Obituaries

Yvonne Lemoine Kiech

Yvonne Lemoine Kiech

Yvonne Lemoine Kiech

Yvonne Lemoine Kiech passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the age of 69 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was the cherished wife and companion of 34 years to Peter Kiech. Loving sister of Suzanne Mays (Donald), Monique Bonner (Steve), Johnette Chauffe (Mark).
Gail Ann Marcella Calato

Gail Ann Marcella Calato

Gail Ann Marcella Calato

Gail Ann Marcella Calato passed away on September 22, 2025 at the age of 74. She was the loving wife of Frank T. Calato for 52 years. She was the beloved mother of Michael Calato (Donna) and Stephen Calato (Jill). Sister of Barry Marcella (Robin) and Lisa Pescay (Shane).
Mercedes “Des” V. Caluda

Mercedes “Des” V. Caluda

Mercedes “Des” V. Caluda

Mercedes “Des” V. Caluda passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the age of 91. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that were so dear to her. She was the cherished wife of 68 years to the late Daniel S. Caluda Sr.

Joseph Peter Carnesi

Joseph Peter Carnesi, age 78, of Meraux, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was a beloved family member and longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. He is survived by his two daughters Penny Favalora and Dawn Gulliot and preceded in death by his beloved wife Marie Carnesi.
Charles Wayne Eagerton Sr.

Charles Wayne Eagerton Sr.

Charles Wayne Eagerton Sr.

Charles Wayne Eagerton Sr., 82, of St. Bernard, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with blood cancer.
Linda Jean Vincent Menesses

Linda Jean Vincent Menesses

Linda Jean Vincent Menesses

Linda Jean Vincent Menesses, age 78, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Mrs. Menesses was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jimmy Menesses and her parents, Elmer 'Howard' and Doris Vincent.
Virginia Forte Roger

Virginia Forte Roger

Virginia Forte Roger

Virginia Forte Roger passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 96. She was the cherished wife of 25 years to the late Earl Roger Jr. Loving mother of the late Earl Roger III, Randy Roger and Doreen Roger. Daughter of the late John Forte and Santa Bono Forte.
Carolyn Mary Staiger DiMaggio

Carolyn Mary Staiger DiMaggio

Carolyn Mary Staiger DiMaggio

Carolyn Mary Staiger DiMaggio, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 93. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, kindness, humor, and love that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Randy Eric Garofalo

Randy Eric Garofalo

Randy Eric Garofalo

Randy Eric Garofalo passed away at his home on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the age of 42. He was the beloved son of Patricia Morehead Garofalo and the late Robert E. Garofalo Sr. Loving brother of Robert E. Garofalo Jr. (Jennifer). Devoted uncle of Ryder Garofalo.