Obituaries

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

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Ione Buras Ratcliff

Ione Buras Ratcliff

Dec 5, 2013

Ione Buras Ratcliff passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the age of 86 years. She was a native of Venice, LA and resided in Algiers, LA since 1966. Ione, also known as Lovey, was born on August 18, 1927 to Zelonie Ban Buras and Chauvin Norbert Buras. She was the beloved...

Charles Balka

Charles Balka

Dec 5, 2013

Charles Balka passed away on December 5, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Ruby LeBlanc Balka. Father of Catherine Amar (husband Frank) and Cynthia Munroe (husband Jerry). Grandfather of Troyann Narvaez (husband Albert), Mylene Flores (husband Ross), Frank Amar (wife Tracy) and Dondi Soza (husband Armando). Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren....

Esterlina Legendre Walker

Esterlina Legendre Walker

Dec 5, 2013

Esterlina “Sis” Legendre Walker passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Elisha B. Walker, Jr. Mother of Mickey W. Falgout, Tyrone Walker (Gina), and Elisha B. Walker, III “Barry” (Kathy). Grandmother of Dwayne (Beth), Kristie (Rex), Terrance (Beth), Benjamin (Mary Ellen), Jessica (Don), and Jarrod (Amy). Great grandmother of Ashlyn, Jacques, Katelyn, and Dylan. Daughter...

Henry F. "Hank" Laughlin, Sr.

Henry F. "Hank" Laughlin, Sr.

Dec 4, 2013

Henry F. “Hank” Laughlin passed away on December 4, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Husband of the late Frederica Laughlin. Father of Michael Laughlin (wife April), Shawn Laughlin, Kevin Laughlin (Lethia), the late Henry “Hank” Laughlin, Jr. and Danny Laughlin. Grandfather of Ashley, Sara, Kevin Jr., Michael Jr., Nicholas and Jordan. Great-grandfather of Carter James. He is also...

Beverly L Sauerwin

Beverly L Sauerwin

Dec 3, 2013

Beverly Larousse Sauerwin of Waggaman, La passed away at 4:52 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of Kelly J Sauerwin, Sr. Mother of Ronda Orgeron (Brent), Paula Glaviana (Troy), and Kelly J. Sauerwin, Jr. (Shannon). Daughter of the late Eulalie Boudreaux Larousse and Victor U. Larousse. Sister of Sergert, Norman and Alman Larousse....

Douglas Dudley Chauvin

Douglas Dudley Chauvin

Dec 3, 2013

Douglas Dudley Chauvin on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Mancy Iona Field Chauvin. Loving father of Steve Chauvin (Barbara) and Carlos “Corky” Chauvin (Christine). Brother of Enola Chauvin, Shirley Alesich, Ella Mae Machella, the late Russell, Jerry and Melvin Chauvin. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, family...

Richard A. Rogers, Sr.

Richard A. Rogers, Sr.

Dec 2, 2013

Richard A. “Popsie” Rogers, Sr. passed away on December 2, 2013 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Sarah Smith Rogers. Father of Ricky Rogers, Jr. (wife Tracey), Chad Fleming (wife Tricia), Jan Langford, Brad Fleming (wife Nicole) and Lisa Young (husband Dean). Grandfather of Taylor, Morgan, Kaylie, Brennan, Carson, Drew, Raegan, Bryce, Madison, Milo and Brady. Brother...

Shelley Treadway Ortis

Shelley Treadway Ortis

Dec 2, 2013

Shelley Treadway Ortis earned her wings to heaven on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the age of 56. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Elbridge “Bull” Treadway and Gloria Liebert Treadway. She is survived by her husband and best friend, James Kenneth ” Ken” Ortis, Sr. She was the devoted mother of Charel F. Baldassaro (Octavio, Jr.), Angela...

Steven H. Olson

Steven H. Olson

Dec 1, 2013

Steven H. Olson passed away on December 1, 2013 at the age of 58 years. Former husband of Carolyn Nadine Devillier Olson. Father of Jonathan T. Olson, Jeffrey S. Olson and Emily A. Olson. Grandfather of Gabriel Luke Guidry. Son of June Beth Olson and the late Harold Olson. Brother of Tom Olson (wife, Joyce), Peggy Barton (husband, Brian) and...

Janette Bringol Nobles

Janette Bringol Nobles

Dec 1, 2013

Janette Bringol Nobles, age 77, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She is the wife of the late Johnny Nobles, Sr. Daughter of the late Verlie and Calvin Bringol, Sr. Loving and devoted mother of George Gardner III (Judy), Candice Tarver (the late Paul), Cathy Bergeron (Bobby), Johnny S. Nobles, Jr. (Sherry and the late Debbie Nobles)...

