Obituaries

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

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Joan Schouest Wilson

Joan Schouest Wilson

Feb 1, 2012

Joan Schouest Wilson passed away on February 1, 2012. She is preceded in death by her father, Norman “T-White” Schouest. Daughter of Dorothy Breaux (Red) and step-daughter of Teresa Schouest. Mother of Tanya Breaux (Scott) and Joseph “Joe-Joe” Breaux (Sissy). Grandmother of Harley and Steven Authement, Frank Brignac, Megan, Cameron and Cloe Breaux. Sister of Gregory Martin (Sherri), Kathleen Breaux...

Hosea Joe Soileau

Hosea Joe Soileau

Jan 31, 2012

Hosea “Joe” Soileau entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the age of 79 after a long battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Husband of the late Johann O’Brien Soileau by first marriage and the late Alice Lynne Ahten Soileau by second marriage. Son of the late Hosea Joseph Soileau, Sr. and Amy Vidrine Soileau. Father of...

Robert Charles Leathem

Robert Charles Leathem

Jan 31, 2012

Robert Charles Leathem passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 age 80. Beloved husband and best friend of Zoe Ellen Richoux Leathem, former husband of the late Mary Alice Arthurs Leathem from a first marriage. Father of Mary Elizabeth Elenes (Carlos) and Laura Ann Leathem. Son of the late August W. Leathem and Emalda Bernardi Leathem. Brother of Shirley Ruth...

James McAllister

James McAllister

Jan 30, 2012

James “Poppy” McAllister entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 39 years to Ruth Stewart McAllister. Son of the late James and Alice McAllister. Father of Tim Stewart (Carol), Lee Evans, Karen Schouest (Robert) and John Evans (Monique). Grandfather of Tyler Kampmann, Nicholas Schouest, Christian Stewart, Daniel Stewart, Jordan Evans,...

Joseph John Jiminez

Joseph John Jiminez

Jan 30, 2012

Joseph John Jimenez, Jr., on January 30, 2012. Beloved companion of Olga McMillan. Father of Laurie J. Lopez (Kevin), Joseph John Jimenez II (Marshia), and Shane M. Jimenez (Anglique). Son of the late Joseph John Jimenez, Sr. and Catherine Musso Jimenez. Grandfather of Chris Farmer, Sr., Joshua Scarbarough, Joseph J. Jimenez IV and Barilyn Cronin. Great-grandfather of Chris Farmer, Jr....

Madison  Nicole Hughes

Madison Nicole Hughes

Jan 30, 2012

Madison Nicole Hughes passed away on January 30, 2012 only three months old. Beloved daughter of Brandie Hughes. Granddaughter of Robert and Darlene Hughes and Delia and the late Raymond Riego. Sister of Elaine Elizabeth Hughes. Godchild of Nanny Reshonda McGuire (Teddy) and Paran John Riego (Erica). Niece of Janell Langford (Zeek) and the late Robert “Little Man” Hughes, III....

Ronnie Paul Dufrene

Ronnie Paul Dufrene

Jan 29, 2012

Ronnie Paul “No Neck” Dufrene passed away on January 29, 2012 at the age of 49 years. Beloved husband of Michelle Galliano Dufrene. Father of Renee, Hannah and Destiny Dufrene. Son of Gloria Barrilleaux Dufrene and Landry Joseph Dufrene, Jr. Brother of Landry “Paul” Dufrene and Cheryl Sance. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA, attended John Ehret High...

Winnie Rogers Weaver

Winnie Rogers Weaver

Jan 29, 2012

Winnie Rogers Weaver on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 3:57 P.M. Beloved wife of the late Gavin Elonza Weaver. Mother of Vicki Weaver-Hixon (Thomas), Patricia N. Weaver and the late Gavin Keith Weaver. Daughter of the late Jefferson Cleveland Rogers and Clara Gilbert Rogers. Sister of Yvonne Tinsley, Jefferson Cleveland Rogers, Jr. and the late Betty Rogers Pebworth. Grandmother of...

Dorine  Chabert  Cheramie

Dorine Chabert Cheramie

Jan 29, 2012

Dorine Chabert Cheramie, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Max J. Cheramie. Mother of Neal Cheramie (Bobbie). Daughter of the late Wallace and Ursula Chabert, Sr. Sister of Leroy and Walter Chabert, the late Noeda C. Plaisance, Isabell C. Bruce, Harris Wallace, Alidor “Pat” and Luke Chabert. Grandmother of...

Herbert W. Hey

Herbert W. Hey

Jan 29, 2012

Herbert “Bert” W. Hey passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 35 years to the late Clare Giblin Hey. Born in Hyde, England to the late John and Emma Hey. Dad of Roland T. Melancon, Jr. (Elaine) and Mary Ann Melancon Singleton (George Plakotos). Grandfather of Michael Melancon (Claudia), Holly Melancon...

