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

Apr 2, 2025

Harley Charles Rabig, aged 88, passed peacefully on April 2, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1937 in Linden, New Jersey. He is survived by his 3 children, Harley Christopher Rabig, Michael Thomas Rabig, Susan Kathleen Putman (nee Rabig), his beloved stepson, David Hughes, his younger brother William Robert Rabig and his younger sister Toni Victoria Passaro (nee Rabig).

He...

Apr 1, 2025

Apr 1, 2025

Leslie “Les” Gallo was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and spent his life in Marrero and Belle Chasse before retiring to Amite, Louisiana. He passed peacefully on April 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Helen Gallo and his beloved wife, Darleen Arbo Gallo. Leslie’s siblings are Donna Gallo (Emerson) and Gilda Debelo (Francis). He...

Mar 30, 2025

Maria Esperanza Gueho passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Glenn G. Gueho for 55 loving years. Mother of Laura Lindstrom. Daughter of the late Esperanza Vega de Nava and Joaquin Nava Vega. Sister of Teresa Nava Vega, Miguel Angel Nava Vega, Alma Delia Nava de Askings and the late Joaquin Nava...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Augustine “Oogie” Breaux, a cherished lifelong resident of the Westbank of New Orleans. Oogie departed this world on March 30, 2025, in her 84th year, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Born on January 16, 1941, in New Orleans Louisiana, Oogie was a vibrant soul whose...

Mar 30, 2025

Betty “Nana” Bennett Ridings passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 at the age of 88. Wife of the late George Gonzales Sr. by first marriage and the late Richard Ridings by second marriage. Mother of George Gonzales Jr. (Jolyn), Melissa Forrest, and the late Christine Rivers (Timmy). Sister of the late Archie Bennett (the late Alice), Mary Anne Palmisano...

Mar 28, 2025

Albert (Jerry) Jerome Gerrets was a loving “special” soul. He was born in Algiers, LA to Charles and Shirley (Holden) Gerrets. He is survived by his two sisters; Patricia (Patty) Hebert and Nellie Gerrets and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as three generations of the family felt like they grew up with him. Jerry is preceded in...

Mar 28, 2025

Betty Lawson Lilly, born on March 4, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Gretna, Louisiana. Betty will be remembered as a devoted member of her family and community, whose legacy will live on in the hearts of many.

For 39 years, Betty dedicated herself to her career as a long-time employee of GMAC, where she...

Mar 28, 2025

Felix “Brother” T. Favaloro, Jr., beloved husband to Geraldine Staub Favaloro, passed away peacefully, in his recliner surrounded by his children, in his home on Friday, March 28, 2025  in Lafitte, Louisiana at the age of 92. 

He is the son of the late Felix T. Favaloro, Sr. and Leona Charpentier Favaloro. He is the brother of Thomas J. Favaloro (Catherine),...

Mar 28, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

Ann Marie Zrabkowski (nee Lucas) was born May 31, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to the union of Frank Lucas and Elizabeth Louise Lucas (nee Zawrotniak). She was baptized into the parish of St. Stanislaus Church and raised in the Polish community of Greenpoint in Brooklyn. At the age of 16, after finishing a two-year education in a business school,...

Mar 26, 2025

Simone Blazine Morlas passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Marrero, LA on October 27, 1929, to the late Victor Francois Morlas, Sr and Eugenie Dejean Morlas. Survived by her brother, Victor ‘Butsy’ Morlas, Jr (late Jackie). Preceded in death by her brother Noel ‘Buck’ Morlas, Sr (late Mary Joyce). She...

Mar 26, 2025

Jane “Janie” Laigast Faust, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Glen “Doc” Faust. Loving mother of Glen Faust (Lisa) and Darren Faust. Grandmother of Brandon Faust, Blake Faust (Gabrielle), Macie DeJean (Hayden), Juliana Naredo and Dylan Faust. Great-grandmother of Lelah and Braxton Faust and Rowyn DeJean. Sister of Sharon...

Mar 25, 2025

Jules C. Sancho, Jr, born in New Orleans, LA on November 18, 1935, and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 89.

Jules "Jay" is the beloved husband of 68 years to Nelda Cecilia Deckelmann Sancho, the mother of his five children. He is the son of the late Jules C. Sancho, Sr. and the...

Mar 25, 2025

Brian R. Hermann Sr., a lifelong resident of Terrytown, LA, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64. Beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia Samanie Hermann. Father of Mindy Hermann Sampey and Brian Robert Hermann Jr. (Adriana). Grandfather of Gage Michael Hermann, Giuliana Bella Hermann, and Graham Evan Sampey. Brother of Bonnie...

Mar 25, 2025

Flora Blank Bladsacker passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Morris R. Bladsacker for 39 years. Beloved mother of Debra B. Davenport (Clyde), Nelson J. Bladsacker (Mary), Dawn B. Licciardi ( the late Manuel), Richard J. Bladsacker (Stella), Flora B. Travis (Jeannie) and the late Bambi L. Bladsacker. Daughter of...

Mar 25, 2025

Shirley Kravet Flynt entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Virgil G. Flynt for 64 years. Daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Kravet. Mother of Philip "Mike" Flynt (the late Kathleen), David "Frankie" Flynt, Barry Stephen Flynt and the late Roger Craig Flynt. Loving Grandmother of Tommy,...

Mar 25, 2025

Adeline Norred, lifelong resident of Belle Chasse, La passed away peacefully in Lafayette, LA at the age of 88. Adeline was married 65 years to the love of her life who she adored, the late Robert “Billy” Norred. Devoted mother to Kathy Lutz (Willie), Tina Norred, Ann Waguespack (Jay). Proud Granny to Stephanie Covell, William Lutz Jr., Hayes Waguespack, Anna...

Mar 24, 2025

Ken Roberts Caldwell was surrounded by family as he passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the age of 75 in College Station, Texas. Kenny was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Hugh Franklin Caldwell and the late Juanita Roberts Caldwell. His siblings include the late Hugh (Rocky) F. Caldwell, Jr., the late Millard F. Caldwell...

Mar 24, 2025

Thomas E. Allen, Sr. was born on November 10, 1954, and went to his eternal rest Monday, March 24, 2025 at West Jefferson Hospital. Mr. Allen lived in Harvey, LA.

Mr. Allen is survived by one son, Tea J and one grandchild, Karmen Allen. Son of the late James Welton Allen and Lillian Pearl Farrell Allen. Brother of James Travis, Don...