Victoria Rose Ardoin

Victoria Rose Ardoin, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, after a brave battle with lung cancer. She was born on June 6, 1941, in New Orleans, LA, to Gertrude and Dominick Laurie.

Betty Ursula Ragas Crawford

Betty Ursula Ragas Crawford passed away in her home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Chalmette, Louisiana, at the age of 92. Betty Crawford is the wife of the late Michael Crawford, Sr.

Morris J. Lapeyrouse

On Wednesday August 13, 2025, at 1:18 p.m., God called Morris J. Lapeyrouse home to Heaven. He was 97 years old, born in New Orleans on October 20, 1927 to parents Morris Lapeyrouse of Houma and Claire Toups Lapeyrouse of Thibodaux.

Jean Adragna Reilly

Jean Adragna Reilly, 91, passed away peacefully, August 29, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she lived a full life centered around the love of her family and the simple joys of everyday living.

Janice Ansardi Campagna

Janice Ansardi Campagna, a lifelong New Orleanian and a pillar of special education in St. Bernard Parish and across Louisiana, was born in New Orleans on June 30, 1938.

Dustin Peter Hoffman

Dustin Peter Hoffman, age 54, died after a year long battle with cancer. Born July 6, 1971. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Linda Giroir Hoffman. Also survived by his brother Christian (Katie) and his niece and nephew, Hillary and Hudson Hoffman, who called him “Uncle Dude.

Marilyn "Mary" Louise Howell

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marilyn “Mary” Louise Howell, who died peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the age of 78. Born on the Utila Cays on October 17, 1946, Mary was the beloved child of Hubert and Rhoda Howell.

Jessie James Mire

Jessie James Mire, age 75, a beloved resident of Chalmette, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, Jessie was the son of the late Gille Mire and Annunciade Mire. In the early 1970s, he made his way to St.

Catherine "Kay" Murr

Catherine “Kay” Murr passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the age of 90. Loving mother of F. George David (Nicky), Kimberly Reab (Ted), Terri Bunton (Chris), and Catherine Rinker. Proud Grandmother of Lionel Kinler, Jr.

Mary Riggio Melancon

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Riggio Melancon on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Her light has been extinguished, but her spirit will remain in the hearts of all whom she has touched. Mary was born on January 27, 1932 in the heart of New Orleans.