New Orleals, LA Obituaries

“Pray with me, don’t play with me. Don’t wear black to my funeral, because if Jesus doesn’t want me, I’m coming back.” Mary Dell Louviere, age 82, of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on April 16, ...

Helen Wolfe Wirth, was born on July 22, 1942, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on April 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Charles R. Wirth, J...

Shirley Josephine Kelso entered eternal rest on April 11, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by loving family. She was born on October 28, 1933, to James Kelso and Vivian Kelso Parent. Shirley was a l...

Anna Maria D’Antonio Mitchell completed her earthly journey and was welcomed into eternal life on April 13, 2026, following a brief illness at home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald P....

Andy Quang Luu passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on April 11, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on July 27, 1949 in Hanoi, Vietnam to Quynh Duc Luu and Nga Thi Nguyen. He grew up in Saigon...

Don John Baudin, born September 15, 1957, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband to Nancy Baudin and a proud father to Don Baudin Jr. and Kri...

Rhonda (“Ron”) Jean Lybrand, age 69, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on April 11, 2026 at The Springs of Chenal Health & Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by her son...

Mark Brian Herman, 81, died in New Orleans on April 11, 2026. Born on January 24, 1945, he was the son of David Leon Herman of Detroit, Michigan, and Bertha “Be” Brainis of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ma...

NEW IBERIA - Helen Derouen Boudreaux passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the age of 107. She was born on March 10, 1919, in Bull Island and was a lifelong resident of New Iberia. She was born...

Emilie Frances Tuma Schneider, of Nellysford, VA, passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on April 4, 1937, to Emilie Chlebisch Tuma and James L. Chlebisch. She was a devoted ho...

Elizabeth Crosby Bergin, known to many as Betty, passed away peacefully at her home in River Ridge, Louisiana, on Friday, April 10, 2026. Betty will be remembered for her generosity, humor, loyalty,...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved baby girl, Amara Rivera Jorge, who was born on December 7, 2025, and passed away on April 8, 2026, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, Louisia...

Elaine Moraus Wiltz, 83, of Metairie, passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born in Mansura, LA to Govie Moraus, Sr. and Leona Michel Moraus. Elaine was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Ann Cathol...

Edna Krantz Melerine passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the age of 97. She was a native of New Orleans and later moved to Delacroix in Saint Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina -- ...

Gwendolyn C. Eschette passed away on April 9, 2026 at 89 years of age. She was born in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Sacred heart Academy. She loved her bonco friends and her trips to the casino...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Louviere family announces the passing of Sandra Istre Louviere, the matriarch and heart of our family. Sandra passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at ...

Donald Joseph Gennaro passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday April 9, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie. He is survived by his beloved wife of 6...

Verona Guillory, 88, of Kenner passed away April 8, 2026. She was born in Plaucheville, LA on May 10, 1937. She was an active member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish until its merger, and was an active ...

Mike Fawer, a legendary New Orleans criminal defense attorney died April 8, 2026, at the age of 90. He is survived by his four beloved children, Jonathan (Leslie), Melanie (Christian), Alexandra (Thom...

Gay Ficaro Leland passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on April 13, 1941, and was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion...

Rubin Cohen passed away on April 8, 2026 at 92 years of age. He was born on July 3, 1933 in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Fortier High School and then served in the United States Army. He was the...

Julian Beck Feibelman, Jr., a kind and gentle man, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home in New Orleans after a courageous, ten-year battle with congestive heart failure. Born in New Orle...

Mary Catherine LeBlanc Louviere, lovingly known as Cathy, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and deep love for her family. Cathy was born on Oct...

Patricia Thompson Dowie passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 71, surrounded by family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Patti was born on August 11, 1954, in New ...

Anthony Raymond Messina, age 82, of Covington passed away on April 6, 2026. Anthony was born and raised in New Orleans, and graduated from Jesuit High School in 1962, from Loyola University in 1966, ...

