New Iberia, LA Obituaries

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jan Spizer Seltzer. Jan was born on September 16th, 1948, to Dr. David and Jean Spizer. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Jan graduated from Fortier Hi...

Solomon Saltz passed on September 10, 2026, at the age of 62. Solomon’s Graveside Service will be held at Ahavas Sholem Cemetery, 4400 Elysian Fields, New Orleans, LA 70122, on September 14, 2026, ...

Diane Arthemise Demoruelle Richardson, age 97, of Harahan, LA, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1928, in New Orleans, LA, to Victor Hamilton Demoruel...

Dr. Charles Steiner passed away September 9, 2026 at the age of 88 surrounded by his wife and children. He lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, accomplishment, family, friendship, and la...

Audrey A. Evans passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026 in Slidell, LA at 101 years of age. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Slidell for the past 24 years. She was the loving w...

Stefano Vincent Campo, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved. Steve was born on December 15, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from De...

Pamela A. Fortner passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 at the age of 80. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late Willie C. and Sara Fortner. Pam graduated from M...

Ruth (Ann) Bateman, 92 years old, passed away on July 21, 2026. Born in New Orleans, Ann lived the past 28 years in Picayune, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl J. and Blanche Z. Callihan, an...

Christopher “Colonel” J. Turner unexpectedly passed away at his home, on September 6, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on December 11, 1970, Chris spent his childhood being a kid, riding Big Wheels up an...

Janis Louise Torre passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 16, 1948, Janis lived in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Evelyn Messina Sumrall and Charles Stevens Sumrall Sr., beloved wife and husband of 69 years, passed away just five days apart. Evelyn died peacefully on August 30, 2026, her birthday, followed by Cha...

Charlotte Sutter Hoggatt, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born in New Orleans on July 21,1939. Charlotte lived her entire life in the...

Lura Mae Guillory passed away on Thursday, September 03, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, in her 100th year. Born in Bayou Jack, Louisiana, on April 04, 1926, Lura’s long life was marked by the ...

Jeana Woods Benson, 62, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of September 5, 2026, surrounded by her husband, son, and family. Jeana was born November...

Peter Leon Glaser was born on March 2, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Hans and Rose Glaser, who had arrived in the city less than a year earlier after fleeing the Nazi occupation of Europe. New O...

~ Charles Felix Illanne, age 89, a native of Arabi, Louisiana, and current resident of St. Rose, Louisiana, was received by the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Charles was a loving husband, m...

Gerald Aynaud Douglass passed away on September 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born on July 25, 1947, in New Orleans, LA, and resided in Metairie for nearly forty years. He was ...

Susan Eola Koeneke Schexnaildre, age 63, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Susan was born to George and Arsene Koeneke on May 24, 1963. She was a lifelong resident o...

Maria Marin Cordova, 81, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1944, in Talanga, Honduras. Maria received her high school degree from Colegio Teresa Martin, a catholic all-gi...

LOREAUVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for James “Jimmy” Renwick Wilson, age 83, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville. Followin...

It is with great sorrow that the Phillips family announces the passing of Janis Bradford Phillips, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She passed awa...

~ Diane “Dee” Planetta Faurie, 82, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on November 4, 1943, to the late James Planetta, Sr., and Evelyn Fontana Pla...

Ronald Joseph “Ron” Hebert, 83, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on September 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in New Orleans to Leon Keller Hebert and Pearl Pollet Hebert, Ro...

Al Davis, a man of few words with sharp intellect, and cherished mentor, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy as expansive as the community he helped build. Born in Little ...

Eloise Orr Bourgeois, affectionately known as “Sisty,” passed away on August 31, 2026. Known for her sharp intellect, brilliant wit, and refreshing honesty, she was a treasured presence to everyone wh...

James “Jimmy” Poche, age 67, passed away on August 31, 2026, with family and friends by his side. A husband, father, Paw Paw, brother, uncle, and friend, Jimmy’s family meant everything to him, and h...

