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Joan C. Caliva passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 91. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois and a resident of Jefferson, Louisiana. Daughter of the late Anthony Caliva and Josephine Paladino Moore. Beloved companion of Eileen Barthe. God-mother of Julia Nuccio. Aunt of Joyce Nuccio and Barbara Patnotte. Great-aunt of Amanda and Gary Richoux. Great great-aunt of 5. Cousin of Louis Hembree. Niece of the late Caroline, Catherine, Anna, Anthony, Nick, Sam, Vincent and...

Christina Wich Bode Greco, a resident of Metairie, LA, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 73. She was born on July 6, 1947 to Henry B. Wich, Sr. and Anna Drago Wich. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry B. Wich, Sr. Anna Drago Wich, (step-mother) Jo Ann Wich, (2nd husband) Albert P. Bode, Jr., (step-sons) Richard a. Bode, Bert A. Greco and (step-grandson) Kyle Bode. She is survived by her husband, Charles "Skip" E. Greco, Sr., her children, Joseph A....

Betty Bujol Loker entered peacefully into God’s loving arms on January 14, 2021. Betty was just short of her 93rd birthday on February 2, 1928 and died of natural causes. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Thomas Jenkins Semmes Loker. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Russell and Aline Aubert Bujol. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Cartan Loker. She is survived by two children, Margaret “Peggy” Loker Rowbatham...

Frank Leo Taranto passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 85. He was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Frank was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army. He spent many years as a faithful witness for Jesus Christ on Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. He touched the lives of many and showed the love of Christ through his life and his actions. He had a passion in helping others in need and presented this while giving food and clothing to the...

Grady C. Lloyd, Jr., 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, after a long struggle with Lewy body dementia. Grady was a resident of Old Jefferson, Louisiana for most of his life. A union carpenter for decades, he worked on many of the buildings that now make up the New Orleans skyline, including the Superdome. He also served as the weighmaster for many Southeast Louisiana fishing rodeos for more than 50 years, including the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.  A lifelong member...

Orval “Erby” Monroe Kalb Jr. Born 12/23/1946 in New Orleans, La to Mae Triche Kalb and Orval M. Kalb Sr. He passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA after a courageous battle at the age of 74. He was the eldest child of his parents. Erby was drafted to Vietnam for the army in 1966.Where he proudly served in the 1st Battalion 16th Infantry Army Rangers known as “Big Red #1. While stationed in Vietnam he was awarded the Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars for his Service....

Fay Zuckerman Parnes, 83, died on January 1st, 2021. She leaves two children, Janet Markowitz and Mitchell Parnes (Mindy), eight beloved grandchildren, Scott, Michael, Rachel, Cameron, Samantha, and Danielle Markowitz, and Jena and Manya Parnes, her sisters, Esther Shaiman (Burt, deceased) and Karen Soll (Eddie), and sister-in-law, Sandy Parnes (Leon, deceased). She is also survived by her many first cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years,...