Obituaries

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

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Brenda Falcon Toombs

Brenda Falcon Toombs

Oct 16, 2014

Brenda Falcon Toombs, 65 of Avondale entered heaven’s gate on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Brenda was the wife of William (Bill) Toombs, Mother of Paula Adams (Paul Waguespack), Dawn T Fabre (Adam) Brian Toombs (Nicole) Step-mother of Edward Toombs (Vickie) & Larry Toombs. Grandmother of Kayla Rupp, Kelsey Adams, Breanna Fabre & Billy Toombs, step-grandmother of Mika Nolan, Lee Toombs...

Janis Lee West

Janis Lee West

Oct 16, 2014

Janis L. West passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the age of 57. Beloved mother of Erica West Ronquille (Kenneth). Daughter of the late Ernestine Daussin West and Ralph West. Sister of Leland West, Stuart West, and the late Deborah Pedesclaux. Grandmother of Ian, Cayden, Aaron, and Leanna Ronquille. Also survived by a niece, nephew and numerous cousins....

Rosary Rita "Sister" Marchese

Rosary Rita "Sister" Marchese

Oct 15, 2014

Rosary Rita Marchese, a native and lifelong resident of Gretna, LA died Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Salvadore “Sam” Marchese, Sr. and Margaret “Maggie” Panepinto Marchese. Beloved sister of Agnes “Peachy” Marchese, Margaret Marchese Laughlin, the late Anthony “Don”, Frank “Bing”, Salvadore, Jr. “Sammy”, John Lloyd, Alvin and John Roland Marchese. Sister-in-law of Nola Marchese, Donald...

Ursin Lawrence Acosta

Ursin Lawrence Acosta

Oct 15, 2014

Ursin Lawrence Acosta age 74 departed this life and entered his eternal resting place on Wednesday October 15 th 2014. Beloved son of the late Lawrence Euthorpe and Marguerite Tierney Acosta. Preceded in death by his sister Barbara Acosta and brother Ronnie Acosta(Donna) and great grandson Samuel Lawrence Whitmer. Husband of Joy Sanchez Acosta for the past 53 years. Beloved...

Alcee (A.J.) Joseph Champagne

Alcee (A.J.) Joseph Champagne

Oct 15, 2014

Alcee (A.J.) Joseph Champagne passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of 71. Mr. Champagne was born in Breaux Bridge, La and was a long-time resident of Harvey, La. Beloved father of Brett Champagne (Meghan), Robert Champagne (Nikki), Stacie C. Archote (Chris), and the late Lori Ann Champagne. Grandfather of Aiden, Mason, Olivia, Madison, and Luca. Son...

Murphy Joseph Cheramie

Murphy Joseph Cheramie

Oct 15, 2014

Murphy Joseph Cheramie of Harvey, LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the age of 85. Murphy is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria T. Cheramie; his parents, Clayborne and Nellie Cheramie; and his siblings, Myrtle Boudreaux, Melvin Cheramie, and Morgan Cheramie. His is survived by his children, Gary Cheramie (Linda) and Monica Cheramie Kindscher...

Leonard Roland Smolder

Leonard Roland Smolder

Oct 14, 2014

Leonard Roland Smolder, age 69 entered his Heavenly Kingdom on October 14, 2014. He was the loving husband of Jacklyn Nicholas Smolder. Stepfather of Timothy, Peter and Jenny Thibodaux. Step Grandfather of Christopher Thibodaux. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary Irene Smolder and Estil Leonard Smolder. He is survived by his brother, Donald Lee Smolder,...

John Arthur Dugas, Sr.

John Arthur Dugas, Sr.

Oct 14, 2014

John Arthur Dugas, Sr., owner of J&K Bar, “Naturally Algiers” entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Deborah Nott Dugas. Son of the late William Dugas, Sr. and Ruth Gros Dugas Alimia. Loving and devoted father of John Dugas, Jr. (Wife Rachel) and Neil Dugas (Wife Krystal). Loving “Poppie” to Ethan Dugas, Ellie...

Sharon Ann Fortmayer

Sharon Ann Fortmayer

Oct 14, 2014

Sharon Ann Fortmayer passed away on October 14, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Pertuit Fortmayer. Sister of Rex B. Fortmayer and Henry B. Fortmayer, the late Geraldine Fortmayer Gautreaux and Henry J. Fortmayer Jr. She is a native and lifelong resident of Westwego, LA. Private services were held. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME...