Horace J. Contranchis

Horace J. Contranchis

Jan 29, 2012

Horace J. Contranchis passed away on January 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Shirley Autin Contranchis. Father of Brenda Contranchis, Kathy Gisclair (Mark Sr.) and the late Linda Contranchis. Grandfather of Chad Contranchis, Sr., Mark Gisclair, Jr. and Cory Gisclair. Great-grandfather of Chad Jr. and Gabrielle. Brother of Nicholas Contranchis (the late Beverly). Son of the late Marie Danos Contranchis and...

Gordon Wayne Guidroz

Gordon Wayne Guidroz

Jan 29, 2012

Gordon Wayne Guidroz went to Heaven on January 29,2012 at the age of 56. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA . He was born on July 21, 1955 to Rachel Adams Guidroz and the late Melvin J. Guidroz. Husband of Jan Guidroz. Loving father of Dawnita Snell (Brian) and Leslie Bordelon (John). Survived...

Dorothy Suarez Griffin

Dorothy Suarez Griffin

Jan 28, 2012

Dorothy Suarez Griffin was called home on January 28, 2012 at the age of 95 years. Wife of the late Thomas A. Griffin, Sr. Mother of Shirley Detillier (Milton), Donald (Glendy), Elaine Dantin (Raymond), Thomas A., Jr. (late wife Kitty), Ronald, Doris Sanchez (late husband Lawrence), Raymond (late wife Jackie), Gary, Steven “BB” (Julie), Cindy Breaux (Blaine), Linda Schouest (Donald)...

Rene Charles Azcona

Rene Charles Azcona

Jan 28, 2012

Rene Charles Azcona of New Orleans died of cancer on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the age of 57. He spent his final months at home, cared for by family and friends, and he maintained his sense of humor until the very end. Rene was a racecar driver in his youth, participating in SCCA and IMSA races throughout the 1980s....

Charles A. Husson

Charles A. Husson

Jan 27, 2012

Charles A. Husson, Jr. died on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the age of 82. Loving husband of Joyce LeBlanc Husson for 57 years. Son of the late Charles Husson, Sr. .and Amelia Bush Currault. Father of Charles Husson, III (Frances), Roxanne Flom (Michael) and Wade Husson (Lisa). Grandfather of Areka Gomez (Alonzo), Brandi Davidson (Christopher), Brittany Husson (Andrew) and...

Joan Ann Boyer LeBlanc

Joan Ann Boyer LeBlanc

Jan 27, 2012

Joan Ann Boyer LeBlanc entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Ronald J. LeBlanc. Daughter of the late Hudson D. Boyer and Ethel F. Boyer. Mother of Barry J. LeBlanc and Ann LeBlanc Myrick. Grandmother of Caleb LeBlanc, Jabian LeBlanc, Zachery Myrick, Nicholas LeBlanc, Heather Myrick and Blake LeBlanc. Sister...

Larry Joseph Cheralla

Larry Joseph Cheralla

Jan 27, 2012

Larry Cheralla entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Judy Herzog Cheralla. Son of Elaine Walker Cheralla and the late Lee Chris Cheralla. Father of Stephanie, Melanie, Katie and Stephen. Stepfather of Stephanie and Jay. Brother of Janet, Peggy, Judy and Tommy. Grandfather of Maren and Jude. Larry will be...

Edmond Paul LaRose

Edmond Paul LaRose

Jan 25, 2012

Edmond Paul LaRose, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Lucille Breaux LaRose. Son of the late Vital LaRose, Sr. and Marguerite LaRose. Father of Edmond Paul LaRose, Jr., Barry James LaRose, Cynthia LaRose Schieffler, Clifton LaRose and Ricky Joseph LaRose. Grandfather of Michael Edmond Carter...

Harry Michael Ainsworth

Harry Michael Ainsworth

Jan 25, 2012

Harry Michael Ainsworth, a carpenter, an artist and a member of COPS 8 Citizen’s Organization for Police Support in the 8th District, died tragically on Wednesday January 25, 2012. Beloved companion of Cheryl Conner. Father of Jennifer Ainsworth, Dagon and Dameon Ainsworth. Son of Yvonne King Ainsworth and the late Spenser Herbert Ainsworth. Brother of Billy Joe Cole, Mulka, Spenser,...

Porfiria Martinez

Porfiria Martinez

Jan 25, 2012

Porfiria Martinez on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Federico Martinez, Sr. Mother of Maria Esther Martinez, Federico Martinez, Jr., Rolando Martinez (Patricia), Hector Martinez (Romanita) and Paul Martinez (Susan). Sister of Juana Garcia, Andres Valencia and Manuela Cumpin. Grandmother of Michelle M. Morgan, Andrea M. Logan, Eric, Amy, Katibeth, and Emily Martinez. Great-grandmother of Britain and...