New Orleans, LA Obituaries

BENJAMIN, Adelaide Wisdom, 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 Ma...

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...

Jeanne Lowe Dragon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2026, at the age of 64. Jeanne was born on April 9th, 1962, in...

Sean James Decuers passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 57, having been born on January 25, 1969. Sean was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana.

Samuel Patrick Stromme, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas, after a long and valiant fight against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and vascular dementia. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma...

James Edward Athay, age 73 years of the Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, passed away on May 16, 2026. Son of the late Edward M. and Joan H. Athay. He is the brother of Martha Cranford (Mike) of Fuqua...

Anna Roccaforte Augustin passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 shortly after celebrating her 100th birthday. Anna was born March 4, 1926 in New Orleans, LA t...

Doris Christina Lambert, at the age of 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Metairie, Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Doris was preceded in death by her beloved ...

Leonard passed away at his apartment, Saturday afternoon, May 23, 2026. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Clement Trosclair of Wallace, LA and Margaret Fernandes Trosclair of Kekaha...

Dennis Michael Casey Jr., 45, was taken from us far too soon on May 22, 2026. Born on February 2, 1981, in New Orleans, LA, he was the oldest child of Dennis Michael Sr. and Iris Jean Casey and the ol...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the Toups family announces the passing of Leroy Joseph Toups, our patriarch and the rock of our family. Leroy passed away peacefully at his residence on Tu...

Carolyn Jean Hunt-Loga (née Hunt) passed away in a car accident on May 20, 2026, at the age of 65. Beloved daughter of the late Elizebeth Jane Lilburn Hunt (née Forth) and Raymond Walter Frank Hunt. B...

Gerald “Jerry” Strug was born on April 26, 1928, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He died on May 24 peacefully surrounded by family. His parents, Ida Vihon Strug and Morris Strug were immigrants from the Ukrai...

Joe Park Poe, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Tulane University, died on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on July 15, 1936, in Forrest City, Arkansas, and spent most of...

Carolyn Bourgeois Sanders O’Hare was born in New Orleans on July 29, 1937, to Octave Joseph Bourgeois Sr. and Lottie Guillot. She passed away peacefully in her sleep with her husband of thirty-four ye...

Shirley Carter Friend, Jr. of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 97. Shirley was born in Berlin, Germany in 1929 and was the son of Shirley Carte...

Clayton J. “Chip” Borne III, devoted family patriarch, distinguished attorney, respected historian, and beloved leader within Louisiana Freemasonry, passed away surrounded by his family on May 21, 202...

Louisiana has lost a Hall of Famer, standout player at Fortier High School, legendary coach at Brother Martin High School, and of the best joke tellers to ever take the hardwood. "Coach" Andrew J. Rus...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Dell Patin Latiolais, age 74. Born on February 21, 1952, in Loreauville to the late Whitney and Lilly May Dugas Patin, she pas...

Ronald Lucien Cutrera, 87, passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 14, 1939, in New Iberia to the late Lucien Cutrera and Lily Barrilleaux Cutrera. Ron lived...

Born in New Orleans, LA to Miriam and Wayne Webre on May 27, 1982. Survived by her mother, Miriam Webre, her sister Jennifer Webre, and her partner Robert Overby. Services for Elizabeth will be held...

Barbara Barbier Dildy, age 93, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Beloved wife of Gary Andrew Dildy, Jr., M.D. for 68 years and beloved mother of Gary An...

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Daigle passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the age of 73. He was a native of New Orleans and resident of Kenner. Ronnie was a hard laborer working as a roofer and handyman. He w...

Milton Joseph Zeller III passed away in his home on May 17, 2026, at 9:57pm. He was 70 years old. Milton was born January 24, 1956, in New Orleans, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton ...

In Loving Memory of Michael Henry Foto III Michael Henry Foto III passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in New Orleans on February 8, 1953, to Michael Henry Foto, Jr. and Gloria...

On May 18, 2026, Dr. Iris M. Krupp passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 98, bringing to a close a life of extraordinary intellect, tireless inquiry, generosity, and quiet elegance. Her nea...

Ronald J. Knill, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Tulane University, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in ...

Ruth Fairchild Heymann, age 93, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Mom was born as Ruth Mary Fairchild in New Orleans on October 2nd, 1932, and was raised in the 9th ward, the Bywater, on Mazant...

Bettye “Jane” Parker, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on December 20, 1951, in Laurel, MS, and has been a long-time resident of New Orleans, LA. She was preced...

Marco Antonio Pérez, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 23, 1935, in San Marcos, Nicaragua, Marco was ...

Salvatore Joseph Ciolino, born in New Orleans on November 4, 1957, passed away at the age of 68 on May 15, 2026, in the arms of his loving wife, with his two adoring children and their cherished spous...

Marie Blanche Wiltz Halley passed away peacefully at East Jefferson General Hospital on Friday, May 15, 2026 with family at her side at 90 years of age. Born October 31, 1935 to George Francis Wiltz, ...

Alice Fuselier Key passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 102, having been born on September 30, 1923, in Saint Martinville, Louisiana. Alice lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, do...

Susan B. Sawyer “Nanny”, age 74, passed away at her home in Metairie, Louisiana, on Friday, May 15, 2026. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Doris Boyd; her sister, Paula Boyd McCre...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Lela Joycelyn Dunshee on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Joyce, affectionately known by all, was born in New Orleans on September 28, 1938, ...

Mallory “Mal” Lynn Comeaux, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 39, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a love that will never fade. Mallory lived li...

Olivia Melancon Landry, 78, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12:44 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 30, 1947, in St. Martinville, Olivia was the...

In the early morning hours of May 13, 2026, our father, Emerson Wilbern Simmons, III, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord. He was born on July 27, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived a...

Mr. Harold Mitchell Spinner, Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Mandeville, Louisiana. Born on May 25, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Harold lived a full and vibrant life surrou...

NEW IBERIA- Linda Hulin Roberts, 75, of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born in New Iberia on August 23, 1950, Linda lived a life defined by quiet devotion to the people she loved...

Jean Betz Mascaro, age 82, passed away at her home in Metairie, Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Jean is survived by her four loving children, Jillian Betz, Kelli Mascaro (Allison Knipper "daught...

Rebecca Ann Schneider, age 52, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca was born on November 25, 1973, in New Orleans, LA, to Harold...

Laurence Emig Larmann (“Larry”), a lifelong resident of Metairie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the family he cherished throughout his life. Born in New Orleans to Anthony Leo Larmann ...

Barbara Marie Derise LeBlanc, beloved mother, grandmother, family member, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 27, 1946, in New Iberia, Barba...

Michael “Mike” Joseph Keeffe passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie, Louisiana, on May 12, 2026, at the age of 74, with his devoted wife, Lori Keeffe, by his side. Mike was a loving husband, ...