The New Orleans Advocate Obituaries

• Sewalk, Donna Davidson

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  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Davidson Sewalk on April 23, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family....

• Roy Jr., Edwin Main "E.M."

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  Edwin Main Roy, Jr. ("E.M."), age 83, husband of the late Judy Dutruch Roy, passed away peacefully at his home in Arabi on May 3, 2024. E.M. was...

• Labat, Victor John

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  Victor John Labat transitioned peacefully on April 21, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, MS at the age of 91. Born in New Orleans, LA, Victor attended Xavier...

• Goldstein, Katy Medders

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  Katy Medders Goldstein was a loving mother, caring daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. She died May 11, 2023 in New Orleans at the age of...

• Gonzales, Steve Nathan

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  Steve Nathan Gonzales, 73, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on April 26, 2024 from a sudden cardiovascular event. Steve's story began when he...

• Fairchild, Brenda Rose Shaffer

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  Brenda Rose Shaffer Fairchild passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Metairie, Louisiana at the age of 80 years. She was born on September 18,...

• Vignes, John Paul

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  John Paul Vignes passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in New Orleans, La. at the age of 83. In Heaven, he joins his wife of 54 years,...

• Bickham, Lillian

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  Lillian Bickham, 87, a former resident of New Orleans, LA and Franklinton, LA passed away in Flower Mound, TX, April 28, 2024. Visitation will be...

• Love, Anthony

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  Anthony Love, 59, passed May 1, 2024; born Oct. 19, 1964. He leaves behind his mother–Rosetta Love; sisters–Shawania Love-Anderson (Stanward) &...

• Ross, Sorfonia

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  Sorfonia Ross, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2024. She leaves to cherish her memories 4 children: Nelson Ross (Sheila),...

• Ballard Sr., Earl

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  Earl Ballard, Sr., age 66, was a native of Terrebonne and resident of Gray, LA. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to...

• Nelson, Elsie Margaret Prout Taylor

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  Elsie Margaret Prout Taylor Nelson transcended to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born on February 7, 1930 to...