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

Oct 4, 2023

 

William “Bill” Wolfe III passed away on October 4th, 2023 at the age of 63. Though he was born in Valley Forge, PA to William “Bill” Wolfe II and Nancy Wolfe, he’s called Belle Chasse, LA home for the last four decades. After graduating in Belle Chasse High School’s Class of ’78 and subsequently earning an Associate’s Degree at...

Oct 2, 2023

 

Kathleen Ann LeBlanc Bailey, a native of New Orleans who was raised in Harvey, passed away at the age of 71 during the late evening hours of Monday, October 2, 2023, surrounded by family at Bayou Bend Health System in Franklin following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. This side of eternity is a darker place now that...

Oct 2, 2023

 

Melina C. Frickey passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Marc Anthony Frickey for 39 years. Mother of Kristi Rink (Craig) and Kurt Frickey (Eunice Farmer). Daughter of the late Forest and Mildred Camardelle. Sister of Linda Bergeron (Dale), Cynthia Wade (the late Calvin), and the late Ruby Persohn (the late...

Oct 2, 2023

 

Wanda Brondum Rigaud entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2023. Beloved wife of Stephen Rigaud, Jr. for 49 years. Mother of Melissa Victoriano, Stephen Rigaud, III (Brandi), and Diane Ballard (Mike). Grandmother of Hailey V. Jackson (Dillon), Bryce Victoriano, Brileigh Rigaud, Braelin Rigaud, Carter Rigaud, Creedon Rigaud, and Jordan Rigaud. Daughter of the late Bernard Brondum and Rose...

Oct 1, 2023

 

Dustin Ray Murphy was born Sept 26, 1983 and was called to Heaven on Oct 1, 2023 at the age of 40.

He is survived by his wife: Jamie Fitzgerald Murphy; parents: Tony & Kim Murphy; brother: Jeremy (Brigette) Murphy; nieces: Sadie (Maxwell) Chambers, Bailey Murphy, and Rylee Murphy; and great-nephews: Sebastian & Bradley Chambers. 

Dustin resided in Gretna,...

Oct 1, 2023

Kay Martinez Barrilleaux, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at her home in Louisiana. She was born on January 18, 1954, in Marrero, Louisiana to Al Martinez and Adeline Dufrene Martinez.Kay had a fulfilling career and dedicated many years of service to both the United Parcel Service and Westside Orthopedic Clinic. She remained...

Sep 30, 2023

 

Lynn Burkart Damare entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2023. Beloved wife of Alvin Damare for 58 years. Mother of Lisa Ward (Trevorr), Stephanie McCune (Andy), Aaron Damare (Karen), and the late Ryan Damare (Michelle). Grandmother of Christopher Ward (Kasey), Matthew Ward (Leighton), Emily McCune, Kaitlyn Damare, and Ayden Damare. Great-grandmother of Aspyn Ward, Watson Ward, and Walker...

Sep 30, 2023

Sep 27, 2023

Howard White, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 77.  Loving husband of Sandra Trahan White. Beloved father of Howard “Rusty” White, Jr., Shelly White Andrus (Eric) and the late Patsy White.  Son of the late Margaret Rockwell White and Homer White.  Howard is also survived by his in-laws, Kathleen and the late Benny Trahan, Bridgett and...

Sep 27, 2023

Janet Temple Comardelle, after a year long battle with cancer, passed away peacefully on to her eternal life in the early morning of September 27, 2023, at the age of 75. Janet was the beloved wife to her late husband, Ricky Comardelle, Sr. Mother of Kieth J. Blanda, and stepmother of Rhoda Comardelle Moore (Robbie).

Grandmother of Jordan Blanda, Kieth...

Sep 26, 2023

John Benedict Boyer was born on March 8, 1936, and left this world for a new life, on September 26th, at the age of 87.  Beloved husband of 65 years to his high school sweetheart, Carroll Boyer. Loving father of Jan Boyer-Smith (Charlie) and Rebecca Remetich (Jim). Beloved “Poppa” to Ashley Megan Blackwell, Jeremy Freudenthal, Emma Remetich, Joshua Remetich and...

Sep 25, 2023

 

Jerald “Jerry” Frugé passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Lucy Starkey Frugé for 37 years, father of Matthew Frugé (Elisia), son of Edward Frugé and the late Marie “Vickye” Frugé, brother of James Frugé (Orelea), Roxanna Starkey (Timothy) and the late Randall Frugé. Also survived by many loving family members...

Sep 25, 2023

Sep 25, 2023

 

Claude I. Matherne Jr. passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Diane Pere Matherne. Father of Micah Matherne (Tiffany) and Garrett Matherne. Grandfather of Taylor Matherne. Brother of Chris Matherne (Christina) and Claudia Matherne (the late Lloyd). Son of the late Doris LeCompte Matherne and Claude I. Matherne Sr. Also survived...

Sep 24, 2023

 

Marie Thibodeaux Sevin entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 24, 2023 surrouned by her loving family. Beloved wife  to the love of her life the late Norman Sevin. Loving and caring  Mother of Bonnie Bourg Adams (Ted), Jerry Bourg, Jr. (Margaret), Vance Bourg, Chad Bourg, Derick Bourg, Sr. (Sherry), Melanie Bourg Erlinger (Carroll), and Troy Sevin, Sr.  and...

Sep 22, 2023

Joshua Matthew Nieves entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 36.  Beloved Son of Hector Nieves, Sr., Ann Ward and Step-son of Stacy Combel Nieves.  Loving brother of Lucy Nieves, Shannen Sandoval Hector Nieves, Jr. (Tammy), Jason Nieves (Rosa) and Jason Ward (Tammy).  Grandson of the late Juan Nieves, Ruth Nieves, William “Buddy” Ward...

Sep 22, 2023

Herman “Worm” Ferdinand Turlich, Jr., age 46 departed this earth on Friday, September 22, 2023.  He is survived by his children, Shea-Lee Mathieu, Gabriel P. Mathieu and Herman F. Turlich.  He had one grandson, Carter Jayce Mathieu.  Left to mourn his loss are his mother, Nadine M. Turlich; his sisters, Tammy Knox and her husband Larry, Edith Sanders and her...

Sep 20, 2023

 

Kent Roy Pierson - lifelong (at heart) resident of New Orleans, loving father of Seth Pierson & close friend and ex-spouse of Sharon Pierson, rapacious and sagacious collector of antiques, avid fisherman and snake catcher, pioneer of new ends at which to burn the candle, and likely multi-state record-setting speeding ticket earner - died on September 20, 2023, at...

Sep 20, 2023

 

Georgius Dantin Claudet passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 at the age of 72. Former wife of Raymond Claudet. Mother of Krissy Theriot (Adam) and Amanda Claudet (Jeff Baravik). Grandmother of Abby, Andrew, Luke, Charley, and Nolan. Sister of Ellen Priez (the late Bob), Lenny Dantin (Carol), and Ricky Dantin (Beryl). Daughter of the late Myrtle Gondrella Dantin...

Sep 20, 2023

Ruby Bowers Galloway passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 at the age of 90. She was a native of Empire, LA. Following Hurricane Katrina, she was a resident of Amite, LA. For the last year and a half she was a resident of Ville Ste. Marie Assisted Living .Beloved wife of the late Roland Galloway, Sr. and the late...