Obituaries

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

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Barbara F. O'Connor

Barbara F. O'Connor

May 20, 2024

Our beloved Barbara Ann Ferris O'Connor, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 at the age of 85. Daughter of, the late Christopher C. Ferris and Elizabeth K. Ferris. Wife of the late Ronald "Buck" O'Connor. Mother of Karen 0. Hunter (Lee), Colleen O. York (Cary), Nina O. Brossette (Mark), the late Darren P. O'Connor, and Tommy S. O'Connor.Grandmother to...

Kathleen Fayette Flynt

Kathleen Fayette Flynt

May 19, 2024

Kathleen Fayette Flynt passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 31, 1955. She was the beloved wife of Philip “Mike” Flynt and the mother of Kristy Cheramie (Cory). Kathy was the daughter of the late Henry Joseph Fayette II and Marie Lozier Fayette. She is survived by her siblings Lawrence Fayette...

Guy Benjamin Ribando

Guy Benjamin Ribando

May 19, 2024

Guy Benjamin Ribando passed away peacefully while surrounded by family in prayer on May 19, 2024 at the age of 70. Guy is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Darlene Delaune Ribando, his four children Angela, Regina (Steven), Maria (Tara), and Russell (Brandi) and his favorite people on Earth, his grandchildren Dustin (Moinet), Maddalena, Sofia, Faith, Bella, Delaune, Gianna,...

Carroll Anthony Pons Jr.

Carroll Anthony Pons Jr.

May 19, 2024

Carroll Anthony Pons, Jr., passed away at the age of 62 on May 19, 2024. Carroll is survived by his wife, Angie; his children: Jessica (Alex) and Cody (Michelle); and three granddaughters: Aubree, Rylee, and Georgia. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Angelina and Carroll Pons, Sr. 

Carroll was born on November 16, 1961. He was a...

Geraldine B. Walker

Geraldine B. Walker

May 18, 2024

Geraldine B. Walker entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the age of 82.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, John J. Walker, III; her parents, Marcella and Russell Blanchard, Sr.; her brothers and sister, Ronald Blanchard, Michael Blanchard, Roland Blanchard and Betty Dufrene.   Geraldine is survived by her children,...

Riley Raymond Boudreaux

Riley Raymond Boudreaux

May 18, 2024

Riley Raymond Boudreaux (Soc) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on May 18, 2024.  He was seventy-nine years old.

Riley was born on July 20, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Linton O. Boudreaux and Florence Savoy Boudreaux. He was the brother of the late Wesley J. Boudreaux, Sr.  Riley was the devoted husband of 52 years to Carolyn Chaisson Boudreaux; loving father of Bryan Boudreaux (Vicki) and Kelly Boudreaux Anderson (Daryl); and proud grandfather of...

Bruce Michael Breaux

Bruce Michael Breaux

May 18, 2024

Bruce Michael Breaux passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the age of 73. Beloved son of the late Mattie and Thomas Breaux, Sr. Brother of Beverly Danos (Carroll, Sr), Tommy W. Breaux Jr. (Connie) and Rickie Breaux. Grandson of MawMaw LeBlanc. Also survived by nieces and nephews. He worked in Radiology at West Jefferson Medical Center and was...

John Curtis Abadie, Sr.

John Curtis Abadie, Sr.

May 17, 2024

John Curtis Abadie Sr. passed away peacefully on May 17 at the age of 51 years. Beloved husband of the late Amy Grace Smith Abadie. Loving father of John Curtis Abadie Jr. Son of Cheryl Bourgeois Abadie and the late Curtis Anthony Abadie. Brother of Shelley Winters (Russell), Troy Anthony Abadie (Pamela), James M. Abadie (Dana), Stephanie McLean (David), and...

Elaine R. Laviolette

Elaine R. Laviolette

May 17, 2024

# ObituaryOn May 17, 2024, the world lost a shining light as Elaine R. Laviolette passed away peacefully while holding the hand of her beloved husband at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, Louisiana. Born on October 13, 1956, in her cherished hometown of New Orleans, she was a treasure to all who knew her.Elaine's journey through life was marked...

Gerald Usey, Sr.

Gerald Usey, Sr.

May 17, 2024

Gerald Usey Sr., was called home to be with the Lord on May 17th, 2024 at the age of 81.  Gerald was a native of Algiers, Louisiana and a resident of Terrytown at the time of his passing.  Beloved husband of the late Linda L. Usey. Father of Gerald P. Usey Jr.(Kathy) and Kirk P. Usey (Raye).  Paw Paw to...

