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Elizabeth Jane Crowell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2023, with her daughters by her side. She was born in New Orleans on June 19, 1939 to the late Jack Jacob and Julia Henderson Jacob. She was a graduate of Fortier High School, Class of 1957, Soule’ Business College, 1958, and the Jefferson Parish Vocational-Technical School Practical Nursing Program, 1977. She later completed the Tulane Paralegal Studies Program. Jane worked for several years as a nurse for a...

Edgar “Eddie” Albert Romaguera, Jr passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1st 2023 at the age of 77. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Linda Maggio Romaguera. Father to Lisa Camhout (Jacques), Wendy Peters (Kendall), Dina Fiorella (TJ Tyler “New Guy”) and Juliette Hefler (Scott “OG”). Preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Albert Romaguera, Sr. and Catherine Fortado Romaguera. Brother of Diane Breaux (late Randall) and Michael H....

Matthew Claude McCarthy, age 85, lifelong resident of New Orleans, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. He is survived by his fur baby, Waffle, who brought him much joy. He was the son of the late Henry Valentine and Marjorie Behrens McCarthy. Husband to the late Elsie Claire Doskey McCarthy. Father of Eileen McCarthy, Renee McCarthy and Ryan (Juanita Chambers) McCarthy. Grandfather of Mason Claude McCarthy. Brother of Maureen Helinski, and the late Mark and Michael McCarthy....

Clifford Sidney Wright passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the age of 80. Cliff lived a life serving God and others, whether as a deacon at St. Benilde Catholic Church; as a dedicated teacher to students at Xavier University; or helping the sick, elderly, poor, and others. Most of all, he was a husband, father and grandfather. Clifford’s father, Samuel, died in WWII at Normandy. He and his mother lived in New Orleans until she remarried Paul LaRoccca, Sr., who was a beautiful...

Bertha Bolaños Malespin, 91, of Kenner, La, was received into the Kingdom of God on Wednesday August 30th, 2023 after a full and accomplished life. Bertha was born on August 8th, 1932 to the late Bertha Maria Vargas and Miguel Angel Bolaños Zelaya in Managua Nicaragua. In 1952, Bertha and Carlos Malespin were married in Managua, Nicaragua. In 1962 Bertha and Carlos moved to New Orleans with their 7 children. Bertha was the matriarch of her large and very close family including her 7...

Harriet Seidler Junker, age 84, of Kenner, passed away on August 29, 2023. Harriet was born on August 2, 1939 to parents, Harry August Seidler and Sadie Sauviac Seidler. Wife of the late Milton H. Junker, Sr. Harriet “Mawmaw” Junker was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She devoted her life to the care of her family and others through her in-home daycare. She had a profound impact on everyone she met, as everyone was always welcome in her home. Her...

Carolyn Carlisle Jaeger, 86, passed away on August 28, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a retired employee of the U.S. Customs Service. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Jaeger; her parents, Milton D. and Marion Smith Carlisle; her daughter, Brenda Spiess Heaton Perez and one granddaughter. Survived by one daughter, Cheryl Ponthieaux Butler (Louis), four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also survived by three nieces, Judith Brown...

Joyce Leonella Durand Chawla of New Orleans, LA, passed into the presence of her Savior while surrounded by her family on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was 69 years old. Joyce was the beloved wife of Naresh “Tony” Chawla of 43 years and devoted mother to their son Jonathan Sterling Chawla (Sarah). She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Joseph Durand II and Leonella Braselman Durand, as well as by her siblings: Ralph “Bubbie” Durand (Joy, Johnnie), Dorothy...

Charlen Hill Womack, age 82, of New Orleans, LA, passed away on August 12, 2023 at her home. Charlen was born on November 7, 1940 to parents, Captain Charles E. Hill and Eva Mae Cathcart. Charlen was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Ridgewood Prepatory High School. She attended the University of Miami, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She was a longtime member of St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Metairie, LA where she was heavily involved...