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Diann Blackwell

Diann Blackwell

Jun 21, 2023

Diann Blackwell of Covington, Louisiana passed away on June 21, 2023

at the age of 74. Diann is survived by her loving children, Clifford

Walley (Donna), Sherry White (Robbie), George Rogers (Brandy), Terri

Bigner (Herb), her siblings; Brenda Jenkins Ledet, Marie Phelps

(Lamar), Rose Starks (Trent), Joe Phelps (Kim), and Michael Phelps

(Tammy).

 

Diann also leaves behind to cherish...

Cecil G. "Lucky" Erwin

Cecil G. "Lucky" Erwin

Jun 18, 2023

 

Cecil G. “Lucky” Erwin Jr. of Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away June 18, 2023, at the age of 63. Lucky was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Gordon and Mary Ann Erwin on March 14, 1960.

He is preceded in death by his father Gordon C. Erwin. His siblings Mary Ellen Miller, Teresa Lynn Erwin, and Brother-in-law Dennis Deery.

He leaves...

Gayle Frances Prattini

Gayle Frances Prattini

Jun 18, 2023

Gayle Frances Monteleone Prattini of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on June 18, 2023 at the age of 80. Gayle was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in McComb, Mississippi as well as Chalmette, Louisiana.

Gayle is survived by her children, Francis Philip Prattini, Jr., Paul Thomas Prattini (Tina), Robert Joseph Prattini, Christopher Michael Prattini (Lynette). She also leaves...

Maria de la Concepcion Viera Rodriguez Zarragoitia

Maria de la Concepcion Viera Rodriguez Zarragoitia

Jun 15, 2023

 

Maria de la Concepcion Viera Zarragoitia, 91, passed away on June 15, 2023 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Maria, who was known to friends as “Conchita” (“little seashell”), was the second of five children born of the marriage between Angel Vicente Viera Victorez and Josefa Ernestina Rodriguez Suarez both natives of Havana, Cuba. Her parents predeceased her, and she was the...

Jason M DeBarbieris

Jason M DeBarbieris

Jun 15, 2023

Jason M. DeBarbieris of Lacombe, Louisiana passed away June 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a short illness at the age of 51.

Jason is preceded in death by his father Anthony H DeBarbieris.

He is survived by his mother Edith Corley DeBarbieris. His children Madeleine and Mathew DeBarbieris. His Siblings Anthony H. DeBarbieris Jr., Marc R. DeBarbieris and...

Peggy Denise Collignon

Peggy Denise Collignon

Jun 14, 2023

 

Peggy Denise Collignon, a resident of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on June 14, 2023, at the age of 58. Peggy was born in D’Iberville, Mississippi on December 7, 1964, to Wallace Harold Jones and Wilma Lorraine Allen.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents Wallace Jones and Wilma Allen her Spouse Dirk James Collignon, and her Father-in-law James...

Thomas Howard Tuttle

Thomas Howard Tuttle

Jun 12, 2023

 

Thomas H. Tuttle, 85 of Slidell, LA passed away at 3: 45a.m on Monday June 12, 2023, at home. 

He was born on July 13, 1937, in Broadlands, IL., the son of Thomas Elmer and Edith Florence (Taylor) Tuttle. He married Linda Beccue on August 22, 1959, in Villa Grove, IL

Thomas is survived by his wife Linda; sister,...

Danny Allan Dutruch

Danny Allan Dutruch

Jun 10, 2023

Danny Allan Dutruch passed away on June 10, 2023 at the age of 57. He was born October 31, 1965 and a lifelong resident of Bush, Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his father, Houston “Jack” Dutruch; mother, Golda “Goldie” Mae Rushing Dutruch Bridges; nephew, Brad Nathan Dutruch; niece, Amanda Marie Dutruch; and great-niece Kaylie Elizabeth McLain.

He leaves...

Richard Landen Baruco

Richard Landen Baruco

Jun 9, 2023

Richard Landen Baruco of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the age of 18. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving mother Amy Baruco, his father Richard Baruco, his step-father Christopher Volpi, his grandparents, America Baruco, Diane Jones, Jerry Jones, his siblings; Natalia Michelle Baruco, McKenzie Breann Howell, Zachary Taylor Volpi, as well as...

James Leroy McConnell

James Leroy McConnell

Jun 8, 2023

 

James, a resident of Chalmette, LA passed away on June 8, 2023 at the age of 90 at the VA Hospital. James was born on January 29, 1933 in W. Sunbury, PA to Harvey and Edith McConnell. James served in the United States Air Force and the United States Army in which he was stationed in Germany and he...

