New Orleans, LA Obituaries

On October 1, 2026, on the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, Jesse Lee Melancon passed away as he lived, with humility and peacefulness while doing what he loved, working in his garden. Jesse was born...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Donald “Don” Francis Carabine on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Fr. William Blanda will serve as celebrant. Inter...

Patricia "Tricia" Stark Favalora, 69, of Kenner, Louisiana, passed away on October 1, 2026. Born in New Orleans on February 18, 1957, to the late George J. and Beatrice Joan Stark, she was a devoted w...

Fara Maria Impastato, was born 1 May, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in the Gentilly area, in a home with her grandparents, parents, sisters, and brother. Fara is survived by five loving ...

Elizabeth (Betty) Burr Papastavros passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at the age of 95. The fourth of five Burr children, Betty grew up in Claymont, Delaware, attending Wilmington Friends S...

Lloyd Vincent Seruntine passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 30, 2026, at the age of 98. He was born on June 15, 1928, and was a resident of Kenner. Son of the late Alex J. Seruntine Sr. an...

Janice Maire (Shepherd) David, 74, passed away peacefully at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas on September 16th, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a much-beloved si...

Jessie James Hulin, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who will fo...

Bernard Van der Linden was born in Amsterdam and moved to Brooklyn at the age of 7 with his parents, Seymour and Florence Koe Van der Linden (both deceased), and his siblings, Evelyn Van der Linden Ro...

Judith Lohr Dauterive was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 30, 2026, at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin Dauterive and mother of Ross Dau...

Denise Failla passed on September 14, 2026, at the age of 73, and was a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mary Puma Stutts, age 91, leaves behind a legacy woven from courage, generosity, and love - a life that began in Contessa Entellina, Italy, found a cherished home in New Orleans, and carried her acros...

Jaclyn Elizabeth Drackett Cutrone, age 96, died peacefully at her home on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Jaclyn was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on February 19, 1930, to Catherine G...

Salvador Lawrence D’Antoni, Jr. departed peacefully for his final rest stop on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family, at the age of ninety-three. Sal was a proud product...

Marvin Ernest McCardle of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the age of 75. Marvin, affectionately known as "Poppa" by his grandchildren, was b...

Mark Wegmann passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 60. He was grateful for every day and lived his life with a contagious smile. Mark had a way of making the people around him feel ...

George Ernest Montegut Sr., age 91, passed away on September 25, 2026. He was born on April 3, 1935, to Charles John Montegut Sr. and Agnes Mullet Montegut, and was a longtime resident of Kenner, Loui...

Anita Rodriguez Salgado passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a woman whose greatest work was not measured in stitches, but in the lives she lovingly held together. ...

Lawrence Campi was born on September 13, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Frances Ghiselberti Campi and Corrado Campi. He passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 79. A lifelong New Orlean...

Sylvia Bonura DeLuna, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Her beautiful smile, generosity of spirit, and quiet strength...

Ona Claire Dassinger Carimi, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in the loving presence of her family. She was born on Novemb...

Carolyn Campbell Riviere passed away peacefully at her home of 63 years, on Wednesday evening, September 23, 2026, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Age 84, she was a lifelong resident ...

Tillman Loe Poindexter, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Opelousas, LA. He was born on December 30, 1941, in Bienville, LA to the late Sidney and Gladiola Loe Poindex...

It is with heavy hearts, yet with lives enriched by her love, that we announce the passing of Rita Dunkenberger McIlwain Murphy on September 21, 2026. Rita was a devoted wife, loving mother, accomplis...

Robert Lee “Bob” Pettit Jr. of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday September 23, 2026 at the age of 93. Bob, affectionately referred to as “BB” by his grandchildren...

Hilmer Paul Hermann, Jr., beloved husband of Joan E. Gondron, went to see his maker on September 23, 2026, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents Hilmer P. Hermann, Sr. and Marjor...

It is with great sorrow and deep love that the Romero family announces the passing of Kirt Anthony Romero, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and the rock of his family. Kirt passed awa...

Katherine Mary Pollock Ferrara departed this life peacefully in her sleep on September 23rd at 12:30 AM at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Carlo Russell Fe...

Barbara Ellen “Bobbie” Traylor of Metairie, LA passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on September 22, 2026, with her children by her side. Barbara was born in Sunnyside, NY on July 16, 1944, to the ...

Christopher Chupina passed away on September 22, 2026 at 44 years of age. He was born on November 30, 1981. He worked as a chef and in general services for the City of New Orleans. He enjoyed playing ...

Stephen J. Schmidt passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 just 3 days before his 72nd birthday. Steve’s #1 priority in life was his family. He was a devoted son and a wonderful brother to his 3 ...

David Joseph Kirsch, 64, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. David was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and resided in Metairie. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Lisa Fogarty Ki...

Eugene Rowland Preaus passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, in New Orleans, LA at the age of 84. “Gene” was born in Farmerville, LA on September 22, 1941, to the late Fred Tidwell and Mona Gi...

Ingeborg was born in Schenectady, New York on July 20 th , 1931. She went to permanently take her place with God on September 21 st , 2026. She attended Draper High School and met the love of her life...

Renée Adrienne Freeman passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Renée was cherished by all who knew her for her warm heart, playful sense of ...

James “Jim” Joseph Ferraro passed away peacefully with family by his side and entered into Heaven on September 20, 2026. He was 101 years old. Jim was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann Caminita Fer...

Barbara Frey Mann passed away on September 19, 2026 after a courageous fight in the days following heart surgery. Just a few weeks ago, she was proud to have reached the age of 80 and had the opportu...

Raj Mukti Tandon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away after a short but intense health battle on September 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on April 22, 1944, in Rawa...

Cletus Preston Gibbons, age 77, of Jeanerette, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Cletus was born on July 14, 1949 in Dumas, Texas, to Jackie Preston Gibbons and Pauline Bray Gib...

Dennis Ralph Coughlin Jr. was taken suddenly from us on September 17, 2026 due to a pulmonary embolism at the young age of 45. His heartbreaking passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of hi...

June Mura Downey passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on June 27, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a loving mother and found great joy in sharing stories with he...

John Francis Coleman Chaffe Jr. passed on September 2, 2026, at the age of 65, having been born on May 21, 1961, and residing in San Antonio, Texas.

Esperanza C. Lopez, a Hispanic marketing professional, writer, editor and translator, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 96. Born in Seville, Spain, Esperanza spent m...

Raymond J. Bouton, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the age of 95 after a brief illness. Ray was born in New Orleans in 1931 at Touro Infirmary, to Frank and Virginia Bouton. He gra...

Hubert Gerard Fleuriet Longo was born in New Orleans on Groundhog Day in 1941 to Pascal Longo and Florence Fleuriet Longo. He grew up in Gentilly, where childhood adventures were always close at hand—...

Becky Lee Ratcliffe Gilly, born in Natchez, MS, and a longtime resident of New Orleans and Mandeville, passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 98. Becky was the daughter of the late Rebekah B...

Anthony “Tony” Jerome Montalbano passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born in New Orleans on January 24, 1934. After attending high school, he left to join the workforce. Anthon...

Margaret Caruso Golemi, at the age of 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Kenner, Louisiana, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Margaret is survived by her three beloved sons, Christian Golemi (Je...

Glenn Joseph Reames, age 77, died on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at his French Quarter residence following complications from surgery. The New Orleans native and lifelong resident was the son of the la...

Virginia “Michele” Pou passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Washington, DC, on November 16, 1943. After earning her bachelor’s degree in French Language and Literature ...