Obituaries

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

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Gale Lamar Ray

Gale Lamar Ray

Jul 7, 2015

Gale Lamar Ray peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Loretta Distefano Ray. Father of Reginald, Robert, Regina and Carl. Son of the late Etta C. Boudreaux and the late Raymond Peter Boudreaux, Sr. Brother of Judy, Kathy, Raymond, Lorraine, LaVern, Robin, Austin and the late Michael B. Sr....

Randall Michael Hebert

Randall Michael Hebert

Jul 5, 2015

Randall Michael "RH" Hebert entered into eternal life peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Cheri Vallory Hebert. Son of Kathlyn Dickson Hebert and the late Alvin I. Hebert, Sr. Father of Brandy H. Mason (Randy), Chantel H. Mitchell (Mason), Kayla Northcutt, and Collin Hebert. Poppy of Hudsyn Mason and Leland...

Forrest M. Slawson

Forrest M. Slawson

Jul 5, 2015

Forrest M. Slawson, age 89 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Virgie Ledet Slawson. Son of the late Ira Slawson and Madge Johnson Slawson. Father of Beth A. Slawson and Michael M. Slawson (Lauren). Grandfather of Jennifer Forstater, Jaymee Andree, Amanda Owens (Tim), Seth Slawson and Ethan Slawson. Great Grandfather of Brandon...

Joseph S. Bruno Jr.

Joseph S. Bruno Jr.

Jul 5, 2015

Joseph S. Bruno, Jr. of Algiers, LA passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the age of 74. Loving husband of Patricia Naquin Bruno. Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Mercedes Boulas Oubre and Jess W. Oubre. Also preceded in death by his father, Joseph S. Bruno, Sr. Joe will be greatly missed by his children, Anthony...

M. Evelyn Reynolds Shepherd

M. Evelyn Reynolds Shepherd

Jul 4, 2015

M. Evelyn Reynolds Shepherd passed away on July 4, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John K. “Jack” Shepherd, Sr. Mother of Zebbi Fried (Harry Billiot), Sandra Daigle (Rod) and the late Pixie Naquin (Tommy). Grandmother of Angelice, Brian, Jason and the late Nikki. Great-grandmother of Thomas, Nick & Jack, Sarah, John and Elizabeth....

Mary Lindsay Kruger

Mary Lindsay Kruger

Jul 4, 2015

Mary Lindsay Kruger born March 29, 1946 passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the age of 69. She was the beloved wife of William Robert Kruger for 49 years. She was the loving mother of three sons, Michael, Scott and Brian. Mary is survived by her husband and sons; her two sisters, Betsy Beidel and Sheryl Miller; her...

Catherine Pons Bourgeois Landry

Catherine Pons Bourgeois Landry

Jul 3, 2015

Catherine Pons Bourgeois Landry peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late James Landry, Sr. by second marriage and the late Oneil Bourgeois, Jr. by first marriage. Mother of Edna “Peanut” Huff. Step mother of Tammy Hebert. Mother-in-law of Tommy Huff, Sr. Grandmother of Tommy Huff, Jr. (Cathy...

Arthur Philip Jeanfreau Jr.

Arthur Philip Jeanfreau Jr.

Jul 3, 2015

On Friday, July 3, 2015, Arthur Philip Jeanfreau, Jr. passed away at home, surrounded by his family. His is the son of Rosalie C. Jeanfreau and the late Arthur Philip Jeanfreau, Sr. and was raised in Gretna, LA., where he continued to be a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for his entire life. He is preceded in death by...

Mary Alice Tompkins

Mary Alice Tompkins

Jul 2, 2015

Mary Alice Buras Tompkins passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 58 years. Beloved wife of Gerald Paul Tompkins, Sr. Mother of Miranda Brown (Wayne), Christina Brown (Israel), Joseph Scarabin (Kristy), Cortney Sylve (Ron), Gerald Tompkins II (Michelle), Brandon Tompkins (Tiffany), and Brent Tompkins (Brianna). Daughter of Muriel Buras...

Royal "Roy" Paul Plaisance

Royal "Roy" Paul Plaisance

Jul 2, 2015

Royal “Roy” Paul Plaisance entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Connie Brossette Plaisance for 22 years. Father of Vicki Walter, Luke Plaisance (Lynn) and the late Mark Plaisance (Diane). Step Father of Davina Fraser (Paul) and Derrin Basco (Tricia). Grandfather of Brandon “B.J.” and Paul Ellitt, Casey, Lukey, Mandy,...

