Edmond Ball Brescher II
Jun 10, 2025
Edmond Ball Brescher II, known as EB, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 81. He was born on Wednesday, March 29, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Johanna Eames Brescher and the late Edmond Brescher I. He was a lifetime resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
EB attended Ponchatoula High School, where he excelled...
Christopher Robert Johnson
Jun 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Christopher Robert Johnson, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the age of 43, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Christopher was born on November 4, 1981 in Hammond, Louisiana to Robert “Bob” and Patricia “Tink” (Landry) Johnson, and from an early...
Edith "Pat" Charbonnet
Jun 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Edith (Pat) Charbonnet. Edith (Pat) Charbonnet passed away on June 9, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born March 13,1942 to the late Edith and John Hoover, Sr. Pat was a true people person who loved everyone and expressed that love by feeding them,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Mary LeBlanc Schilling
May 29, 2025
Mary LeBlanc Schilling passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 73. She was born on Thursday, July 26, 1951 in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Mildred Legnon LeBlanc and the late Vernis LeBlanc. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jimmie Schilling; daughter, Jeannine Schilling...
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);...