Obituaries

Vernell Phillips Faust

Vernell Phillips Faust

Vernell Phillips Faust

Vernell Phillips Faust, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Vernell, affectionately known as “Ms. V.”, made her way in 1965 from the small island of Guanaja, Honduras to New Orleans where she met and married Tyrone G. Faust.
Michael Louis Martin

Michael Louis Martin

Michael Louis Martin

Michael Louis Martin, husband, father, attorney and teacher passed away at his home March 11, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born to the late Melva Williams Martin and William Howard Martin in 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Alexander Louis Ruiz

Alexander Louis Ruiz

Alexander Louis Ruiz

On September 17, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Alexander Louis Ruiz III entered the world as the third of four children of Gerald P. Ruiz Sr. and Camille Randazzo Ruiz. From the very beginning, Alex had a personality that was impossible to ignore.
Donna White Loescher

Donna White Loescher

Donna White Loescher

Donna White Loescher, age 65, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. Donna will be remembered for her kind heart and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. She was born on May 1, 1960 in New Orleans and was a longtime resident of St.
Glenn "PawPaw" Joseph Fernandez

Glenn "PawPaw" Joseph Fernandez

Glenn "PawPaw" Joseph Fernandez

Glenn “Paw-Paw” Joseph Fernandez, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Walker, Louisiana, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was a long-time resident of Chalmette, Louisiana.
Marie Boudoin Cantrelle

Marie Boudoin Cantrelle

Marie Boudoin Cantrelle

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marie Boudoin Cantrelle on the 25th of February. Marie was born March 5th, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Lawrence Boudoin and Odelia Boudoin. She was married to the love of her life, Leroy Cantrelle since 1970.
Roberto Cruz

Roberto Cruz

Roberto Cruz

Roberto Cruz was born on February 5, 1950, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. At around eight years old, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, a city he would proudly call home for the rest of his life.
Glenn David Bertucci

Glenn David Bertucci

Glenn David Bertucci

Glenn David Bertucci, a Chalmette resident, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Glenn was known for his practical jokes, his famous 'fart' gas gun, and his daily calls to check on Harlye, Paige and his Godchild, Colton. He provided his family with loads of laughs.
Paul Anthony Cangelosi

Paul Anthony Cangelosi

Paul Anthony Cangelosi

Paul Anthony Cangelosi passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Paul was the beloved son of the late James Joseph Cangelosi, Sr. and Rita Foret Cangelosi. He was a devoted brother to Elizabeth Cangelosi Austin and the late James Joseph Cangelosi, Jr. and Salvador Cangelosi.
Noelle Eve Degelos Gioe

Noelle Eve Degelos Gioe

Noelle Eve Degelos Gioe

Noelle Eve Degelos Gioe passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Gina Marie Gioe Hernandez (Jimmy), Jeanne Gioe LeBlanc (Ricky), and Toni Ann Gioe Clark (Kerwin); sister- in-law to Barbara Degelos.