Obituaries

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Muriel Lascola Cavat

Muriel Lascola Cavat passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, surrounded by her family, at her residence in Ponchatoula, La., at the age of 94. She was born on Sunday, July 15, 1928, in New Orleans, La., was a longtime resident of Meraux, and current resident of Ponchatoula since 2005.
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Gloria Ballard Cantrell

Gloria Ballard Cantrell died peacefully at home in Chalmette on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the age of 79. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very memorable life. She was born in Mobile, Al., to Morgan and Yvonne Ballard.
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Judy Evans Gutierrez

Mrs. Judy Evans Gutierrez of Saint Bernard, La., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the age of 75. Cherished wife of the late Terry Lee Gutierrez, Sr. Devoted mother of Carla Gonzales (Larry), Vickie Gutierrez, and Terry Gutierrez Jr. (Bertha).
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Lois Eulalie Melerine Johnson

Lois Eulalie Melerine Johnson, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home in Madisonville on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 89. Devoted wife of Joe Edd Johnson, Sr. for 70 years. Loving mother of Sharon Ruiz (Brien), Dr. Joy Kenny, Dr. Joe E. Johnson, Jr.
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Joyce Marie Macaluso Molero

Joyce Marie Macaluso Molero, beloved wife of Stephen A. Molero, Sr., for the past 35 years, passed away on November 22, 2022 from complications from long term Covid, along with many other medical issues, at the age of 65.
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Terry Marie Long Collins

Terry Marie Long Collins entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 after a brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia at the age of 72. A native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, LA. She retired from M.G. Maher & Co. after 22 years in Accounting.
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Danny Rachuba

Danny Rachuba, a retired plumber, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the age of 70. Son of the late Eloise Marilyn Held Rachuba and William Frank Rachuba; brother of the late William Frank Rachuba, Jr.
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Janie Lazzara Smith

Janie Lazzara Smith passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the age of 97. She was a native of Tampa, Fl., and longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, LA.