All Tributes - Metairie, LA

David Leander Walgamotte Sr. passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward L. Walgamotte Sr. and Betty Terry Walgamotte; his stepmother, Anita Walgamotte; and his siblings: Edward Walgamotte, Peggy Dusenberry, Randy Walgamotte and Steve Walgamotte. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sheryl Adams Walgamotte; his children: David L. Walgamotte Jr., Anthony Walgamotte (Beth), Ellen Parfait (John) and Ashley Pearson (Derek); his grandchildren:...

Concepcion B. "Concha" Ramirez passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old. She will be remembered for her Love, Compassion, and Kindness. Her love was for her family, especially her grandchildren whom she adored. Concha was loved by everyone who knew her. Her kindness and generosity were endless. She always put others first. She was born in Olanchito, Honduras and was a resident of Kenner, Louisiana. She was preceded in...

Mary Laura LaFontaine passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Edward LaFontaine, Jr. (Tricia) and Craig Steven LaFontaine (April). Grandmother of Gabrielle, Joshua, Logan, and Jaden. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Edward "Pete" LaFontaine, Sr.; her parents, Giovanni and Marguerite Scianna; and 9 siblings. Mary grew up in Bay St. Louis, MS and a resident of Metairie, LA for 58...

Wanda Spinner passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Louis Ray Spinner for 53 years. Loving mother of Melody Tortorich, Monica Bohrer (Rick) and Michele Hotard (Emmett). Proud grandmother of the late Gregory Tortorich, Jr., Eric Tortorich (Gina), the late Scott Tortorich, Kristyn Bohrer, Richie Bohrer (Ashley), Paul Hotard, Renee Hotard, Rachael Hotard, Evan Hotard, and Sydney Hotard, and great-grandmother of...

William Stephen “Billy” Eickel, 94 diedSunday evening June 28th peacefully in his home.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Virginia Reed Eickel.  They had no children, but he is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews all of whom he loved very much.  His parents the Late Charles Andrew Eickel and Amelia Oechsner Eickel immigrated to the United States from Germany and lived in St. Louis MO. Before moving...

Melvin James “M.J.” Gumpert III, age 37, passed away on June 27, 2020, at his home in Jefferson, Louisiana. Melvin was born on July 20, 1982 in Metairie, Louisiana. He was a loving and giving soul who showed compassion to all. All who met him and knew him became a part of his family. He was a passionate artist, writer, chef and gardener. He loved the outdoors (especially fishing!) and being in nature. He cared deeply about those who were homeless and helped them in every way he...

Anthony J. Centanni Sr. passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Antoinette Mustacchia Centanni for 54 years. Anthony was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Mary Centanni. He was the father of Denise Centanni, Debra Bartholomew (Norman), Donna Macgregor (Danny), Anthony J. Centanni Jr. (Mary) and Nicholas J. Centanni (Shelly). He is survived by 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great...

Allen G. Rasch, Jr., age 63, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was the son of Joan A. Rasch and the late Allen G. Rasch, Sr. He was the companion of 38 years to the late Belinda Ann Gauthreaux; the beloved father of Brandon Rasch (Judith Barak), Lindsay Gauthreaux and Jeremy Black and the grandfather of Virginia Leigh Rasch. He was the brother of Patricia “Patti” Rasch, Susan Rasch, Joan Rasch and a brother, William “Billy” Rasch. He is also survived by four nieces and two...

Israel M. “Del” Delgado peacefully entered into eternal rest at the age of 92 on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at home surrounded by his wife and three daughters.  Israel was born in Raymondville, Texas on October 23, 1927 to the late Eva Mendez and Romulo García Delgado.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1948 through 1952.  Once returning to civilian life, he used his military training as he became an air traffic controller at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans.  He...