Ntw Orleans, LA Obituaries

James Edward Melvin, Sr. transitioned to heaven on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 101 (1 day shy of 102). He was known as Dad, Papa, Uncle Edward, Ed, and Mr. Ed. He was an amazing model of q...

Rosalie K. Dulitz, 85, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones, on December 8, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Rosalie was the beloved daughter of the late Sarah and the late Hyman Kres...

Adrian Frances Mayer Wheeler, age 100, of Northville, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1925 in New Orleans, Louisiana; daughter of William and Ercillia (Dutihl) Ma...

Joseph K. Gautreaux, Jr., aged 84, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2025, shortly after making himself laugh at one of his own jokes. Known as Joe to friends and as Kirby to family, he was b...

Betty Traber Spurlock passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on July 20, 1935. Betty was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana.

Larry John Tortorich, retired Commander, United States Navy, passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 68 years old. Born in New Orleans, Lar...

Shirley Rosenzweig Steeg, 98, died on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas. She was born on January 9, 1927, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Morris and Rose Rosenzweig. She is prede...

Shirley Granier Posey passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on December 11, 1934, in Vacherie, LA and was a longtime resident of Metairie, LA. She is preceded in...

Adam Joseph Meglicco passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 90. He retired from the National Finance Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Beloved husband of 60 years to Beulah A. Meglicco...

Vincent Joseph Imbornone Jr., age 84, passed away in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent J. Imbornone Sr. and Thelma Long...

Rose Catalano Seeling, 90, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 23, 1935, Rose lived a life overflowing with love, energy, a...

Harold Hunter White, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Bayou La Croix, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on Friday, November 28, 2025, one day after celebrating his 96th birthday on Thanksgiving Day. He...

Dennis "Denny" Earl DeBruler Sr. passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on February 25, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dennis was a dedicated husband to his wife, Deborah Du...

Warren George Knecht passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025 at home surrounded by his family and care giver. He was one of three children, born on September 23, 1936. He was a graduate o...

Elena “Helen” Tescione Piazza passed away on November 28, 2025 at the age of 98. Born in Sala Caserta, Italy, she is survived by a brother, Donato and a sister Anna; she also had another two brothers,...

Helen Christine Bezbak, MD, a devoted mother, grandmother, physician, and lifelong resident of Old Metairie, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a courageous eight-year battle with canc...

Frederick John “Buddy” Reynolds, Jr. entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born in New Orleans on September 20, 1936, to Frederick J. Sr. and Edith L. Reynolds. Loving husba...

Lisa Ann Vernaci, age 63, gained her wings to Heaven on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at home in Kenner, LA surrounded by family. Lisa was born on August 12, 1962 to Victor and Linda (maiden name Russe...

Davyd Frank Mayer passed away on November 28, 2025, in New Orleans, surrounded by the family he loved. Born on September 2, 1950, to Dan and Gloria Mayer, Davyd grew up in a close-knit New Orleans fam...

Nicholas J. Lapara, Jr., of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was 79. Nicholas was born in New Orleans on December 5, 1945. He was a graduate of Redemptorist High S...

Helen Margaret "Mickey" Bernier passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Paul "Mike" Bernier, Sr. for more than 60 years. She was born on ...

Lovenia B. Mull (Lou) on Monday, November 24, 2025 at age 92 with her husband by her side went home to be with Jesus. Born on December 2, 1932, to her parents who preceded her in death along with her ...

Carolyn Giamalva York passed peacefully from this world after an extended illness to be forever united with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, early Sunday morning, November 23, 2025 at the age of 88. ...

David Ellis Bernard, 78, a resident of Metairie, Louisiana for the past 50 years passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his home. He was the son of the late Herbert and Arthemise Bernard. He at...

Kwong Yet Lee, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was 98. Kwong was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Eveline Lee; his parents, Mr. Lee Loy Poo and Mrs....

