Obituaries

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John 'Johnny' B. Punch, Jr.

John 'Johnny' B. Punch, Jr., born on November 23, 1940, in Bridge City, LA, was surrounded by family when he peacefully entered into the Lord's embrace on March 15, 2023. He was 82 years old. Johnny was a life-long resident of Westwego, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. Punch, Sr.
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Alton James Blappert

Alton James Blappert, known to most as 'Unkie Al,' 'Al' or 'AOA' was born December 23, 1949, in New Orleans, LA, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2023 at the age of 73. Al was truly one of a kind, and lived a extraordinary life.
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Patricia Flanagan Abide

Patricia Flanagan Abide entered eternal rest peacefully on Saturday evening, March 4, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Raymond George Abide Sr. She was born in New Orleans, LA on December 26, 1935, to Eugene and Fannie Flanagan.

Velma Barcia

Velma “Maw” “GiGi” Barcia passed away on March 11, 2023 at the age of 94. Loving wife of Anthony Barcia for over 74 years. Caring mother to Cheryl Barcia, Gayle Easter (Fred Jr.) and Toni Ann Gaeta; grandmother to Heath Barcia, Julie Mayers, Daniel Gaeta Jr.
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Sandra Couvillon Borne

Sandra Couvillon Borne of Covington, LA passed away peacefully at her home on March 13, 2023 at the age of 68. For 45 years, Sandra was the beloved wife of Glenn Borne, loving mother to Tiffany Jones (Jason) and Brittany Priola (Nick).

Charlene Tracy Collins

Charlene T. Collins entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 78. She was born in New Orleans, La., on March 9, 1944 and was a resident of Covington, La. Loving wife to the late Douglas F. Collins. Charlene was the caring mother to Douglas A.
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Norman Joseph Francioni

Norman Joseph Francioni passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born in New Orleans, LA, on September 11, 1927 to Arthur G. Francioni and Viola Morvant Francioni.
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Barbara Jean Reynolds Sensebe

Barbara Jean Reynolds Sensebe passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023, surrounded by family, at the age of 84. Barbara was born August 28, 1938 in New Orleans, LA, to the late Eugene Scheile and Irma Ferrand Reynolds.
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Gladys Mae Dauth

Gladys Mae Dauth, a lifetime resident of St. Bernard Parish, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Henry L. Dauth; parents, Lela Harwell Couty and Louis Joseph Couty; brothers, Curtis Louis Couty and Leo Louis Couty.
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Francis 'Frank' Albert Doyle, Jr.

Francis 'Frank' Albert Doyle, Jr., of Metairie, La., died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loving family on March 3, 2023 at the age of 84. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Manning Doyle, his parents Francis A. Doyle Sr., and Rita Payne Doyle.