Obituaries

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Diane Marie 'Dee' Maltese

DianeMarie'Dee'MalteseofHammond, La., passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the age of 73. She was born on November 6, 1950 in New Orleans, La., and resided in St. Bernard Parish for most of her life.
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Ronald Mangipano

Ronald Mangipano of Covington, La., passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home after a long, hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 75. He was born on February 17, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John and Rosemary Mangipano.

Robert G. Miller, Sr.

Robert G. Miller, Sr., also known as 'Bob' too many, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 79. He was the loving husband of the late Rose T. Miller. Proud father of Rebecca M. Kaupp (Jason), Rose M. Wall (Gerard), Randy Miller Sr. (Stephanie) and Robert Miller Jr. (Nicole).
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Floyd R. Roy, Jr.

Floyd R. Roy, Jr. also lovingly known as “Moose,” passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 75. Floyd was born on November 28, 1948 in New Orleans, La. Floyd grew up in St.

Michael E. Gunn

Michael E. Gunn was laid to rest on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., in Chalmette, La. Relatives and members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union #130 attended the Memorial Visitation and Funeral Service.
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Schlanda Lynel Bush

Schlanda Lynel Bush, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother and friend; passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at the age of 52. Surrounded by the love of her family and the rich culture that had always been a part of her life. Born on November 3, 1971, in New Orleans La.
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Shirley Elizabeth Cambas

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shirley Elizabeth Cambas, a devoted homemaker who found joy in nurturing her family. Shirley passed away peacefully on Wednesday February, 7, 2024 at the age of 87. Born on October 31, 1936 in New Orleans, La.
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Francis Carl Oakley Jr.

Francis Carl Oakley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, with his son at his side; at the age of 77. Carl was kind, gentle and genuine. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Lillian Oakley.
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Mary Margaret Collura Benfatti

Mary Margaret Collura Benfatti passed peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Daughter of Angelo Collura and Angelina Fardella, Mary was the youngest of three children. Salvador “Sonny” Collura (deceased) (Evelyn) was the oldest followed by his sister Cecelia “Sissy” Collura (John “Jack” Stout).
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Gene Arthur Lemoine, Sr.

Gene Lemoine left his life on earth and his loving family on February 2, 2024 but leaves behind a true legacy of love and laughter.