Thomas 'Tom' J. Rao, Jr.

Thomas 'Tom' J. Rao, Jr., of Slidell, La., passed away peacefully at home with his family at his bedside, on September 6, 2023 at the age of 72. On May 1, 1951, Tom was 'born in Chalmette, but left the next day,' growing up in Algiers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Rao Sr.

Muriel Zimmer Theriot

Muriel Zimmer Theriot, of Mandeville, La., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on June 16, 1937, in New Orleans, La., to Henry Raymond and Muriel Cecile (Dunn) Zimmer. Muriel is survived by her children David G. Theriot (Tiffany), Yvette M. Theriot and Louis P.

Craig Paul Taffaro, Sr.

Craig Paul Taffaro, Sr., a resident of Slidell since Hurricane Katrina and a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish; was called home to the Lord after suffering an unexpected heart attack on August 25, 2023 at the age of 77.

Santo Joseph Collura

Santo Joseph Collura passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 87. He was a native of Plaquemines Parish, a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and resided in Jefferson Parish following Hurricane Katrina. After high school, Santo proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Orlando Bond Peterson

Orlando Bond Peterson passed away at the age of 71, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home in Decatur, Al. He was born on August 6, 1952 in Iguitos, Peru. He arrived in the United Statesattheageof12andgrewupinChalmette, La. He then became a longtime resident of Gretna, La.

Beryl Jane Gleber

Beryl Jane Gleber passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 84. She was the loving mother of Sharon A. Fountain (the late Gil) and Chris J. Fountain (Leslie). Daughter of the late Matthew Gleber and Theresa Nuccio Gleber.

Edgar Frank Wibright

Edgar 'Frank' Wibright passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, August 28, 2023 in Chalmette, La., five days before his 83rd birthday. Frank was born to the late Martha Dunn Wibright and Harry Allen Wibright on September 3, 1940 in Kingstown, Ks.

Irvine J. Vidacovich, Jr.

Irvine J. “Pinky” Vidacovich, Jr., a retired international news executive, died on August 24, 2023 at the age of 90. Vidacovich was active in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chalmette as an usher, Eucharistic Minister, and Lector. He received the St.

Salvador Scariano Sr.

In loving memory of an extraordinary man, Salvador J. Scariano Sr., who passed away at the age of 89. Born and raised in the vibrant heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, he embraced life with a sense of adventure that carried him through a remarkable journey.

Sam Whitehead

We are sad to announce the passing of Sam Whitehead of Violet, La., on August 9, 2023 at the age of 85. Sam passed away at home, in the loving care of his wife, Geraldine Dace Whitehead, after a lengthy battle with cancer.