Catherine “Dudy” Melerine Menesses

Catherine “Dudy” Melerine Menesses passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at the age of 90. She was the loving mother to Donna Cochran (Mickey) and Lori Hix; grandmother to Michelle Robin (Walter), Regina Goettz (Lawrence), and Mickey Cochran Jr.

Blanche Mary Savoy Gebbia

Blanche Mary Savoy Gebbia, born November 27, 1937, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 at the age of 86. She was the beloved wife to the late Peter Gebbia Jr. Loving mother of Cindy, Sandra, Roxanne and, stepson, Rickey Gebbia.

Dwight Merkl

In loving memory of a devoted Army officer, Dwight Merkl, who passed away at the age of 79. He was the loving son to the late Ivor Merkl and Mary Dellande Merkl.

Audrey R. Nunez

In loving memory of Audrey R. Nunez, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Jules E. “E.J.” Nunez. Loving mother of Ronald Jules Nunez and Donald James Nunez. Daughter of the late Joseph J. Remme Sr and May Cecilia Remme.

Gerard “Jay” Hebert, Jr.

Gerard “Jay” Hebert, Jr., of Chalmette, La., passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the age of 64. Jay is survived by his two children, Lance Hebert and Linsey Hebert Michael (Alec).

Andrew Henry Bruno

Andrew Henry Bruno passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Deborah Hanzo Bruno. Loving father of Tiffani Bruno-Glapion (Roy Alyston Glapion Jr.), Kimberli Bruno Icamina (Anthony Lorenzo Icamina Jr.) and Andrea Elizabeth Bruno.

Janice Elizabeth-Blue Savoye

Janice Blue Savoye joined her husband of 64 years, Charles “Pete” Savoye and entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 30, at the age of 91 six months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and given “a few weeks.” Janice was born on March 20, 1932.

Keith Dennis Blanchard, Sr.

Keith Dennis “Dago” Blanchard, Sr., a native of New Orleans and a resident of St. Bernard, La, passed away on December 21, 2023 at the age of 66. He is survived by his children, Colleen Blanchard, Pauline Blanchard, Keith Blanchard Jr., and Charlene Danos, and his eleven grandchildren.

Herbert Ellis Dotson, Jr.

Herbert Ellis Dotson, Jr., passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 67. Herbert was a native of Violet, La. Herbert is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 35 years Cynthia Randazzo Dotson.

Mary Ellen “Jerrie” Ruth Leroux

Mary Ellen “Jerrie” Ruth Leroux passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born on April 24, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana and lived most of her life in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.