Marie LeBlanc Costanza, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in Hammond, at the age of 101.  She was born on Friday, May 14, 1915, in Belle Rose, Louisiana to the late Marie Bernadette LeBlanc and the late Joseph Felix LeBlanc.  She was a resident of Independence.

Mrs. Costanza never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. She was known...

Robert John DeRoche passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 78.  He was born on Tuesday, September 13, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Antoinette Wilson DeRoche and the late Collins DeRoche.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sherry Ann Robichaux...

Bo, age 67, died peacefully in his sleep at home, Tuesday morning, January 10, 2017. Born January 26, 1949 to Mamie Estelle and Willie Z. Finch. He was a life long resident of Tickfaw.

He's proceeded in death by his close and beloved uncle, Jerry Finch.

Bo leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Peggy Rogers Finch; a son, Matthew Finch and daughter in-law Rachel Finch;...

Mettie Marie Rider Copes, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2017, in Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 66.  She was born on Sunday, November 19, 1950, in Epps, Louisiana to the late Mary Marie Brewer Rider and the late Daniel Boone Rider.  She was a resident of Loranger.

Mettie is survived by her...

Stella Sculley Guzzardo, 83, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on August 27, 1933 in London, England to the late Daisy and Arthur Sculley.  She was a resident of Independence, Louisiana.  

She was known for her huge smile, awesome attitude, and beautiful English accent. She was a...

LAURA  K. PONTIFF,  passed away on Friday, January 7, 2017, at age 85. Beloved wife of the late Allen J. Pontiff, Sr. Loving mother of Judith Corb (Ronald), Karen Leblanc  (Malcolm, Jr.), Deborah Daigle (Larry),  Bonnie Millet (Joey),  preceded in death by her sons, Allen Pontiff Jr. and Mark Pontiff and parents, Frederick and Annie R. Kohnke.  She was a...

Julian Eugene Dufreche, 66, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, January 9, 2017.  He was a life-long resident of Ponchatoula and member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.  He was born on June 10, 1950, in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late CJ "Buddy" Dufreche, Jr. and the late Patricia Perkins Dufreche.  

Julian will be remembered...

Rosemary Rotolo Bourgeois Brown, 79 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was born on Wednesday, March 3, 1937, in Tickfaw, Louisiana to Joseph Raymond and Lena Margaret Campise Rotolo. Rosemary loved to volunteer and was voted North Oaks Medical Center's 2015 Volunteer of the Year. She also loved...