Obituaries

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Hemelt

Jacqueline “Jackie” Hemelt passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the age of 87. She was the loving mother of the late Ervin Hemelt, III, and devoted wife of the late Ervin Hemelt, Jr.
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Kenneth 'Big Ken' Joseph LeFebvre

Kenneth 'Big Ken' Joseph LeFebvre of Columbia, Ms., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 72. Kenneth is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Ann Morales LeFebvre; parents, Leo and Catherine Mercier LeFebvre.
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Suzette Laterrade Stafford

Suzette Laterrade Stafford passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Chalmette, La. Suzette made beautiful crochet creations. She also was an extremely good card player, along with playing her rounds of Bingo.
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Bonnie Tarao

Bonnie Tarao was called home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 76. Bonnie was a resident of Chalmette, LA. Wife of the late Ronald Ryall. She is survived by her children, Leonard Labit, Ronald Ryall Jr., John Ryall, Tammy Turner and Faith Sonier.
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Bernard Robert Warner, Sr.

Bernard Robert Warner, Sr., passed away on Monday,March27,2023attheageof64.Loving father of Bernard Robert Warner Jr. and stepfather of James Landry. Longtime companion of Rosemary Canzoneri.
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Charles Joseph Cocchiara

Charles Joseph Cocchiara passed from this life on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Olga Adragna Cocchiara for the last 65 years. Son of the late Doctor Peter Cocchiara and the late Gilly Bush Cocchiara. Brother of the late Rosalie Poole (the late Rev. Scott Poole).
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Shane Michael Sambola

(November 20, 1973 – March 26, 2023) Shane Michael Sambola passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Sharon Fossier Sambola. Son of Stephen Lionel Sambola and Joyce Denley Sambola. Godfather of John Joseph Braud. He was a native of St.
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Martha Claire Zabala Eslava

Martha Claire Zabala Eslava left this world peacefully surrounded by her closest family, friends, and pets on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her home in St. Bernard, La. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loyola and Grace McCabe Zabala, and spouse Christopher J. Eslava.
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Charles Fos, Jr.

Charles Fos, Jr., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, with his family at his side, at the age of 72. Charlie was born on August 14, 1950, in New Orleans and moved to Chalmette as a young boy.
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Charlotte Fowler

Charlotte Fowler passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 76. She was the loving mother of Charles F. Schindler, III and the late Charlene Ann Schindler; proud grandmother of Rafe Jared Schindler and Cade Joseph Schindler; and former mother-in-law of Dani Deroche Schindler.