Patrick Timothy Connolly passed on August 23, 2026, at the age of 62. Born May 26, 1964, in New Orleans, Patrick lived in Slidell, Louisiana. He will be remembered as a beloved presence in the lives o...

NEW IBERIA – It is with deep sadness that the Babineaux family announces the passing of Dalton Lawrence Babineaux, III, affectionately known as “Kippy.” A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated f...

It is with sadness we announce that Ms. Virgie Louise Walker, RN was called home to the Lord on August 28, 2026. She was 77 years old. Ms. Virgie was born on September 2, 1948 to Anderson and Sallie...

Edward Ignaczak Stanley, born Edmund Zdzislaus Stanislaw Ignaczak, passed away on August 29, 2026 at the age of 80 at his home in Destrehan, Louisiana with his family by his side. After a 4 ½ year co...

Lydia Schexnayder DeSoto passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on August 17, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lydia’s life was rooted in the city she called home....

Dorothy “Dottie” Ciufi Moppert died peacefully in her home in Marrero on August 26, 2026, at the age of 102. She was born on January 12, 1924, in New Orleans to Lulu and Joseph Ciufi. Her mother was L...

Stacey Rauch Lark, born November 18, 1960 in Jefferson, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 65. Throughout her life, Stacey found joy playing volleyball and softball, and she took e...

James Montgomery Burlingame IV, known to all as “Monty,” passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, August 28th at the age of 72. A lifelong New Orleanian, Monty attended St. Martin’s Episcopal...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Comeaux Family announces the passing of Linda Sue Crowder Comeaux, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend. Linda gently...

Sheila Grady Smith passed away on August 26, 2026 at 84 years of age. She was a beautiful soul whose kindness, strength, and joy touched everyone she met. She dedicated many years of faithful service ...

Joan Perilloux Estopinal passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 93. She was born on September 10, 1932, to the late Edgar A. Perilloux and Laura W. Perilloux and w...

Margaret “Margo” Gabbey Willoz of Metairie, LA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 92. She was a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland. At six years old, Margo and her sis...

David Blackshear Hamilton Chaffe III (Black) a prominent New Orleans business and social figure, died peacefully at home on August 22, 2026. Mr. Chaffe was born and lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, f...

Butler Paul Tabor, Sr. passed away surrounded by family on August 23, 2026. He was 83 years old. Butler was born October 25, 1942 to Lula and Rubin Tabor in Choctaw, Louisiana. He loved Choctaw and al...

Evelyn Gaspard Auld passed away on August 21, 2026, at 86 years of age. She was born on February 21, 1940 in New Orleans, LA. She attended Dominican High School in New Orleans, Southeastern Laborator...

A true southern beauty, Johnna Lee McCully Spradley passed away peacefully in New Orleans on August 23, 2026. Johnna led an extraordinary life and was known for her impeccable style, grateful heart, ...

Gwynn Bearmann Kron passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on April 7, 1951, in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of Kenner, LA. She is preceded in death ...

Glen Donald Kahrman, a dedicated public health advocate, passed away on August 21, 2026 at the age of 82. Born and raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Glen served in the United States Marine C...

Kimberly Laine Fricke, a devoted mother, loving daughter, loyal friend, and a fierce Saints fan, left us on Friday, August 21, 2026 at the age of 58. Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents, Wil...

Arthur (Art) Herman Reif, M.D., of Metairie, Louisiana, died at age 82 in his home on the morning of August 21st, surrounded by family and love. Art was born June 12, 1944, in New Orleans at French Ho...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Boudreaux family announces the passing of Barbara Mire Boudreaux, their beloved matriarch and the heart of their family. Barbara gently closed her eyes t...

NEW IBERIA - Linda Marie Griffin King, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Durin...

James Buchanan Borders IV, a nationally respected arts administrator, cultural advocate, journalist, actor, author, nonprofit consultant, father, and grandfather, died on August 21, 2026. Borders ea...

Bartow “Bart” Bridges Pizzo, beloved wife, mother and grandmother died on August 20, 2026 at 90 years of age. She was born in New Orleans on August 6, 1936. She graduated from Newcomb College where sh...