New Iberia, LA Obituaries

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Lela Joycelyn Dunshee on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Joyce, affectionately known by all, was born in New Orleans on September 28, 1938, ...

Mallory “Mal” Lynn Comeaux, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 39, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a love that will never fade. Mallory lived li...

Olivia Melancon Landry, 78, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12:44 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 30, 1947, in St. Martinville, Olivia was the...

In the early morning hours of May 13, 2026, our father, Emerson Wilbern Simmons, III, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord. He was born on July 27, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived a...

Mr. Harold Mitchell Spinner, Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Mandeville, Louisiana. Born on May 25, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Harold lived a full and vibrant life surrou...

NEW IBERIA- Linda Hulin Roberts, 75, of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born in New Iberia on August 23, 1950, Linda lived a life defined by quiet devotion to the people she loved...

Jean Betz Mascaro, age 82, passed away at her home in Metairie, Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Jean is survived by her four loving children, Jillian Betz, Kelli Mascaro (Allison Knipper "daught...

Rebecca Ann Schneider, age 52, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born on November 25, 1973, in New Orleans, LA, to Harold...

Laurence Emig Larmann (“Larry”), a lifelong resident of Metairie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the family he cherished throughout his life. Born in New Orleans to Anthony Leo Larmann ...

Barbara Marie Derise LeBlanc, beloved mother, grandmother, family member, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 27, 1946, in New Iberia, Barba...

Michael “Mike” Joseph Keeffe passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie, Louisiana, on May 12, 2026, at the age of 74, with his devoted wife, Lori Keeffe, by his side. Mike was a loving husband, ...

Beulah passed away peacefully at her home in Violet, LA on May 11, 2026 at the age of 97 surrounded by her sons. She grew up in Golden Meadow, LA. She was a member of the United Houma Nation tribe. A...

Jennie Catanese Schellhaas passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026 after a long and happy life. She was 98. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jennie was a resident of Metairie for over 60 years. Upon gra...

Chad Cazabon passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 44. Born on January 8, 1982, Chad lived a life defined by devotion — to his family, to his country, and to his work. He served honorably in the ...

George Rojas drifted peacefully into spirit on Saturday, May 9, surrounded by family at home. Son of the late Joseph Edwin Rojas and the late Carroll Ann Buhler Rojas, he was a devoted husband & fathe...

Robert Whaley Breaux, beloved husband to Kim Breaux and eldest son of Charles W. Breaux Jr. and the late Joan Sicard Breaux, passed peacefully into eternal life on May 7, 2026, at the age of 72. He le...

GREVEMBERG Mr. Alvin Charles "Chip" Grevemberg, Jr., age 72 years, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at St Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. Mr. Grevemberg was the beloved son of the late ...

Suzanne Homberg Skorge, 71, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, after a brief illness, surrounded by family, love, singing, and joyful storytel...

Marilyn Boudreaux Brandt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving. Born in Ne...

Olive Marie Rodriguez Fuchs peacefully died on May 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Olive graduated from Metairie Park Country Day School and attended LSU. In 1955, she married John Charles Fuchs, Jr. ...

It is with great sorrow and deep love that the Hebert family announces the passing of Joyce Broussard Hebert, a loving and devoted wife and mother, and our beloved “Nannan”, Aunt Joyce and Tauntie. J...

Joseph Peter Compagno passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the age of 73. He left this world to join his beloved wife and partner of 53 years, the late Marion Hebert Compagno, in eternal life. Jos...

Brenda A. Simmons Williams entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2026. Brenda was born on April 4, 1941, to the union of Albert and Doretha Ackers in New Orleans, LA. She was the sister of Chester Acker...

Patricia Noonan Eaves passed away peacefully at home in New Orleans on May 6, 2026, at the age of 83. A New Orleans native, Patsy, as she was known to all, was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,...

Carol was born in Cullman, Alabama on September 5, 1938 and moved to New Orleans in 1960 where she lived until her death on May 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Leroy C. Bledsoe and Betty...

