Obituaries

Dilan Giavon Duplessis Sr.

Dilan Giavon Duplessis Sr.

Dilan Giavon Duplessis Sr.

Dilan Giavon Duplessis Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was the loving husband of Melanie Roberts Duplessis. He was born in New Orleans to the late James Washington Jr. and Martha King Anderson (Juarry).
Selena “Chata” Perez Rodriguez

Selena “Chata” Perez Rodriguez

Selena “Chata” Perez Rodriguez

Selena “Chata” Perez Rodriguez, age 92, of Meraux, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her radiant smile, Selena lived a long and beautiful life devoted to her family and her faith.
Helen Boudreaux Perez

Helen Boudreaux Perez

Helen Boudreaux Perez

Helen Boudreaux Perez passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the age of 52. Her final days were spent comforted by her family and friends. Beloved wife of Dwyne Perez. Loving mother of Grace Roberts (Brian Barry) and Brooklyn Cassanova Melerine (Timothy).
Brian James Gulotta

Brian James Gulotta

Brian James Gulotta

Brian James Gulotta, the cherished son of Mary Beth and Dom Gulotta passed away on Thursday, October 30,2025. Brian was born in New Orleans on November 18, 1975. He was the big brother of Christina (Matthew) and Michael (Tiffany) who survive him. He was preceded in death by his father Dominick S.
Charlene Alphonso Guerra

Charlene Alphonso Guerra

Charlene Alphonso Guerra

Charlene Alphonso Guerra passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 67 years old. Born on December 2, 1957, in New Orleans, LA, Charlene grew up in Delacroix Island, LA, where she developed her lifelong love of the water.
Averil Escaig Artigues

Averil Escaig Artigues

Averil Escaig Artigues

Averil Escaig Artigues passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the age of 91. Averil was preceded in death by her parents Annabel LaBauve Escaig & Herbert Escaig Sr.; her brother Herbert Escaig Jr; her daughters Andrea Arnold & Sherrill Artigues; her son Christopher Artigues Sr.
Antoinette "Nette" Nuccio Colburn

Antoinette "Nette" Nuccio Colburn

Antoinette "Nette" Nuccio Colburn

Antoinette 'Nette' Nuccio Colburn, age 79 passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Beloved wife of JMC Colburn Jr. for 60 years. Loving mother of David Colburn (Jamie), Christi Colburn and Lisa Colburn. Godmother of Samuel Portera (Jennifer).
Emile Norbert Dembrun

Emile Norbert Dembrun

Emile Norbert Dembrun

On October 30, 2025 Emile Norbert Dembrun earned his angel wings and is up in Heaven with Jesus our Lord. Emile was the son of the late Louis and Edna Dembrun; brother of the late Louis, Joseph and Dorothy. He was a great, loving, caring and devoted husband to his wife Cookie for 70 years.
Anthony J. Molero Jr.

Anthony J. Molero Jr.

Anthony J. Molero Jr.

Anthony J Molero Jr. earned his wings on October 27, 2025, after battling GBM since his diagnosis in November of 2024.
Raymond Allen Smith

Raymond Allen Smith

Raymond Allen Smith

Rev. Dr. Raymond Allen Smith, was born on February 22, 1938, in Verrett, LA to the union of the late Pastor Sam and Gladys Norman Smith. He peacefully transitioned from earth to glory and eternal rest on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.