Metairie, LA Obituaries

Ariel Wilfredo Nuñez Bárcenas falleció el viernes 16 de octubre del 2026, a la edad de 53. El velorio sera el sabado 24 de octubre del 2026 en la Funeraria de Leitz Eagan que queda en el 4747 Vete...

Luis Antonio Argueta, 84, passed away, finished this race, and has received his reward with our Father God and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 16, 2026. Luis was born on April 04, 1942, in La Cei...

Sherlean Moore was born on August 17, 1958, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to her parents the late Kary Charles Moore and her beloved mother, Lula Moore Greer. She peacefully entered into eternal re...

Ellen Jean “Jeanie” Crossin peacefully entered into eternal rest and the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the age of 94. Jeanie was preceded in death by her beloved ...

George Berle Norton Jr., age 75 of Pearl River, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Mr. Norton was born in New Orleans, LA on February 7, 1951, to George B. Norton, Sr. and Lorena Leone Norto...

Nat Kruebbe, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. He was born in New Orleans to William T. Kruebbe, Sr and Mary Catalano Kruebbe. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Cynthia ...

On Friday, October 9, 2026, Catherine Nicolosi Lay passed away peacefully in her sleep at 5:15 am at the age of 101 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Albert Lay, Jr., loving ...

John A. Bacino, age 85, passed away at his home on October 6, 2026. A natural storyteller, John never missed an opportunity to share memories growing up in Gentilly, his time in the National Guard, ...

Matthew Joel Eads passed on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Matthew died the way he lived: always laughing. Famously known as "Fatt Matt", he is survived by his father and mother, and three sisters. He loved...

Gwen Marie Bauer Bylsma passed away peacefully in her home in River Ridge, Louisiana on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the age of 70. Gwen was born and raised in New Orleans to the late Audrey Fiorenza ...

Danell Fogarty Barrett passed away on October 4, 2026. She will be remembered with deep love as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose faith, kindness, strength, and generous sp...

Steaven Roberto James Valencia passed on October 3, 2026, at the age of 39, having been born on December 5, 1986. Services will be private.

Lucille Stabinsky Esquivel, lovingly known as Celie and “Ma,” passed away, October 3, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Lucille now goes forward to be reunited with her beloved husband, Rena...

Robert "Bob" Glenn Verver passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Bob was born in Berkeley, CA on December 27, 1946 to Andrew Simon Verver and Louise Parrish Verver. ...

Lynne Plonsky Dimm passed away on September 29, 2026, at age 90. She is the daughter of the late Lillian Geissler Plonsky and Gerald Joseph Plonsky. She is preceded in death by her children, Douglas ...

Lawrence Francis Pontiff Sr., affectionately known as “The Pope,” passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on September 26, 2026. Born on December 22, 1942, in the Irish Channel of...

John Chase, 82, of Metairie, LA, passed peacefully in his home on September 22, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1944, in Cloutierville, LA, to his parents Joseph Churchill and...

Sharon Naquin Guidroz passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 70. Sharon was a devoted daught...

Justin Lavon Husley, born January 1st, 1988, passed away on Friday, September 18th, 2026, at the young age of 38. He was a lifelong resident of Metairie, Louisiana. He left behind many family members ...

Jean Vigo LaCour, M.D., passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 74, after a two-year journey with lymphoma and then pancreatic cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, Mimi, sister and friend a...

James David Wilson passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was 85 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ormea Frey Wilson; daughters, Angela Wilson Duvernet and Ni...

Rosario "Sonny" James Gambino passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 73, and was a resident of Metairie, LA. Sonny was born on March 28, 1953 in New Orleans, LA to John Anthony Gam...

Thomas Franklin Melancon Jr., better known as "Tommy" or "Pawpaw", passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM at his home in Kenner, LA, where he resided for the past 55 years. T...

Carolyn C. Penney, age 85 of Pearl River, LA, passed on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Carolyn was born in New Orleans, LA on September 6, 1941 to Samuel Raymond Cullia and Leah Damasse Hug Cullia. ...

