Obituaries

Mark Andrew Danko

Mark Andrew Danko

Mark Andrew Danko

Mark Andrew Danko, from Meraux, Louisiana, passed away June 22, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on October 14, 1973, in Gulfport, Mississippi, he is the beloved son of Barbara and Russell Traina, and brother of Kenneth Danko. Mark is the father of Mark Danko Jr., Jada Danko, and Destinee Duet.
Robert E. Ducombs

Robert E. Ducombs

Robert E. Ducombs

Robert E. Ducombs of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in New Orleans on September 5. 1931, Robert was the son of Romaine and Lillian Ducombs.
Keith Anthony Gonzales Sr.

Keith Anthony Gonzales Sr.

Keith Anthony Gonzales Sr.

Keith Anthony Gonzales Sr. died in his home in Chalmette, LA on Sunday evening, July 19, 2026, after a long battle with lung cancer and emphysema. His son, Anthony John Gonzales, faithful to the end, witnessed his last breath at 10:56 PM. He was 65 years old.
Robin Lynn Buuck Calecas

Robin Lynn Buuck Calecas

Robin Lynn Buuck Calecas

Robin Lynn Buuck Calecas, of Chalmette, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the age of 64. Robin was the beloved wife of Lawrence Paul Calecas, with whom she shared 30 wonderful years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Brittany Nicole Calecas.
Michelle Toledano Cook

Michelle Toledano Cook

Michelle Toledano Cook

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Toledano Cook, who passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family. Michelle was born on May 13, 1959. She was a native of Chalmette, La.
Barbara Carman DiMaggio

Barbara Carman DiMaggio

Barbara Carman DiMaggio

After a lifetime of welcoming people in her home and heart, Barbara left behind so much more than memories– she left behind a feeling. A feeling of warmth, kindness, laughter, good food, adventure, deep faith, and a sense of belonging. No one made life more beautiful.
Kendra Defuentes Garitty

Kendra Defuentes Garitty

Kendra Defuentes Garitty

Kendra Jean Garitty was called home peacefully on July 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family by her side at the age of 78. She was born October 21, 1947 in New Orleans where she resided until marrying the love of her life, John.
Constance Sissac LeRoy

Constance Sissac LeRoy

Constance Sissac LeRoy

In Loving Memory of Constance S. Le Roy who passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the age of 77. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. LeRoy. Daughter of the late Roger R. Sissac and Rudoll A. Sissac. Sister to Roger Sissac Jr., and the late Anthony Sissac, and Henry Sissac (Donna).
Iris Lee Schmid

Iris Lee Schmid

Iris Lee Schmid

Iris Lee Galyean Schmid, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Born on December 19, 1942, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, Iris was a proud native of St. Bernard Parish and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1976.
Charline "Sherrie" Chimento

Charline "Sherrie" Chimento

Charline "Sherrie" Chimento

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Charline 'Sherrie' Chimento, a devoted wife, beloved mamma, grandmother, lovingly known as 'Ma' and 'Mamawz,' cherished sister, treasured friend, devoted nanny, and loving fur-baby mama, including her Sue, Bella, and all her past fur-babies...