All Tributes - Metairie, LA

Yvonne Bondio Chatelain passed away on February 20, 2020 at the age of 84. She was the widow of Harry Joseph Chatelain, Jr. They shared 55 years of marriage together. A native of New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Katie) Leonardi Tommeraas and Vincent Bondio. During her childhood, she shared a special relationship with her maternal grandparents, Cora Bacon and Rosario Leonardi. She spent many years living throughout the United States during her husband’s service...

Doris Nichols Stratton passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Stratton. Loving mother of William “Booper” Stratton (DeAnza), Julie Venture (John) and Raymond “Ray” Stratton (Barbara). Beloved grandmother of Melissa Beck (Bryhn), Rochelle James (Chad), Laura Bennett (Ryan), Megan Simmons (Sean), Dana Stratton (Rogers), Jamie Stratton, Raymond Stratton and Brett Stratton. Also...

Felix Cortes Valencia passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the age of 38. Beloved husband of 22 years to Ana Juarez-Cortes. Loving father of Briseyda Cortes-Juarez. Son of the late Antonio Cortes and Martina Valencia. Brother of Aida Morales, Hilda Morales, Leovina Cortes, Dionicio Cortes, and Asael Valencia. Uncle of Fernando Alcantara, Abner Arias, David Mateo, Joseph Chavez, Kevin Arita, Kayli Arita, and Felix Valencia. Visitation will be held in his home at 804 N. Starrett Rd....

   Robert William Claffey Jr., husband of Phyllis Randall Claffey for 41 years, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner. He was 66. Mr. Claffey was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Kenner, Louisiana.    He is survived by his daughter, Alicia C. Daigneault (Scott) and step-children: Robert C. Flick Jr. and Sandra F. Mesa (Ricardo); his grandson, Lucas Daigneault and step-grandchildren: Nicholas Bernal, McKaela Bernal,...

Rosemary Catoire Forsyth entered eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the age of 96. She was born in Reserve, LA to the late Charles and Marie Brack Catoire, and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Forsyth, Sr. for 71 years. Mother of Lauren Bersuder (Richard), Kathy Baudin (Bernard) and Herb Forsyth, Jr. (JoAnn). Sister to Charles Catoire, Beverly Terrebonne, the late Florence Forsythe, and the late Leroy Catoire. Also survived by 8...

Carol Scherer DeVille, 82, passed away February 15, 2020. She was a native New Orleanian where she lived her entire life and was a graduate of Saint Stephens Catholic School. Carol was employed at South Central Bell, Whitney Bank, Holman Center, Schlumberger and retired from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. She enjoyed doing ceramics, painting, and walking in Audubon Park. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years Marion DeVille, mother Eliska Scherer and brothers...

George Barquero, better known as “Georgie,” left this world for eternal peace on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in New Orleans, he lived in Abeline, Tx, Kenner, LA, and was a longtime resident of Ponchatoula, LA. Georgie worked in construction, and had a great smile and a big heart; he greeted everyone with a big hug. Georgie was always willing to help, was the definition of a true gentleman, and was an incredible dancer. Through his strength, his family will...

Mrs. Argelia Fino entered into eternal rest in peace. Loving Mother of Dilma Mejia, Gladys Alegria, Olga Carias, Raymundo Jr, Luis Alonso, and Cesar Fino. Mother-in-law of Pablo Mejia, Luis Alegria, Jesus Carias, Maria, Juanita, and Brenda Fino. Preceded in death by her husband Raymundo Fino, one brother and two sisters, and a grandchild. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Fino was a housewife,...

Charles Edwin Brooks, 1928-2020 Charles E. Brooks born on March 13, 1928, in Bogalusa, LA, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles P. and Ida Hall Brooks; his devoted wife, Nettie S. Brooks; his sister, Gloria Soileau; his son, Donald Brooks; and his grandson, David Silverman, Jr. He is survived by his children: Becky Weber (Glenn) and David Brooks (Gretchen); grandchildren of April Alexander, Erin Helwig (David), Robin Roser...

Stella Dazzo DeCaro went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the age of 98 years old. Beloved wife of the late Tullio J. DeCaro for over 50 years. Devoted mother of John DeCaro (JoAnne) and Antoinette T. Richards (William). Loving grandmother of John J. DeCaro, Jr. (Tina), Jamie D. Fazzio (Chad), Joey M. DeCaro (Heather), Nicholas J. Hardin (Tiffany), and the late Matthew Richards and 7 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Dazzo and sister of the...