Ntw Orleans, LA Obituaries

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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...

Elaine Worthy Spiess, of Metairie, passed away on April 19, 2026. She was born in New Orleans to William B. Worthy and Elaine Breaud Worthy. Elaine retired from The City of New Orleans Judicial Expens...

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Paula Pulitzer, 89, of Dallas, TX, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her. Paula passed away peacefully...

Kenneth DeWayne Upton, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Madisonville, LA. He was 85 years old. Born in Muncie, Indian...

Corinne Palmer Zimmermann passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at the age of 88. A lifelong resident of Lakeview, Corinne made her home there for 57 years. She attended McDonough High School and...

Nathalie “Nat” Kussmaul passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 30, 1935, in New Orleans, daughter of the late Ben and Lena Voinche....

Walter “Tom” Gorman, son of the late John Francis Gorman, died on April 19, 2026, in his residence surrounded by his loving wife, Nancy, and their daughters: Kathleen, Heather, and Megan. Tom was born...

Katherine R. Gay was born on January 30, 1940, to the loving union of Ada Foxworth and Alford Ratliff in Foxworth, Mississippi. From an early age, Katherine’s life was grounded in faith, family, and s...

Eugene Juan "Gene" Poirrier, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at home with his family at his side, in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on June 12, 1952, Gene spent his lif...

R. Douglas Bostick Jr., M.D. passed away peacefully and entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1941 in New Orleans. He attended Jesuit High School (‘60), graduating fro...

Martha Ray Irving, age 73, born July 5, 1952, passed on April 18, 2026.

George C. Triche, 77, of Luling, Louisiana, went to meet his maker on April 13, 2026. He was born in New Orleans on October 19, 1948 to the late Lucien Taft Triche, Sr. and the late Leona Becnel Trich...

Brenda Maxon Guilfore passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 3, 1949, in New Orleans. A Funeral Service will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, 5100 Pontc...

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...

The family of Josephine “Josie” Tranchina Belte is deeply saddened to announce her passing on April 14, 2026. Born on November 26, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was the first child of the late ...

Jerry R. Moore, Sr. “Old Dude”, aged 86, passed away peaceful in his sleep on April 13, 2026, in Harahan, Louisiana. He was born in Bridgeport, West Virginia on September 3, 1939, and was a veteran ...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jon Ladd Nelson on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was 58 years old. Jon was one of a kind. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father of 3, and a go...

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...

Paul V. Brierre passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 at the age of 92 with his wife of 69 years Murl and son Guy at his bedside. He was born in New Orleans to Roland T. and Clare P. Brierre on Octo...

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...

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...