Obituaries

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

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Richard D. Cabaniss Ii

Richard D. Cabaniss Ii

Apr 28, 2012

Richard D. Cabaniss, II, an avid Louisiana sportsman, died Saturday, April 28th, 2012 at the age of 64. He spent his last days surrounded by his adoring friends and family. He is survived by his loving friend Diane V. Lee, daughter Kerrin Cabaniss Farkas, son-in-law Steve Farkas, and daughter Meaghan Cabaniss. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Logan Cabaniss...

Jerrie Dean Lindsey Difebbo

Jerrie Dean Lindsey Difebbo

Apr 28, 2012

Jerrie Dean Lindsey DiFebbo went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Former wife of the late Richie DiFebbo. Daughter of the late John Mark and Effie Lindsey. Beloved mother of Matt DiFebbo (Wife Sandy), Paul DiFebbo (Wife Terri), Theresa Ferguson and the late John M. DiFebbo. Survived by 7...

Elliott Joseph Raley

Elliott Joseph Raley

Apr 28, 2012

Elliott Joseph “E.J.” Raley, Jr. age 68 years passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 after a long battle with brain cancer. Loving husband of Carlie Morel Raley who, after 52 years of marriage, he still referred to as “his bride”. He is also survived by his daughter, Debbie Prendergast (Brian); his son E.J. Raley III (Jan); 5 grandchildren, Erica...

Josephine Scanio Sanchez

Josephine Scanio Sanchez

Apr 27, 2012

Josephine “Josie” Scanio Sanchez passed away on April 27, 2012. Beloved mother of Robert Jude Sanchez (Viviana). Grandmother of Samantha Shewmake (Joe), Nicholas J. Sanchez and survived by her step-grandson, Sergio Figueroa. Great-grandmother of Jude and Grant Shewmake. Sister of Marie L. Savona, the late Frances J. Randazzo, Beatrice S. Galley, Elizabeth L. Gaudet, Anthony, Angelo and Salvador Scanio. The...

Jerry D. Leicher Sr.

Jerry D. Leicher Sr.

Apr 24, 2012

Jerry D. Leicher, Sr. passed away on April 24, 2012 at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Olsen Leicher. Father of Jerry D. Leicher, Jr. (Sandy), Terry Leicher Pool and David A. Leicher (Annette). Grandfather of Amie Leicher Guess (Stan). Brother of Helen L. Huston (Russ), R.B. Leicher (Cynetha), Henry E. Leicher (Marie) and the...

Shirley A. Digiovanni

Shirley A. Digiovanni

Apr 24, 2012

Shirley A. DiGiovanni passed away on April 24, 2012 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Stanley DiGiovanni. Daughter of the late Eula and Clifford Angelo. Mother of Stan L. DiGiovanni, Stephanie D. Hebeisen (Bill) and Shannon D. Ford (Gerald). Sister of the late Bobbie Linn Saucier. Grandmother of Melissa A. Ford. Also survived by a host...

Morris Lobrano

Morris Lobrano

Apr 23, 2012

Morris A. “Mo” Lobrano, retired Captain of MV “Carolyn Phyllis”, passed away on April 23, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Doris DeMolle Lobrano. Father of Bonnie Berghaus (husband Michael) and the late Maurice Lobrano. Grandfather of Blake, Jake and Bailey Rodi, Maurice Jr. and Kyle Lobrano. Great grandfather of Blake Rodi II and Chloe Rodi. Brother of Perry Lobrano,...

Antonia Silvio Ruth

Antonia Silvio Ruth

Apr 22, 2012

Antonia Silvio Ruth born January 3, 1923, passed on to eternal rest with our Lord on April 22, 2012. Known by many names, Totsy, Grock, Inez and a few others. She worshipped life and embraced the Ten Commandments. Always the mother, grandmother, great-grandmother she will be missed by all but forgotten by no one. Survived by her beautiful daughter Carol...

Letson "Les" Farrell

Letson "Les" Farrell

Apr 22, 2012

Letson H. “Les” Farrell, a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division who proudly served his country in the European Theater during World War II, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the age of 85. He was the loving husband of 39 years to Marjorie S. Farrell. Son of the late Hezekiah and...

Etienne Joseph Songy

Etienne Joseph Songy

Apr 22, 2012

Etienne Joseph Songy entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Coco Songy. Son of the late Luc Lionel Songy and Rosine Marie Waguespack Songy. Father of Stephen Martin Songy and Sandra Anne Songy. Grandfather of Laurel Watts. Brother of Ruffin Songy, Joseph Songy and the late Guy...

