Francis Oma "Jack" Murphy
May 8, 2023
Francis Oma "Jack" Murphy, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born on October 27, 1929, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of the late William Travis Murphy and Emma Durnin Murphy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.
Jack is survived by his brothers, Elliott and...
William Louis "Bill" Stieglitz
May 8, 2023
William Louis "Bill" Stieglitz, of Loranger, Louisiana, received from the highest chain of command an important mission that only he can fly. Bill got his wings back on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 75 and he is flying that mission right now. He was born on Saturday, August 16, 1947, in Long Island, New York, the son...
Verdie Mae Guitreau Picou Comeaux
May 7, 2023
Verdie Mae Guitreau Picou Comeaux, of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on August 27, 1933, in Livingston, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Theophile and Loney Berthelot Guitreau. Verdie was a successful business owner for over 30 years. After retiring...
Frances Catherine Lamonte Tortorice
May 5, 2023
Frances Catherine Lamonte Tortorice was born December 14, 1926, in Tickfaw, LA, to the late Tony and Josephine Inzinga Lamonte. She passed away May 5, 2023, in Hammond, LA at the age of 96. She was a lifelong resident of Tickfaw. Frances was a parishioner of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, and is survived by her daughter, Pamela Strate (Carl); granddaughter,...
Michael Anthony "Micho NQ" Andrew
May 2, 2023
Michael Anthony Andrew aka Micho NQ was born in Newtown, Dominica on September 22, 1956 to the late Hayden Andrew and Clemance Jno Baptiste Andrew. He was a pioneer in popularizing African drumming in the Eastern Caribbean. As a native of Giraudel in Dominica, he was part of the bountiful farming community as a Rastafarian and played a major role...
Louis Diego Gallo
Apr 29, 2023
Louis Diego Gallo, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Hammond, Louisiana on April 29th, 2023 and is now free to hood surf for all of eternity. He was born on August 26, 1958, in Santa Monica California, the son of the late Ignatius Salvador (Nash) Gallo and Nancy Donnell Bowen. Louis was a graduate of Hammond High...
Robert David "Bobby" LeBlanc, Sr.
Apr 29, 2023
Robert David "Bobby" LeBlanc, Sr., a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born on November 1, 1933, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the son of the late John LeBlanc and Inez Orillion LeBlanc. Bobby was raised in Ponchatoula and started playing...
Betty Landry Loupe
Apr 28, 2023
Betty Landry Loupe passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at her home, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 97. She was born on Wednesday, December 30, 1925 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Freda and Ronnie Landry. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Betty was born and spent her childhood in Hammond. She became interested in aviation....
Cecilia Marie Sampere
Apr 28, 2023
Cecilia Marie Sampere, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed from this life on Friday, April 28, 2023, in her home at the age of 82. Cecilia, lovingly known as “Cyd,” is survived by her daughters and their husbands; Helen (Keith) Carona, Wendy (Bill) Nielsen, Mary (Andy) Loving, Christen (Charles) Anzalone, Catherine (Todd) Inzinna, Anna (David) St. Marie, Angela (Cliff) Gomez, her grandchildren;...
Lucille Hill
Apr 27, 2023
Lucille Hill of Ponchatoula was born on June 25th 1943 passed away peacefully on April 27th 2023. She loved her family and friends and was loved in return. Lucille was an active member of the Ponchatoula Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for many decades. She enjoyed volunteering her time to teach people the Bible and give them a hope for the...