Obituaries

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

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Melinda Marie Kirksey

Melinda Marie Kirksey

Jan 6, 2017

Melinda Marie Kirksey, 47, resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and special friends at her group home on January 6, 2017. Melinda was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 8, 1969. She was most recently a resident of Evergreen Life Services in Baton Rouge. Melinda is survived by her parents, Johnny Robert Kirksey, Jr....

Mike Shano, Sr.

Mike Shano, Sr.

Jan 6, 2017

Mike Shano Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 6th, 2017 at the age of 85. Son of William Baron Shano of Naples, Italy and Rosalie Angrisano Shano of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of the late Pelma Percle Shano, beloved father of Mike “Mikey” Shano Jr. (Nina) and Stacy Shano Perez (Raudel). Grandfather of Brittany Shano. Great-Grandfather of...

Captain Victor Manuel Gonzalez Sr.

Captain Victor Manuel Gonzalez Sr.

Jan 5, 2017

Captain Victor Manuel Gonzalez, Sr., age 88, originally from La Ascunsion, Island of Margarita, Venezuela, and resident of New Orleans, Louisiana since 1965, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2017, in Metairie, Louisiana. Captain Gonzalez, born on May 8, 1928, to Francisco Antonio Gonzalez and Maria Salome Rodriguez de Gonzalez, one of 11 children.    He is the last of...

Rose Grillo Mignon

Rose Grillo Mignon

Jan 5, 2017

Rose Grillo Mignon passed away January 5, 2017. Age 79 years, a native of Norwich, CT and resident of Harvey, LA. Interment was private.

Faye Olinde Palao

Faye Olinde Palao

Jan 5, 2017

Faye Olinde Palao, age 82, went to be with her Savior on January 5, 2017. She was the devoted wife of the late Michel “Mike” Palao and loving mother of Regina (Terry) Roubion, Michella “Mimi” (Brian) Crabtree and the late Angela (Tom) Gigante. Her world revolved around her grandchildren, Monique, Jeffrey, Victoria, Melody, Melinda, Jennifer, Justin, Brianna, and the late...

Floyd R. Dyson

Floyd R. Dyson

Jan 5, 2017

Floyd Ray Dyson, 87, of Waggaman, LA passed away on January 5, 2017 with family by his side. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Cruice Dyson of 66 years. He was born on December 28, 1929 in Cheniere Au Tigre, LA, the son of the late O’neal Dyson of Cheniere Au Tigre, LA and Alice Suire Dyson Kibbe of...

Steven J. Gauthier, Sr.

Steven J. Gauthier, Sr.

Jan 4, 2017

Steven J. Gauthier Sr. passed away on January 4, 2017 at the age of 60 years. Beloved husband of Mary Bush Gauthier. Father of Steven J. Gauthier Jr. and Kevin Gauthier. Father-in-law of Ashley Lauland Gauthier. Grandfather of Gavin Joseph Gauthier. Brother of Julie Ditta, Scott, Jon (Sherri) and Ben Gauthier and the late Lori Gauthier. Godfather of Kacie Jo...

Dean New Ruegge

Dean New Ruegge

Jan 4, 2017

Dean New Ruegge passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Wife of the late Gene H. Ruegge by first marriage and the late Frederick T. Mehle by second marriage. Mother of Philip S. Ruegge (Naomi), Samantha Ruegge-Winn, Kathi Long and the late Clayton P. Ruegge. Grandmother of Gene, Benjamin, Clayton, Paden, Mahlon, Griffin, Brian...

Marie Spano Herty

Marie Spano Herty

Jan 4, 2017

Marie Spano Herty, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 4, 2017, after a strong-willed battle with a long term illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggles and ultimately gave her peace. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Earl Charles...

Nadine Grabert Wolfe

Nadine Grabert Wolfe

Jan 4, 2017

Nadine Grabert Wolfe, age 62 was called home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 to be reunited with her late husband, Ronald Lea Wolfe. She is survived by her mother, Madie Elizabeth Brock; her daughter, Jennifer Reese (James) and her granddaughter, Katie Elizabeth Reese. She is also survived by her brother, Tab Joseph Grabert; her nephew, Corey...

Patricia Kirby Ansardi

Patricia Kirby Ansardi

Jan 4, 2017

Patricia Kirby “Patsy” Ansardi entered eternal rest on January 4, 2017 at the age of 80 years following a protracted, courageous battle against debilitating Alzheimer’s disease. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Evasovich and Mason M. Kirby, Sr., and sister of the late Mason M. “Matt” Kirby, Jr. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Ray...

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...