Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Mar 2, 2019

Santiago Flores Strain was born into this world to Melissa Grace Strain and Agapito (Richard) Flores Santiago, at 7:34 a.m., on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was delivered by cesarean section, performed by Johnny W. Swiger, MD, and the amazing team of labor and delivery professionals at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was baptized into Christian brotherhood by Rev....

Mar 2, 2019

Marie L. Smith (Mary) passed away on March 2, 2019 at the age of 82. Marie was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a longtime resident of St. Tammany parish. She is preceded in death by her parents; Lawrence A. Bergeron Sr. and May Porche Bergeron, her husband Walter A. Smith, her siblings; Jervis Bergeron, Lawrence Bergeron, Jr.,...

Mar 1, 2019

A Ceremony Celebrating the life of Ray John Vidal Jr will be held at 10 am Saturday March 16, 2019 at St. Rosalie Catholic Church in Harvey. Mr. Vidal was born in New Orleans on November 17, 1953; and departed from this life on March 1, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of the late Sharon C....

Mar 1, 2019

Edward “Ed” Ford passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2019 in Slidell, Louisiana. Ed was a native of Columbia, South Carolina and a long-time resident of Slidell. His is survived by his loving wife of almost 49 years, Becky Armbruster Ford; his mother, Sara Jennings Ford Evans, and his two sons, Mark (Theresa) and Mike (Richelle)....

Feb 28, 2019

Betty Marie Pflittner Hancock was born on Palm Sunday, 1926, in Cedarburg, WI. She departed earthly life peacefully on February 28, 2019, one month shy of her 93rd birthday, in Mandeville, LA. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Harry Franz Hancock; parents, Leona (Kuether) and Richard Pflittner; siblings, Louise Friess and John Pflittner of Cedarburg, and...

Feb 27, 2019

Diane Adele Sharp passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the age of 59. Diane was a native of Jefferson, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Franklinton, Louisiana. Diane leaves behind to cherish her memories; her longtime companion Robert “Bobby” Motichek, her daughter; Jade Rider (Jordan), her two sons; Brian Motichek (Erica) and Travis Motichek (Allison). She also...

Feb 26, 2019

Emma Jane Pharis Peterman passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at her home. Emma was born on February 26, 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late James Andrew Pharis and Florence Elizabeth Humble Pharis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert W. Peterman, her brothers; James Andrew Pharis, Jr., George Oswald Pharis, and Jean Pharis. Emma...

Feb 26, 2019

Theresa “Terry” (Hagan) Bell, 84, of Islip, NY, passed away in Louisiana on Tues., Feb. 26th 2019. She lived with one daughter here, and previously, lived with another daughter in Georgia. She was born Fri. Dec. 21st, 1934 in Brooklyn NY to the late Edward and Mabel Hagan. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 18 years, U.S. Army...

Feb 25, 2019

Michael Joseph Bloemer passed away  peacefully on February 25th, 2019 in Mandeville, Louisiana at the age of 67.

Michael is survived by his loving daughters, Ciara and Nora Bloemer; their mother, Jo; sister, Anne Bloemer Tucker (Rudy); nephews, John and Matthew; niece, Kelly; great-niece; uncle; cousins; relatives; and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Feb 20, 2019

Raymond Sidney Prevost passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the age of 86. Raymond was a native of Robert, Louisiana and a resident of Bedico, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred Van Prevost and Grace Waunch Prevost, his wife Jean L. Prevost as well as seven brothers and seven sisters. Raymond is survived...

Feb 17, 2019

Steven Eric Ose passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family upon his passing. Steven was 57 years old.  Steven is preceded in death by his father, William Joseph Ose, III. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Kathy Perez Ose, and 3 children, Gretchen Ose,...

Feb 17, 2019

Jack Joseph Readeau received his angel wings on February 17, 2019. Jack was born in New Orleans on August 11, 1951 to the late Junior Joseph and Lorraine Delle Readeau. He will be missed by his wife of 45 years, Betty Reininger Readeau, Son Jason Joseph Readeau (Lynette Lei) and Daughter Danielle Readeau Carlson (Lance). He is survived by his...

Feb 15, 2019

Gail Marie Sparnecht Penton, 67 of Hammond passed peacefully to the Lord on February 15, 2019 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. Gail was born in Freeport, NY on November 13th, 1951 to Raymond (Whitey) and Ethel Sparnecht and was raised mostly in Ponchatoula, LA. She met her husband, Tim Penton, Sr. in 1967,  and they were married in...

Feb 14, 2019

Edward “Ted” Schwarz, age 62, of New Orleans, passed away on February 14, 2019, at Lakeside Medical Center. He was born on September 15, 1956, in South Carolina, to Ken and Patricia Schwarz. Ted had a fruitful career in aviation as an aircraft mechanic. He believed in hard work, integrity, and lifelong learning. He was passionate about model airplanes,...

Feb 13, 2019

Alpha Jean Howe, 80, of Abita Springs,Louisiana passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at her residence.She was born December 22, 1938, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Alpha was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lynn F. Howe of Abita Springs; daughters, Sharon (husband, Michael) Eddingfield of Abita Springs, and...

Feb 12, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Newman (Branch) passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at the age of 57, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington.

Mr. Newman is survived by two ex-wives, Robin Young Leblanc of New Iberia, LA and Michelle Jenkins Holloman of Bogalusa; five children, Shannon Newman of Hattiesburg, Ms, Kenneth Shane Newman and his wife Holly of Bogalusa....

Feb 10, 2019

Mr. Raymond “Ricky” Genre, born on November 9, 1948 in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late Roselyn Cuevas Genre and the late Raymond Genre, passed away at age 70 on February 10, 2019. Ricky served in the Army National Guard and he had a lengthy career as a fire protection design engineer until he retired in 2008. He was known...

Feb 9, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Turegano Bennett passed away at her home with her husband by her side at the age of 84. Born October 31, 1934 She was a native of Algiers, LA. and  a resident of Goodbee, La.She is preceded in death by her parents Lionel Turegano of Rhode Island and her mother Ruth LaRocca of New Orleans, LA.Virginia is survived...

Feb 8, 2019

Michele Renee Jordan, 54, born April 24, 1964 was a lifelong resident of Slidell, La. Michele was the beloved companion through life of Michael Segrave of Slidell, La. Michele passed surrounded by love ones on February 8, 2019. She is the proud grandmother of Landon Theodore Parker, Addilyn Michelle Segrave and James Wyatt Segrave. She is survived by her...

Feb 8, 2019

Mr. James “Jimmy” Harold Chehardy of Abita Spring, LA.  passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019, with his family by his side. Mr. James is preceded in death by his parents, J.M. Chehardy and Grace Ann Guichet Chehardy. Mr. James is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Cooper Chehardy, his Children; Brandi Chehardy, Julie Chehardy Ellison (Patrick), Katie...