It is with great sorrow that we, the White family, announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Donnie Earl White, who passed away peacefully at his home surro...

Donna Schexnayder Buchanan, born May 12, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. Donna lived a life defined by kindness, magnanimity, and a deep love for others. Tho...

Adrianne Swan Giovingo entered eternal rest on April 5, 2026, at the age of 91. A devoted and cherished wife to the late Pascal Albert Giovingo Jr., she was the loving mother of Gary Albert Giovingo a...

Donald James Hayes passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on April 3, 2026, at the age of 88. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Marie Drago Hayes, of 64 years and his chil...

Brenda Farrell Gentilich, of Chalmette, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her late husband, ...

Dr. David Allan Ray died peacefully at his home in Philadelphia, PA on April 1, 2026. He was 75. He is survived by his loving wife, Dr. Melody “Mimi” Bruce, his three children, Isaac Ray (Dr. Kathryn ...

Mary Hector Salzer arrived safely home in Heaven on April 1, 2026. She was born in Houston, Texas on December 6, 1932, to loving parents, Dewey Joseph Hector and Marjorie Futch Hector. After moving ...

Whitney “Skipper” Schaubert Jr., 69, a resident of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born on March 7, 1957, Whitney lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and deep love for...

It is with deep sorrow, but with incredible joy that we announce the passing of our beloved Caleen Lopez Lavin, who passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at her residence with her loving husband by ...

Nolte Louis Lincks, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on September 11, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a longtime resident of River Ridge, Louisiana....

George Atkinson Pankey, MD, affectionately known as "Kin," passed away at St. Anna’s at Lambeth House in New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the age of 92. A loving and devoted husband, fa...

Deacon Nolen Joseph LeBlanc, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the age of 92. He was a native of New Orleans and resident of Harahan. After high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Army....

S. Michael Paciera, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 86. Michael is survived by his son, John Joseph Favalora; his grandson, Johnny M. Favalora (Britni); h...

Katherine Doyle Beahm died peacefully, with unwavering strength and grace, surrounded by family and loved ones on March 30th, 2026. Affectionately known as Kat by so many friends and family, she live...

Robert R. Riecke passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and joined the United States Air Force shortly after. He was sent to Yale University for...

Helen Lenore Glynn Gioe, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana. While in ...

John Elliott Unsworth, Jr., affectionately known as “Buster,” peacefully passed away on March 26, 2026. Born in New Orleans on December 21, 1941, Buster remained deeply connected to the city, its peop...

Our loving son, father, and brother, Erling Peter Rabe III, age 35, was born on April 1, 1990 in New Orleans, LA to Pamela Virginia (Evans) Rabe and the late Erling Peter Rabe Jr. He then proceeded to...

Carol B. Flach, of Kenner, Louisiana, died on Tuesday, March 24,2026. She was 82 years of age. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Robert Harold Blush and Annie Marie Schaeffer: sister, Hilda B...

The beloved Dr. Kurt Gitter of New Orleans and New York City, a pioneering retinal surgeon and internationally acclaimed collector of Japanese art, passed away on March 25, 2026, in New Orleans. His e...

Winnie G. Galarza passed away on March 24, 2026 at 95 years of age. She was born on April 14, 1930 in Ola, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and worked as a telephone operator for Bellsouth and Gateway ...

Florance “Bonnie” Scott Conway, a devoted mother, civic leader, and beloved member of the New Orleans community, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. She was 92. Born on August 13, 1933, and rais...

Walter Joseph DeGravelle, Jr., a lifelong resident of New Iberia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 90, after a brief week in hospice care. Born on August 20, 1935, to t...

William Shiell IV, lovingly known to his family and friends as “Bubba”, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 79 in his home in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Born June 20, 1946, in Cle...

Sheila McAdams de la Houssaye, 87, passed away peacefully at home. Born January 20, 1939, Sheila was the daughter of the late Howard and Majorie Downey McAdams. She attended St. Catherine of Siena, ...