Sharon Ann Esteves Hingle entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the youthful age of 55. She was lifelong pre-Katrina resident of St. Bernard Parish and had since resided in St. Amant with her loving and devoted husband Bradford (Brad) A. Hingle. She was the most loving and caring mother of her two daughters, Stephanie Manich Gras (Christian) and Shari Ann Bourgoyne (Michael) and an exceptionally proud grandmother of Christopher Michael Steele, Taylor Rae’ Hebert & Logan Joseph Estopinal. She was proceeded in death by her father, Waldo J. Esteves Jr. and mother, Pauline Liccardi Esteves. She is also survived by her brother Jimmy Esteves (Sherri), Her beloved step children Michelle Hellmer (Terry), Brandy Chandler (Gregg), “Anthony” Hingle (Ariel) and Nicholas Hingle (Tracey) and grandchildren Lyndsey Estopinal; Alex Bourgoyne, Addie Bourgoyne, and Auston Bourgoyne, Danica Rogers (Daniel), Terry Hellmer III “TJ”, Curtis Hellmer, Aydan Juneau, Aislyn Chandler, Annalyse Chandler, Ava Hingle and Tylie Hingle; and great grandbabies Lilly and Anna Hellmer as well as a host of other relatives and friends Mrs. Hingle was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School class of 1982, and work until 2005 as an Assistant Construction Project Manager where she spent the majority of her profession with Gramaldi Construction and LTH Mechanical. After Hurricane Katrina, she settled into her home in St. Amant and began a new career as a Corrections Officer at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. She served just under 10 years as a CO for the State Prison where she thoroughly enjoyed her work and was able to truly live out her life’s calling. Her strong awareness for reprimand and rules juxtaposed to her desire to live for compassion, strength, forgiveness and rehabilitation allowed her to touch the lives of all those she came into contact within her work environment. She will be greatly missed by many. Relatives, friends, and coworkers attend an evening visitation held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Sunday, November 17, 2019 and again on Monday, November 18, 2019 following a funeral service. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Dorothy Ranko Laine passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Harold Laine for 67 years. Loving mother of Geraldine “Teri” Laine and Lucille L. Randall. Sister of Marcella Hennessey, John Laine and the late Jim Ranko and Jerry Ranko. Proud grandmother of Charles “Buddy” Wollfarth IV (and his wife Marcia) and Justine Cervantes (and her husband Raul). Great grandmother of Justi, D.J., Megan, Addy, Logan and Madison. Great great grandmother of K.J. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear family friend Lainey Maldonado. Dorothy was born on August 24, 1931 in Walker, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Denham Springs, LA after Hurricane Katrina. She was a dedicated employee for Wembley Tie Company for several years before becoming a proud civil employee of the US Navy at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base where she retired after many years of service. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all of those whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends attended a visitation and funeral service held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Our beloved Kevin Gerard Liggett, a life-long resident of St. Bernard Parish and owner of All Seasons Pools made his transition into heaven on November 7, 2019, after an aggressive and hard-fought battle with lung cancer at the age of 60. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Evelyn Liggett; children Brandi, Ashley, and Devin; Pops to grandchildren Tre and Kyndall, brother to Geralyn Wells, uncle to James Lonardo, as well as many dear family members and friends. Son of the late Chester and Marian Liggett on March 17, 1959. As the owner of All Seasons Pools since 1986, it is Kevin’s dream for his company to flourish. We will continue to keep the same patronage and values as he has kept for the past 33 years. Kevin was a devoted husband, loving father and problem solver. He was well respected and liked by many. His quick wit and infectious laughter will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and by all who knew him. #LIGGETTLOVE. A Celebration of Life and gathering with shared eulogies was held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to an account that has been created to help spread holiday cheer to families who need uplifting this coming holiday season. To donate, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/spreading-holidaycheer-to-grieving-families.

