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

Jun 19, 2023

Mario Rene Castillo entered into eternal rest peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023 surrounded by his family after a battle with Alzheimer's. He was 73 years old and resident of Terryown, LA. He was preceded in death by his Mother (Emerita), Father (Jorge), and younger brother (Tavo). He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Debbie Dykes Castillo,...

Jun 18, 2023

Rena Diane Cavanaugh (Taranto) passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 67. Beloved wife of John Cavanaugh for 27 years. Loving mother of Kristi Taranto Longstreet (husband, Lewis) and Jacob Davis. She was born April 10, 1956, to the late Raymond and Betty (Scarbrough) Taranto, Sr. Sister to the late Raymond (wife, Janet) Taranto, Jr., Bonnie...

Jun 18, 2023

Salvadore E. Macaluso passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 28. in Tampa, FL. He was born in Metairie. LA, and he attended John Curtis Christian School, then after Hurricane Katrina, he was relocated to San Antonio, Texas where he lived for several years before becoming a resident of Tampa, Florida. Son of Salvadore A. Macaluso...

Jun 18, 2023

 

Robert L. Chauvin passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Barbara Bourgeois Chauvin. Loving father of Scott Chauvin, Paul Chauvin (Rhonda), Robert Chauvin (Jacquelyn), and Angela Mohr. Grandfather of Ryan (Marika), Allison (Jeremy), Stephen (Melissa), Jeremy, Rebekah, Maria (Shalom), Melissa, Emily (Daniel Bosse), and Isabel. Great-grandfather of Gabriel, Anna, and Kate....

Jun 15, 2023

 

Arnold Francis Lassere, Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born in Algiers, LA on August 3, 1943. He was a beloved and loving husband of 51 years to Celeste Barrios Lassere. He is survived by his sons: Gregory and Chad Lassere; daughters-in-law Rebecca and Lindsy Lassere and grandchildren: Sarah, Abigail, Ryan and Kaitlin Lassere.

He...

Jun 15, 2023

 

Magnum Emile Sarduy entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2023. Beloved father of Bridgette Sarduy (Alexander Nguyen), Geidy Sarduy Garcia, Magnum Sarduy, Jr., and Yaribey Sarduy. Grandfather of Adam Karim, Aleena Nguyen, Heily Sarduy Sosa, Yarianna Sarduy. Son of the late Maria Martin Marquez Sarduy and Omelio Vergara Sarduy. Brother of Tomas Sarduy, Mirta Sarduy, and Charles Sarduy....

Jun 14, 2023

 

Clifford Joseph “C.J.” Morvant, Jr passed away peacefully at the age of 85 at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Son of the late Clifford and Viola Trosclair Morvant. Beloved husband of Audrey Vidonne Morvant for 63 years, and proud father of Chris Morvant (Marilyn) and Lynn Alello (Tony). Adoring grandfather of Mitchel...

Jun 14, 2023

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anet Lineman Schouest went to her heavenly home on June 14,2023 at the age of 84 years old. Janet was born on January 7, 1939 in New Orleans. Janet was known for her multiple talents and hobbies by many in the community. She was a resident of Avondale, La and Waveland, Mississippi. Janet was more than an extraordinary...

Jun 14, 2023

 

Edward Carroll Crane entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Thomas Ann Covell Crane. Father of Susan Roberts (Charlie), Thomas Crane (Patsy), Lisa Legrand (Jacques), and Mary Stewart (Rob). Grandfather of Jennifer Blake (Darryl), Jacques Philippe Legrand (Emily), Andre Legrand (Jamie), and Danielle Corso (Greg). Great-grandfather of Devlin, Ethan, Blaine, Ann Reilly, Ellen,...

Jun 13, 2023

 

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Roy G. Scott passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband to Paulette Scott for 54 years; a great father to Ty Scott (Amanda) and Tonya Martin; grandfather to Christopher Scott, Madelyn Martin, Kristin Martin, and Olivia Scott; son of the late Faye Scott and brother...

Jun 12, 2023

Joyce Wallace McCollister, beloved wife of the late Robert McCollister, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at the age of 92. A devoted and loving mother, she is survived by her sons, Dale Keller, Earl Keller (wife Kelly), Johnny McCollister, the late Bobby McCollister Sr., husband to Chantell McCollister. Joyce’s grandkids, Bobby and Cody McCollister, Tiffany Keller, Step Grand...

Jun 12, 2023

 

Estelle Verret Hymel, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on June 12, 2023.

Estelle was the devoted wife to the love of her life, Edward Leo Hymel, Sr. for 70 years. Beloved mother to her ten children, Pauline (the late Richard), the late Paula Taravella, Edward Hymel, Jr. (Barbara), Elizabeth LeCarpentier (Charlie), Dennis Hymel, Felix Hymel, Janice...

Jun 11, 2023

     John Stein Jr. of Marrero, LA went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023. John held a career at Jefferson Door that span across decades. He was a carpenter by trade and a musician at heart. John loved playing the piano and bass with his family and friends.

     John is proceeded in death...

Jun 11, 2023

Harold Joseph Becnel, Sr., entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the age of 84. Beloved and devoted husband of Carol Angelo Becnel for nearly 64 years. Loving father of Monica Rice (Preston), Harold “Bubba” Becnel, Jr. (Sommer), Scott Becnel (Laurie) and Eric Becnel (Kim). Grandfather (Paw-Paw) of Christopher Toups (Jen),...

Jun 11, 2023

Jun 11, 2023

 

Irby H. “Sonny” Toups, Jr. passed away on June 11, 2023 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Pam Balestra Toups. Son of the late Irby and Ida Pitre Toups. Brother-in-law of Joe Balestra (Adeline), Ralph Balestra Jr. (Marylynn), Sal Balestra, Brian Balestra (Jodi), and Gwen Meinhardt (John). Also survived by his dear friend Chad Foret (Mayerlin)...

Jun 10, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Berges Sarbeck passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the age of 86.  Dottie was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Huffman, TX for the past 37 years.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bernard H. Sarbeck, Jr.  Daughter of the late George P. Berges and...

Jun 10, 2023

 

Melda Mae Briner passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Erskine R. Briner.  Mother of Trudy Tallon (the late Steve), Kerry Briner (Mary), and Barry Briner.  Daughter of the late Frances and Shelby Bolotte. Sister of Shelby Bollotte. Grandmother of Randy Tallon, Melissa Relayson, Beau Briner, and Kelsy Theriot....

Jun 9, 2023

 

Darryl Edward Ruppert passed away on June 9, 2023 at the age of 64. Survivors include his daughter, Nicole Henry (Brian); Step-son, Anthony Blankenship; grandchildren, Anna-Mae, Aubrey and Conner; brother, Dale Ruppert (Eva); niece, Beckey Slayden (Doug) and Lisa Ruppert (Bryce Hartshorn); grand-nieces, Madison and Emma; former wife, Cathy Blankenship and friend, Sharon Bordelon. 

Preceded in death by his...

Jun 8, 2023

 

Sadie Marie Gaudet Plaisance died peacefully in her home on June 8, 2023, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mickey J Plaisance Sr; her two children, Mickey Plaisance Jr (Kristal) and Meka Plaisance Toups (Darren) and her three grandchildren, Brice Plaisance, Ally Plaisance and Nathan Toups were the light of her life. Aunt...