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

Dec 29, 2025

On Monday, December 29, 2025, Joseph John “Johnny” Amedio Jr. was called home at the age of 64. Johnny was born on December 3, 1961, and was a lifelong resident of the Westbank. During his lifetime, Johnny was a jack of all trades.

Joseph John “Johnny” Amedio Jr. is survived by his four siblings, Cathy Chaisson, Norean Rojas, Sheila Mahl (Michael),...

Dec 29, 2025

Dec 29, 2025

Angela “Angie” Marie Templet passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 56. She was a lifelong resident of Westwego, LA.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Rodney Templet and the late Cheryl Rome Templet. The adored granddaughter of the late Hazel and the late Eddie Rome Sr and late Abel and the late Estella Templet....

Dec 28, 2025

Dec 28, 2025

Jake Raymond Chimento entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Darlene Blanchard Chimento. Father of Stacy C. Capote (Jerry). Grandfather of Aubrey Capote and Riley Capote. Son of the late Francis Chimento and Maria Esperanza Chimento. Brother of Linda Johno (late William), Patricia Segura (Douglas), Angela Colson (late Dennis), and Francis Chimento Jr. (Cindy). Son-in-law of...

Dec 27, 2025

Richard “Dickey” Joseph Autin passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 82. He met and married Ruth Borne in college and returned to Marrero in January of 1967. Beloved father of Jude Autin (Kristy) and Jared Autin (Rochelle). Son of the late Nola Lorio and Oscar Autin. Brother of Yvonne Clement (Danny) and Ramona Weilman (Bobby)....

Dec 26, 2025

Wayne John Ory passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on June 27, 1940. Wayne was married to his beloved wife and companion, Charleen C. Ory, for 60 years. He was the proud father of Wayne “Jay” Ory Jr. and Jeffrey David Ory (Mark Francis). He was the son of the late John...

Dec 26, 2025

Rita Mary Ledet entered into eternal rest on December 26, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Clement Joseph Ledet, Sr. and Bertha L. Ledet. Youngest sister of Paul J. Ledet and the late Clement J. Ledet, Jr., Cecelia Caperino, Alvin J. Ledet, Sr., Shirley L. Powers, Gerard “Jerry” Ledet, Sr., Robert J. Ledet, Joseph G. Ledet, Sr., Bertha L. Dragon,...

Dec 26, 2025

Elvin “Buddy” Hyatt, born January 19, 1950, passed away peacefully December 26, 2025 at the age of 75. Buddy was born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and later made his home in Harvey, Louisiana. He valued education deeply and pursued it with determination and pride. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Mississippi State University in 1972, followed...

Dec 26, 2025

Lawrence Joseph Dufrene Jr., aged 80, of Paradis, Louisiana passed away on December 26, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at his home. While this fills us with deep sorrow, we are comforted that he is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lawrence or as friends called him, L.J., was born on June 6, 1945...

Dec 26, 2025

Jacob Michael Dufrene, Sr. of Luling, Louisiana passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 49. Jacob was born on January 7, 1976, in Vacherie, Louisiana. Joined in love by his father, Lawrence “L.J.” Dufrene, Jr. and he is survived by his mother, Marie Sally Dufrene. Jacob is also survived by his loving and devoted wife, Dana...

Dec 24, 2025

Joseph A. Rosiere, Sr. (Joey), entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, 12/24/2025. He was 71 years old and born on 10/11/1954 in New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, class of 1974. Joey leaves to cherish his memories to his wife Estrella, his son’s Joey Jr. (Erin) and Chad, his daughter Jamie (Chris) and 5...

Dec 24, 2025

With hearts broken, yet full of love, we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Amelia, age 8. From the moment she entered this world, Amelia showed strength and courage far beyond her years. Though her life was shaped by medical complexity, she was deeply loved and tenderly cared for every day of her life. Her presence, whether through a...

Dec 23, 2025

Dec 23, 2025

Maurice "Chip" Emil Anderson II entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Belver Roger Anderson. Father of Stacy Anderson and M. "Andy" Anderson III (Tina). Grandfather of Ashley Poole (David), Kady Cooley (Joseph), Heidi Welch, and Marissa Martinez. Great-grandfather of Rayne, Alexander, Dashiel, Ryker, and Elijah. Son of the late Neloise Rarey Anderson and...

Dec 21, 2025

Patricia Ann Stilley Hartsell Reed passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 1938.

She was the wife of the late William H. "Bill" Hartsell. She was the loving mother of Arthur (Peggy), Bruce (the late Patti), Kirk (Darla), John, Stephen (the late Peggy), and Michael...

Dec 21, 2025

Mark Anthony Kass passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, while working/traveling through the state of Texas, his second home. Born on December 15, 1966, in Marrero, Louisiana, Mark recently celebrated his 59th birthday with his family.

He is survived by his son Paris, his daughters London and Milan Kass, his grandchildren Julian and Jerran Davis, and Sofia and Emma Ramirez....

Dec 21, 2025

Susan Louise Dupre Byrnes was born on August 19, 1958 to Cleo Leibouvitz and Oris Dupre in Gretna Louisiana. Susan was the second of 4 siblings and is survived by Steve (Martina), resident of Switzerland, Tammy, her caretaker living in Laplace, and Norman (Cynthia) who resides in Missouri. Susan was inquisitive, challenging and talented her whole life, teaching herself to...

Dec 21, 2025

James Wallace Lowry August 25, 1934 - December 21, 2025 James Wallace Lowry, better known to his family and friends as J.W. or Jay passed away on December 21, 2025 at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband and best friend to his late wife, Mary Robbie Lowry, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Father of...

Dec 21, 2025

Rick John Langford, born October 29, 1950 peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was married on March 22, 1980 until January 24, 2025 to the late Cecilia Berthelot Langford. Rick is the son of the late Albert “Al” Langford, Jr. and Dorothy Weyer Langford. Brother of Lillian Marmalo (the late Ernest), Lizbeth “Liz” Gongora (Willie), Kim...