New Iberia, LA Obituaries

Sidney passed away peacefully after a long, courageous fight with Parkinson's disease. He will join his beloved parents, Dr. and Mrs. Irving Levin, in eternal rest and peace. He was loved by many fa...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Olivier family announces the passing of Connie Segura Olivier. Connie passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at her residence at the age of 75. Con...

Patricia Ann Marmande Trahan, affectionately known as "Pat," passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by her children. Born on December 22, 1931,...

Stamatis Gamvrogianis, age 94, passed away on November 10, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of family, faith, friendship, hard work, and generosity. Born on September 18, 1932, in Sakouleiika,...

Hilda Schneider Smith passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born in New Orleans on October 11, 1931. After graduating from St. Joseph High School, she attended Delgado. She worked...

Donna Madden Casselli, 77, passed away on November 9, 2026. Born on December 4, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She will be remembered with deep respect and enduring gratitude. Donna dedicated her pr...

Born January 8, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lived in Arabi and Metairie, Louisiana. Died November 1, 2026, in Metairie. Son of the late Philip Salvador Russo Sr. and Antoinette Carlisi Russo. Su...

Craig Robert Nelson passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Kathleen Nelson; his daughter, Kristen Wellborn, and her husband, Marshall; his s...

Shirley M. Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, and lifelong New Orleanian who appreciated both the adventures and the sweet pleasures of life, passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 91. Bor...

Betty Chu Lee, 78 years old, of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on August 1, 1948 in Shanghai, China and moved to H...

Patricia Ann Benson, 85, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 6, 2026, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sh...

Edward Joseph Picou, Sr. aged 86 of Metairie died at his residence on November 7, 2026. He was a native of New Orleans, born July 30, 1940, to Allie John Picou, Sr. and Edna Delatte Picou. He had atte...

Claudia Backhus-Suazo Gaudet, career educator and proud mother, died unexpectedly at the age of 53 while on a short trip to Houston, Texas. Claudia is survived by her husband, David Gaudet; her mothe...

It is with broken hearts and immeasurable love that the Johnson family announces the passing of their precious little angel, Koleston Jerome Johnson, who was received into the loving arms of our Lord ...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the Olsberg family announces the passing of Markee Alton Olsberg, the patriarch and rock of their family. Markee passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, in L...

Cindy was born in New Orleans on November 30, 1951, and in 1952, she was adopted by Bill and Josie Hardy. She died November 4, 2026, from vascular dementia caused by a stroke in 2021. Her early years...

Dr. James Kinabrew Williams, Jr. was born August 20, 1928, in New Orleans, Louisiana to James Kinabrew and Mildred Panter Williams.  He received his B.S. from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, ...

Cynthia M. Farber, age 94, married to the late Stuart D. Farber, MD, formerly of New Orleans passed away in Atlanta on November 4, 2026. Mrs. Farber was born and raised in New Orleans. She went to New...

Dorothy Lynne Trauth Ryan, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on November 4, 2026, in Metairie, Louisiana. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Nevin Ryan for almost 48 years, daughter ...

Earl Joseph Sonnier, M.D., 92, of New Orleans, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, at West Jefferson Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1934, in Scott, Louis...

Kenneth Harry Zezulka passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on August 13, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Frances Loakota Zezulka and Vincent Zezulka, both Czechoslov...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the family of David Arceneaux announces his passing. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a bright light faded from our presence and made its way to the heavens abo...

Claudia Frances Spies Senter passed away on November 1, 2026, at 72 years of age. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 25, 1953 to the late Claude Harold Spies and the late Catherine Fra...

Nancy Hoover Gates, 85, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She entered this world with her identical twin sister on ...

Richard Martin passed away November 2, 2026, at 9:44 a.m. in his home surrounded by a few of his favorite people. He was born on August 25, 1938, and ran the streets of a small country town his family...

Ronald Austin Williams, affectionately known as Ron, passed away on October 31, 2026, in Mandeville, Louisiana, at the age of 84. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 8, 1942, Ron was the son of th...