Vivian Ann Gessner Liquor passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 71. She was the loving mother of Joell Gonzales (David). Grandmother of Tyler James Gonzales (Mystik Kays). Great-grandmother of Evelyn Faith Gonzales. Loving partner of Edward “Sonny” Otis, Jr. Stepmother of Edward Otis, III (Lisa), Claudette Otis Watkins (Glenn), Kimberly Otis Acosta (Brian), and Beth Otis Schubert (Alex). Aunt of Jennell Miller Carcich (Jon), and George Miller, III (Wendy). She was preceded in death by her sister, the late Shirley Gessner Miller (the late George, Jr.) Vivian is also survived by 16 step-grandchildren and 29 stepgreat-grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and dear friends. Vivian took great pride in her work as a nurse and caretaker. She loved bowling, was a frequent visitor of the Treasure Chest Casino, and was an avid collector of stamps and spoons. She was much loved by her family and friends, and will always be missed by those who knew her.

Margaret was born on October 26, 1923 and passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the age of 96. She was a resident of Jefferson, LA at the time of her passing. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, LA, on Saturday, November 23, 2019. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service in her memory at 1 p.m.

On Monday November 11th, 2019, Cecile “Celie” Jones Robin at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Robin Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles H. Jones and Eleanor Cure Jones Burthe. Loving mother of Ricky Robin (Susie), Charles R. Robin III (Lisa), Teresa “Terri” Lauzon (Buby) and Ellie Melancon (Steven). Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren: Valerie (Marc) Crawford, Phoebe Stinson (James), Ricky Robin Jr., Tiffani Berheisel (Bret), Ryan Robin, Albert Lauzon, Charles Robin IV, Ross Robin, Daniel Melancon, Laura Melancon, Gabriel Robin, Curtis Roberts (Alisha), Natasha Mullins and Brittney Mullins; proud great grandmother of 25 great grandchildren. Celie was born in New Orleans during the height of the Great Depression and reached maturity in the Treme neighborhood, a residential section inhabited by her family since the early nineteenth century. She was reared by her maternal great grandmother, Cecilia Pitre Cure Houin, who was renowned in New Orleans as a midwife. Many a New Orleanian was brought into this world by this indomitable lady who recalled the occupation of New Orleans by Admiral Farragut in April 1862 and many a catastrophe which befell old New Orleans. Through her great grandmother, Celie learned important lessons which built her personal strength and appreciation for the diverse culture that was and remains St. Bernard Parish and New Orleans. As late as 2007, Celie was still visiting Katie, a Black lady who had cared for Celie in her youth – she still lived on Bayou Road in Treme after many years and was as thrilled to see Celie as she had been sixty years before during Celie’s childhood. Celie was educated in Catholic schools and became rooted solidly in the Catholic Faith, a faith that sustained her through floods and many other upheavals in her life. She remembered and had participated in second-line funerals, recalled the skeleton men and the Baby Dolls who paraded on Mardi Gras Day in Treme. St. Augustine Church was her church parish and had been the church of many of her ancestors. Although Celie grew up without much money like most everyone else in those days, she was rich in her family upbringing and her community. She learned the great virtue of living a simple, honest life of integrity punctuated by devout adherence to the Roman Catholic Faith. In her adolescence she first visited eastern St. Bernard Parish and met the love of her life, Charles “Charlito” or “Chito” Robin. Chito descended from a family of commercial fishermen, trappers and professional hunters whose ancestors had helped to found St. Bernard Parish in the late eighteenth century. Celie and Chito were married March 5, 1949 and Celie moved permanently to eastern St. Bernard Parish, living briefly in Hopedale and then moving to Yscloskey where she resided until Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Celie did everything with Chito, even working as his deckhand in the 1980’s. Celie was fascinated by the folk traditions of the Isleno descendants’ community. She studied the folk remedies and other “cures” which were prevalent in Yscloskey, Shell Beach and the region. She became an accomplished cook, not only mastering old New Orleans Creole cuisine, but the traditional cuisine of the Isleno community as well. She encouraged Chito to build model boats and assisted him in conducting research to correctly identify the vessels and their heritage. Chito and Celie became an institution in the world renowned New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival displaying his unsurpassed collection of model boats. After Hurricane Betsy destroyed St. Joseph’s Chapel in Yscloskey, St. James Chapel at Delacroix and St. Francis Chapel at Bencheque-Reggio, Celie worked tirelessly to construct San Pescador Church. She also served as a girl’s baseball coach, designed and sewed dresses for the annual Blessing of the Fleet over many decades, designed and sewed wedding gowns for young ladies in the community, served as an active member of the Sebastien Roy Mother’s Club, served as 4-H coordinator for Sebastien Roy School, worked for the St. Bernard Council on Aging and was for many years the staff docent at Los Islenos Museum where she toured visitors from across the face of the globe. She was interviewed by the local, regional, state, national and international press about the Islenos and St. Bernard Parish. She was widely recognized and respected as the quintessential representative of eastern St. Bernard Parish and the Isleno fishing community. Celie was awarded the Medal of Saint Louis by the Archdiocese of New Orleans for her outstanding contributions to the Roman Catholic community of faith. Her life experiences were legion and throughout it all, she maintained her humility and first and foremost, an overwhelming desire to serve her family, her community, her heritage and her church. Nothing honorable was beyond or beneath Celie – her charisma and love of mankind permeated everything she did for all. Her quick wit was still another virtue. She was an astute judge of all she saw and learned early on to accept weaknesses and celebrate strengths of all that surrounded her. Born to lead, she did so effectively while enjoying that which she was able to accomplish through team-work with others. Celie was the consummate team player. Celie was a truly remarkable community leader and family matriarch. Her life stands as an object lesson in the best instincts of humanity. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Celie’s care givers at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Home and Notre Dame Hospice Care. Relatives and friends attended a visitation and funeral mass held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA on Friday, November 15, 2019. She processed with family and friends into the cemetery, led by a brass band, then laid to eternal rest with her beloved husband Charles in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Mary Elizabeth Taylor Savoie passed away peacefully on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2018 at Ochsner Hospital in Kenner, LA, at the age of 89. She was the cherished wife of the late Felix Savoie. Loving mother of Charles Savoie (Donna Savoie) and the late Phillip C. Savoie. Proud grandmother of Corey Savoie and Phillip D. Savoie. Great grandmother of Carlee Savoie and Olivia Savoie. Daughter of the late Charles Taylor and Mariah Nolan Taylor. Mary was born in the small town of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, Canada, and was a longtime resident of Chalmette, LA. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. Mary will always be remembered for her loyalty and dedication to her family, her caring and loving spirit, her laughter, and spoiling the grandchildren. She was a wonderful example of what it means to care for others and will be deeply missed by us all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. She will be laid to eternal rest with her beloved husband Felix in a private ceremony in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Steve W. Thieneman, Sr., passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 69. Steve was a graduate of Chalmette High School Class of 1968. In 1970, he became a proud member of the United States Submarine Service and was awarded silver Dolphins signifying his completion of rigorous professional requirements for qualification in submarines. This allowed him to enter the ranks of the dedicated men and women who are the elite of the United States Navy. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, he attended Delgado College and LSUNO. In 1977, Steve was employed by K&B Drug Stores where he rose to the position of Regional Manager until 1997 when K&B was sold and liquidated. Following this he began his career at Dollar Tree Stores as District Manager and later Recruiter for upper management positions. Steve was a devoted family man who loved fishing everywhere but especially in Hopedale, LA. He was a die-hard Saints and LSU fan, loved the world renowned New Orleans cuisine, and animals of any kind especially his constant four legged companion Molly. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert Patton Sr. and Bessie Hudson Patton, and Walter F. Thieneman, Sr. and Mathilde Bertel Thieneman Blackwell, his father Walter F. Thieneman Jr. who passed in 1984 and his mother Doris Patton Thieneman who passed in 2008. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Brenda Long Thieneman and his three children Stephen W. Thieneman, Jr. (Lisa), Lauren Thieneman Jones (Alvin),and Matthew A. Thieneman (Lindsay) as well as his grandchildren Sadie, Abigail, Grace and Annalise Thieneman, Quinn and Grant Thieneman, and Everly and Alvin Jones V. Steve is also survived by his loving brother David R. Thieneman (Cindy) and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 400 Westchester Place, Slidell, LA on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass beginning at 11:30 a.m. Following the mass there will be an escorted procession to Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, Louisiana where military honors will be rendered and he will be laid to eternal rest. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Steve’s name to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, www.ollparishslidell.com. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Howard Andrew Blalock was advanced to glory on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at age 76. He was born on November 27, 1942, in Chalmette LA. He is survived by his loving wife, Mercy Dee; five children: Lisa, Pennie, Willie, Marie, and Chris (Roslyn). Twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one cousin; John Combel (family), one nephew Joshua; and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, in-laws and friends. “Paw-Paw” was preceded in death by his brother, Wallace Boudreaux. Relatives, friends, Pastors, Officers and members of Marine & Mount Moriah Community Church, Greater Mt. Calvary International Church, Reliable PCA, Mayer and Hammant/ NES, Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation are invited to attend the Celebration of Life honoring Howard Andrew Blalock at Life Center Cathedral, 2100 Ames Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10 a.m. Elder Terry Gullage, Host Pastor; Pastor Donald Robinson officiating. Visitation will be held in the church from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. only. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, Westwego, LA. Guestbook Online: www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com.

