Vera Elsie Breckwoldt Acosta
Jun 6, 2025
Vera Elsie Breckwoldt Acosta was born August 10, 1936, in Hammond, LA to the late Frederick John Breckwoldt and Zena Bennett Breckwoldt. She passed away June 7, 2025, at her home in Ponchatoula. Vera is survived by her son, John Joseph Acosta; daughter in law, Tina Marie Acosta; sister, Irma Vining; and two granddaughters, Savannah Acosta and Shana Acosta. In...
Argul "Bubby" Pierre
Jun 5, 2025
Argul "Bubby" Pierre, age 80, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1945 in Folsom, Louisiana to the late Cleveland and Rachel Pierre.
Bubby was a proud veteran of the US Army who was stationed in Korea on the DMZ line. He enjoyed being outdoors...
Guy Leander Joiner
Jun 5, 2025
Guy Leander Joiner, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on Friday, August 30, 1957, in Independence, Louisiana.
Guy was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting. He was a child at heart; you could often find him playing in the dirt with his heavy machinery and spending time with his grandkids....
Joseph John "Joey" Galofaro III
Jun 3, 2025
Joseph John "Joey" Galofaro III passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Hammond, LA., at the age of 68. He was born on Tuesday, October 9, 1956, in Hammond, Louisiana.
Joey was a former Mayor of Tickfaw, a Notary Public, he was also an entrepreneur since grade school, improving report cards for a price. His many business ventures culminated in...
Lucas Joseph "Luke" Travasos
May 28, 2025
Lucas Joseph “Luke” Travasos was born April 23, 1949, in New Orleans to the late Ray and Shirley Gallioto Travasos. He passed away May 28, 2025, at his home in Hammond at age 76. He was a lifetime resident of Metairie, before moving to Hammond nine years ago. Luke was a 1967 graduate of Rummel High School in Metairie, and...
Lorena Cook
May 26, 2025
Lorena Cook passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 83. She was born on Tuesday, March 17, 1942, in Pasadena, Texas to the late Geneva and Alton Welch. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Earl Cook; daughter & son-in-law; Laura Kearns (Michael);...
Cynthia St.Romain Ayo
May 26, 2025
Cynthia Ann St.Romain Ayo peacefully passed away, with her daughter by her side, on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 73. She was born on Saturday, April 12, 1952, in Plaucheville, Louisiana, to the late Herman and Minnie Couvillion St. Romain. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Cynthia will be remembered for her infectious laughter,...
Shayna Husser Smith
May 25, 2025
Shayna Husser Smith, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born June 30, 1962, to the late Huey Husser and late Joan Grosch Husser.
Shayna was a graduate of Hammond High School, where she was a Torette and Homecoming Queen. She then continued her studies at Southeastern Louisiana University. Shayna was...
Mildred Baham
May 23, 2025
Mildred Baham, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at Richard Murphy Hospice House on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on Sunday, February 14, 1926, in Ohio, the daughter of the late Noah Harter and the late Cordelia Wood Harter. She was a caregiver at Heritage Nursing Homes as well as in home caregiving for...
Christopher Ryan Arnold
May 21, 2025
Christopher Ryan Arnold, 50, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on May 21, 2025, at his home.
Services will take place at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 on Friday, May 30, 2025 with visitation from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and a celebration of life ceremony at 2:00 pm. Chris loved - and was loved...