Ruth S. Lore

Ruth S. Lore

Jun 8, 2023

Ruth S. Lore of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on June 8, 2023 at the age of 94. She leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her children Gary Lore (Joy), Randy Lore (Linda), Ruthann L. Naihaus (Robert), Robert Lore (Debbie). She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband Rocco J....

Jules O'Dwyer

Jules O'Dwyer

Jun 8, 2023

Jules Saunee O’Dwyer passed to his awaited eternal life with God on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in the presence of his family and friends. He was born, Thursday, October 6, 1955, to George Louis O’Dwyer, Jr. and Dorothy “Jackie” Saunee O’Dwyer in Jefferson, Louisiana and resided in Mandeville, Louisiana for 30+ years. Survivors include his sisters Lana C. O’Dwyer, Debora...

Louise Marcello

Louise Marcello

Jun 7, 2023

Louise Marcello passed away peacefully in her home on June 7, 2023 at 10:30am at the age of 68 surrounded by her friends and family.

Louise, or “Weezy” as she was known to many closest to her, was originally from New Orleans. She had a big personality, loved with all her heart, and had a smile that lit up the...

Craig Pierce

Craig Pierce

Jun 7, 2023

Craig Anthony Pierce Sr. passed away peacefully on June 7th , 2023, with his loving family by hisside.

Born December 5, 1957, to Mollie Valence Pierce and Jerry Joseph Pierce (both deceased),where Craig lived his rambunctious young life in Westwego, Louisiana, with his three siblingsBonnie Pierce Dufrene, Todd Andrew Pierce, and Cay Pierce Rodriguez (deceased).

Craig graduated from West...

Linda Christen Guillot

Linda Christen Guillot

Jun 5, 2023

 

Linda Christen Guillot went to rest with the Lord on June 5, 2023 at the age of 69. 

She was born on November 5, 1953 to the late Lloyd E. Christen, Sr. and Marion Pizani Christen. Linda was the loving mother of Kristie Trosclair, Desiree Daleo and Raquel Nunez, as well as the mother-in-law of Ryan Trosclair and Edy Nunez....

Ricardo Augusto Putzeys Alvarez

Ricardo Augusto Putzeys Alvarez

May 31, 2023

 

Ricardo Augusto Putzeys Alvarez passed away May 31, 2023, at the age of 85.  Ricardo was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala on October 12, 1937, to Julio Augusto Putzeys and Carmen Alvarez Putzeys

Ricardo was preceded in death by his parents Julio and Carmen Putzeys and his Brother-in-law Luis Felipe Carrascosa

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his...

Paula Pfeiffer Manger

Paula Pfeiffer Manger

May 30, 2023

Paula Pfeiffer Manger passed from this life on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by loving family at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Carl L. “Speedy” Manger Sr, sons Clay Allen Manger, Carl L. Manger Jr and Wade Manger, her parents Raymond Vincent Pfeiffer and Rita Louise...

Debra Lee Malone Hebert

Debra Lee Malone Hebert

May 29, 2023

 

Debra Malone Hebert of Jefferson Parish passed away on May 29, 2023 at the age of 64. She leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her children Melissa Renee Russo, David Paul Hebert, III, Izack Legier Crotwell, her sibling Lonnie Malone III, as well as her loving grandchildren; David Paul Hebert, IV, Dax Jason Russo, Jr., Nathien Michael Breaux...

Juanita Maria Graffagnini

Juanita Maria Graffagnini

May 29, 2023

 

Juanita Maria Graffagnini passed away May 29, 2023, at the age of 76. Juanita was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 8, 1947, to Owen and Earlene Wescott. Juanita was a resident of Covington, Louisiana.

Juanita is preceded in death by her parents Owen Dean and Earlene Irma Mary Wescott and her stepson David Graffagnini

She leaves behind...

Shirley Scheaffer Smith

Shirley Scheaffer Smith

May 28, 2023

Shirley Ann Scheaffer Smith, 86, of New Orleans, Louisiana, peacefully passed away May 28, 2023, aftera lengthy battle with kidney disease. Shirley was a lifelong resident of the metro area, living in NewOrleans, Metairie, and Pearl River, Louisiana. Shirley loved life to the fullest.  She had a child-like passion for holidays, parades and festivals.  Her loveof music always had her front...

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