Obituaries

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

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Daisy S. Boushley

Daisy S. Boushley

Apr 9, 2015

Daisy S. Boushley passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late William D. Boushley. Mother of Thomas R. Boushley and the late Shirley Boushley. Mother in law of Connie Boushley. Daughter of the late Robert S. Salsman and Cecile LaJaunie Salsman. Sister of Rosemary Breaux and the late Robert Salsman,...

Larry Anthony Plaisance Sr.

Larry Anthony Plaisance Sr.

Apr 8, 2015

Larry Anthony Plaisance Sr. passed away on April 8, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Born in Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved husband of Rosalie Madere Plaisance for 52 years. Father of Larry Plaisance Jr. (Lou), Ricky Plaisance, (Angie), and Deanna Patecek (Don, Jr.) Son of the late Mensey Plaisance, Sr. and Edith Plaisance. Brother...

Barbara Mitchell Afis

Barbara Mitchell Afis

Apr 8, 2015

Barbara Mitchell Afis passed away on April 8, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Naim T. Afis. Mother of Fieldon “Todd” Edwards, Allison “Nicole” A. Morrison (John), and Roxanne Afis. Grandmother of Sage Belle and Alexis Rain Ducoing. Daughter of the late Sadie Hinson Mitchell and Fieldon Harold “Shine” Mitchell. Sister of Gayle M. O’Neal. Also survived by numerous cousins,...

Jimmie J. Dufrene Sr.

Jimmie J. Dufrene Sr.

Apr 8, 2015

Jimmie J. Dufrene, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Rita Dugas Dufrene. Father of Jimmie J. Dufrene, Jr. (late Germaine), Jason J. Dufrene (Michelle), and Jaime Lynn Dufrene. Son of the late Odile Cambre Dufrene and Joseph Dufrene. Brother of Joseph Dufrene, Jr. (Brenda and former...

Patrick H. Adkins

Patrick H. Adkins

Apr 7, 2015

Patrick H. Adkins, a prolific author and expert in information technology, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of 43 years to Dixie Adkins. Son of the late Albert Blackburn Adkins and Grace Viering Adkins. Loving father of Alisha Beth Adkins (Christopher Sagrera), Alexander Lee Adkins and Adam Henry Adkins. Patrick...

Gus J. Talamo

Gus J. Talamo

Apr 7, 2015

Gus Joseph Talamo passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on April 7, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia Vidonne Talamo for 62 years. Father of Terry J. Talamo (Robin), Danny G. Talamo, Ricky J. Talamo (Joni) and Vickie Talamo Smith (Kevin). Grandfather of Rusty, Rachelle (Christopher), Terrill (Shanna), Trey, Patrick, Caroline...

Earl Joseph Hynes Jr.

Earl Joseph Hynes Jr.

Apr 6, 2015

Earl Joseph Hynes Jr., 86, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, April 06, 2015 at his home in Harvey. Mr. Hynes was born December 19, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Earl and Thelma Hynes. As a young man, he enjoyed boxing, spending time with his family, and helping out at his stepfather's (Peter Bertucci) restaurant. He married Constance...

Salvador Joseph Sparacello

Salvador Joseph Sparacello

Apr 6, 2015

Salvador Joseph Sparacello, a native of Independence, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA died Monday, April 6, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Beloved husband of Sherrel Borras Sparacello for 46 years. Loving father of Travis Sparacello (Mindy) and Kevin Sparacello (Christina). Loving Grandfather of Breann, Madison, Logan, Bryce, and Liam Salvador Sparacello. Brother of Virginia “Jenny” Dainty,...

Sherri Marie Alford Pizani

Sherri Marie Alford Pizani

Apr 6, 2015

Sherri Marie Alford Pizani passed away on April 6, 2015. Fiance’ of Francisco “Poncho” Rodriguez. Daughter of Diane Marie Delaune Alford Knox and Wayne David Alford. Stepdaughter of Byron J. Knox. Loving mother of Daniel Ray Alford, Brandy Lynn Alford (Michael Fletcher), Brittany Lee Alford, Tiffany Ann Alford, Gary Clyde Pizani III (Amanda) and Malcolm James Alford. Loving grandmother of...

Dina Lynn Barrois

Dina Lynn Barrois

Apr 6, 2015

Dina Lynn Barrois entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the age of 48. Beloved daughter of Floyd E. Barrois and the late Beverly G. Barrois. Also survived by her siblings: Chantel Fulton, Tiffany Barnes (husband Prentiss), Kristen Barrois, and Les Barrois (wife Aimee). She is survived and loved dearly by her nieces and nephew: Logan, Isabella,...

