill), and step-father of Taylor Rook (Garrett Robertson) and Jordan Rook. Son of Lorraine Webre Champagne and the late Wilton J. Champagne. Brother of Tammy Champagne Cunningham...

Barbara F.D. Foundas

Barbara F.D. Foundas

Feb 22, 2017

Barbara F.D. Foundas passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the age of 79. She will be remembered for her many civic activities. Beloved wife of the late Arthur John Foundas for 54 years. Mother of Jeffrey Foundas (Juliana), Craig Foundas (Ellen), and Kara Foundas. Daughter of the late Milton and Eva Dubowitz. Sister of the late William Dubowitz....

Rhea Pitre Ledet

Rhea Pitre Ledet

Feb 21, 2017

Rhea Pitre Ledet passed away peacefully on February 21, 2017 at the age of 91 years. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a longtime resident of Metairie, LA. Loving mother of Sharon Ledet Ceruti (Ronald) and Kimber E. Ledet Jr. (Judy Martin). Grandmother of Dr. Ronald Ceruti Jr. (Rachel), Kristin Ceruti (Rick Massarini), Lindsey Ledet Mothershead (William), Lori...

Diane Marie Hebert

Diane Marie Hebert

Feb 21, 2017

Diane Marie Hebert passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of Daniel Hebert for 50 years. Mother of Tammy Coulon (Todd), Judy Bailes (Roger) and Jeffery Hebert (Michelle). Daughter of the late Viceryea and Francis David. Sister of Francis David, Jr., Vivian Pitsala, Edith Davila and the late Zola Mae Fontenot and Michael...

David Joseph Lore

David Joseph Lore

Feb 21, 2017

David Joseph Lore passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Vicki Lore for 35 years. Father of David Clasen (Kim), Kristen Clasen, Michael Lore (Dana), Joseph Lore (Candace), and Andrew Lore. Son of the late Mary Kassing Lore and Gustave Lore. Son-in-law of Bernice Muhar. Brother of Joann Lore Hatty, Gustave "Buddy"...

Connie Lynn Fremin

Connie Lynn Fremin

Feb 21, 2017

Connie L. Fremin, a resident of Terrytown, LA, went to her heavenly home on, Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the age of 72, after battling Leukemia. Mother of Rosalind and Brian Fremin. Beloved daughter of the late Florence H. and Glynn S. Fremin, Sr. Sister of the late Glynn S. Fremin, Jr. and Patrick J. Fremin. Survived by her brothers...

Margaret Fielding Guillot

Margaret Fielding Guillot

Feb 20, 2017

Margaret Fielding Guillot passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017 at the age of 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Lester P. Guillot Sr. Mother of Richard J. Guillot and Lester P. Guillot Jr. Mother-in-law of Joycelyn Guillot and the late Elaine Guillot. Grandmother of Lester III (Tracy), Richard Jr. (Donna), Judy (Eric), Patricia (the late Wayne), Susan (Mike)...

Gloria Robert Barbay

Gloria Robert Barbay

Feb 19, 2017

Gloria Robert Barbay passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday February 19, 2017 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Cyril Joseph Barbay. Mother of Dawn Reeves and Troy Barbay. Mother-in-law of Jill Barbay. Daughter of the late Oswald J. Robert and Amelia C. Robert. Sister of Carolyn Zeringue, Terry Robert, Everette Robert, Aubrey Robert and...

Evelina Marjorie Pitre

Evelina Marjorie Pitre

Feb 19, 2017

Evelina Pitre passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the age of 87. Evelina is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice L. Pitre Sr.; son, Maurice L. Pitre Jr.; granddaughter, Theresa Marie Pitre; parents, Albert Borne and Lovinia Tibodeaux. She is loving mother of Martin Pitre ( Beatriz “Bea”). She is devoted grandmother of Sara Jade Pitre. She...

Shaun Carl Jackson, Sr.

Shaun Carl Jackson, Sr.

Feb 19, 2017

Shaun Carl Jackson Sr. went to his eternal resting place on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Ashley Hymel Jackson. Father of Shaun Jr., Christian, Gavin and Jordynn Jackson. Stepfather of Kirstien, Emma, Felix Jr. and Shaelyn. Son of Marilyn Gautreaux Jackson and John Jackson Sr. Grandson of the late Ray and Eva Gautreaux and Alvin Francis and Elizabeth...

Corinne "Cora" Ribaul Sweeney

Corinne "Cora" Ribaul Sweeney

Feb 19, 2017

Corinne “Cora” Ribaul Sweeney, a native of Gretna, returned to the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the age of 87. Cora is preceded in death by her son, Christopher B. Sweeney; parents, Joseph and Mary DiBenedetto Ribaul; sisters, Virginia R. Martinez and Rosalie R. Ory; brothers, Joseph Ribaul Jr., Leon Ribaul, Salvador Ribaul and John Ribaul. She is...

Eunice Tullier Simonson

Eunice Tullier Simonson

Feb 18, 2017

Eunice Tullier Simonson passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the age of 96. She was married for 68 years to the love of her life, the late Arthur M. Simonson, Sr. Mother of Charline Simonson Camus (Ronnie), and the late Authur M. Simonson, Jr. Daughter of the late Margaret and Francis Tullier. Sister of the late Norris...

Elder Gary Carter Sr.

Elder Gary Carter Sr.

Feb 18, 2017

Elder Gary Carter Sr. went home to be with the Lord on February 18th, 2017. He was born the youngest of four children on December 4th, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to Albert Carter, Sr. and Cecile Garrison-Carter. He attended Lincoln High School during his formative years and went on to marry Gloria T. Roussell on April 30, 1966. Gary...