Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Alverda Smith Dwyer
May 13, 2011
Alverda Smith Dwyer on Friday, May 13, 2011. Former wife of Gerald D. Thomassie, Sr. by first marriage and wife of the late Robert Patrick “Bob” Dwyer by second marriage. Mother of Gerald D. Thomassie, Jr., Todd A. Thomassie and the late Shane W. Thomassie. Sister of Judy Lirette and Warren (Barbara) Smith. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Daughter of...
Irene Jacomine Bourgeois
May 13, 2011
Irene Jacomine Pigniolo Bourgeois on Friday, May 13, 2011. Beloved wife of Francis Bourgeois, Sr., by first marriage to Luke Pigniolo and second marriage to August Pigniolo. Mother of Jacqueline Bychurch, Gerald J. Pigniolo (Fannie), Barbara Perkins and the late Phyllis Wallace. Step-mother of Francis, Jr. (Mary), Gary, Elizabeth Fontenot (Lonnie), Rodney and Christopher (Bonnie). Daughter of the late Nicole...
Reginald C. Vallee
May 12, 2011
Reginald Vallee, a lifelong resident of Westwego, passed away on May 12, 2011 at 3:07 PM. He was 88 years of age. He was the son of the late Marie Tassin Vallee and Emanuel Vallee. “Reg” is preceded in death by his brother, Emanuel Vallee, Jr. and sister, Lois Donahue. He was the devoted husband of Iona Gros Vallee for...
Robert "Bobby" Lester
May 12, 2011
Robert J. “Bobby” Lester, Sr. passed away on May 12, 2011. Beloved husband of Homa Gautro Lester. Father of Robert Lester, Jr. and Ricky Lester, Sr. Son of the late Willie Anna Deaton Lester and Harris J. Lester. Brother of Harris Lester, Jr., Mary Ross, Ella McMahon, Barbara Hammer, the late Randy Lester, Pete and Adam Sears, Ann Dupre and...
Avis Sumrall Gieger
May 11, 2011
Avis Sumrall Gieger passed away on May 11, 2011. Wife of the late Belvery C. Gieger. Mother of Wilma D. Barnes, Roland H. Gieger and Gloria G. Still. Step-mother of Valerie Saxer, the late Macy Ruiz and Belvery C. Gieger. Daughter of the late Alice and Horace Sumrall. Sister of the late Delton and Benton Sumrall and Jessie Lee Curtis....
Judy Planas Lore
May 11, 2011
Judy Planas Lore passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of Joseph G. Lore. Daughter of the late Annabelle Bowen Planas and Joe “Pops” Planas, Sr. Sister of the late Joe Planas, Jr. Grandmother of Gabrielle Long. She will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and many friends. She was a resident...
Myrlene McGehee Gould
May 11, 2011
Myrlene McGehee Gould of Algiers, LA passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Jay E. Gould. Loving mother of Cheryl G. Barletto and Jay E. Gould Jr. Mother in law of Peggy M. Gould. Daughter of the late Addie Belle Bennett McGehee and Hiller McGehee. Sister of Jo Rousey and...
Rosalie Marie Trupiano
May 10, 2011
Rosalie Marie Trupiano of Harvey, LA left this earth for her heavenly reward on May 10, 2011 at the age of 91 years. She was the daughter of the late Laura Taravella Trupiano and Jake Trupiano. She worked in retail sales for many years. “Aunt Ro” was loved dearly by her whole family and many friends. She was the sister...
Sheila Bufkin Mothershed
May 10, 2011
Sheila Bufkin Mothershed passed away on May 10, 2011 at the age of 60 years. Beloved wife of Paul E. Mothershed. Mother of John Paul Mothershed (wife Ann), Crystal Mothershed (companion Cortney Gray) and the late Peter A. Mothershed. Grandmother of Nickolas Mothershed. Daughter of the late Inez Bagwell Bufkin and Julius Lee Bufkin. Step-daughter of Muriel Buras Bufkin. Sister...
Irwin Joseph Richoux
May 9, 2011
Irwin Joseph Richoux, Sr. passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 at the age of 76. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched in some way throughout his life. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Camille Carubba Richoux. Loving father of Sherry Richoux Martin (Windle), Irwin “Bubba” Joseph Richoux, Jr....
