The New Orleans Advocate Obituaries

• Ellis, Columbus Benjamin "Lum"

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  Columbus Benjamin "Lum" Ellis, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Covington, Louisiana on Friday, May 24, 2024. Lum was born in Little Rock,...

• LaPorte C.Ss.R., Gerard B. "Gerry"

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  Rev. Gerard "Gerry" B. LaPorte, C.Ss.R. died on May 17, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO at the age of 85. He was born in New Orleans...

• Hotz, George Stephen

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  George Stephen Hotz passed away on April 29, 2024 at age 79. He is survived by his son, Robert Stephen Hotz & his niece, Kathleen Marie Pitts,...

• Gauthreaux, Kerry Anthony

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  Kerry Anthony Gauthreaux, native of Westwego, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at age 67, with his devoted wife by his side. He is...

• Ham, Roy Lafayette

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  Roy Lafayette Ham was welcomed into God's heavenly choir on Saturday, May 11, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 64 years,...

• Zimmerle, Frederick John

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  Frederick John Zimmerle, age 77, passed away on April 13, 2024 at his home in Pearl River, Louisiana, after a long illness. The only child of the...

• Heap, Jerri Schillaci

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  Jerri Schillaci Heap died on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born in Luling, LA on February 27, 1931. Jerri was a longtime resident of Abita...

• Vappie, Jean Benjamin

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  Jean Benjamin Vappie, aged 73, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Russell M. Vappie and the loving and devoted mother...

• Moreci, Rosemary Sproles

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  Rosemary Sproles Moreci, age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, with her daughter and son at her side, in the comfort of her...

• Nuebel, Scott Richard

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  Scott Richard Nuebel, age 73, of Covington, LA passed away after a short battle with cancer on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born on September 28,...

• Williams, Eddie

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  Eddie Williams, age 88, peacefully transcended from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was a native and resident...

• Pittman, Thomas

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  On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Mr. Thomas Pittman was called to his heavenly home, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering commitment....