Obituaries

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Tommie Powell, Jr.

Tommie Powell, Jr., a devoted father, grandfather, brother, friend, educator, and Veteran; passed away on December 11, 2023 due to complications from diabetes at the age of 76. Born in the vibrant city of New Orleans, La.
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George Anthony Clark, Sr.

George Anthony Clark, Sr., who was born in New Orleans, La., on February 13, 1951, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 72. He was the beloved father of George Clark Jr. (Heather), Nicole Clark and John Clark.
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Marie Louise Norton Talamo

Marie Louise Norton Talamo passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Slidell, La., at the age of 77. Marie was born February 11, 1946, in New Orleans, La., to Emile and Marie Norton. In 1967, she married Anthony “Tony” Talamo in New Orleans.
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Isabel O’Shea Alexis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Isabel O’Shea Alexis, who peacefully left us at the age of 91. Isabel was born and raised in the ninth ward of the city of New Orleans, LA, but was a lifetime resident of Chalmette, La.
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Bonita Jenny Bostian

Bonita Jenny Bostian passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 71. She was the cherished wife of Louis Bostian. Loving mother of Lester Hueschen Jr. Daughter of the late Theresa Elardo and George Jenny. Sister of Gwendolyn Drewes.
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Captain Ejnar G. 'Chris' Christiansen

Captain Ejnar G. 'Chris' Christiansen, a retired U.S. Merchant Marine and proud veteran of World War Two (WWII); was born on September 2, 1922, in Vordingborg, Denmark, and diedinAbitaSprings,La.,onDecember4,2023 at the age of 101.
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Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Cooper

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Cooper passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born in New Orleans, LA on October 16, 1931. Dorothy was the loving wife of the late George Louis Cooper. She was the caring mother to George R. Cooper (Yvonne), Dr. Robert B. Cooper (Jeanne), Kenneth L.
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Lillian Robin Gonzales

Lillian Robin Gonzales passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 85. She was the cherished wife of the late Richard “Kayo” Gonzales Sr. Daughter of the late Theophile Robin and Edna Gonzales Robin. Loving mother of Robin A. Hernandez (Punchy), Tammy Albers (Joey), Ricky Sr.
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Lawrence 'Larry' J. Orlando, Jr.

Lawrence 'Larry' J. Orlando, Jr., passed away at his home on November 29, 2023 with his family by his side after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Larry was born February 17, 1948 in New Orleans, La., to the late Lawrence Orlando and Elaine Debelo Orlando.
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Earline Marie Blanchard Garitty

Earline Marie Blanchard Garitty passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 97. She was the cherished wife of 40 years to the late Richard Thomas Garitty Jr.