Adele (Dolly) "Granny/Sgt. B./Ga-Ga" Rosolino Bonura passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Metairie, LA. Mother of Philip III (Walinda), Joseph (Jamie), Tony (Doris), Marie Comeaux (Craig), Jeffrey (Pam), Nicole Burke, and Timothy (Crystal) Bonura. Grandmother of Philip IV, Russel, Anthony, Toni, Tyler, Tatum, Nicole, Sophia, Brooklyn, Dakota, Amber, Abbee, Amanda, Ashlee, Ashton, Harris, Nicholas, Madilyn, and Catherine. Great-grandmother of Sarah, Adam, Ava, Russel, Natalie,...

William “Bill” Schule, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023. Bill was born on October 6, 1941, in New Orleans. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in the class of 1959. After graduating from high school, Bill enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserves and served for 8 years. In 1961, Bill married the love of his life, Dorothy “Dottie” Escude. Bill worked as an Estimator and Project Manager in the construction industry until his retirement in 2006. He was a faithful...

Bertrand Peter Boe Jr., “Bert”, born a native New Orleanian on November 21, 1935, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in the presence of his loving family at the age of 87. Bert was the son of the late Bertrand Peter Boe Sr. and Mattie Gonsoulin Boe. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary McCarthy Boe and beloved father to Susan Boe and Bertrand P. Boe III “BB” (Renee’). He was brother to the late Valerie Boe Paternostro (Guy), Don Boe (Carol), and Ray Boe...

James “Boogie” Melerine, Sr. passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Lena Owens Melerine for over 60 years. Cherished father of James Melerine, Jr. (Karen), Lona Cook (Charlie), Cheryl Melerine, Timothy Melerine (Alisha), and Lance Melerine. Grandfather of Celeste, Holden, and Travis Melerine; Corey, Dillon, and Sarah Cook; Trysta Smith and Aubree Newcomb; Cameron, Timothy, Jr. and Clare Melerine; and Laken and Lathen Melerine. Devoted son of the...

David Edgar Caruso, Jr., age 77, passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hilchey Caruso, his son, baby David C. Caruso, and his parents David E. Caruso, Sr. and Leonie Flick Caruso.  He is survived by his beloved daughter, Elizabeth C. Caruso of California, and his sisters, Lee Schnell of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Beryl Quinton (Juan) of Walland, Tennessee. He will also be deeply missed by his many loving...

Carol Ann Gendusa Parent passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 23,2023 at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of Maurice Frank Parent, Jr. for 59 years. Carol was born to the late Rita Famiglio and Emanuel Thomas Gendusa on January 21, 1940. Carol has one brother (John). She was preceded in death by her first son Greg Parent. She was the loving Mother of Stephanie Gonzalez (Robert) and Shawn Parent (Kriste). Carol is the Grandmother of Alexandra Gonzalez and Justin...

“Your mother is always with you. She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, the fragrance of life itself. She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well. She’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow; she is Christmas morning. Your mother lives inside your laughter....

Charles Maurice Kopelman, lovingly known as Poppy, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Wingerter Kopelman for 67 years. Father of Joette Kopelman Monaghan (Joseph). Grandfather of Jessica Monaghan Hoolahan (Robbie) and Jamie Monaghan Fineran (Everett). Great Grandfather of Caroline and Eli Minvielle; Reid and Rustin Hoolahan; and William, Preston, Dylan and Pierce Fineran. Brother of David Kopelman, Sr. (Gayle) and the late Phyllis...

Janice Marie O’Chery, of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, born on August 29, 1945. Janice leaves behind to cherish her memory her faithful, loving companion of 40 years, Lawrence R. Zummo; two brothers, James O’Chery, Jr. (Linda) and Charles O’Chery (Ina); stepson, Geno Zummo; grandchildren, Kylie Zummo and Dylan Zummo; great-granddaughter, Kylani Rose Matthews; nieces and nephews. Janice was...

John J “Papa-San” Owens, Jr.  Second Lined into the pearly gates of heaven on May 20, 2023, at the age of 74. He is proceeded in death by his parents, John J. Sr. and Anna Burke Owens, and his siblings Patricia, Judy, and Terry Owens. He is survived by his siblings, Mary O Spiess (Bill) and brother, Richard S. Owens; nieces Sarah Owens, Kelly Owens, and Jennifer Spiess of Lone Tree, CO; Nephews Michael Owens (Megan), Quinn Owens (Crystal) and Sean Spiess of Lafayette, LA;...