Obituaries

Michelle Toledano Cook

Michelle Toledano Cook

Michelle Toledano Cook

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Toledano Cook, who passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family. Michelle was born on May 13, 1959. She was a native of Chalmette, La.
Barbara Carman DiMaggio

Barbara Carman DiMaggio

Barbara Carman DiMaggio

After a lifetime of welcoming people in her home and heart, Barbara left behind so much more than memories– she left behind a feeling. A feeling of warmth, kindness, laughter, good food, adventure, deep faith, and a sense of belonging. No one made life more beautiful.
Kendra Defuentes Garitty

Kendra Defuentes Garitty

Kendra Defuentes Garitty

Kendra Jean Garitty was called home peacefully on July 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family by her side at the age of 78. She was born October 21, 1947 in New Orleans where she resided until marrying the love of her life, John.
Constance Sissac LeRoy

Constance Sissac LeRoy

Constance Sissac LeRoy

In Loving Memory of Constance S. Le Roy who passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the age of 77. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. LeRoy. Daughter of the late Roger R. Sissac and Rudoll A. Sissac. Sister to Roger Sissac Jr., and the late Anthony Sissac, and Henry Sissac (Donna).
Iris Lee Schmid

Iris Lee Schmid

Iris Lee Schmid

Iris Lee Galyean Schmid, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Born on December 19, 1942, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, Iris was a proud native of St. Bernard Parish and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1976.
Charline "Sherrie" Chimento

Charline "Sherrie" Chimento

Charline "Sherrie" Chimento

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Charline 'Sherrie' Chimento, a devoted wife, beloved mamma, grandmother, lovingly known as 'Ma' and 'Mamawz,' cherished sister, treasured friend, devoted nanny, and loving fur-baby mama, including her Sue, Bella, and all her past fur-babies...

Henry “Hank” J. Sheppard

Henry “Hank” J. Sheppard was born on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans, LA, on March 1, 1949. He was raised by his loving grandmother in St. Bernard Parish until her passing in 1965 and then graduated from Chalmette High School in 1967.
Henry Hebert Vandenborre Jr.

Henry Hebert Vandenborre Jr.

Henry Hebert Vandenborre Jr.

Henry Hebert Vandenborre Jr. passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Ochsner Hospital surrounded by his wife and family. Henry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 18, 1959, to the late Shirley Couture and Henry Vandenborre Sr. He was a devoted husband, father, and Paw Paw.
Grant Henry Schurr

Grant Henry Schurr

Grant Henry Schurr

On July 10, 2026, the world lost a remarkable man, Grant Schurr, who passed away at the age of 70. Born on December 28, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Grant was the beloved son of Leo and Joyce Schurr.
David Bogran

David Bogran

David Bogran

David Bogran, 68, beloved husband of Michelle DeNoux Bogran, passed away peacefully at his home in Kenner, Louisiana, on July 11, 2026. Born on January 30, 1958, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, David was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Bogran Sr.