Obituaries

Leola Castillon Munn

Leola Castillon Munn

Leola Castillon Munn

Leola Castillon Munn passed away peacefully on December 31st at the age of 86. Leola was born in New Orleans on April 29, 1939, and later became a resident of Chalmette. After Hurricane Katrina, she moved to Metairie with her daughter, Cathy. She was the loving mother of David Winnfield Munn, Jr.
Steven Paul Rabalais

Steven Paul Rabalais

Steven Paul Rabalais

Steven Paul “Stevie/Steve” Rabalais, age 64, entered his eternal rest on December 4, 2025 at his home in Slidell, Louisiana. Born March 2, 1961 in New Orleans, Steve grew up in Chalmette and graduated from Chalmette High School in 1979.
Edith Mary Brassette

Edith Mary Brassette

Edith Mary Brassette

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Edith Mary Brassette, lovingly known as Edie, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 23, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was an unsung hero with a heart of gold.
Ronald George Parrish

Ronald George Parrish

Ronald George Parrish

Ronald “Ron” Parrish went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born on January 2, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Harvey & Thelma Parrish, and was raised by his maternal grandmother, Ida Hays. At age 18, he enrolled in the U.S.
Angelina Colorado Imbraguglio

Angelina Colorado Imbraguglio

Angelina Colorado Imbraguglio

Angelina Colorado Imbraguglio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 93. Angelina was born in New Orleans on March 25, 1932, and later became a resident of Chalmette.
Vincent John “Buddy” Morici Jr.

Vincent John “Buddy” Morici Jr.

Vincent John “Buddy” Morici Jr.

Vincent John “Buddy” Morici Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the age of 92. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that he had touched in some way throughout his very memorable life.
Lecil Thomas Walton

Lecil Thomas Walton

Lecil Thomas Walton

Lecil Thomas Walton, lovingly known as 'Curley,' was born on June 8, 1939, in Winfield, Alabama, to Leonard and Grace Walton. He entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2025, at the age of 86.
Ruth Mayeux Zeller

Ruth Mayeux Zeller

Ruth Mayeux Zeller

Ruth Mayeux Zeller, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 surrounded by love. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, J.P., whom she missed dearly.
Oscar Clarence “Sonny” Ben

Oscar Clarence “Sonny” Ben

Oscar Clarence “Sonny” Ben

Oscar Clarence “Sonny” Ben was born on December 30, 1947, and departed this life on December 3, 2025, at home in Violet, LA, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 77 years old. Sonny was the beloved son of the late Rev. Willie H.
Julio Cesar Calix

Julio Cesar Calix

Julio Cesar Calix

Julio Cesar Calix, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Meraux, LA on Friday, December 12, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 3, 1943 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to Rosalia Calix and Julio Valle.