Obituaries

Joseph Nicholas Macaluso, Sr.

Joseph Nicholas Macaluso, Sr.

Joseph Nicholas Macaluso, Sr.

Joseph Nicholas Macaluso, Sr., PhD., LPC, LMFT COL (Ret) U. S. Army, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, college professor, counselor, musician, and businessman, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was 96 ½ years old, surrounded by his loving family.
Loretta Anne Cervini Guidroz

Loretta Anne Cervini Guidroz

Loretta Anne Cervini Guidroz

Loretta Anne Cervini Guidroz passed away peacefully in her sleep at her new home in Conroe, Texas, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born on March 24, 1950, in New Orleans, La., to the late Arthur Milton Cervini and the late Anne Percy Cervini.
Wilson “Sheeto” Melerine, Jr

Wilson “Sheeto” Melerine, Jr

Wilson “Sheeto” Melerine, Jr.

Wilson “Sheeto” Melerine, Jr., a resident of Chalmette, La., passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born on September 21, 1942, in New Orleans, La., to Wilson Melerine, Sr. and Wyona Perez Melerine and grew up in Delacroix Island, La. Wilson served his country in the U.S.
Elsie Rider Markert

Elsie Rider Markert

Elsie Rider Markert

Elsie Rider Markert, of Schriever, La., passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the age of 100. She was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Rider and Lucy Serpas Rider. Wife of the late Frank Markert. Loving sister of the late Lelia R. Gutierrez (Lloyd), Paul Rider (Rita) and Ione R.
Patricia "Pat" Castaing Noote

Patricia "Pat" Castaing Noote

Patricia "Pat" Castaing Noote

PatriciaCastaing Noote, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend went to her eternal rest peacefully on October 7, 2024 at the age of 84. Formally of New Orleans; she resided in Arabi for the past 35 years. Her husband - and life’s dance partner William J. Noote Sr.
Wyatt "Pookie" Bernard Oser

Wyatt "Pookie" Bernard Oser

Wyatt "Pookie" Bernard Oser

Wyatt 'Pookie' Bernard Oser, beloved son and grandson, cherished brother, favorite nephew and cousin, loyal friend and teammate passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 13. As a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, Wyatt attended Joseph J.
Thomas “Tommy” Fazio

Thomas “Tommy” Fazio

Thomas “Tommy” Fazio

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas “Tommy” Fazio, who departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the age of 91. Thomas was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a devoted member of the community.
Raymond C. Dirmann

Raymond C. Dirmann

Raymond C. Dirmann

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond C. Dirmann, who peacefully passed away at the age of 97 on October 2, 2024. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was a beloved patriarch whose presence and love will be missed.
June Reis Porcuna

June Reis Porcuna

June Reis Porcuna

June Reis Porcuna, a resident of Canton, Miss., passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 2, 2024 at the age of 85. June was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish and moved following Katrina.
Myrlin V. Ducote

Myrlin V. Ducote

Myrlin V. Ducote

Myrlin V. Ducote, a wonderful wife, mother, grand mother, great-grand mother and friend; went to her eternal rest peacefully on October 1, 2024 at the age of 84. Formerly of New Orleans, La., she and her husband, Andrew Raymond were married for 67 years and resided in St.