Obituaries

Allen Jean Dufour

Allen Jean Dufour

Allen Jean Dufour

Allen Jean Dufour passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Jeanne Marie Dufour. Loving father of Robert Jean Dufour (Bonnie) and Rodney Allen Dufour (Maria). Proud grandfather of Lydia Maxine Dufour.
Patricia “Patty” Venturella

Patricia “Patty” Venturella

Patricia “Patty” Venturella

Patricia “Patty” Venturella, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 22 at the age of 83. Loving mother of Noel Neville Dauterive III (Judi), Holly Dauterive Morales (Erik), and Patrice Dauterive Kunzli (Gary). Grandmother of Hayley Kunzli, Cameron Dauterive and Olivia Morales.
Rosalie Loria Baker

Rosalie Loria Baker

Rosalie Loria Baker

Rosalie Loria Baker of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at North Oaks Hospital at the age of 89. She was born on November 15, 1935, in Tickfaw, Louisiana.
Dianne Marie St. Angelo Coyle

Dianne Marie St. Angelo Coyle

Dianne Marie St. Angelo Coyle

Dianne Marie St. Angelo Coyle passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of 77, in Covington, LA. Dianne was born April 3, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John St. Angelo and Mary Angelona St. Angelo.
Berlin Austin Ladner

Berlin Austin Ladner

Berlin Austin Ladner

Berlin Austin Ladner of Perkinston, MS, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the age of 79. He was a native of Necaise, MS, and moved to Slidell, LA in 1971, where he was a teacher and coach for Chalmette High School.
Betty Jean Kroeper Showalter

Betty Jean Kroeper Showalter

Betty Jean Kroeper Showalter

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Jean Kroeper Showalter, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to all, who left this world peacefully on January 24, 2025 at the age of 92.

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.
Rodney J. Beaugez Sr.

Rodney J. Beaugez Sr.

Rodney J. Beaugez Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodney J. Beaugez Sr., who left us on January 16, 2025, at the age of 79. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, he was a man who touched the lives of all who knew him. Rodney is survived by his children, Rodney J. Beaugez Jr.
James Vaskil Russell

James Vaskil Russell

James Vaskil Russell

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Vaskil Russell, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us at the age of 91. He passed away peacefully, joining his beloved wife, Nell Jobe Russell, who preceded him in death in 2019 after 65 years of marriage.
George Cancienne, Jr.

George Cancienne, Jr.

George Cancienne, Jr.

George Cancienne, Jr. passed away at his residence on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born in Lutcher, LA and was a longtime resident of Reserve, LA. George graduated from Nicholls State University in Computer Science. He retired from the St. Bernard Parish School System.