June Wheelock Couvillion

June Wheelock Couvillion

Jul 2, 2015

June Irene Wheelock Couvillion passed away on July 2, 2015 at the age of 91. June was a devoted wife to the late Warren Couvillion. Loving mother of Virginia "Ginger" Dowell and David Jack Dowell, Sr. (Ivy McCrossen); and Sandra Hoover, Kay Ringenberg, and Warren Couvillion, Jr. Beloved by her grandchildren Barri Lyn Smith Kammer, Blain Smith, David Dowell, Darren...

Johanna Rodi Encalade

Johanna Rodi Encalade

Jul 1, 2015

Johanna Rodi Encalade passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late August L. Encalade. Mother of Viola E. Duplessis (the late Allen), Vivian E. Gregoire, Deborah E. Denese (Donald), and Cary Encalade (Goldie). Grandmother of Nona, Collene, Bridgette, Blake, Bonnie, Danielle, April, and Carrie Lynn. Great-grandmother of Aldo Jr., Brooke, Shae, Trent, Nikko, Brock, Bryce, Brayden,...

Clabert Joseph "Boy" Trosclair

Clabert Joseph "Boy" Trosclair

Jun 30, 2015

Clabert Joseph “Boy” Trosclair, born March 3, 1943 peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the age of 72. He was a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. Clabert was the beloved husband of the late Karen Klein Trosclair. Son of the late Klebert, Jr. and Edwina Deemer Trosclair. Nephew of the late Lloyd Fink and the...

Paul Lawrence Becnel Sr.

Paul Lawrence Becnel Sr.

Jun 30, 2015

Paul Lawrence Becnel, Sr., a retired barber, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the age of 89. Born in Algiers, LA to the late Elodie Falgoust Becnel and Joseph P. Becnel Sr. Beloved husband of Vera Mineo Becnel. Father of Paul L. Becnel, Jr. (Nancy) and Kathy Becnel Haney (Tommy). Grandfather of Paul Brodie Becnel (Christy), Dillon C....

Brian Joseph Cognevich

Brian Joseph Cognevich

Jun 29, 2015

Brian Joseph Cognevich passed away on June 29, 2015 of a heart attack at the age of 44 years. Beloved son of Nelma Bonnette Oman and Thomas C. Cognevich Sr. Step-son of David Oman and Louise Cognevich. Brother of Thomas Cognevich Jr. (Cherie), Daniel Cognevich, Scott Oman and Angel Woodall (Alan). Uncle of Logan and Megan. Also survived by many...

Edward J. Hymel, Jr.

Edward J. Hymel, Jr.

Jun 28, 2015

Edward Joseph Hymel, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Erline LeBlanc Hymel and his sister, Sylvia Hymel. Preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Hymel, Sr. Edward was born on July 31, 1953 in New Orleans and resided in Marrero. He was a dental technician and owner of Scott-Bishop...

Don "Coach" Hecker

Don "Coach" Hecker

Jun 27, 2015

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Don “Coach” Hecker, age 82, announces his peaceful passing on June 27, 2015. Don was a resident of Terrytown, LA and happily married for 49 years to Eva Guillot Dufrene Hecker. Don will be reunited in Heaven with his parents Jacob and Edmonia Byrne Hecker, brothers Jake, Larry...

Loann Gallicio Ledet

Loann Gallicio Ledet

Jun 26, 2015

Loann Gallicio Ledet was called to Heaven on June 26, 2015. She won a courageous battle with cancer, but was taken too early at the age of 55 with various illnesses. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She will be sadly missed by her husband, David P. Ledet, Sr. whom she adored and cherished. Her wonderful children, David...

Pearl Boudreaux Braun

Pearl Boudreaux Braun

Jun 26, 2015

Pearl Boudreaux Braun of Gretna, LA passed away on the morning of Friday, June 26, 2015. She was born April 26, 1927 to the late Eunice Thibodeaux Boudreaux and Willie L. Boudreaux, Sr. Her husband was the late Sterling J. Braun. She was the beloved mother of Cheryl B. Hebert (Lloyd) and Dale Braun. She was the sister of Willie...

Wayne Raymond Mundy

Wayne Raymond Mundy

Jun 25, 2015

Wayne Raymond Mundy – Born June 23, 1942 and on June 25, 2015 was delivered by Jesus from his unhealthy earthly body into the arms of God. He is survived by his wife, Karylyn Pitre Mundy; son, J. W. “Jack” Mundy II (Anne); daughter, Wanina Rae “Nina” Debelo (Francis, Jr.); granddaughters, Samantha and Kathryn Mundy, Karilyn and Adrianna Debelo; grandson,...