Alfred Joseph Larson
May 9, 2011
Alfred Joseph Larson, passed away on May 9, 2011 at age 82. Beloved husband of the late Craige Tully Larson. Son of the Lindsey A. Larson and Olga Theresa Michel Larson. Loving father of Phillip Larson (Donna) and Stewart M. Larson(Nicole). Loving stepfather of Shawn P. Duffy (Cindy), Scott M. Duffy, Shannon Duffy Peltier (Bill). Grandfather of William Peltier (Emily),...
Sandu "Sis" Arnona
May 9, 2011
Sandu “Sis” DeCorte Arnona passed away on May 9, 2011 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Arnona. Mother of Sandra Arnona Callender and her husband, John Wayne Callender. Grandmother of John Benjamin Callender. Survived by 1 brother, John C. DeCorte. Preceded in death by her sisters, Marguerite, Lena, Conjetta Nancy and Rose; and her...
Brandy Marie Johnson
May 8, 2011
Brandy Marie Johnson, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at age 37. Beloved daughter of Jeanne Giangrosso and the late Angelo “Buddy” Giangrosso, Sr. Granddaughter of Marlene and Joseph Descant and the late Roy Laudumiey. Sister of Angela (Robert) Swann, Joseph and Hal (Heidi) Giangrosso and the late Angelo, Jr., and Leonard Giangrosso. Niece of Cathie (the late Russell)...
Joseph Davi
May 8, 2011
Joseph Davi, age 74, native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA died peacefully at Oceans Specialty Hospital on Sunday night, May 8, 2011 from his illness. He was beloved husband of Jacqueline Schwandt Davi, father of Cyndi De Salvo, Elaine Davi, Sonta Davi, Johnny Davi and Philip Davi. He was also a loving stepfather to Michelle...
Peter W. Schwehm
May 7, 2011
Peter W. Schwehm, III passed away on May 7, 2011 at the age of 60. Beloved son of Joy T. Schwehm and the late Peter W. Schwehm, Jr. Beloved father of Dolores Sarkozy and Penny Schwehm. Grandfather of Ashley Joy Spaulding, Dylan Sarkozy, Raven Schwehm, Caleb Schwehm and Tia Schwehm. Brother of Michael, Noah, Stephen and Christopher Schwehm. Peter was...
Inez Richards DiMaggio
May 7, 2011
Inez Richards DiMaggio passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 age 92. Beloved wife of Harold M. DiMaggio, Sr. for the past 69 years. Father of Harold M. DiMaggio, Jr. (Carol) and Gregory DiMaggio,Sr. (Vera). Sister of Eunice the late Estelle, Ethel, Etta, Esther, Wallace, Dan and JD. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. A...
Roselba McGoey Desmore Lowe
May 7, 2011
Roselba McGoey Desmore Lowe passed away on May 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Marcus Lowe and the late Roy Desmore, Sr. Mother of Roy J. Desmore, Jr. (wife Vickie), Barry L. Desmore (Judy) and Stacey Davis (Ray). Grandmother of Roy III, Alan, Barry Jr., Kerri, Sherri, Dawn, Donald and Lee. Great-grandmother of Mersadie, Ashley, Ciara, Caroline, Shane, Allison,...
Elmer "Herb" Gowing
May 6, 2011
Elmer “Herb” Gowing passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011 at age 72. Beloved son of the late Orien and Mildred Gowing. Brother of Ellis Gowing and Ruth Gowing. Uncle of Chad Gowing. Fiancee’ of Christine Woods. A native of Murdock, Kansas and a resident of Gretna, LA. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend a memorial...
Betty Barras Barthe
May 6, 2011
Betty Barras Barthe passed away on May 6, 2011 at 4:33 AM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benoise Thibodeaux Barras and Harry W. “Pete” Barras; two brothers, Harry N. and Roland Barras; three sisters, Louise Danos, Edna Guidry and Lois Kimberly. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elton J. Barthe; five sons, Preston, Sr.,...
Ross Latapie
May 6, 2011
Ross Lee Latapie, age 28, of Daphne, Alabama entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2011. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and a loyal friend. He is the husband of Tina Farlow Latapie. Father of Madelyn Gayle Latapie. Son of Ronald Latapie and the late Gayle Latapie. Brother of Holly Latapie. Son-in-law of Mark and...
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