Stephen D. Manshel, 85, passed away on November 23rd, surrounded by his devoted wife of 62 years, Ellen Manshel; his daughters, Wendy Manshel Weinman and Julie Edwards-Manshel; and his grandchildren, ...

. Patricia Swaim Dunbar June 19, 1928 — October 11, 2024 Patricia Swaim Dunbar, beloved wife of Childs Edwin Dunbar, Jr. for 73 years, joined Jesus and many loved ones in Heaven on October 11, 2024 at...

July 1, 1936 – November 21, 2025. He was 89 years old. Mr. Leaman was born and raised in New Orleans, and it was always his home. He graduated from Newman School, attended Tulane University, and start...

Thelma May Vogt Rees passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on May 14, 1933, to John P. Vogt, Sr. and Thelma B. Vogt. Thelma was the beloved wife of Otto A...

Katherine “Kitty” Voelker Mattesky died peacefully on November 18, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1957, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to Virginia Wilson Voelker and Frank Voelker Jr. She grew up in a...

Marjorie Ann Powell was born on November 13, 1946 and passed away on November 20, 2025 at the age of 79. She was a life-long resident of New Orleans, Louisiana and Metairie, Louisiana. Ann leaves behi...

Denise P. Forcha passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 60, on November 19 2025, peacefully surrounded by all of her loved ones. She was born on March 30, 1965, in ...

Lydia Marciante McDougald passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 19, 2025, at the age of 99 years old. Lydia, affectionately known as Lyd, was born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana on Se...

Josephine M. Martinez passed away on November 18, 2025 at 83 years of age. She was born in Houma, LA on February 16, 1942. Josephine loved spending time with her family, especially around the holiday...

John Gravois, a proud son of Louisiana who loved the newspaper business and New Orleans football almost as much as he adored his family, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was 67. Gravois — “Grav” ...

Christopher S. O’Sullivan, Jr., known to family and friends as “Chris,” passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Metairie, Louisiana, at the age of 73, after a courageous battle with cancer. A ...

Gloria Brackvitch Crowell entered eternal life on November 18, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Orleans on March 24, 1931, to Jacob and Antonina (Lena) Bra...

Maureen "Reenie" Lier Cash passed away on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family in a room filled with love, at 77 years of age. She was born in New Orleans, LA on March 14, 1948. She graduated f...

Lucien Albert Salvant Jr., passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 23, 1941, to the late Lucien Albert Salvant Sr. and Anna Geraci Salvant. Luc...

Joy Heim Newman, age 93, passed away on November 17, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she resided her entire life. Joy graduated from Dominican High School before beginning a rewarding career ...

Rebecca Smill Wortmann unexpectedly passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 54 from a tragic brain aneurysm, surrounded by family. She was born July 29, 1971, in New Orleans, LA to David and B...

Hoyt Ellingwood Smith, aged 43, passed away peacefully on November 14th in New Orleans. He was born on June 23rd, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Barbara Mequet Ochsner Smith and Robert Fulton Smit...

Joel O’Brien Harris Clarkson, age 99, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 at Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, LA. Born June 27, 1926, she was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Brandon Neal, who was called home to the Lord on July 10, 2025 at the age of 43. Though his journey on this earth held both joy and struggles, Bra...

Anna Margaret Hingle Whittaker passed away November 8, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born June 28, 1950 in New Orleans, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Walter Joseph Hingle Sr. and the late Anna Ma...

Myron Lowell Johnson, age 82, a lifelong resident of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 24, 1943, Myron was the son of...

Our Beautiful Matriarch, Yolanda Juanita Ruppel Kelley, 85, passed peacefully to the next life on November 8, 2025, surrounded by the presence of her loving and devoted husband, children, and grandchi...

Beverly S. Lafitteau passed away peacefully at her Metairie home on November 8, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on November 2, 1934, in New Orleans. After gra...

Eileen Hooper Chapoton, 74, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 4, 1951, Eileen was the beloved daughter of John and ...

Linda Ann Russell Vernaci, age 84, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her home in Kenner, LA surrounded by family. Linda was born on November 13, 1940 to William and...