Gordon Francis Wilson, Jr., also known as Tad, died on November 1, 2026 at 93 years of age. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Margaret “Peggy” Henican Wilson; children, Gordon Peter, Ali...

Colby Vern Everette Winmill, 73, of New Iberia, Louisiana, passed away on November 1, 2026. Known lovingly as “Gpaw” to his grandchildren, Colby was a man with a strong personality, a stubborn streak...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Richard Lane Grimes, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Tickfaw, Louisiana.He lived a life defined by quiet strength, a profo...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that the family of Paul Broussard announces his passing. A native and resident of Iberia Parish, Paul was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 29, 202...

Kenneth G. Soyez, aged 74, passed away on October 28, 2026. Born July 10, 1952, he grew up in Chalmette, Louisiana. He later moved to Destrehan, Louisiana, where he was surrounded by his loving family...

Todd Alexander Dolce, age 54, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. He was born on October 21st, 1972, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Florence Logrande and Rober...

Elizabeth DiAnne James Picou aged 79 of Metairie passed away surrounded by her children at her residence on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. She was born May 9, 1947, in Winnfield, Louisiana, to Jesse Lu...

Louise Makofsky Abry, age 91, a longtime resident of Harahan, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, He...

Gerard “Jerry” A. Schulin passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born in New Orleans on August 26, 1931. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Cynthia Frady Schulin; and his daughter, Mary Scalco...

Lois Branigan Walsh, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. She was born in New Orleans and lived in Slidell. Lois worked as a legal secretary. She was also a faithful parishioner and devo...

Lee Keven Tidmore enjoyed a lifelong love affair with the sea. From his victories in local sailing regattas to his transoceanic crewing adventures to his achievements offshore as one of the youngest d...

Dr. Matthew K. Moerschbaecher, PhD, died on Thursday October 22, 2026 due to a pulmonary embolism. Dr. Moerschbaecher graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans and then Warren Wilson College, w...

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Michael Frederick Romain Sr., who departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the age of 77. A devoted husband, loving fathe...

Douglas Pugh Matthews, 77, passed away at his home in Metairie on October 25, 2026 after a brief illness. Doug had a lengthy and successful legal career. However, his greatest pride was his close-kni...

Marjorie “Margie” Bourgeois Jacobs, age 88, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 27, 2026 in the presence of her loving family. She was preceded in death by her dearly loved husband of 41 ...

Arthur Burgess Snyder died peacefully at home on Monday morning, October 26, 2026, at the age of 74. A native of Elmira, NY, he lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. Arthur is survived by his loving wife o...

Carl Mayer Kaufman, Jr., age 82, died Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Aventura, FL. Carl was born July 7, 1944 in Memphis, TN but considered himself a native of New Orleans, LA where he was a lifelong S...

Henry "Hank" Joseph Exsterstein, Jr., age 67, passed away at his home in Kenner, Louisiana, on Monday, October 26, 2026. Henry is survived by his mother, Barbara Schoen Gowland; his beloved wife of 3...

Thomas Anthony Masilla, Jr. passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in New Orleans on October 18, 1946. He proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Navy dur...

Joyce Eiserloh Long, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Born in New Orleans, she was a longtime resident of Metairie. Joyce was a graduate of McDonogh 31 and worke...

John David Peri, (J.D.) age 63, was born on October 23, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on October 24, 2026 just after his 63rd birthday. He was a native of New Orleans and a long t...

Andrew Fred Buckel, Jr., passed away at his Mandeville home on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in New Orleans on December 13, 1935. He attended Alcée Fortier High School. He se...

Emma Rufin Beam, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, passed away peacefully at 84 years old. She is survived by her children David Beam (Tiffany) and Shannon Branford (Kevin). She is also survived by her th...

NEW IBERIA - Stephen “Stevie” Andre Viator Sr., 85, a resident of Opelousas and native of New Iberia, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Opelousas, Louisiana. He was born on April 5, 1941, in...