Obituaries

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Edward Carroll Crane

Edward Carroll Crane entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Thomas Ann Covell Crane. Father of Susan Roberts (Charlie), Thomas Crane (Patsy), Lisa Legrand (Jacques), and Mary Stewart (Rob).
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George Walter Luke Gonzales

George Walter Luke Gonzales was born at home, in Shell Beach, La., on December 15, 1930. Exactly 92 years and six months later, he entered into the Lord’s eternal presence, on June 15, 2023. Heaven was waiting!

Justin Mark Hepburn

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Justin Mark Hepburn, who passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the age of 39. He was the loving son of Raymond Jr. and Corine “Judy” Hepburn.
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Eulalie “Lilly” Francioni Dauterive

Eulalie Francioni Dauterive, or 'Lily,' passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 to join her beloved husband, Ralph, in heaven at the age of 95. She is survived by her son Dr.
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André P. Guichard

André P. Guichard passed away on January 31, 2023 at his home of natural causes at the age of 70. André was born in New Orleans, went to Grammar School in New Orleans, attended S.J. Peters Jr. High and graduated from East Jefferson High School. He earned his undergraduate from L.S.U.
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Rosemarie Fay Loomis

Rosemarie Fay Loomis died Sunday April 30, 2023 in New Orleans at age 97. Born in New York to Francis Fay and Yolanda Cantalupi Fay and raised in Rochester, New York, Rosemarie lived in New Orleans for over 60 years.
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Paula Pfeiffer Manger

Paula Pfeiffer Manger passed away from this life on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by loving family at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years Carl L. “Speedy” Manger Sr, sons Clay Allen Manger, Carl L.
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Robert Leon Mathis

Robert Leon Mathis passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 68. He was born on Wednesday, June 16, 1954 in Little Rock, Ak., was a former resident of New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish, and resided in Ponchatoula, La.
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Walter Maurice Mayer, Sr.

Walter Maurice Mayer, Sr., or 'Wawa,' a native of Chalmette, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, alongside his family in Slidell, La., at the age of 89. Walter was born on January 11 ,1934 in New Orleans, La.
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Robert Anthony Putfark

Robert Anthony Putfark, of Big Branch, La., died on June 5, 2023 at home - his happy place at the age of 86. Bob was born on December 3, 1936 in New Orleans to Edward Putfark and Violet Schexnayder Necaise. After graduating from Chalmette High School in 1955, he went on to receive his B.S.