Obituaries

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

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Leon Francis Maurer

Leon Francis Maurer

Jul 23, 2026

Leon Francis Maurer, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 3rd, 1936 to the late Felicia and Leon Maurer, Sr.

He is the husband of the late Shirley Pichoff Maurer; the stepfather of Robert Joseph Bourgeois (Debbie); the grandfather of Amy B. Guidroz (Dustin), Robert...

Roy Kim Prater

Roy Kim Prater

Jul 23, 2026

On Thursday, July 23 2026, Roy Kim Prater, 69, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his sister, daughters, son and grandchildren after battling prostate cancer for 11 years with remarkable strength, courage, and grace.

Kim was born on July 25, 1956, in Dumas, Texas, where he spent his childhood before attending Oklahoma State Tech, earning a degree...

Kathleen Harrigan Thomas

Kathleen Harrigan Thomas

Jul 22, 2026

Kathleen Thomas, an artistic soul who crafted a multicolored life, passed away in New Orleans on July 22, two days shy of her 88th birthday.

Born and raised in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans. Kathleen had been a resident of Jefferson and Folsom, as well as more than four decades in Terrytown, where she and Gary E. Thomas, her...

June Lucy Yuratich Perlander

June Lucy Yuratich Perlander

Jul 22, 2026

June Lucy Yuratich Perlander passed away on July 22, 2026 at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice in New Orleans. June was one of four daughters born to Emile and Rose Yuratich in Buras, Louisiana. She was the loyal wife of Gasper Luke Perlander for 57 years who preceded her in death, and the most loving and devoted mother to her...

Faye Blanchard Fortmayer

Faye Blanchard Fortmayer

Jul 22, 2026

Faye Blanchard Fortmayer was born in New Orleans on February 10, 1946, to the late Eddie Paul Blanchard and Annie Leblanc Blanchard. Raised in Gretna, Louisiana, she was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, Class of 1964. She was the sister of the late Yvonne Hayes.

Faye was the devoted wife of Henry B. Fortmayer, with whom she shared 60...

Rev. Stella Hudson

Rev. Stella Hudson

Jul 21, 2026

Stella Mae Smith was born on May 4th, 1939 to Albert Smith and Gertrude Hayes in Vidalia, LA. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, LA. Stella received her spiritual calling in1974 and was ordained into ministry. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Spiritual Church in Harvey, LA. Stella worked for the Louisiana Department of...

Jacqueline Calegan Warnken

Jacqueline Calegan Warnken

Jul 21, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Calegan Warnken entered into eternal rest on July 21,2026 at the age of 93. She was the loving wife to the late Raymond G. Warnken. They were married on August 12, 1951. Jackie was born uptown New Orleans. At age 5, Jackie's family moved to Marrero, LA where she remained a lifelong resident of the Westbank. Jackie is...

Barbara Irene Baillio

Barbara Irene Baillio

Jul 21, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Irene Baillio, who departed this life surrounded by love on July 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on September 25, 1942, Barbara lived a life marked by faith, devotion to her loved ones, and a joyful embrace of the simple pleasures that brought her happiness.

Barbara’s creativity and joy were...

Laura Bonvillain Jacobsen

Laura Bonvillain Jacobsen

Jul 20, 2026

Laura Bonvillain Jacobsen

August 30, 1953 – July 20, 2026

Laura Bonvillain Jacobsen, age 72, of Westwego, LA, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior peacefully on July 20, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, George J. Jacobsen, Jr. Mother of Melanie Ferguson (John), Jaime Gannard (Joey) and Kelly Ramsak (Seth). Grandmother of Hannah Winkler (Jacob),...

Mildred Foret DiPascal

Mildred Foret DiPascal

Jul 20, 2026

Mildred Foret DiPascal passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on August 22nd, 1931, in Louisiana, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ambrose Foret and the late Andriella Guillot Foret.

Mildred was the devoted wife of the late Carl DiPascal and a loving mother to her sons, David DiPascal (Tara) and Keith DiPascal...

Barbara Stafford Murphy

Barbara Stafford Murphy

Jul 20, 2026

Barbara Stafford Murphy passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born on December 28, 1933. Beloved wife of the late Patrick G. Murphy. Mother of Patrick G. Murphy, Jr. (Jennifer) and Shawn K. Murphy. Grandmother of Clayton A. Murphy and Timothy P. Murphy. Great-grandmother of Camden Murphy and Carter Murphy. Step-grandmother of Lani...

