Luz de Maria (Maria/Shookie) gently passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 89, joining her husband Edward (Buddy) Lawrence Betz, Sr. two months, two days, and almost two hours later. Buddy and Maria had celebrated 70 years of marriage June 7, 2023. Maria was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 12, 1933, to Gertrude (Dupre) and Cenobio Balderas. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Otillia B. Monk, Emma B. Kelley, Elpidia B. Mustacchia, Gertrude B....

  Roy Richard Verret II passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the age of 85 in Metairie, Louisiana. Roy was the beloved husband of Sharon Fitzsimmons Verret for 29 years. Roy was the loving father of Jon Verret (Robin) and Scott Verret; the loving stepfather of Kelly Maher (Gina), and Linda Maher Clogher; and beloved Pere to Matthew Clogher, Marisa Clogher, Cole Maher and Haley Maher. Roy was born on September 15, 1938, in San Diego, California, the son of Roy...

Jo Ann Whiteman Fernon went to Heaven on Sunday, September 17, 2023, just shy of her 88th birthday. In her final days she was surrounded by her daughters Reggi Frederick, Lauri Shea, Lisa Shields, Bonnie Klein, Brennan Sumrall, and Kelly Shaw, as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was greeted in Heaven by her husband Geoff and great-grandchild Abby. Jo Ann was born and raised in New Orleans and lived most of her adult life in River Ridge. She attended St. Leo the Great...

Mary “Sue” Ann Terry Rodriguez passed away in her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on September 19, 2023. Born in Norfolk, VA and long-time resident of Kenner, LA. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jerry J. Rodriguez Sr. to whom she was truly devoted. Together, they were happily married for 42 years. She is survived by their daughters, Tami Rodriguez Cabrera (Jesus) and Lisa Marie Rodriguez (Nick), and joins in heaven her late son, Jerry Rodriguez Jr....

Norma Mary Jacob Woodard, a longtime resident of Metairie, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Clark "Woody" Woodard for 45 years. Together they had 5 daughters: Karen J. Morris, Sharon A. Amadee, Linda W. Burke, Theresa G. McLain, and the late Mary Catherine Woodard. She is also is survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two siblings, Shirley Jacob Duhe and Lawrence Jacob. She was born in Reserve,...

Gerald “Jerry” G. Hebert Sr. passed away on September 13, 2023 at the age of 77. He was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana to the late; Gilbert Hebert and Eloise Naquin Hebert. Jerry is survived by his wife of 40 years Kim Blanchard Hebert. His son Gerald G. Hebert Jr. (Mia), sister Geradine “Geri” (Pierre Dubrock) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was a beloved husband, father and a hard-working contractor who never hesitated to help his friends whenever he could. He...

Gary Joseph Cadow passed away on September 8, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Mary Cadow and late; William A. Cadow, Jr. He is survived by his three brothers: William “Bill” III (Karen), Kenneth (Antoinette), and Daniel Cadow. Also survived by his two nephews: Eric and Kenneth Cadow Jr. Gary enjoyed a long and wide-ranging career in the entertainment industry. For nearly 40 years, he served in various roles in music, theater, and movie...

Theresa Ann LaRosa Mendelson passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends at the age of 61. A New Orleans native and resident of Metairie, she was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Joseph LaRosa, Jr. and Mary Adele Aitken LaRosa, sister, Regina LaRosa Parker, brother, Michael Joseph LaRosa, and her father-in-law, Howard Paul Mendelson, Sr. Theresa was the devoted wife of 40 years to David Warren Mendelson; the loving mother to...

Carolon Marie Koenig Leonard, of Cape Girardeau, MO went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2023, at the age of 84. Carolon was the daughter of the late Edwin Koenig and the late Irene Schaefer Koenig. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dwight Judson Leonard, her sister Evelyn Koenig Crites, and her brother Herman E. Koenig. Carolon is survived by a son, Dr. Stuart Leonard of Hattiesburg, MS. She loved her Heavenly Father, her church family, and teaching Sunday School. She...

Margaret Genevieve Mullahy, a loving daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt, went to be with God on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the age of 106. Margaret was a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and a resident of River Ridge, Louisiana since 2007. Margaret was born on September 5, 1917, the second child of John Henry Mullahy, Sr. and Elizabeth Diehl Mullahy. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Reverend John Henry Mullahy, S.J.; her half-brother,...