Obituaries
Local Obituaries in New Orleans, Harvey & Marrero, LA.
Maria Ferris Greene Wallace
Apr 10, 2026
Maria Ferris Greene Wallace, magical mother and beloved wife, daughter, sister, and educator, passed from this world on April 10th. Though she faced these struggles privately, Maria reconciled a 30-year battle with Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma steadily and with a rare fearlessness - never constrained by a diagnosis or perceived limitations. She leaves a legacy of kindness, courage, and boundless...
James "Jimmy" Brandt
Apr 9, 2026
James “Jimmy” Robert Brandt, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born in Marrero, Louisiana, on July 19, 1954 to the late Rita and James Brandt, Sr. He was the beloved husband of Christaine Balestra Brandt for 48 years; the father of the late Catina Marie Brandt; the brother of...
Barbara Jean Moore
Apr 9, 2026
Barbara Jean Moore, 72, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God, peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by love.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, Barbara has made New Orleans, Louisiana, her home for the past 46 years. In 1980, she relocated with her beloved husband, Smith Moore Jr., and built a life centered on faith,...
Anise Terrebonne Dannewitz Hendon
Apr 7, 2026
Anise Terrebonne Dannewitz Hendon, affectionately known as "Mi Mi", passed away peacefully at her home in Harvey, LA on April 7, 2026 at age 85.
She was born on January 17, 1941 in Golden Meadow, LA to parents Morris J. Terrebonne and Oralee Cheramie Terrebonne.
She is survived by her children, Keith R. Dannewitz, II (Christie), Kurt R. Dannewitz (Michele Grasso), Katherine...
Dawn Thomas Boteler
Apr 7, 2026
Dawn Thomas Boteler, 79, of Harvey, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he devoted his life to building and loving.
Born on July 27, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dawn was the son of the late Leonard and Catherine Boteler. A devout Catholic, his faith was the foundation beneath everything he built, every hand he...
Chanadda Dawn
Apr 7, 2026
Chanadda Dawn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 74.
Chanadda was a kind, sweet, and loving soul who had a heart big enough for everyone she met. She had a beautiful sense of humor, loved to laugh and joke around, and brought warmth and joy wherever she went. Always thinking of others before herself, Chanadda's...
Wayne Francis Billiot
Apr 7, 2026
Wayne Francis Billiot entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Janice Simoneaux Billiot for 35 years. Wayne was born in Golden Meadow and lived in Boothville and Venice, LA. Father of Derrel Billiot (Samantha), Lacey Lebouef, Renata Tastet (Paul), and Christina Rojas (Anthony). Grandfather of 24 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and the late Michelle Billiot and Serenity...
Mirian "Estrey" Campos
Apr 6, 2026
Mirian “Estrey” Campos entered eternal rest on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 70 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 30,1955 in Asunción Mita, Guatemala to Guillermo & Rosita Arriola. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Cesar Campos. Loving and devoted mother to Monica (Bryan) Campos...
Blase Shambra Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
Blase Shambra Jr., a longtime resident of Gretna, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on April 6 at the age of 93. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Blase proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of duty and character. Following his service, he built...
Carol Plaisance Gainey
Apr 6, 2026
Carol Plaisance Gainey, age 88, peacefully joined her loved ones in Heaven on April 6, 2026. She was born on January 6, 1938, to Bessie and Joseph Plaisance, Carol was a lifelong resident of Louisiana. She was born in Algiers and later made her home in Belle Chasse, where she spent the remainder of her life. Carol was preceded in...
Meralee Marquet Clement
Apr 5, 2026
Meralee Marquet Clement, born on October 5th, 1941, at Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, completed her life in the late evening of Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026, after enjoying her last Easter celebration with visits from her family. With the soothing sounds of her favorite vocalist, Andrea Bocelli, and the loving presence of her family’s voices and comforting touches, Meralee...
Alice Mary Dugas Black
Apr 5, 2026
Alice Mary Dugas Black passed away on April 5, 2026 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Leonard C. Black. Mother of Heidi M. Martin, step-daughters, Michelle Black, and Sherri McKenzie. Grandmother of Kira Perkins, Laramy Black, Leslee Vannoy, Weldon McKenzie, Tyler McKenzie, Macy McKenzie, and the late Sydney Vannoy. Great-grandmother of Violet Sanchez-McKenzie and Jacqueline McKenzie-Webb. Sister of...
Jerry Anthony Wingerter
Apr 2, 2026
Jerry Anthony Wingerter was born on May 11, 1987. He was a loving and caring son, brother, and uncle. Anyone who knew Jerry knew he would help with any situation; he was a natural giver by heart. If it was his, it was yours. Jerry was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2026. He will be sadly...
Gaynell Bealer Bladsacker
Apr 2, 2026
Gaynell Bealer Bladsacker was born on August 29th 1936, and entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2026, at the age of 89.
She was the daughter of the late Alvin Roman Bealer and Nora Sisung Bealer; the loving mother of Alvin Bladsacker (Lisa), Lanel McGinnis (Don), Trudy Pohlmann (Bruce), and Louis Bladsacker III (Renee); the adoring grandmother of 10 grandchildren...
Maria Mendez Jones
Apr 2, 2026
Maria Mendez Jones entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2026. Beloved mother of Barbara Appleton and Erica Makarov. Grandmother of Jason Armstrong (Jordan), Michael Lord (Tammie), Megan Wisdorf (Jacob), Daryl Stelly, Jr., and Racquel Stelly. Great-grandmother of Jonah, Jude, Jolie, Zaiden, and Whisper. Daughter of the late Santiago Mendez and Felicitas Antona Mendez. Predeceased by nine siblings. Age 84...
Alyssa Jade Marks
Apr 1, 2026
Alyssa Jade Marks is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and the special place she held in their lives. Alyssa is lovingly remembered by her mother Kacie Marks (Blake) and her father the late JJ Sampey; her fiancé, Ivan Duplechin; and her...
Mary Jane Gelpi
Apr 1, 2026
Mary Jane Gagnier Gelpi of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully with her children by her side on April 1, 2026 at the age of ninety-four.
Devoted wife of fifty-seven years to the late John Guy Gelpi, daughter of the late Frances Beaubien Gagnier and Edgar Joseph Gagnier. Sister of Vincent Edgar Gagnier. Mother to Dr. Gregory John Gelpi and wife...
Steven Paul Rice, Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
Steven Paul Rice, Jr. entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2026. Beloved son of Constance “Connie” Lyons Nanney (late Ken) and Steven Rice, Sr. (Karen). Brother of Bryan Rice (Aimee), Justin Rice (Tara), Kevin Nanney (Ana), and Kelli Clancy (Patrick). Loving uncle of several nieces and nephews. Age 53 years, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gretna....
Lou Gracie “Grace” Savona Bankston
Apr 1, 2026
Grace Savona Bankston, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 1, 2026. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Marvin Bankston, her husband of 61 years. She was also predeceased by her brothers CJ and Anthony Savona and her sister Rosemary Savona Aucoin. Grace is survived by her devoted daughter Susan Eleanor Bankston, her adoring daughter...
Dorothy Theresa Breaux Sutton
Mar 31, 2026
Dorothy Theresa Breaux Sutton went to her eternal reward on March 31 , 2026, at the age of 98, on, what would have been her 78th wedding anniversary. Dorothy, or Dot as she was affectionately known, was born on March 2, 1928, to Ralph and Lucille Breaux in New Orleans (Algiers). Dot graduated from Martin Behrman High School, and married...
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