Beryl Casey Fruhling

Beryl Casey Fruhling

Jul 20, 2026

Beryl Casey Fruhling entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Henry H. Fruhling. Mother of Donna F. Bensel (Ronald) and Lisa F. Lanoix (Gerald). Grandmother of Nicolle Cousin, Ashley Slater (Samuel), Brittany Spese (Robert), and Kristin Macke (William). Great-grandmother of 11 and great-great-grandmother of 1. She was preceded in death by her parents Iona...

Daniel Parks, Sr.

Daniel Parks, Sr.

Jul 19, 2026

Daniel Parks, Sr., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on July 19, 2026. He was 74 years of age. Beloved husband of Debra Parks. Father of Daniel Parks, Jr. Grandfather of Stephanie Parks (Garrett) and Dori Parks. Great-grandfather of Arayah, Myla, and Porter Deeks. Brother of Allen Parks, Jr. (Diane), Donald Parks, Sr. (Patricia), and Karen Parks....

Jennifer Betty Matteson

Jennifer Betty Matteson

Jul 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jennifer Matteson

May 23rd 1975 – July 19th 2026

Life and Legacy

Jennifer Betty Matteson, 51, of Watertown NY, peacefully passed away on July 19th, 2026, Jennifer was born on May 23rd, 1975, in Watertown New York to William L Matteson and Alicia Rodriguez. She was known for being Kind-hearted and compassionate, Loving and selfless. She was absolutely funny...

Frank Joseph Chivleatto, Jr.

Frank Joseph Chivleatto, Jr.

Jul 18, 2026

Frank Joseph Chivleatto, Jr., born on May 10, 1948, and departed this world on July 18, 2026, leaves behind a legacy of family devotion, hard work, and unwavering loyalty to the place he called home—Harvey, Louisiana. Frank passed peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, just as he had lived—in their hearts and company.

An alumnus of West...

Myra Collura Rogers

Myra Collura Rogers

Jul 17, 2026

On Friday, July 17th, Myra Collura Rogers, passed away at the age of 78 in her home of 43 years. Born and raised in Marrero, her adventures took her to Pennsylvania and Texas before coming back home to Louisiana. Having earned her Masters degree in Education from Penn State, she worked for the Jefferson Parish School system as a special...

Rosetta "Nanna" Reid

Rosetta "Nanna" Reid

Jul 16, 2026

**Rosetta "Nanna" Reid: April 18, 1951 – July 16, 2026** Rosetta

"Nanna" Reid, aged 75, of New Orleans, Louisiana, bid us all a fond farewell on July 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and legendary country cooking. Born in the rolling hills of Warren, Tennessee, on April 18, 1951, Rosetta was destined to make the world a livelier...

Lorella Champagne Morvant

Lorella Champagne Morvant

Jul 16, 2026

Lorella Josephine Champagne Morvant passed away peacefully on July 16,2026. Born September 30, 1930 to Arsene and Zeolide Champagne of Raceland, La, where she went to Baudoin Foret School, then Raceland High. She moved to New Orleans and married her late devoted husband of 60 years Percy Morvant. They lived in Metairie for 30 years and then moved to Waggaman,...

Nicholas R Hollingsworth, Sr.

Nicholas R Hollingsworth, Sr.

Jul 15, 2026

Nicholas Ray Hollingsworth, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on March 8th, 1961, to the late Linda and Tommy Hollingsworth.

He is the husband of Paula Hollingsworth; the father of Nicholas Hollingsworth, Jr., Paul Hollingsworth, and Sean Hollingsworth; the grandfather of Bailey Hollingsworth, Paityn Hollingsworth, Lonnie Copeland,...

Janice Kalczynski

Janice Kalczynski

Jul 15, 2026

Janice Kalczynski was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 31, 1946.

Janice was a nurse for over 40 years, receiving her BSN from University of Portland and a master's in nursing Administration from LSU New Orleans, graduating with honors from both institutions. Janice was honored by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation being voted as one of the top 100 Nurses. Janice's...