Albert Joseph Bodker

October 16, 1929 - October 22, 2021.

Albert Joseph “A.J.” Bodker passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on October 22, 2021, at the age of 92.

A true Ponchatoula treasure, A.J. wore many hats: husband, father, pawpaw, teacher, principal, Presbyterian, Rotarian, advisor, and friend. He was beloved in each of these roles and he excelled...

Geraldine Long Desplas, age 85 of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Louis Long and the late Antoinette Salvador Garrity. With a Masters Degree, she retired as a teacher from Chalmette High School in 2002 where she dedicated her life to...

Van Lauren McCahill passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born on August 10, 1945, in Independence, Louisiana the son of the late Vincent Edmund McCahill Sr. and the late Leona LeBlanc McCahill.

Van is survived by his seven siblings, Dorothy M. "Dot" Foster (Don), Wilson McCahill (Faye), Ada McCahill, John Paul McCahill, Don...

Rosa Maria Smith McDaniel, 64 years old of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Colonial Care Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She was born on Monday, December 22, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rosa loved spending time with her family, playing bingo, animals of all kinds, and characters Betty Boop, Mickey, and Minnie Mouse....

Elizabeth "Betty" F. Olsen, age 74, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at home with her family by her side. She was born on Thursday, October 11, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Robert Karl and Louise Falgout Fried. Betty was a nurse for many years and was deeply passionate about her job. She enjoyed life...

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Harry Bernard Jr. a resident of Hammond, La. passed away at the age of 76 at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, La. He was born Tuesday, August 24, 1943 to Billy Ruth Campbell Bernard and Harry Bernard Sr.

Harry is survived by his wife, Pamela Shelton Bernard of Hammond, children: Britt Bernard and wife Patty, Bridget...

William "Billy" Dennis Lambert, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at his home, on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the age of 60. He was born on Thursday, May 10, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Earl and Joyce Lambert.

Billy would do anything for those he loved, and wasn't afraid to tell anyone he loved them. He enjoyed spending time with...

Sonny Karlo Lum  passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 31.  He was born on Saturday, February 18, 1989 in Hammond, Louisiana to Cindy and Billie Lum.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Sonny is survived by his father and mother, Billie and Cindy Lum.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,...

Joanna Mary Meilleur Kimball  passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at the age of 77.  She was born on August 6, 1941 in New Orleans and was a resident of Hammond.

Joanna is survived by her five children, and many grandchildren. No services are scheduled at this time. Services entrusted to Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Homes.

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Frits Fredrickus Fynaut ended his journey on earth on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 75.  He was born on Saturday, May 16, 1942, in Breda Holland to Antoon and Leuntje Fijnaut.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Frits is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dorothea Fynaut; children, Brigette and Kevin Lopez, Nicole...