Pastel Valerie Wilson

Pastel Valerie Wilson

Apr 20, 2012

Pastel Valerie Bryant Wilson was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 20, 2012. Devoted wife of Lynwell James Wilson of 20 years, and the daughter of Henry L. Bryant, and the late Ruth C. Bryant. Daughter-in-law of the late Peter and Orestine Wilson. Mother of Angel A. Parker, Jaleesa R. Wilson, and stepmother of...

Rose Merlin Leonard

Rose Merlin Leonard

Apr 20, 2012

Rose Merlin Leonard passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the age of 79. She was born on August 30, 1932. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Eugene Joseph “E.J.” Leonard, Sr. and her parents Rosie Strauss Beauvais and William Beauvais. She is survived by her two children Rhonda Leonard Bowker (Robert)...

Marjorie Morris Chauff

Marjorie Morris Chauff

Apr 19, 2012

Marjorie Morris Chauff passed away on April 19, 2012 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late James Chauff, Sr. Mother of James Chauff, Jr. (Cindy), Juan Chauff Miller (the late Bob) and Jimmie Ann Chauff. Sister of Ruth Maggio, Beulah McNairn, the late Elma Marie, Margaret Davis, Lloyd and Wesley Morris. Daughter of the late Sophie...

Mary "Betsy" Breen

Mary "Betsy" Breen

Apr 19, 2012

Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Fontenot Breen passed away on April 19, 2012. Beloved wife of Kevin P. Breen. Mother of Martin J. Breen. Daughter of Rose Perino Fontenot and the late Rodney Joel Fontenot. Sister of Ernest Ayo and William Fontenot. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. She was 59 years of age, a native of Ville Platte, LA...

William D. Mabry Sr.

William D. Mabry Sr.

Apr 18, 2012

William D. Mabry, Sr. passed away on April 18, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of Nellie Boudreaux Mabry. Father of William Dean Mabry, Jr., George Edward Mabry (Jackie) and Mary Nell Champlin (the late Mack). Son of the late Nannie White Mabry and Thomas Eugene Mabry. Brother of Mary Jean Doherty and the late Eugene Mabry....

Rev. Belinda Holland Pellegrin

Rev. Belinda Holland Pellegrin

Apr 17, 2012

Rev. Belinda Holland Pellegrin joined our Lord Jesus in eternal life on April 17, 2012. Rev. Belinda was born at Sumter Air Force Base in South Carolina on November 28, 1956 and lived on the west bank of Jefferson Parish. She has been a resident of St. Tammany Parish for the past eleven years. She graduated from L.W. Higgins in...

Walter "Bill" Norris

Walter "Bill" Norris

Apr 17, 2012

Walter “Bill” Norris passed away on April 17, 2012 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Lois Woods Norris. Father of Billy Norris (Sue), Kristen Norris (Kathy), Diane Miller (Gerald), Joyce Chambers (Ronnie), Donna Norris (Ricky), Christine Chauvin (Carlos), Kimberly Sonnier (Patrick) and “Special Dad” to Jeremiah Istre. Brother of Neil Norris (Arlyss), Oscar Sanzin (Helen) and Nancy...

Judy Romero Desalvo

Judy Romero Desalvo

Apr 15, 2012

Judy Romero DeSalvo passed away on April 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Donald DeSalvo. Mother of Paul DeSalvo, Lisa DeSalvo Gauthier and Monique DeSalvo. Grandmother of Logan Chambers, Isaac and Caleb Gauthier. Daughter of Ethel Loup and Joseph Romero. Sister of the late Catherine Bernard. She was 66 years of age and resided in Marrero, LA. Relatives and...

Ruth Richardson Senter

Ruth Richardson Senter

Apr 15, 2012

Ruth Richardson Senter, former proprietor of Genuine Appliance Parts, passed away on April 15, 2012. Wife of the late Bill Senter. Mother of Toni Morris and Amanda Senter. Mother in law of Daniel Morris and Ryan Suire. Grandmother of Maria, Daniel, Jr. and Ryan, Jr. Sister of Rebecca Hogg, Rachael Richardson, the late Gary Richardson and Warren Richardson, Jr. Daughter...

Andrew Piskorik

Andrew Piskorik

Apr 14, 2012

Andrew “Andy” Piskorik entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 67 years to Elwanda Lee Piskorik. Father of Pamela P. White (Charles) and Mary P. Cullum (John). Grandfather of Tamara Ogren (Matthew), Tiara Brauer (Jeff) and Tessica Holechek (Stephen). Great grandfather of Talia Ogren, Silas Ogren, Eden Ogren, Teo Ogren,...