Jose “Pepe” Valenzuela embarked on his final voyage Wednesday, October 16, 2019 after spending many decades of his life at sea as a Merchant Marine. Despite his failing health, he remained strong and in good spirits and passed peacefully during his sleep, at home with his dog at his side. He is survived by his daughter, Lidia Pollard and his niece, Renée Parks. A graveside service will be held at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001 at 11:00 AM on...
Jose “Pepe” Valenzuela embarked on his final voyage Wednesday, October 16, 2019 after spending many decades of his life at sea as a Merchant Marine. Despite his failing health, he remained...
William Julian Friedman passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry G. Friedman and Virginia Smith Friedman, his brother Bruce Friedman and his son Christian Meisner Friedman. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Meisner Friedman, his daughters Michelle Friedman and Erin Friedman Wallace, his grandchildren Kathryn Friedman Navarre (John), Alethea Wallace, Rachel Louise Wallace and Robert William Wallace and a great-grandchild Davis...
William Julian Friedman passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry G. Friedman and Virginia Smith Friedman, his brother Bruce Friedman...
Kenton H. Coker, Sr., born on April 13, 1930, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 in River Ridge, La. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Lawrence Coker. Ken is also survived by two sons Kenton H. Coker, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas and his wife Becky and James Kevin Coker of Amite, Louisiana and his wife Lisa; 3 grandchildren: Austin, of Hammond, Louisiana, April, of Amite, Louisiana, and Colin, of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by 3 siblings, Margaret Rankin, Carolyn...
Kenton H. Coker, Sr., born on April 13, 1930, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 in River Ridge, La. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Lawrence Coker. Ken is also survived by...
Mattie McKneely Sandras passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jules Sandras; children Susan S. Creppel (Ross), Julie Sandras, Jo Burke (Scott) and Jamie Schulte (Randy); grandchildren Richele Creppel (Miguel Thompson), Carlei Creppel, Brandon Burke, Tyler Burke (Brandi), and Randal Schulte, Jr.; great grandchildren Kayden Creppel, Christian Harris, and Sophie Creppel, Tanner Burke, Lyncoln Kerner, one sister-in-law Juanita McKneely and...
Mattie McKneely Sandras passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jules Sandras; children Susan S. Creppel (Ross), Julie Sandras, Jo Burke (Scott) and...
William “Chip” A. St. John, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Beloved husband of Maria Piazza St. John for over 35 years. He is also survived by his children Paul Piazza White (Lauren), Angela Maria Quigley (Chad), William “Trey” St. John, III (Megan); grandchildren Lillian Marie St. John, William “Liam” Andrew St. John, Rhodes Thomas White, Hendrix James Quigley, and Wren Piazza White; also by his mother Patricia Meynier St. John and one sister, Bridgette A. St. John....
William “Chip” A. St. John, Jr. passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Beloved husband of Maria Piazza St. John for over 35 years. He is also survived by his children Paul Piazza White...
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, John “Clay” Dorris left this earth to join the Lord and his wife in Eternal Rest. Clay was born in Denver Colorado on June 18, 1949. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bennie Aucoin Dorris; parents, Brigadier General Henry Clay Dorris, MD and Elizabeth “Betty” Aycock. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Ashley Dorris Thiery and son-in-law, Michael Thiery. Clay also leaves behind his sisters, Anne Roberts (Donald) and Kathy Fisakerly (James);...
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, John “Clay” Dorris left this earth to join the Lord and his wife in Eternal Rest. Clay was born in Denver Colorado on June 18, 1949. He is preceded in death by his...
Susan Roussel Jones was born on June 23, 1950 in New Orleans, LA to the late Lloyd Louis Roussel and the late Beulah Perque Roussel. After a long and hard battle with breast cancer, she passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry David Jones. They were married for 28 wonderful years. She is survived by her only daughter, Bridget Guidry Brown married to Kevin Brown and her grandchildren, Kevin Brown Jr. and...
Susan Roussel Jones was born on June 23, 1950 in New Orleans, LA to the late Lloyd Louis Roussel and the late Beulah Perque Roussel. After a long and hard battle with breast cancer, she passed...
Peter J. Vallelungo, Sr. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born in New Orleans to the late Paul and Marie Vallelungo. He grew up with three siblings, the late Paul (Trudy), Frank (Anita) and Charlene (David). Peter is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 55 years, Juanita Vallelungo; their beautiful children, Sheri Torres (Chris), Donna Primeaux (Dalton), Gina Gonzalez (Jeffrey), and Peter J. Vallelungo, Jr. (Stefanie); their wonderful grandchildren,...
Peter J. Vallelungo, Sr. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the age of 76. He was born in New Orleans to the late Paul and Marie Vallelungo. He grew up with three siblings, the late Paul...
Jacquelyn J. Grego passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was the loving wife of 61 years to the late Joseph Grego, Sr. She is survived by her beloved children: Deborah Melady, Cathy LeBlanc (Dwayne), Lynnette O'Baugh (Chris), and Joseph Grego, Jr. (Melissa); 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sylvia Childress (Ronald). She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene Grego; and her son in laws: William Melady and Rick Oliveri. Relatives and friends are...
Jacquelyn J. Grego passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was the loving wife of 61 years to the late Joseph Grego, Sr. She is survived by her beloved children: Deborah Melady, Cathy LeBlanc...
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Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery
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| Tel: 504-833-3786
Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery
| 4900 Airline Drive
| Metairie, LA 70001
| Tel: 504-833-3786
| 4900 Airline Drive
| Metairie, LA 70001
| Tel: 504-833-3786
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