Florence Schexnayder Dodd was peacefully called to be with the Lord on November 23, 2019 surrounded by love and prayers at the age of 85. She was born in Lions, LA, on November 14, 1934. A longtime resident of Chalmette and Hammond. She was a devout Catholic, matriarch of her family, beautiful seamstress, and loved to cook for her family - especially her grandkids. She will always be remembered for her love of God and family. She is survived by two sons, Alvin Dodd, Jr. and Craig Dodd (Mari); four daughters, Susan Dodd Albert, Deborah Dodd, Donna Dodd Deffes, and Kim Dodd (Walter); daughter-in-law Kathleen Lagarde Dodd (Pete); two sisters, Corrine Dennis (Lee) and Helena Reynaud (Denny); and three sisters-in-law, Rosie Schexnayder, Mary Gainey, and Sherran Rusk. She leaves to cherish her memories 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends. She felt great affection for her nephew and niece, Gerald and Brenda Bantaa, where she lived her later years. She is preceded in heaven by her parents, Joseph Schexnayder, Sr. and Florence Williams Lund; her loving husband of 59 years Alvin Gerald Dodd, Sr., son Keith Dodd; brothers Joseph Schexnayder, Jr. and Ronald Schexnayder. The family would like to extend a special note of thanks to the Richard Murphy Hospice House, Donna Olivia; New Century Hospice, Janet Becnal; and Vital Link, Karin Adams. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice House in honor of Mrs. Florence. Relatives and friends of the family attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 following recitation of the rosary. A Mass of Christian burial was also held at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Interment: Hungarian Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Condolences and other information may be found at www.thompsoncares.com.

Alphonse “Al” Graffia, III passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Ochsner (St. Bernard Parish Hospital) at the age of 50. He was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Chalmette, LA his whole life. He loved fishing and deer hunting everywhere in St. Bernard Parish. He shot darts with the St. Bernard dart league. He also loved spending time with friends and family, and he was a Scout master for Troop 14. Loving husband of Michelle Babin for 29 years. Son of Diane and Alphonse Graffia, Jr. Son-in-law of Manuel and Carmel Babin. Devoted father of Jeremy Manuel Graffia and Sadie Celeste Graffia. Brother-in-law of Rebecca Lynn Babin. Relatives and friends attended a Memorial Mass on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA 70043. A Celebration of Life was also held immediately following Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2107 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA 70043. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com

Paul Maher, Jr., a longtime resident of St. Bernard and Baton Rouge, LA; passed away on November 18, 2019 at the age of 60. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1977 and Louisiana State University in 1983. He married Evelyn Pence on December 2, 1978. He was a dedicated husband, father and paw paw. Paul is survived by the love of his life, Evelyn Pence Maher; his children, Paul Maher, III and wife Brooke, Errin Maher Clark and husband Tyler; his mother, Mildred Maher; his grandchildren, Paul Maher, IV, Tyler Clark, Jr. and Chloe Maher; his mother-in-law, Sandra Pence, his sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Maher and father-in-law, John Phillip Pence. Family and friends attended a visitation at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, on Saturday, November 23, 2019 followed by a mass. A Celebration of Life continued in St. Bernard at the Los Islenos Center, 1357 Bayou Rd. St. Bernard, LA 70085 from 4:00 pm until 8:00pm. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to a special family member Emmy through PayPal at emmyfights@gmail.com, in Paul’s name. The family of Paul Maher wishes to extend thanks to the Doctors and Staff of Our Lady of the Lake. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Dorothy “Dot” Grabert Morris peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 10, 2019 in the presence of family and friends after a long, courageous battle against cancer at the age of 77. She was born May 5, 1942 in New Orleans. She was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 47 years. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Carl Morris, her children, Cherie Perez and husband Ashley Perez, Terry Lewis, Louis “Louie” A. Lewis, III and wife Tammy Lewis, Tina Musacchia and husband Troy Musacchia, Desira Lewis, Stacy Lewis, and William “Will” Lewis and his wife Jill Lewis, along with 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Preceding Dorothy in death were her parents, Leon and Aurelia Grabert, brothers Leon Grabert, Jr., Gerald Grabert, and former husband of 27 years Louis (Al) Lewis, Jr. Dorothy will be greatly missed by many. A private memorial mass will be held for family members.