Geraldine Davies Grissom

Geraldine Davies Grissom

Oct 13, 2014

Geraldine Davies Grissom passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014. Beloved wife of Raymond Rush Grissom for 23 years. Mother of Amanda D. Ancar (Millen), Ashley Grissom (fiancé Brian Barrilleaux), and Kattie Grissom. Godmother of Candy Laporte (Anthony). Grandmother of Jerry, Cayden, Ally, Secret, and Zion. Daughter of the late Nellie Ponvelle Matherne and Jerry Matherne. Sister of Cherrian Thompson...

Lily Waguespack Hepting

Lily Waguespack Hepting

Oct 13, 2014

Lily Mae Hepting passed away on October 13, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Leonard Hepting Sr. Mother of Laverne H. Bordelon (Donald), Barbara H. Prejeant (the late Harry), Debra H. Mahar (the late Kenneth), Kenneth H. Hepting (Sarina), Ronald R. Hepting (Jana) and the late Irvin L. Hepting Jr. (Lillian). Sister of...

Beverly Ann O'Rourke

Beverly Ann O'Rourke

Oct 13, 2014

Beverly Ann O’Rourke passed away on October 13, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Beloved daughter of the late Irma Nolan O’Rourke and Warren Cornelius O’Rourke. Sister of Gayle Teachworth (husband Joel). Aunt of David (wife Lori), Stephanie (husband Carey), Beth (husband Michael), Joel Jr. (wife Heather) and Warren (wife Lisa). Also survived by 14 great-nieces and nephews. Beverly...

Tara Lynn Gillespie

Tara Lynn Gillespie

Oct 10, 2014

Tara Lynn Gillespie, age 42 entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 10, 2014. Former wife of Edmond Freeman. Beloved companion of Shane Prestenback. Loving daughter of Kevin P. Gillespie, Sr. (Companion Theresa Foret) and the late Lottie McKlemurry Gillespie. Loving and devoted mother of Frankie Freeman, Sr. (Beth), Heather Freeman, Edmond Freeman, Jr. and Shaina Prestenback. Adored Grandmother of...

Brenda Ann Isemann

Brenda Ann Isemann

Oct 10, 2014

BRENDA BURMASTER ISEMANN, of Gretna, LA, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Isemann; loving mother and mother-in–law of Jill and William “Scooter” Myers, Shayne and Wayne Meyers, and Kay and Trevor Smith; proud “BeeBee” of Molly and her husband Brian, Cary, Chance, Jace, Keiffer, Karsen, and Kennedy; daughter...

Nabil Hanna

Nabil Hanna

Oct 10, 2014

Nabil Hanna, 73, of Slidell, LA passed away peacefully at home with his family on the morning of October 10, 2014. He was born in Egypt and immigrated to the United States in the 1960's. He lived in Slidell since 1986 and worked as a biochemist and in the laboratory sales industry. He was a member of St. Mark Coptic...

John Bert Gremillion Iii

John Bert Gremillion Iii

Oct 9, 2014

John Bert Gremillion, III passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the age of 47. Beloved companion of Missy Gaudet. Son of the late Sharon S. Kern and John B. Gremillion, Jr. Brother of Suzanne G. Callahan. Survived by a host of cousins and other relatives. John was a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA. He loved to be on...

Raymond Joseph Labit

Raymond Joseph Labit

Oct 8, 2014

Raymond Joseph Labit passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Mardery Mae Scott Labit. Father of Debbie L. Gros (Jessie III), the late Larry P. Labit, and Raymond J. Labit, Jr. Son of the late Viola Pierron Labit and O’Neil C. Labit. Brother of Vera L. Riggs (the late Jimmy),...

Daniel C. Bean

Daniel C. Bean

Oct 8, 2014

Daniel Clinton Bean, age 56 entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Pamela Garretson Bean. Son of Ronald Clinton Bean and Marie Eckert Bean. Loving father of Taylor R. Bean, Morgan C. Bean and Danielle L. Bean. Brother of Sandra Meyer of Bowman, SC, Ned Bean of Manheim, PA and the late Terri Marie Bean....

Julia Vinet Babineaux

Julia Vinet Babineaux

Oct 7, 2014

Julia Vinet Babineaux, a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Antoine Babineaux for 58 years. Loving mother of Rhonda Babineaux Calecas and Grandmother of Danielle and Stephanie Calecas. Sister of Victor Vinet, Christopher Vinet, Pearl Collins, Mary Collins, Catherine Vinet, Josephine...

Constance Ann Dalton

Constance Ann Dalton

Oct 6, 2014

Constance Ann Dalton passed away peacefully at Our Lady Of Wisdom in Algiers on October 6, 2014 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late William E Dalton, Sr. and daughter of the late Norman and Constance Altice. Constance is survived by her children Patricia A Dalton, Jean M Thornton (Peter), and William E Dalton, Jr (Melissa); Devoted...