New Iberia, LA Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the LeBouef family announces the passing of Edward Joseph LeBouef, Sr., our patriarch and the rock of our family. Edward passed away peacefully at his home o...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Brownlee Webb, affectionately known by all as Judy, who entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on F...

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. Full obituary to be published soon.

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...

“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, ...

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...

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...