Carol Salzer Becklehimer, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 89 years old. Carol was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 10, 1935, to the late Alfred J. Salzer Sr. and Mary Mabel McKneely Salzer. She was a Metry Girl, a proud graduate of Metairie High School. Throughout her life, Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jonathan Mitchell Plaeger passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the beloved son of Edgar Camet Plaeger and Leslie Dickson Plaeger and brother to Christopher John Plaeger and Sarah Elizabeth Plaeger. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar L Plaeger, Berniece S. Plaeger, John M. Dickson Jr., and Beverly Block Dickson (Mere). He is survived by a loving family including Rick and Kathy Plaeger, Douglas Plaeger...

Beverly Ann Halstead went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 23, 2024. Beverly was born on November 10, 1933. She and George Halstead, her loving husband of 46 years were huge Disney fans & collectors. They were dedicated Christians and their faith called them to work together for over 32 years to teach children about God’s good book and his son Christ Jesus. Each child was their own child in their Christian Jungle. Beverly was a faithful member of Williams Boulevard Baptist...

Willie James Broussard born October 8, 1952 in West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 at the VA Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Widley and Leola Broussard, as well as his brothers, Charles Broussard and Ronald Broussard. Willie is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Abadie Broussard, his daughters Deanna Johnson (Teri Gordy) and Amanda Nocciolo (John Nocciolo), his grandchildren Eden Johnson Miller, Kelsey Johnson,...

Lorraine Babin Hendricks died peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 20, 2024. A private interment will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lorraine's memory may be made to Sisters Servants of Mary, 5001 Perlita St. New Orleans, LA 70122. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.  

Siomara Foot Hernandez passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Maria C. Foot, and her siblings, Jorge and Julieta Foot. She leaves behind her daughter, Sandra Ferrera; her brothers, Carlos and Oscar Foot; and many other relatives: Carlos R. Foot, Javier Foot, Patricia Foot, Danny Ramos, Alexis Carcamo, and the Hernandez family. Siomara enjoyed traveling and socializing with friends. She worked as a housekeeper at...

Judieth Ann Geiger Prat was born on December 22, 1948, in New Orleans and went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Elis Blumenthal Geiger and the late Jeanell Langston Geiger. Mrs. Prat is survived by her son, William "Billy" Edward Prat III, and many cousins. Mrs. Prat had a 40-year career as a legal assistant employed by several prominent law firms in New Orleans before retiring from Adams and Reese LLP in...

Allen “Lee” Oehler, of River Ridge, Louisiana, was born on July 17, 1929 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was called to his heavenly home on April 15, 2024 at the age of 94. Lee was a passionate enthusiast of aviation and entered the United States Air Force on March 11, 1952 in order to pursue that passion. During his 4 years of dedicated military service, he excelled as an Air Traffic Controller and was honorably discharged on June 6, 1956. He enjoyed a distinguished 30...

Kathleen M. Frank Piglia’s spirit left her earthly domain on April 15th after a courageous 8 month battle with cancer. She passed in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her husband of 34 years and her 3 daughters. Kathleen is survived by her husband Edward Piglia, Jr., her daughters Rechelle Diaz Brooks (Ed), Dana Diaz and Jessica Piglia, her grandchildren Claire and Cole Brooks, her mother, Rose Mannina Frank, her sisters Jeanette Frank Credo (Mike) and Rosemarie Frank Dominick,...