Our beautiful mom and grandma, Diane Kuckens Gowland passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday April 20, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was born May 26, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her parents Emile and Yvonne Kuckens and sister Darlene Wingerter. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Dr. Samuel Duncan Gowland Jr.; three children, Stacey, Sammy and Stephanie; seven grandchildren, Katie, Haven, Gabe, Matthew,...

Anne Elizabeth Fortenberry McGaha passed away at her home on Saturday April 20, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born on August 25, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to the late John William Fortenberry and Rita Derbonne Fortenberry. Devoted wife of John Robert McGaha, jr. to whom she was married for 53 years. Loving mother of John Robert McGaha, III, Maureen McGaha Sonnier, and Patrick James McGaha. Cherished grandmother of Brennan Stuart Sonnier, Jude William Sonnier, Christian Scott Sonnier, and Anne...

Obituary for Ellen Cortello Frisard Ellen Cortello Frisard passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at the age of 97 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Ellen was born on March 26, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Anthony Joseph Cortello and Elenora Miller Cortello. She was the widow of the late Malcolm Arthur Frisard. She is survived by her five children, Joseph Frisard, Sr. (Susan), Margie Frisard Housey (Tom Scheib), Jerry Frisard (Lisa), Janis Frisard and Jay Frisard. She leaves behind...

Brian James Reel of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1933, to Sidney and Agnes Reel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brian was the beloved husband of Linda Perdue Reel whom he was married to for 48 years. Brian leaves behind his wife Linda and his children; Craig Reel, Holly Cespiva and her husband Scott, and Brian W. Reel and his wife Christina. Brian is also survived by his four loving...

Louis August Barrios, Sr. passed away on April 17, 2024, at 91, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 1, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Nolan Octave and Rose Schrader Barrios. Louis was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 60 years, Eula S. “Sissy” Barrios and loving father to his children, Louis (Anne Marie), Chris (Darlene), Keith (Tiffany), and Todd (Sheree). Louis shared a special bond with his grandchildren: Evan (Megan), Leigh (Danny), Brett, Brad,...

We are sad to announce the loss of our dear son, brother, and friend, Sean Thomas Lionnet, who passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 50 years old. Born July 1, 1973, Sean was a lifelong resident of the area, and was affectionately known as the mayor of Metairie. He attended St. Catherine of Siena,and was still active in its Men’s Club. There he earned the Hard-Charger Award, which recognized his continual and unwavering dedication to the...

Carlo Salvadore Bonura passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 6, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a retired Draftsman of 38 years for McMoran Oil and Gas. Besides his passion for LSU, he enjoyed watching all types of sports, playing, and listening to music, and hosting family gatherings where he was always the life of the party. Anyone who met him loved him immediately. He will be dearly missed by all. Carlo was preceded in death by his father, Marion Raymond Bonura, Sr.,...

Shirley Mae Palmeri, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 90. Shirley was born on August 11, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Edward and Mary Louise Fischer. Shirley's journey through life was marked by resilience, love, and unwavering strength. She was preceded in death by her siblings Edward Fischer, Vincent Fischer, John Joseph Fischer, Marguerite Heavey, Lorraine Schlosser, and George Joseph Fischer, Sr. Shirley was married once to the late...

Kay Francis Wallace, born on August 20th, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on April 3rd, 2024. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Jack and Mary Catherine Horridge Wallace, as well as her siblings Ruby Thames, Patricia Wallace, Mary Wallace, Adelaide Peterson, Arthur Wallace and Gerard C. Wallace. She is survived by her devoted sister, Elizabeth “Cookie” Esteve. Though Kay did not have children of her own, she played...