New Iberia, LA Obituaries

Patrick Lewis Gootee passed peacefully from this life at his home surrounded by his wife and children on the morning of June 20, 2026 - the day before his 79th birthday. Born June 21, 1947, Pat was a...

Gloria Boudreax Tauzin peacefully went to see the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family as she transitioned to eternal rest. Gloria was born on February 11, 1938, in r...

Elizabeth W. Palmisano, 84, of Metairie, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1942, in Shady Grove, FL to Eunice and Allen Wood. She graduated from Taylor County High School in Perr...

It is with profound love and sadness that the family of Darlene Mary Edler announces her passing. On June 10, 2026, Darlene left her family and friends behind. She was called by the angels to join her...

Gayle Wille Delaney passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 93. A resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, Gayle’s Memorial Visitation will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, 51...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Hebert family announces the passing of Vail Patrick Hebert, the patriarch and rock of our family. Vail passed away peacefully at The Calcutta House of Ho...

Margarita was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on November 21, 1931 to the late Juan Bauza-Ripoll and the late Candin Salas-Arce. The oldest of three children, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ti...

Linda Ann Wortmann Doleac died at her home on Monday, June 15, 2026 at age 77. She is the daughter of the late Evelyn Arieux and Malcolm (Dunn) Wortmann and wife of the late Edward H. Doleac III. Li...

Sandra A. Brewer, 79, of Amite, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was born in New Orleans to Vincent Paul Gaff and Rita Mary Koch Gaff. Sandra worked as a Surgical Technician at Baptist Hospital, East...

Karen Jane Henry Guidry, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving f...

John W. Theriot, CPA and forensic accountant, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, respected business leader, and devoted servant of the New Orleans community, passed away suddenly at his Metairie ...

Christopher Ernest Lawler, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026—the date of his 62nd wedding anniversary. He was 83 years old. Born on July 23, 1...

Alfred Wah Yee passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie on the 12th of June 2026. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 28, 1962, at Charity Hospital to his parents, Chiu King Fong...

Mitchell Lloyd Mintz, age 74, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family devotion, business leadership, philanthropy, and community service. ...

CLAIRE FORESTIERE OLIVIER peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was 95 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank J. Forestiere and ...

Richard West Freeman Jr., beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, civic leader, and friend, passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on Ma...

The Dawn of a Servant’s Journey On June 27, 1956, God blessed the world with the birth of Harold McMillian in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born to the late Thomas and Iretta McMillian, Harold was one of s...

Susan Schoennagel Meteye passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born in New Orleans on February 10, 1946. After graduating from St. Mary’s Dominican High School in 1964, sh...

Callaghan James McCarthy III, who has died at the age of 90, lived a long and productive life as a loving husband, father and businessman in New Orleans. Jim was born September 21, 1935, in New Yor...

Robert A. Leonhard, born on October 11, 1935, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 90. Mr. Leonhard’s beloved wife, Carolyn M. Leonhard, born on August 19, 1935, passed away on February 23, 202...

Betty Joy Cadow Prats Born April 16, 1928, died June 9, 2026 Born in New Orleans to Edward Cadow and Olga Klung Upton, Betty Joy, aptly named, lived a colorful and joyful life. She is preceded in de...

It is with a heavy heart and tremendous sorrow that I announce the passing of my dearly beloved mother, Grace Viator Crochet, in her 102nd year. Yet, we rejoice that she is no longer suffering and is ...

Elmo Romero, Sr., a lifelong resident of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on August 18, 1934, in Youngsville, Louisiana, to the late Gustave and...

Patricia Claire "Patsy" Talbot Hotard was born on July 5, 1934 in New Orleans, and spent the next 91 years filling every room she entered with grace, generosity, and love. She passed away peacefully o...

Maureen McGinn Seabury passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born in New Orleans on August 30, 1935. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she went on t...

Dorothy Lennox Counce passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 100. “Dottie” was the beloved wife of the late Oliver Joseph Counce for 51 years. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Al...

Hennley-June passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Survived by her mother, Elly Gautreaux; brother, Huxley Paul; and twin sister, Hadley-Mae Louise. She is also survived by her Me-Maw, P...

Maria “Nancy” Moguel Vasquez passed away on June 7, 2026 at the age of 67. She was born on March 11, 1959 in Orange Walk, Belize. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Natalio Moguel. She is surv...

George Henry Strunk, Jr. passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland, on September 8, 1939. George served in the United States Coast Guard and as a civilian in the United States Ar...

Henry Maurice Leland passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on August 1, 1936, and was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana. Henry is preceded in death by his parents, Cec...

Paul Sidney Guilbeau, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. He was 8...

VIRGINIA CHIFICI TEDESCO, age 101, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026 after a long and fulfilling life centered on family, faith and friendship. Virginia was born on April 4, 1925 to the late An...

John Franklin Duncan, Jr. passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on December 9, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana. John was preceded in death by his parents, Gilda Marquer and John ...

Ronald Joseph Risey, age 82, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 17, 2026. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Angela Tedesco Risey, his parents, Alfred John Risey, Sr. and Fre...

Frances Leona Rayner died Monday, June 1, 2026 peacefully at her home. She was 82. Frances was born in Plaquemine, lived in Baton Rouge, and was a resident of Metairie for the past 50 years. She is su...

Jerry Wayne Adkins passed away on June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 71. He was born on February 20, 1955, in Harlan, KY, and was formerly a resident of Florence, KY before se...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Flores family announces the passing of Leffery J. Flores, Sr., our beloved patriarch, provider, and steadfast rock of the family. Leffery passed away pea...

Conrad James Alleman passed away on June 1, 2026 at 54 years of age. He was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana on November 11, 1971. He enjoyed fishing the waters of Bayou Gauche and Point-aux-Chenes as wel...

Renee F. Dugas passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on August 4, 1951, Renee was the beloved daughter of Robert J. Fryer and Katherine A. Fryer. She proudly called Metairie, ...

Roy Webster III passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 34, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on March 15, 1992, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Roy a...

Leonard J. Bossier, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on March 27, 1931, and was a resident of New Orleans, La. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo...

Carroll Michael “Mike” Chiasson, born October 16, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at the age of 87. A proud graduate of the Louisiana State University, Mike d...

Nicholas Joseph Compagno passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Colleen Pool Compagno; devoted father o...

Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, born in New Orleans on August 23, 1932, the daughter of William Bell Wisdom and Mary Freeman Wisdom, and passionately dedicated to New Orleans, died peacefully at home on May...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Harrington family announces the passing of Barbara Sylvester Harrington, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Camelot of Broussard. She...

James “Jim” Hubbard, 81, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, and lifelong storyteller, passed away May 28, 2026 Jim had an extraordinary gift for storytelling. He could captivate an audi...

Thomas Oliver Bayard passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of seventy-four after a prolonged battle with cancer. Beloved husband to Donna Pontiff Bayard for 49 years. Loving father to Roy ...

Lyndel Bird Blappert passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on July 3, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in New Orleans and University o...

Gloria Broussard DeRouen "All I ever wanted was a family of my own," said Gloria Broussard DeRouen. She fulfilled her heart's desire and was blessed to witness five generations of that family. Born ...

Sterling "Calhoun" Callahan, the patriarch and rock of his family, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old...