Obituaries

Frank Edward Waldrop III

Frank Edward Waldrop III

Frank Edward Waldrop III

Frank Edward Waldrop III, lovingly known as “Frankie,” passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with metastatic cancer. Though his passing happened very quickly, he was not alone.
Betty Najolia (Honey) Peytavin

Betty Najolia (Honey) Peytavin

Betty Najolia (Honey) Peytavin

Betty Najolia (Honey) Peytavin passed away at her home in Lutcher, Louisiana, on June 4, 2026, at the age of 93, after a long illness. She was born on December 21, 1932, in Chalmette, Louisiana, and attended The Academy of Holy Angels in New Orleans.
Richelle Marie Stephens

Richelle Marie Stephens

Richelle Marie Stephens

Richelle Marie Stephens, affectionately known to family and friends as 'Ritzy,' passed away at the age of 75. Richelle was preceded in death by her loving parents, Earl and Cora Mae, as well as her beloved sisters, Nanette Carpenter and Melanie Turner. She was the previous spouse of Darryl Lewis Sr.
Ronald Johnson Sr.

Ronald Johnson Sr.

Ronald Johnson Sr.

Ronnie, a devoted Catholic and lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish passed away peacefully a month shy of his 80th birthday. In his final moments he was surrounded by his family with love, music, prayer, and laughter.
Gloria Marie Harris Simmons

Gloria Marie Harris Simmons

Gloria Marie Harris Simmons

Gloria Marie Harris Simmons of Algiers LA, departed this life suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on November, 17, 1958 to the late Willie Charles Harris Sr. and the late Carrie Harris-Williams.
Beatrice Mildred Peppo Reine

Beatrice Mildred Peppo Reine

Beatrice Mildred Peppo Reine

With heavy hearts, but with hope rooted in the Resurrection of Christ, we announce the passing of Beatrice Mildred Peppo Reine, affectionately known as Maw Maw Bea, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who departed this life on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her home in Ponchatoula,...
Maria Guidry Ruiz

Maria Guidry Ruiz

Maria Guidry Ruiz

Maria Guidry Ruiz, age 67, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and devotion to her family.
Addie Mae Robino

Addie Mae Robino

Addie Mae Robino

Addie Mae Robino, 89, of St Bernard Parish, passed away on May 31, 2026 in Violet, Louisiana. Addie Mae was born in Mississippi to William and Rose Bell Gill on June 5, 1936. She married Roy Robino Sr on July 10,1952 in St.Bernard Parish.
Tommy Alfonso Jr.

Tommy Alfonso Jr.

Tommy Alfonso Jr.

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy Alfonso Jr., a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather at the age of 83. A widower for many years, he lived a life centered around family, hard work, and the simple joys of being outdoors.
Claude Dennis Maher Sr.

Claude Dennis Maher Sr.

Claude Dennis Maher Sr.

Claude was born in New Orleans to Irwin “Irv” Maher and Doris Devitt, the youngest of 3 sons. Living in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward until displaced by Hurricane Betsy, they relocated to St. Bernard Parish where Claude would remain a lifelong resident.