Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Nov 19, 2017

Michael Gregory Zaiontz, ,aged 64,on November 19, 2017 having fought the good fight in faith, was called into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Husband of Dale Standifer, LCSW for 33 years, stepfather of Michael (Nicole) and Patrick (Tanya). Grandfather of Benjamin, Nicolas, Gabriel, Abigail, Grace and Mackenzie. Son of the late Joycelynn Montalbano Zaiontz and...

Nov 14, 2017

Terri Szczepanski Jourdan passed away on Tuesday November 14, 2017 at the age of 59. A native of New Orleans, LA. and a resident of Hammond, LA for many years. Terri is the beloved wife of Gary E. Snyder. Daughter of the late Henry and Muriel Szczepanski. Survived by her brothers Robert (Bob) Szczepanski and Michael (Mike) Szczepanski, (Amelie),...

Nov 12, 2017

Louis LeBlanc was called home to his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2017 at the age of 78 years.  Beloved husband of the late Betty Gros LeBlanc.  Loving father of Tanya Street (Dennis), Tressa Tanner (Larry), Tyra Caylor (Jay) and Luke LeBlanc (Ann).  Grandfather of David (Lori), Rebekah (Brant), Kalin (Anthony), Ryan, Brennan, Jamie and Abby.  Great-grandfather of...

Oct 29, 2017

Aaron James Corales, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Covington, La at the age of 39. Aaron is survived by his two daughters, Savanna Corales and Sierra Corales; his parents, Stanley Corales and Emelda Corales; his brother, Jason Corales and sister in law, Tori Corales; his sister, Christine Corales. Loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Also...

Oct 26, 2017

Marilyn Bourgeois Valentino; A retired pharmacist, a native of New Orleans for nearly 63 years, Diamondhead, MS for 20 years and Mandeville, LA for 5 years was called home on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at home in Mandeville, LA.  She was 87, a graduate of  St. Joseph’s Academy and Loyola University.  She was greeted by her parents, Emile W....

Oct 26, 2017

Frances “Fran” Campise BlackledgeLove and Compassion is the story of how Fran lived her life, and what a life story it is for anyone who had a part in it!This beautiful light, Frances “Fran” Campise Blackledge was delivered to her mother Edith Campise Ryder and late father Peter S. Campise, Sr. in New Orleans, LA on July 20, 1962....

Oct 26, 2017

It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Jimmy C. Taylor who passed away on October 26,2017 in the Longleaf Unit at Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, Louisiana. Jim was born to Grace and Elgy Taylor on February 3, 1932 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.  After graduating from Gurdon High School in Gurdon, Arkansas, he received...

Oct 26, 2017

Kristen Rachel Dunn, 28, of St. Bernard, LA was granted her angel wings on October 26, 2017. Kristen enjoyed drawing, painting,and expressing her artistic abilities in her pastime. She was employed by Superior Healthcare of Metairie, LA. She lived her short life on this earth for her precious son. Kristen is survived by her pride and joy, her son, Cameron...

Oct 24, 2017

Melissa (Missy) Ann Sanamo began her journey of life in the spring of 1968, May 23 and was called home by her Lord Jesus Christ in the fall of 1017, October 24. Missy was the daughter of the union of Jjerry Felix Sanamo and Merelyn (Merl) Moran Sanamo. Her smile and laughter exuberated joy and happiness. Throughout her childhood...

Oct 21, 2017

Lori An Dysart, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and daughter passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born on October 16, 1962, in Bristow Oklahoma, she is the daughter of Ms. Janice Bias of Kansas City, Missouri and Mr. Leroy Eslick of Bristow Oklahoma. Following her graduation from Ruskin High School...

Oct 20, 2017

Michael (Mike) Bernard Reis, Sr., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the age of 68.  Michael is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Carol Langlois Reis.  Loving father of Gina Reis Theobold (Glenn) and Michael (Mickey) B Reis Jr. (Mandy); 5 grandchildren whom he loved dearly Lauren and Lainie Theobold, Gabi, Channing and Cory...

Oct 19, 2017

Carolyn Rose Paul; A retired RN, was a native of Bogalusa, Louisiana, a longtime resident of Montgomery, AL, retired to Miramar Beach, FL, returning home to Bogalusa to live out the rest of her blessed life with family and lifelong friends.   Ms. Paul passed away on Thursday October 19, 2017 at her beloved family home in Paul’s Pasture, Bogalusa,...

Oct 18, 2017

Lori Laviolette Brown January 22, 1961 – October 18, 2017 Lori Laviolette Brown, age 56, passed away peacefully in her sleep after battling cancer on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 with her family by her side at her home in Abita Springs, Louisiana. Lori was born on January 22, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward Laviolette Sr. and Lois...

Oct 16, 2017

Ellen Hoover Lemoine of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2017 at the age of 70.

Ellen was born in New Orleans, LA, the second of four children.  She is survived by two sisters Michelle McElwee and Vivian Pierson. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents Morgan and Inez Hoover and brother, Morgan...

Oct 15, 2017

Miriam Breecher Monjure, age 96, passed away October 15, 2017, surrounded by her family at Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, La. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Anthony J. Monjure III, her parents James J. Breecher and Augusta Hurst Breecher, and her sister Leonora Breecher Zeringue. She is survived by her loving family, including son Anthony...

Oct 14, 2017

David Michael Galeas, Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 14, 2017 in Covington, LA at the age of 49.

David is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Lally Galeas; his sons, David Michael Galeas, Jr., Gavin Cole Galeas; his stepchildren, Brittany Lynn Tourelle, Brenden Paul Tourelle; his mother Julia Doubleday Galeas and...

Oct 14, 2017

Alfred Paul Schlumbrecht passed away October 14, 2017 at the age of 90. He is the son of the late Walter Schlumbrecht and Julia S. Busha. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a native of New Orleans. He resided in Covington for over 40 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years,...

Oct 13, 2017

Harold “Harry” Sieverding, age 83, of Madisonville, Louisiana passed away on October 13, 2017 at his home. He was born in Iowa, served in the Army during the Korean War, received a BS degree from Iowa State University and a MD from Colorado State University in Economics. In 1955 he married Annette Sitzmann, they settled in the Northshore area...

Oct 12, 2017

Harry Franz Hancock

August 7, 1924–October 12, 2017

Harry Hancock of Mandeville, LA, passed away on October 12, 2017, at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife, Betty (née Pflittner), daughters, Beth Drewes (Bill) of Incline Village, NV, Martha Hennegan (Neal) of Mandeville, LA, and Nancy Hancock of Wellesley, MA, as well...

Oct 11, 2017

Annette Theresa Russo Bourgeois, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her home in Hammond, LA. She was born in New Orleans, LA on July 17, 1934 and resided in Hammond for the last 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents Agnes Bordelon and Joseph...