Obituaries
BERCKES
William “Bill” Antoine Berckes, 77, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010.
More of this story
Mildred “Millie” Dubuisson Fontcuberta peacefully entered into Heaven Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, surrounded by her family as they sang “Amazing Grace.”
More of this story
In memory of “Professor” Gottlieb Kogel, long-standing resident of Slidell, and proprietor of Indian Hills Nudist Campgrounds along with his late wife, Dora Ann Kogel for the past 39 years. Professor passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at the age of 93.
More of this story
Paul “Gus” August Menard Jr., 77, a former resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, 8:30 a.m., at his home in Mandeville.
More of this storyShawn Christopher Lee Sr. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at the age of 31. He was a lifelong resident of Madisonville.
More of this storyEarlene Lynnette “Lynn” Reed passed away at her home in Folsom Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at the age of 42.
More of this story
Frank E. Rito, 81, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2010, at his home. He was a loving husband, dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
More of this story
Helen Sarrat Schindler, 83, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. She was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Covington for the past 23 years.
More of this storyHerbert “Bill” Giles Thompson Jr. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010.
More of this story
Edmond “Eddie” Thomas Barras Jr., 47, was taken from this Earth and those who love him Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010. Left to celebrate his life are his son, Adam A. Barras; his parents, Paulette Ketry Barras and Edmond T. Barras, Sr.; and his sister, Pamela A. Barras. He was the grandson of Nancy G. Ketry and the late John M. Ketry, Therese Yenni Barras and Lee J. Barras. He is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
More of this story
Michelle Lynn Bergeron, 29, of Covington, will be laid to rest Saturday at Samart Funeral Home, Bayou Blue Road, Houma.
More of this storyHarold Edward “Pinky” Dwyer Jr. passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, at the age of 55. He was the son of the late Evelyn Smith Dwyer and Harold Edward Dwyer Sr.; brother of William H. Dwyer, Peggy Dwyer Chiasson and Georgia Dwyer Molinary; and uncle of Christopher M. Dwyer, Michael S. Dwyer, Jessie C. Dwyer and Benjamin H. Chiasson. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lacombe for the past 45 years.
More of this story
Lawrence Vincent Labatut Sr. passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Kenner. He was the beloved father of Loree L Krajcer and her husband Jimmy, and Lawrence V. Jr., and his wife Sari; son of the late Lillian M. and Arthur Labatut; brother of Louis Labatut, Rose Marie L. Asaro and the late Arthur, Lloyd, Robert, Alvin, Monte, Milton, Lois Labatut and Merle L. Kirchem and grandfather of Matthew Peter Labatut, Deborah Lynn Labatut, James Joseph “Tre’” Krajcer III, Logan Lawrence Krajcer, Jake Jules Krajcer and Angelle M. Melancon. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
More of this storyAnn Dore Palmer, wife of Mel Palmer, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 23, 2010. Ann was born in New Orleans on Sept. 20, 1944, and resided in Covington for the last 29 years. She was the daughter of late John Batiste Dore Jr. and Edith Ragan Dore Brinkman; sister of Esther Price, Lester Dore and the late John B. Dore and Daniel Dore; mother of Lisa, wife of Jack Strain; Alan Palmer; Kim, wife of Chris Loyd; Jill, wife of John Mathies; Ann, wife of Jerome King; Marcy, wife of Clarence Mullen and grandmother of Ryan Palmer, Rhett Strain, Aaron Dufrene, Steven Dufrene, Joseph Palmer, Jennie Dufrene, Rachel Strain, Jace King, Susan Palmer, Brian Hill, John Palmer, Josh King, Joel King, Colleen Mathies, Ann King, Brett Mullen, Julie Mathies, Clarence Mullen and the late Rodney Strain III. She was adored and loved by a host of nieces and nephews and she devoted much of her life to the care of numerous abused and neglected children through foster care. Ann believed that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She is presently at the feet of Jesus worshipping him forevermore.
More of this story
Robert George Pecoraro, age 78 years, of Slidell, passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Marylyn Trentadue Pecoraro for the past 58 years; father of Steven M. Pecoraro, Kristy P. Pike and the late Robert G. Pecoraro Jr. and Kenneth M. Pecoraro; son of the late Samuel Pecoraro Sr., and Leonie Miller Pecoraro; brother of Frances Pecoraro, the late Samuel Pecoraro Jr., Margie Brinker, and Geraldine Diamond; grandfather of Whitney Pike, Kasey Pike, Dominik Pecoraro and Annika Pecoraro and great-grandfather of Sophia Lynn Reagin.
More of this storyAndrea Curet Rodehorst, 84, passed away Aug. 20, 2010. She was the loved wife of Albert Rodehorst; mother of Kurt, Kevin (Brenda), Pamela Lewis (Daniel), Pennie Bowden (Rick), Priscilla Rodehorst, Peggy Laffin (Norman) and the late Keith Rodehorst. She was a grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of seven. Andrea was the daughter of the late C.L. and Florence Curet. She was a native of Biloxi, Miss., and a resident of Slidell for the past 39 years.
More of this story
Lillie Koegl Savoy, 92, passed away Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, while surrounded by her family praying the Rosary.
More of this story
John Phillip Wichterich Jr., 82, of Slidell, passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2010.
More of this story
Copyright © 2010 St. Tammany News
View Jobs
View Homes
View Autos
