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

Jul 1, 2024

Winnie Plaisance Melford Breaux passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Wisner Breaux by second marriage. Mother of Daniel Melford Jr. (Debbie), Harry Melford (Pamela), Sherrie Martinez (the late Edwin), the late Jeffrey Melford (Tina), Blaine Melford, Elaine Doucet, Paula Melford, and Pamela Melford. Grandmother of Travis (Sandra), Jessica (Jason),...

Jul 1, 2024

Janice Diket passed away peacefully at home at age 94 on July 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 17, 1929, in Gretna, Louisiana and subsequently moved to Algiers, where she lived for many years. She is survived by her beloved sister, Anna Gerard; beloved daughter, Jane Colna (Paul); and son, Chris Diket (Maureen). She is...

Jun 30, 2024

Mildred (Millie) G. Stire peacefully passed away, at the age of 96, at her home where she resided with her daughter Cindy, granddaughter Kristen and Kristen's partner Josh in Converse, Texas on June 30, 2024. Known to all as Millie, she was born in Marksville, LA on January 22, 1928, to the late Mr. Florian and Mrs. Effie Guillot. Millie...

Jun 29, 2024

Heather Marie Houin Mebane, “Dawg”, of Terrytown, Louisiana, passed away on June 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 47.

Born on September 28, 1976 in Metairie, LA, she is survived by her three precious children, Henry James (16), Charles Allen (13), and Mary Frances (11), who were her top priority. She also...

Jun 29, 2024

Carl James Cavalier Sr., affectionately known as “Pops”, entered the gates of Heaven on June 29, 2024, at the age of 86 years old. He was born on September 17, 1938, to the late Ulysis Cavalier and Margie Picard Cavalier. Beloved husband of Mary Louise Cavalier (Ferguson) for 69 years. Father of Carl James Cavalier Jr. (wife Mary J. Cavalier),...

Jun 28, 2024

Leverda Matrana Richard, of Terrytown, Louisiana passed away on June 28, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born on January 14, 1932, in Westwego, Louisiana to the late Frank and Augustine Matrana. 

Leverda was the devoted wife of the late Lionel “Shorty” John Richard. Together, they raised seven children: Lionel Richard Jr. (Arlene), Lynette Burmaster (Lil Bit), Leonard Richard...

Jun 28, 2024

Geneva Ruth Bergeron, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on September 2, 1932, Geneva lived a life marked by love, dedication, and kindness, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Geneva was the devoted mother of four children: Rhoda Tingstrom, Angela Bozzelle (Bobby), Greg Bergeron (Linda), and...

Jun 27, 2024

Fred J Gautro Sr was born on September 3, 1960. His parents, the late Eulavea B. Jones and the late Martin F. Gautro, raised him alongside his siblings. Brothers, Martin F. Gautro Jr. (Helen), John C. Gautro (Melissa), Doug A. Gautro, Sr. (Dawn), Steven Clark (late), and sisters Mary Clark (late), Homa J. Lester (late Robert), Pamela A. Gautro, Mary...

Jun 27, 2024

Ivy Ann McCrossen Dowell, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 31, 1947, age 76 lost a courageous battle of 7 years with leukemia on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Beloved wife of David J. Dowell, Sr. for 59 years. Daughter of the late Ivan and Doris McCrossen. Mother of David J. Dowell, Jr. (Brandi), Darren P. Dowell (Kim) and Bryan...

Jun 26, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Lewis Allen Wells passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Carol Ehrhard Wells for 51 years. Father of Kelly Wells Zimmerman (Eric). Grandfather of Anne, Julia, and Caroline Zimmerman. Son of the late Willard W. Wells and Dorothy Keller Wells. Brother of Sally Wells Bowen (Grif), and the late Corliss Wells (Camille). Also survived by...

Jun 25, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Carol Fabian Dugas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep, joining her loving husband and best friend of 60 years, Bertrand A. Dugas, Jr., in their heavenly home. Carol was the cherished daughter of Herman Louis Fabian and Audrey Daigle Fabian Harlan. 

She is survived by her devoted son, Bertrand A. Dugas III (Kelli), her treasured...

Jun 24, 2024

Merlin John Stelly died at home on Monday, June 24, 2024, with his loving wife of 67 years by his side. 

Son of the late Felix and Corine Stelly. Brother of Eli, Irving, Daniel, Bobby, Helen, Gloria, Joann, Harold, and Donna. Beloved husband of Mary Monson Stelly. Father of Sheila Stelly Chauvin, Michael Stelly, Pamela Stelly, and Kathleen Stelly. Father-in-law of...

Jun 24, 2024

Eugene Michael Savoie was called to heaven on June 24, 2024 at the age of 82. He died peacefully and among family who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Francis Savoie, Sr. and Doris Delhommer David and his brothers, Carl James Savoie, Eugene Francis Savoie, Jr. and Kenneth Michael David. He was also preceded in...

Jun 23, 2024

The family of Jo Ann “Jo-Jo” Baye is saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her daughter Charlene Baye Enos (Billy), grandchildren Jeremy Baye (Elena), Jarred Baye (Michelle), Ali Enos and Matt Enos; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; a half-sister Janis B. Oser (Jack) and brother-in-law...

Jun 23, 2024

Jeremy James DeBlieux passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, in Gretna, Louisiana, at the age of 67. 

Jeremy was born on January 25, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He spent most of his life in the hospitality industry, from managing nightclubs to building restaurants. Jeremy saw himself as a mentor to the those with whom he worked. He was also...

Jun 21, 2024

Andre G. Melle passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Tanya Maise Melle for 38 years. Father of David Melle, John David Paillot, Vida Melle and the late Andre Melle II. Son of the late Palmere Lamy Melle and Louie Melle. Brother of Pepe Melle, Lillian Melle, Michel Melle and the late...

Jun 21, 2024

Stephen Rigaud Jr. entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2024 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Wanda Brondum Rigaud for 49 years. Father of Diane Ballard (Mike), Melissa Victoriano, and Stephen Rigaud, III (Brandi). Grandfather of Hailey V. Jackson (Dillon), Bryce Victoriano, Brileigh Rigaud, Braelin Rigaud, Carter Rigaud, Creedon Rigaud, and Jordan Rigaud. Great-grandfather of...

Jun 21, 2024

Darryl James Martinez passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 52 years to Susan Melancon Martinez. Loving father of Aimee Bourgeois (Jerry) and Mitzi LeBlanc (Jody Aguillard). Grandfather of Beaux Bourgeois, Brennan Bourgeois Richards (Reigh), Mackenzie Bourgeois, Myah Aguillard and Brayden Aguillard. Brother of Merrill Martinez (Nora), Sharon Matherne (Harris “Nunny”), the...