Obituaries

Geraldine Gallardo Avenel

Geraldine Gallardo Avenel

Geraldine Gallardo Avenel

Geraldine Gallardo Avenel, age 90, died peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Joseph Avenel Sr., parents, Frank 'Finky' Gallardo and Emily Romano Gallardo, and her brother Frank 'Buddy' Gallardo. She is survived by her sons, Albert Joseph Avenel, Jr.
John William 'Corky' Booth Jr.

John William 'Corky' Booth Jr.

John William 'Corky' Booth Jr.

John William 'Corky' Booth Jr. entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2025. John was the only child of John W. Booth Sr and Frances Arena Booth of Arabi, Louisiana. John was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish and elected to establish his family's roots in the same parish.
Jean Marion Turner Lusco

Jean Marion Turner Lusco

Jean Marion Turner Lusco

Jean Marion Turner Lusco learned the great mystery at home, on a bright, crisp, January 5, 2025 at the age of 77. Full of compassion, integrity, and unconditional love, she enjoyed being in nature, gardening, reading, bike rides, and spending time with her family.
Jude Joseph Noote Sr.

Jude Joseph Noote Sr.

Jude Joseph Noote Sr.

Jude Joseph Noote Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 63. He was a current resident of Arabi, LA and grew up in the Bywater area of New Orleans. Jude leaves behind his partner of 20 years, Jeffrey LePere. Loving father of Jude Noote Jr.
James Bentley

James Bentley

James Bentley

James Bentley passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky at the age of 81. He was an Army Veteran and a retired mechanic for the Louisville Fire Dept.

Alma Mary “Bitsie” Stander Bowman

Alma Mary “Bitsie” Stander Bowman, a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and a recent resident of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 95 while surrounded by her loving family.
Richard Wayne “Dicky” Carbo

Richard Wayne “Dicky” Carbo

Richard Wayne “Dicky” Carbo

Richard Wayne “Dicky” Carbo passed away at home surrounded by his family, on January 1, 2025, in Gulfport, MS at the age of 76. Born on July 31, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Harold Carbo and Dewilla Cutrer Carbo, Dicky led a life full of accomplishments and passions.
Maria Pilar Jackson

Maria Pilar Jackson

Maria Pilar Jackson

Maria Pilar Jackson passed away on January 2, 2025 at the age of 85. She was the cherished wife of the late Federico Aguirre Jackson for 52 years.
Claudia Marie Perez Casanova

Claudia Marie Perez Casanova

Claudia Marie Perez Casanova

Claudia Marie Perez Casanova passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 65. She was the cherished wife of 49 years to David Wayne Casanova Sr. Loving mother of Crystal Casanova Boyington, Mindy DarDar (Jared), the late David Wayne Casanova Jr. and Gracelyn DelValle (Sige).
Christine Marie Ducombs

Christine Marie Ducombs

Christine Marie Ducombs

Christine Marie Ducombs graced heaven with her lovable laugh and beautiful smile when she passed away in her sleep on December 11, 2024. She is the daughter of Yvonne Dorothy Caruso Ducombs and the late Romain E. Ducombs.