We are sorry to inform you that Rev. William Herman Blank, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died on May 5, 2026. He was 80 years of age. Father Blank was born on May 6, 1945, in Queens, N...

Mr. Harry Patrick Kelley passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026 at the age of 88. He was born in New Orleans on October 3, 1937 and was a resident of Metairie. He is preceded in death by his parents, ...

The angel population in heaven increased by one this week with the addition of a once in a generation soul. Terri McCune Vanderbrook (aka Honey) passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 due to complication ...

It is with great sorrow and deep love that the Daigle family announces the passing of Donald J. “Duck” Daigle, the patriarch and rock of their family. Donald passed away in the early morning hours of ...

Joyce Lapouble Lee passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was 88 years old. Joyce was born December 10, 1937 to Albert C. Lapouble and Hilda Boya Lapouble. She was a graduate of Fortier High Schoo...

Daryl Arthur Danielson, Jr., passed away on May 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 14, 1950, to Daryl Arthur Danielson, Sr. and Susan Eversman Daniel...

Manuel J. Taormina, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of nearly 39 years, Hope Patin Taormina; his sisters, Mary Ann Hymel (Charles...

Carroll Joseph Albert, age 93, passed away on April 30, 2026. Born on September 4, 1932, in New Orleans and a resident of Metairie. Carroll graduated from high school and went on to serve his country...

SHIRLEY HAYDEL QUIRK entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald E. Quirk, stepmother of Ronald E. Quirk, Jr., Leslie Q. Reid, and the late Sharon Q. Pepper. Step ...

Guadalupe “Pops” Reyes Lopez passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was 71 years old. Born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Carlos Reyes Sanchez and Genoveva Lopez...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Pellerin family announces the passing of Camella “Connie” Pellerin, who passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Consolata Home in New Iberia. She was...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Patricia Ann Besson Desforges on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was 83 years old. Patricia, or Pat as friends and loved ones called her, was born on ...

Gail F. Borne passed away on April 28, 2026 just after her 84th birthday. She was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Hammond. Gail retired as a Postmaster and took great pride in a life of ste...

Courtney Reinhardt Rivé passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 57. Courtney is survived by her husband of 27 years, John Sandford Rivé Jr.; her daughter, Gabrielle Volaire Rivé; her son...

Jason Edward Bergez passed away suddenly on April 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by hard work, devotion to family, and loyalty to friends. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November...

Mildred Prange Villarrubia passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 17, 1932. She attended her beloved St. Henry’s Elementary School and was...

Rosalba Espinosa Velasquez, 84, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 11, 1942, in Bogotá, Colombia, Rosalba devoted her ...

In Memory of Marianne Helgeson Gjertson Marianne was born December 30,1933, in Friendship, Wisconsin to Lizette L. Krenz and Herbert A. Helgeson and died April 25, 2026. She grew up in Omro and Iola...

Eva Pitre Derouen, a devoted wife of 56 years, loving mother and grandmother, and faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Carpe...

Maria Pratt Viguerie passed away on April 24, 2026, surrounded by family and friends who were blessed to know her warmth, kindness, and unmistakable spirit. She was 84 years young. Maria was the belo...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Bourque family announces the passing of Gerald Bourque, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by family an...

James (Jim) Mullen Ward of Metairie left this Earth on April 22, 2026, after a battle with prolonged medical problems. He was 66 years old. A lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, Jim was the son...

Carlo DeMatteo, 97, of New Orleans, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. He was first generation Italian American born to his Sicilian immigrant parents Salvatore DeMatteo and Frances Carollo DeM...

Irene Gwendolyn Calongne Gilthorpe Weidig, known to most as Gwen or Mimi, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at the age of 97½. Born in New Orleans and raised in Mid-City, she spent most of her...

Antonino “Nino” Bongiorno passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a passion for bringing people together through food and hospit...