Ray Joseph Rodrigue

Ray Joseph Rodrigue

Dec 1, 2013

Ray Joseph Rodrigue of Marrero, LA passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Joyce Allo Rodrigue of 65 years. Loving father of Kerry P. Rodrigue, Sr. (Peggy), Ricky M. Rodrigue (Ginny), David J. Rodrigue (Marcelle), Darren “Bidy” Rodrigue (Julie) and the late Ray J. Rodrigue, Jr. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great...

Eugene "Genie" Bourgeois, Sr.

Eugene "Genie" Bourgeois, Sr.

Nov 30, 2013

Eugene “Genie” Bourgeois, Sr. age 93 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Husband of Angelina “Angie” Shano Bourgeois for 67 years. Son of the late John Bourgeois and Julien Blanchard Bourgeois. Father of Eugene Bourgeois, Jr. and Sheila Bourgeois. Grandfather of Daphne Tsagournos, Katina Tsagournos and Torri Tasgournos (Cathy). Great Grandfather of Samuel Salas, Aliyah Salas, Dakota...

Shirley V. Toner

Shirley V. Toner

Nov 30, 2013

Shirley V. Toner, age 78 entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Wife of the late Lawrence “Larry” Toner. Daughter of the late Otto and Olive Veazey. Loving and devoted mother of Laura Anderson (Robby), Cynthia Ocmand (Gill), Kathleen Peltier (Daryl) and Larry Toner, Jr. (Kim). Sister of the late Walter Veazey and Effie Pontiff. Shirley is survived...

Delia Roca Debustillo

Delia Roca Debustillo

Nov 30, 2013

Delia Roca DeBustillo passed away on November 30, 2013. Visitation will be held at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park.

Loretta Mayeaux Plaisance

Loretta Mayeaux Plaisance

Nov 29, 2013

Loretta Mayeaux Plaisance on Friday, November 29, 2013. Beloved mother of Darlene Smith (Claude), Cindy Folse (Randy), Gary Recotta, the late Tamara Plaisance and Darissa Recotta. Sister of Gary Mayeaux and Harrison “Butch” Mayeaux. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Ema Lee Ashworth and Curtis Joseph Mayeaux. Age, 76 years. A resident of...

Lois Weicks Kane

Lois Weicks Kane

Nov 29, 2013

Lois Weicks Kane passed away on November 29, 2013 at the age of 66 years. Wife of the late Michael J. Kane, Sr. Mother of Paul A. Cotton, Jr. (wife Yvonne). Daughter of Lois Babin Weicks and the late Wallace William Weicks, Sr. Sister of Barbara Beasley and Wallace W. Weicks, Jr. Aunt of Rachel and Melvin Seeger, Eddie and...

Theda C. Dauenhauer Ray

Theda C. Dauenhauer Ray

Nov 28, 2013

Theda C. Dauenhauer Ray entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Stanley E. Ray. Daughter of the late Louis L. Dauenhauer, Sr. and Mamie Sprauer Dauenhauer. Mother of Judith Ray Dufrene. Grandmother of Wade Tauzin, Holly Tauzin Smith and Toni Mitchell. Great Grandmother of Kyston Smith, Nicholas Thorning,...

Ricky Joseph Larose

Ricky Joseph Larose

Nov 28, 2013

Ricky Joseph “Red” LaRose passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. Beloved son of the late Hazel Breaux LaRose and Edmond Paul LaRose, Sr. Loving Brother of Edmond P. LaRose, Jr., Barry James LaRose, Cynthia LaRose Schieffler “Sis”, and Clifton Paul LaRose. Uncle of Michael Edmond Carter and Stacie Celino (Jason). Great Uncle of Jaycie Rose Celino and Brody Joseph Celino....

Angelo Samuel Costa, Jr.

Angelo Samuel Costa, Jr.

Nov 28, 2013

Angelo Samuel Costa, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the age of 81. He was born in Independence, LA on June 12, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. He was the son of Italian immigrants, the late Angelo S. Costa, Sr. and Josephine Sparacina. Angelo was the beloved and loving...

Dennis F. Dunn

Dennis F. Dunn

Nov 28, 2013

Dennis F. Dunn of Gretna , LA passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 11:40 pm at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Lorraine Matherne Dunn. Father of Dawn Dunn Bahan (Johnny) and Denise Dunn Chavers (Darren). Son of the late Yvonne Overputt and Walter L. Dunn. Brother of Paul Dunn (Emma), Walter Dunn (Esta), Michael and Raymond...