Geraldine Francioni Broders

Geraldine Francioni Broders passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the age of 94. She was the cherished wife of the late Gustave Broders. Beloved daughter of the late Lawrence Francioni and Irene Serpas Francioni. Loving sister of Ione Francioni and the late Lawrence Francioni Jr.

Donnie Gerald Ryals

Donnie Gerald Ryals passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence in Albany, La., at the age of 73. He was born on Sunday, July 30, 1950 in Mobile, Al., and was a graduate of Chalmette High School. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam era.

Noemie “Nooka” Suarez Ponstein

Noemie “Nooka” Suarez Ponstein was born on Delacroix Island on March 18, 1925, and passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 at the age of 98. She was a life-long resident of St. Bernard Parish. Nooka was loved by all.

Louis Joseph Smith, Jr.

Louis Joseph Smith, Jr., passed away peacefully in Ocala, Fl., on November 20, 2023 at the age of 77. Louis was born on October 25, 1946 in New Orleans, La. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Lange Smith and Louis Joseph Smith Sr. Louis is survived by his sister Linda S.

Kenneth Warren Schulz, Sr.

Kenneth Warren Schulz, Sr., resident of Slidell, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2024 at the age of 74. Son of Herman William Schulz, Jr., and Audrey Ethel Petrie Schulz, he was born in New Orleans, La., on March 10, 1949.

Charlene P. Forte

Charlene P. Forte passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the age of 72. She was the cherished wife of Vincent A. Forte. Loving mother of Charlene Michelle Forte. Daughter of Calvin Pomes and Mercedes Pomes. Sister of Kathleen K. Munson.

Marie Truxillo O'Connor

Marie Truxillo O'Connor passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Abita Springs, LA on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the age of 84. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St.

Julia Marie Patino

Julia Marie Patino, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 21, 2024, at the age of 68. She is survived by her loving husband, Pepito Patino; her beloved daughter, Nicole M.

Joy C. Ruiz

Relatives and friends of the family honored the life and legacy of the late Mrs. Joy C. Ruiz by attending a Visitation and Celebration Service on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Charbonnet Family Services, 4917 E. Judge Perez Dr., in Violet, La. Interment: St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmette, La.

Vivian M. Thibodeaux Camp

Vivian M. Thibodeaux Camp, born December 6, 1925, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at the age of 98. She was the beloved wife to the late John J. Camp Jr. Loving mother of Barbara A. Williams (George), Jane M. Doseff (Chris) and John J. Camp III.