Rose Rita Hamm

Rose Rita Hamm

May 17, 2024

Rose Rita Hamm, best known as Mama and Maw Maw Rose, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17th, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved partner of the late Melvin Schmidt, Sr. Daughter of late parents Leon and Annie Cortazzo. Beloved and devoted mother of William Hamm, Jr, Janet Hamm (Tommy Turner), Tricia Romano (Robert Romano), Jimmy Hamm (Carmen...

Christopher Robert Chamblee

Christopher Robert Chamblee

May 16, 2024

Chistopher Robert Chamblee passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the age of 48. Beloved husband of Paige Chamblee. Son of Mary Chamblee and the late Robert Lawrence Chamblee. Also survived by all of his favorite cousins, the Arcements and his beloved canine companion, Umi. He worked with the Army Corps of Engineers, supervising the building of levees. He...

James "Jimmy" Charles Marcello

James "Jimmy" Charles Marcello

May 16, 2024

James “Jimmy” Charles Marcello passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 16, 2024. Born on October 31, 1943, in New Orleans, LA, Jimmy was a cherished resident of Gretna, LA.

Jimmy is survived by his devoted wife of 13 years, Marie Coulon Marcello. His legacy of love continues through his sons Jeffrey Marcello (Karla), Darren Ivicevich (Brandie), and...

Avonelle Bieber Shannon

Avonelle Bieber Shannon

May 15, 2024

Avonelle Bieber Shannon, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born on July 24, 1943, in Gretna, LA. She was a resident of Harvey, LA and retired from the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Avonelle will be lovingly remembered by her surviving family and friends, daughter Shawn Shannon Ribaul; son William Patrick Shannon; granddaughters...

James "Leroy" Ziegel Sr.

James "Leroy" Ziegel Sr.

May 14, 2024

James “Leroy” Ziegel, Sr. entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2024. Beloved husband of the late "Nikki" Miriam McPherson Ziegel. Father of James Ziegel, Jr. (Kelly) and Danielle Z. Hansel (Curt). Grandfather of Abigail Ziegel, Joshua Ziegel, Grace Ziegel, and Blaine Ziegel. Son of the late John Ziegel and Eva Vineyard Ziegel. Brother of Charlie Ziegel (Gayla), and the...

Alan Joseph Punch

Alan Joseph Punch

May 14, 2024

Alan Joseph Punch passed away peacefully at home with his family. Beloved husband of Phillis Delatte Punch for 55 years. Father of Anthony J. Punch (Stephanie) and Michael J. Punch (Janelle). Son of the late Joseph P. and Tilly Cheramie Punch. Brother of Patricia Punch Gomez (Dan). Grandfather of Landon Punch (Mindi), Layne, Abigail, and Jude Punch. Great grandfather of...

Mary Ingraffia Berthelot

Mary Ingraffia Berthelot

May 13, 2024

Mary Ingraffia Berthelot passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Monday, May 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Cecil Berthelot. Mother of Lori Berthelot Hart (Craig) and Kim Berthelot Babin (Edward). Grandmother of Christina Hart (Tom), Stacey Hart Fennell (Austin), Carli Babin Dillard (Drew), Kayla Babin Montgomery (Chance), and Corinne Babin. Great-grandmother of Wyatt Fennell and...

Joseph "Joe" DiMarco Jr.

Joseph "Joe" DiMarco Jr.

May 12, 2024

Joseph "Joe" DiMarco Jr. passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his sons Joseph DiMarco III (Valerie), Derrick DiMarco, James Wigstrom, his sister Wanda DiMarco Chenevert and his parents, Joseph DiMarco Sr. and Barbara DiMarco. He is also survived by his granddaughters Sophee and Gemma and nieces Madeline, Gabrielle, and Camille....

Capt. Huey Schaubhut, N.O.F.D. (Retired)

Capt. Huey Schaubhut, N.O.F.D. (Retired)

May 11, 2024

Capt. Huey Peter Schaubhut, N.O.F.D. (Retired) of Algiers, LA passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024 at the age of 95.He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Florence Falgoust Schaubhut and his only child, Nancy Ann Schaubhut (St. Michael Special School and the Joy Center).Brother of Cynthia E. Schaubhut, the late Andrew P. Schaubhut, Karl J. Schaubhut,...

Rozena Suzann "Susie" Wells Keith

Rozena Suzann "Susie" Wells Keith

May 10, 2024

Rozena “Susie” Wells Keith was born April 14, 1962 and peacefully returned to her creator on May 10th 2024. She was born in Quinton, Oklahoma, and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana.

She is survived by her Brother Harold GossMan and his wife Bennie of Morris, Oklahoma, her three daughters Lea Myers (Jeremy), Shondra King, Dakota Beary (Joshua), and...