Margaret Rose Ferraro Prevost passed away peacefully while surrounded by friends and relatives on the afternoon of Saturday, November 16, 2019 in her home in Jefferson, LA at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Prevost; parents, Josephine DiGiovanni Ferraro and Philip Ferraro; her grandparents, Angelina DiGiovanni and Gaetano DiGiovanni, and granddaughter, Madeleine Prevost and grandson Joseph Antoine Prevost. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Catherine Pellenz, Angelina Ferraro Costella and brother Phillip Ferraro. She is survived by her three children, Susan Prevost, Michael Prevost, Joel Prevost, daughter-in-law Cynthia Prevost(Joel) and also by her granddaughter Sasha Prevost and grandson Ward Prevost. She is also survived by two great grandsons, Jacob Prevost, Benton Prevost and step-grandson Justin Stern along with several nieces and nephews. She was also survived by her beloved care giver, Ms. Dee Rayford. She was a life-long resident of the New Orleans area and lived in both the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans and Jefferson, LA. She was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends of the family attended a visitation and funeral service at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Harold F. P. “Brother” Seube, Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019, at the age of 85. Harold was born on August 23, 1934, to the late Harold P. Seube and Waldree Babin Seube. He was the loving father of Deborah Heffker (the late Allen), Vanessa Acosta (Joey), Harold Seube, Jr. (Lisa), Guy Seube (Jeanine), Tammy Sercovich (George), and the late Waldree Francis Seube. Proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 11 great-grandchildren. Brother of Rose, Louis, Floyd, Henry, Helein, the late Waldree, and the late Lloyd. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Harold had a great love for his family and was married to Murline DeLas Seube for 63 beautiful years. They had six beautiful children, Waldree Francis, Deborah, Vanessa, Harold, Jr., Guy, and Tammy. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Harold, knew him to be a fun-loving person and was “PawPaw” to everyone. Harold worked for his beloved Air Products & Chemicals, from which he also retired. He was an active member of the Andrew Jackson Lodge #428, and past Master. He was a veteran of the United States Navy as well. Harold was loved dearly and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, LA on Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. A funeral mass will be held in his memory at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, with military honors. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Connie Battistella Baas passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of

68. Beloved wife of 49 years to Frederick James Baas, Sr. Loving mother of Frederick James Baas, Jr. (Rosemary Ard Baas) and Lisa M. Baas Lacombe (Wayne Frey). Daughter of the late Louise Diebold Battistella and Rodney Lewis Battistella, Jr. Sister of Rodney Battistella III, Anthony John Battistella, Leo Frank Battistella and Albert Philip Batistella. Most importantly, she lived for her three grandchildren Alexander Jordan Lacombe, Alissa Marie Frey and Felicia Peyton Baas. Sister-in-law of Ronald Anthony Baas. Also survived by her dear friends Dorothy “Bonnie” Ponson and her “associate” Joyce Treadaway, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was well known for her German Hot Potato Salad, stuffed eggs, artichoke balls, gumbo and freezies. She was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and has been a resident of St. Tammany Parish since 2005. Relatives and friends attended the Visitation and Memorial Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Thursday, December 5, 2019. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mrs. Baas to be made to Children’s Hospital, or Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

