Obituaries
HARRY BUTLER, JR.
Feb 22, 2022
Harry Butler, Jr. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 76.
He was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Harry was a retired cab driver and skycap with the New Orleans Airport (MSY). Beloved husband of Ruby Simmons. Devoted father of Harry Butler, III and Kevin Thompson. Stepfather of Jerome...
BEATRICE C. ALVAREZ
Feb 22, 2022
Beatrice C. Alvarez entered peacefully into eternal rest at St. Tammany Hospital on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Madisonville, LA. Beatrice attended Orleans Parish Public School System. She was a retired Cook. Beloved wife of Centeno Augustine Alvarez. Loving mother of Stephanie Hasberry, Richard...
AHMAD ANDRE HOWARD
Feb 21, 2022
Ahmad Andre Howard, our beloved angel was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022, at the age of 16. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Ahmad was a junior at John Ehret High School, where he proudly wore the # 23 football jersey. Beloved son of Adam Z. Howard and Ivynell T....
CHALSEY MCCLURE
Feb 20, 2022
Chalsey “Shay” McClure departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the tender age of 12. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Chalsey was a 5th grade student at Isaac G. Joseph Elementary School. Shay, as she was affectionately known, was a warm-loving, strong, well- mannered little girl who loved music, dancing,...
ROLAND JOHN BROWN, SR.
Feb 20, 2022
Roland John Brown, Sr., age 85, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Roland was a graduate at Epiphany Catholic School, and a retired mechanic. Devoted husband of Barbara M. Brown. Father of Roland Brown, Jr., Cynthia Brown, Michael Brown, Pamela King, Randy...
JACQUELINE WELLS
Feb 20, 2022
Jacqueline Wells entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 52. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident to Westwego, LA. Beloved daughter of the late John H. Wells and Ruby T. Wells. Sister of Carol T. Blazio, Earna Wells, Malika Wells, and the late John Wells, Jr., Kie Taylor, Jonnie...
GWEN MARIE BOUDION-MARSHALL
Feb 20, 2022
Gwen Marie “Masuckiey” Boudion-Marshall gained her wings as an angel on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Devoted wife of Joseph E. Marshall, Sr. Bonus mother of Joseph E. Marshall, Jr. Loving daughter of Vina Boudion and Joseph (Annette) Boudion, Sr. Sister of...
XZEKIEL DEVONTE' MCNEELY
Feb 19, 2022
Xzekiel Devonte’ McNeely, affectionately known as “Mini Buff”, transitioned from earth to Heaven on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Children’s Hospital. Mini Buff was born on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. During his brief time here on earth, he touched many lives and brought joy to those around him. His life was a brief gift from God, but he will forever...
LEROY "ROY" CLOFER, Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
Leroy “Roy” Clofer, Jr., age 52, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leroy was employed as a self-contractor, and D.J., he also had a love for Louisiana Inc. Car Show, football, and basketball. Father of Trai Williams, Daijah Clofer, Brad Stevenson, Donnie...
ROSIE REYES JOHNSON
Feb 15, 2022
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Rosie Reyes Johnson entered peacefully into eternal rest at Riverbend Nursing and Rehab Center on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the age of 55. She was a native of Las Pinas, Philippines, and a resident of Harvey, LA. Rosie was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. She was formerly employed as a Medical...
LATANJA LAWRENCE DIVENS
Feb 14, 2022
Latanja Trichelle Lawrence Divens, age 47, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Latanja was a graduate of McDonogh 35 High School Class of 1992, and continued her studies at Xavier University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. In 2001...
ANNA MAE BUTLER LEWIS
Feb 13, 2022
Anna Mae Butler-Lewis transitioned peacefully surrounded by family and friends at her residence at the age of 92. She was a native of Algiers, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Anna attended the Orleans Parish School System, and she was a retired employee with Mary Joseph Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell Lewis, Sr. Devoted mother of Mitchell...
JA'MARIAN TA'MARI PRICE
Feb 12, 2022
Ja’Marian “Munch” Ta’Mari Price departed this life on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the tender age of 15. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Ja’Marian was a student at John F. Kennedy High School. Loving son of Jeremiah Price, Sr., and Tasia Castle Price (Dwayne) Day. Brother of Tasian Castle, Jeremiah Price,...
KEVIN CALVIN LAWRENCE
Feb 11, 2022
Kevin Calvin Lawrence departed this life on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 22. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Kevin was employed as a Tugboat Helper. He was a member of Mopar Hellraisers Car Club. Loving father of Kace Alexander Knox. Beloved son of Kevin Stevenson and Gaynell Canselo. Brother of...
LARRY ANAISE BIRDEN, SR.
Feb 11, 2022
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Larry Birden, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 76. He was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Larry was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He was employed as a Supervisor with Avondale Shipyard and Bollinger for over 30...
ERNESTINE JOHNSON
Feb 8, 2022
Ernestine Johnson, age 91, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 8:20 am. She was a native of Crystal Springs, MS and a resident of Gretna, LA. Ernestine was a retired dietician with F. Edward Hebert Hospital. Loving wife of the late Steve Johnson. Beloved mother of Charles Wilford (Hilda) Johnson, Rodney Johnson, Donna Johnson, and...
STERLING HARRIS
Feb 8, 2022
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Sterling Harris, age 79, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was a native of Wallace, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Sterling was a veteran of the United States Army. He was formerly employed as a forklift operator with Avondale Shipyard, a ship fitter with Hunt Shipyard, construction worker,...
EDY CARIAS, SR.
Feb 6, 2022
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Edy Fernando Carias, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the age of 45. He was a native of Tegucigalpa, Honduras and a resident of Harvey, LA. Edy was a 1995 graduate of L. W. Higgins High School. He was employed as a manager for 25 years with...
KISHAUNDA MARIE VIDEAU
Feb 6, 2022
Kishaunda Marie Videau entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the age of 43. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Kishaunda was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and employed as a Hotel Housekeeper. Loving companion of Arnold Burger. Devoted mother of Kaineshia...
LISA MARIE SAMUELS
Feb 5, 2022
Lisa Marie Samuels, age 56, entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident for New Orleans, LA. Devoted mother of Ashley, Tory, Tyrin, and Andrea Samuels. Grandmother of the late Londyn Samuels. Beloved companion of Jeffery Harper. Daughter of the late Grady and Maguerite Samuels,...