Obituaries

Esther Leona Billings Favalora

Esther Leona Billings Favalora

Esther Leona Billings Favalora

Esther Leona Billings Favalora peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday August 11, 2026 at age 99. Loving wife of the late Alfred Long Favalora, Sr. for 71 wonderful years. She was the loving mother of Alfred Long Favalora, Jr. (Sharon), Deborah F. McCrossen (Bill), Peggy F.
Donald Martin Nunez

Donald Martin Nunez

Donald Martin Nunez

Funeral Mass for Donald Martin Nunez, age 92, of Carriere, MS, who passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St.
Lela Elizabeth McNab

Lela Elizabeth McNab

Lela Elizabeth McNab

Lela Elizabeth McNab passed on August 4, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on April 3, 1939, in Utlia, Honduras, and residing in Arabi, Louisiana. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at POYDRAS BAPTIST CHURCH, 8213 Saro Lane, St.
George G. Miller

George G. Miller

George G. Miller

George G. Miller, age 93, passed away peacefully, after a long and memorable life, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. George was a commercial fisherman who generously served his parish.
Evelyn Blanchard Despaux

Evelyn Blanchard Despaux

Evelyn Blanchard Despaux

Evelyn Blanchard Despaux entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the age of 99. Evelyn was preceded in death by her late parents, Louis and Jane Blanchard, husband, Louis P. Despaux, Jr., son Louis P. Despaux III, daughter Annie Fisher and grandson, Louis P. Despaux, IV.
Geraldine Piazza Guarino

Geraldine Piazza Guarino

Geraldine Piazza Guarino

Geraldine Piazza Guarino, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, August 14, 2026. Geraldine was a loving wife and devoted family matriarch.
James 'Jimmy' Richard Favre Sr.

James 'Jimmy' Richard Favre Sr.

James 'Jimmy' Richard Favre Sr.

James “Jimmy” Richard Favre SR, 65, of New Orleans, LA, passed away on August 2nd, 2026. A life-long resident of New Orleans, Jimmy was born January 12, 1961. He attended St. Bernard High School where he excelled at baseball.
Bradley 'Nuck' J. Hernandez Sr.

Bradley 'Nuck' J. Hernandez Sr.

Bradley 'Nuck' J. Hernandez Sr.

Bradley 'Nuck' J. Hernandez Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to his family, his country, and his community. Born on June 24, 1948, in New Orleans, LA, Bradley 'Nuck' was a proud graduate of St. Bernard High School.
James Glenn Newton Sr.

James Glenn Newton Sr.

James Glenn Newton Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Glenn Newton Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who passed away at the age of 77. For 49 wonderful years, he shared a loving and devoted marriage with the love of his life.
Daniel Anthony Nitsch Sr

Daniel Anthony Nitsch Sr

Daniel Anthony Nitsch Sr

Daniel (Dan/Danny) Anthony Nitsch Sr, 57, went to be with Jesus peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026 with his beloved family by his side. He passed away after a 14-month battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).