Miriam Blanche Martinez was born October 6, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Marion Newman and Maximo Martinez. She passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. She graduated from Alcee Fortier Hig...

Norman Joseph Guerrera 99.5 years old of Metairie, LA died peacefully in his home on September 16th surrounded by his daughters. He was born January 2, 1927 to his parents: Mary Louise Benson Guerr...

Cesar Augusto Nuñez Velasquez falleció el 10 de septiembre del 2026 a la edad de 51 años. El velatorio se llevará a cabo en Jones Funeral Home, 230 S. Hollywood Rd., Houma, LA 70360 el 23 de septiemb...

In Loving Memory of Irene Mary Agnes Tassin Burgess Irene Mary Agnes Tassin Burgess, a beloved resident of Covington, Louisiana, was born and raised in New Orleans. She was the daughter of the late W...

Thomas “Tommy” Thibodeaux Jr. passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Thomas was born on December 10, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the eldest of six children bor...

David West, 65, a lifelong New Orleanian, passed away on September 10 at home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in New Orleans, on September 22,1960 to ...

Eliott Geovanny Rizo Acevedo, born June 22, 1995, passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 31. A Velorio will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006...

Yesser Evelio Rizo Acevedo passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 26. Born on February 12, 2000, Yesser’s visitation will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairi...

Joyce Guilmino Medders, age 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 7, 2026. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Jefferson, LA. She wa...

Dr. Joseph Marion Gautreaux III, 78, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, in Metairie, Louisiana, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Joseph was born on April 21, 1948, in New Orlea...

Kathryn "Pamela" Buras Sortina, a lifelong New Orleans native, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 77. Born on January 1, 1949, to Ernest J....

Devin Albert Barton, age of 30 of Metairie, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Devin was born in Metairie, LA on August 22, 1996. Devin was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Bart...

Vincent Harold Fortado passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2026, at the age of 48 with his family by his side. He was born on November 30, 1977. He grew up in Metairie and stayed there unt...

Starlett Ann Rome age 63 and a lifelong resident of Metairie, LA passed after a 5 year battle with stage 4 lung cancer and brain metastasis on Tuesday, August 31, 2026. Starlett was a LPN for over 30 ...

Paulette Joyce Gros Pitre, age 79, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at LaSalle General Hospital in Jena, Louisiana. Paulette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 29, 1947, to the late Le...

Richard Paul Hebert, 60, a resident and community leader of New Orleans, passed away August 27th, 2026, in hospice care with his wife by his side after a hard fight against cancer. He was born May 8t...

Clarence "Lil Pete" Nero III of New Orleans, LA, at the age of 51, passed away on August 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 28, 1975 in New Orleans, LA. While Clarence...

Donald “Donnie” Warren Senft, Jr., born on September 12, 1975, gained his angel wings in New Orleans on August 29, 2026. He was surrounded by the deep love of family. Donnie brought extraordinary ligh...

Peacefully, on Friday, August 28th, 2026, Guy Hamann passed away at Ochsner Hospital, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family at his side. Guy was predeceased by his daughter Tara, his mothe...

Dorothy Adele Shaw, 93, a life-long resident of the New Orleans area, passed away August 29, 2026. She was born July 10, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late William Raymond Shaw, Sr. and Claire...

Norman J. Jackson, age 78, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on August 24, 2026. Born in New Orleans on December 2, 1947, Norman was the son of Joy Daroca and Francis Jackson. He graduated from Red...

Linda Gail O’Sullivan, 75, of Destrehan, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1950, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Wilson Garner Britt and Margaret Claudean Br...

Ana Rosa Galban, born May 10, 1931, passed on August 16, 2026, at the age of 95. A Memorial Mass will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana 70006...

Joseph Adam Dewhirst Sr., age 70, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born in New Orleans on June 23, 1956. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanette Dewhirst, with whom he ...

Sandra Sisung Heigle-Guarino passed away peacefully at her home in Metairie, Louisiana, on Friday, August 21, 2026. It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passi...