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Apr 6, 2015

Olof J. “O.J.” Bentel Jr. passed away on April 6, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Nelda Walker Bentel. Father of William “Joey” Bentel (Donna), Dennis Bentel (Margaret), Lisa Bentel Perez (Chris) and Kevin Bentel. Grandfather of Christopher, Jordan, Krystle (Andrew), Jonathan, Tara, Michelle (Donaldvon), Danielle, Kevin, Amanda and Kaitlyn. Great-grandfather of Olivia, Alaina and Kandace....

Anton C. Beck, Jr.

Anton C. Beck, Jr.

Apr 6, 2015

Anton C. Beck, Jr. was born February 26, 1938 and went to his eternal rest on April 6, 2015 at the age of 77 years. He was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Anton C. Beck, Sr. and Barbara-Ziegler Beck. He is preceded in death by his beloved twin sister, Barbara Ann Beck-Reimherr and brother-in-law, Rev. Lloyd L....

Claudette Frederick Klumpp

Claudette Frederick Klumpp

Apr 6, 2015

Claudette Frederick Klumpp passed away on April 6, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late John Charles Klumpp Jr. Mother of Bernard J. Klumpp (Terry), John C. “Chuckie” Klumpp III (Charlene) and Darryl P. Klumpp (Dennice). Grandmother of Amy, Paul, Allan, Justin and Jessica. Great-grandmother of Kristiana Miller. Sister of Cleaver R. Frederick, Eleanor F....

Richard James Jefferson Jr.

Richard James Jefferson Jr.

Apr 5, 2015

Richard James Jefferson Jr. passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the age of 58 years. Beloved father of Tabatha Jefferson Bush (David), and Danielle Jefferson. Son of Jo Ann Meade and the late Richard Jefferson. Brother of Rob Jefferson (Betty) and Rory Jefferson (Marcy). Grandfather of Kaden and Kaili Bush and Abigail Jefferson. Also survived by 3 nephews....

Herbert W. Williams Jr.

Herbert W. Williams Jr.

Apr 5, 2015

Herbert W. Williams, Jr., a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the age of 64 years. Beloved son of Marguerite Roberts Williams and the late Herbert W. Williams, Sr. Beloved husband of Mary Vance Ervin for 22 years. Loving father of Damon Williams (Lisa) and Derek Williams. Grandfather of Chelsie...

Lillian Gregos

Lillian Gregos

Apr 5, 2015

Lillian P. Gregos departed this world peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. Born on September 15, 1943, to the late Marie Hernandez De La Paz and Frank Palmer, "Lily" was a devoted mother to her four sons and they were just as devoted to her. She was preceded in death by her son Nico Gregos and her husband Dimitriou...

Ellay Marie Dupre Melanson

Ellay Marie Dupre Melanson

Apr 3, 2015

Ellay Dupre Melanson passed away on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Melanson. Mother of Peggy M. Pellegrin (Ken) and Bobby J. Melanson (Ruth). Grandmother of Dana, Jace, B.J., Nick and Patrick. Great-grandmother of Caleb, Karina and Kali. Sister of Faye Saucier, Alvin, Easton, Junius, Easily and Eli...

Leonard Frank Palmisano, Sr.

Leonard Frank Palmisano, Sr.

Apr 3, 2015

Leonard Frank Palmisano, Sr., age 90 entered into eternal rest on Good Friday, April 03, 2015. An amazing amazing man. Beloved husband of the late Connie “Baby” Rotolo Palmisano. Son of the late Frank Palmisano and Frances Tridico Palmisano. Father of Gerald Jay Palmisano (Rosemary), Sheila Rae P. Manning (Robert) and the late Leonard F. Palmisano, Jr. Grandfather of Beth...

Mary Ann Lee Parta

Mary Ann Lee Parta

Apr 3, 2015

Mary Ann Lee Parta passed away on April 3, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Beloved wife of Steven J. Parta Sr. Mother of Wanda Weinberger (Ray), Terri Ann Zari (the late Gino), Steven J. Parta Jr. (Kim), Chad Lee (Kim Hudson), Melissa Roman (Hector) and the late Eddie Cascio Jr. Sister of Terry Lee, the late Gilbert and...

Robert Emmett Higgins

Robert Emmett Higgins

Apr 2, 2015

Robert "Bob" Higgins passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Husband of Sylvia Territo Higgins for 56 years. Father of Tanya Higgins Everett (David). Son of the late Joseph C. Higgins Sr. and Olivia Bowers Higgins. Brother of Louis and Jimmy Higgins and the late Joseph "Jay" C. Higgins Jr. and C.R. "Banjo" Higgins....