All Tributes - Metairie, LA

Ernest “Boo” George LeBlanc passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 94. He was born in Belle Rose, LA and was a longtime resident of River Ridge, LA. Ernest was a devoted parishioner of St. Matthew the Apostle where he served with the St. Matthew Usher Society, the Knights of Columbus #13425, and as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Gretna Mounted Police, the National Order of Trench Rats, and the American Legion Post 397. Boo retired from Antoine’s Restaurant...

Leslie “Les” Bonano, a man who you always wanted to have standing in your corner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Slidell Memorial Hospital. A husband, father, grandfather, policeman, world-class boxing trainer, businessman, Hall-of-Famer, and friend, “the Chief” will be missed by all who knew and respected him. He leaves the ring of life, and our hearts, as the still undefeated champion - 79 and 0 - with memorable knockouts in all of his many undertakings. The...

Ellis “Russell” Schlotzhauer, Jr. passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 19, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born in Omaha, NE to the late Ellis Schlotzhauer Sr. and Gertrude Esser Schlotzhauer and graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He moved to the New Orleans area over 40 years ago where he worked as the Director of Food Service for Chateau de Notre Dame and Piccadilly Cafeteria until his...

Andrew Joseph Landry Jr. passed away surrounded by his family on May 20, 2022 at the age of 82. AJ, who resided in Metairie, was born on September 22, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Russo Landry and his father, Andrew J. Landry. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret Walsdorf Landry and his three children, Monee Spence (Mark), Andrew J. Landry III (Susan), and Lisa Borges (Craig). AJ was the proud paw paw of Kristen Todd,...

Shirley Jane Christiana 86, of Devine TX passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at her residence. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Raymond Christiana Sr., parents, Hollis Reuben and Edith Guidry Temple, sisters, Marion Temple Lablanc, Dolores Butner. She is survived by her daughters, Josephine Harris (Michael), Shirley C. Hutson (David), and Juanita Christiana; son, Nicholas Christiana Jr. (Christy); her faithful dog Toby; sister, Barbara Ann Barnhill along with numerous...

Dianne Steadman Evans, 68, of Metairie, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at East Jefferson Hospital. She was born to her late parents, Joyce Sanchez Steadman and Joseph S. Steadman, in New Orleans and lived in Metairie, Louisiana for most of her life. From an early age Dianne exhibited many talents, including dance, cooking and gardening. She was a vociferous reader and would spend hours researching various topics of interest. She loved taking annual trips to Charleston, South...

Herbert Gordon Perkins passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the age of 64. Born in Jefferson, LA to the late Thelma Cowling and Sidney Perkins, Jr. Beloved father of Stephanie Perkins Shealy (Jeremy) and Matthew Perkins. Loving grandfather of Cannon Shealy. Brother of Jay Perkins, the late Sidney David “Dave” Perkins III, and the late Sharon Rainville and brother-in-law of Laura Perkins and Retha Perkins. Herbert is also survived by his cousin, John Thomas “Tommy” Accomando, Jr.;...

Trinidad Lozano was born on April 12, 1940, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Ignacio and Mary Lozano. He was raised in Monroe, Louisiana and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in his twenties. This is where he met the love of his life Dottie Mae Dubroc, whom he was married to for over 59 years. They resided in Metairie, Louisiana and he worked for Pellerin Milnor for over 40 years. Trinidad made friends everywhere he went. He was always willing to help those in need, especially when it...

Jack Louis Marshall of Jefferson, LA passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Joycelyn Justi Marshall. He is survived by two sons, Jack "Eric" Marshall (Kathleen) and David Jude Marshall (Angela), as well as two grandchildren, Zachary and Katy. He graduated from St. Aloysius High School in 1955 and served in the U.S. Army. He loved life and owed much to E.J. Pulmonary Rehab for his friends who kept him going. He wished to be cremated,...

Don Jude Dowling Sr., 81, of New Orleans, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in New Orleans. A Memorial with Service to follow will be held from 10 AM – 1 PM Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. Don Jude Dowling Sr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Mr. and Mrs. Leo B. Dowling on November 20, 1940. He married Jackie A. Dowling on September 15, 1963 in Jefferson Parish. He worked as a Pressman for The...