Celeste Marie Drezins

Celeste Marie Drezins passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 1, 2023, after a brief but brave battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of southern Louisiana, she loved the Saints, LSU, Mardi Gras, and crawfish season.

Ruby Ann Albers Watson

Ruby Ann Albers Watson entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday 4, 2023, surrounded by her family at the age of 56. Ruby was born on November 24, 1966 to the late Paul Kenneth Albers and late Patricia Wright Albers in New Orleans, La., where she was the oldest of eight children.

Frederick Godofredo Balbon

He loved deeply and fought passionately. He lived with no regrets. On February 21, 2023, Frederick Godofredo Balbon, fought his last battle and passed away in Slidell, La. He grew up in Meraux, La., and later settled in Pearl River.

Jennielee Arabie Eagan Allain

Jennielee Arabie Eagan Allain passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 92. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very memorable life.

Carroll Peter Scheuermann

Carroll Peter Scheuermann passed away peacefully at home in the early hours on February 24, 2023 at the age of 84. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Sylvia Turner Scheuermann. Devoted father of Eric (Mayra), Kurt (Lori), Laura (Kirk), and David.

Ruth Elaine Nunez Windom

Ruth Elaine Nunez Windom passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the age of 88. She was the cherished wife of the late Joseph F. Roberts Sr., and by previous marriage, the late Albert Windom. Daughter of the late Alma Serpas and Martin Nunez. Loving mother of Joseph Roberts Jr.

Jewel Grethel Simolke

Jewel Grethel Simolke passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born in New Orleans, La., on November 15, 1933 and was a resident of Slidell, La. Loving wife to the late Frank Simolke.

Joseph Edward Held, II

Joseph Edward Held, II, passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 31. He was the caring son of Hope Freire Held and Joseph Edward Held Sr.; brother of Cameron Paul Held (Aleisha Blache). Loving godfather of Saylor Layne Held; grandson to Edward III and Diane Held.

Patricia Ann Perez

Patricia Ann Perez passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 73. She was born in New Orleans, La., to the late Benjamin Evans and Dorothy Desplas Evans. She was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for many years.

Rose Mary Licciardi Ansardi

Rose Mary Licciardi Ansardi passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 with her loving family at her side at Hospice House in Slidell, La. She was a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of St. Bernard Parish for the past 45 years.