Walter Lee Raschke, 1/4/55 - 7/16/2025, a native of New Orleans, passed away at the age of 70. Husband of Debroah S. Raschke. Father of Casey Raschke (Tyra) and Randy Raschke. Grandfather of Sawyer, Eli, and Braellyn. Son of the late Willie R. Raschke and the late Nettie M. Raschke. Brother of David Raschke (Christine), Billy Raschke, and the late Carolyn Helwick (late, David).  Walter spent most of his life as a general contractor. He worked to build and renovate buildings and homes and in...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amy Ercilia Gomez, who left us too soon at the age of 63. Amy passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.Born on May 9, 1962, Amy was a shining light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She was the beloved daughter of Elsa Liliana Gomez and the late Feliciano Jesus Gomez, who predeceased her nearly a decade ago, and a cherished sister to Anthony Felix Gomez and Elsa Lorraine Gomez. Amy was an incredible...

Carlen McCloskey Bourgeois, 67, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2025, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. Carlen McCloskey Bourgeois was born on May 13, 1958, to Charles and Dorothy McCloskey in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from Dominican High School in 1976, she went on to study voice at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Carlen found her true calling in the Human Resources profession for the non-profit, private, and federal government...

Stephen J. Philburn passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday May 17, 2025 at the age of 69. He was born in Washington D.C. on August 27, 1955 and at the age of 9 months moved to Metairie, Louisiana. He was born to the late Robert T. Philburn and Lois M. Philburn. He was preceded in death by his brother Barry T. Philburn (Gloria R. Philburn). Stephen is survived by his mother, Lois M. Philburn; his children, Brendan T. Philburn, Brittany E. Philburn, and Natalie A....

Laura Capo Adams passed away peacefully in Denham Springs, Louisiana on May 16, 2025. Born on August 30, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Laura was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1962. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Vincent “Rex” Capo and Marie Lavoy Capo. Laura is survived by her two brothers, Vincent Capo Jr. and Louis Capo. Laura was a devoted mother to her three sons: George M. Adams IV of Millbrook, Alabama; Rene Adams of...