John Joseph Englert passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 93. He was the devoted husband of the late Verna Schmidt Englert, and was an incredible father to six sons: Brent, Craig, Scott, Rick, Joey, and Dreux. He was a loving father-in-law to Marilyn Cimino, Sheila Ehren, Patricia Evans, Paige Hannan, Susan Fos, Karen Conner and the late Karen Saltamachia. John was so proud to be the grandfather of 13 grandchildren: Jason, Sandy, Johnny, Jeff, Kelly, Sean, Brooke, Erin, Danny, Morgan, Meryl, Kaleigh and Karissa; and 15 great-grandchildren: Hannah, Carter, Audrey, April, Grayson, Dylan, Graham, Jack, Luke, Jade, Carly, Kyle, Thomas, Reid and Collin. He is also survived and fondly remembered by his step-grandchildren Erin and Stu, and also many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John Aloysius Englert and lrene Verneuille Englert, and his five siblings: Irene McCann, Evelyn Wilkes, Thelma Archer, Rita Archer, and Joseph Englert. John was born on March 22, 1926 in New Orleans, LA and lived in Arabi, LA for 43 years. He was a 1951 graduate of Loyola University College of Pharmacy, working as a registered pharmacist in retail pharmacy and as a pharmaceutical representative for Eli Lilly and Co. for over 29 years. He was a U. S. Marine veteran of WWII, serving with the 28th Marine, 5th Marine Division, in the Pacific and in the occupation of Japan. Relatives and friends attended a visitation and funeral mass held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday, December 2, 2019. He was laid to rest with military honors in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers and in honor of John’s great-grandchild, Hannah Englert, the family requests donations to LA Pediatric Cardiology Foundation, 2137-A Quail Run Drive, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, www.lpcf.com. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com

Helen Emily Benezech Guillot passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019 at her family home at the age of 87. She was born August 15, 1932, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Helen Day and Edward P. Benezech. She grew up in Jackson Barracks, and moved to Arabi, Louisiana, at the age of 16. Helen graduated from St. Maurice Grammar School and Holy Angels Academy. She attended Rabouin Business College and later graduated from Loyola University. In 1951, she married Alvin W. “Buddy” Guillot, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage before his death in 2006. Helen was an active member of her community including Suburban Womans’ Club, Green Thumb Garden Club, and St. Bernard Historical Society. Helen was preceded in death by her grandparents Camille and Xavier Benezech, Emily Owens Day and Frank Pomeroy Day, her parents, husband, daughter Tracy Day Guillot, and her brothers, Edward (Katherine) and Shelby (Shirley) Benezech. She is survived by her son Steven W. Guillot, Sr. (Gail), her daughter Renée Guillot Gillen, grandchildren Steven W. Guillot, Jr., Amanda Guillot (Daniel Stanley), Laura Gillen Parker (J.D.), great grandchildren Christian, Enjolie, Paris, and Iliana, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Helen was young at heart and in spirit. She was immensely proud of her family, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. A Celebration of Helen’s Life was held on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans. Online guestbook at www.greenwoodfh.com.

Melrose C. Kathmann peacefully left this earth on Thursday, November 28, 2019 to be with her beloved husband, Bernard “Pete” Kathmann and great-grandson, Connelly J. Rhodes in heaven; at the age of 92. She was a native of New Orleans, LA; a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 42 years; and current resident of St. Charles Parish for the last 14 years. Loving mother of Bermel K. Doyle and Jeffery Kathmann. Mother-in-law of Larry Doyle and Derry Kathmann. Proud grandmother of Larmel Rhodes (Earl), Lara Meyers (Jude), Larissa Doyle, Chrissy Mariakis (Bryan), Misty Tkach (Steve), Jeffery Kathmann, Lisha Kathmann, Kristen Moon and Eddie Caillouet (Emily). She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Relatives and friends attended a visitation and funeral service held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Grace passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11:15 p.m. at the age of 91. She was the cherished wife of the late Roland Joseph Lemoine for 55 years. Grace is survived by her only daughter and son-in-law, Meredith “Dee” and John Vickers and four sons and daughter-in-laws, Preston and Melissa, Damian “Dooba” and Dorothy, Giles “Minnie” and Angie, and Aron and Ann Lemoine. Also survived by three grandchildren; John “JJ” Vickers (Mindy), and Lauren and Alayna Lemoine, great grandchildren, Jonathan, Payton and Braden Vickers whom visited her almost daily! She also leaves behind many bonus grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Anthony “Tony” and Iona Saia, her brother A.L. Saia (Lucy), a sister, Betty Saia Pecquet (Jake) and two sons; David and Phillip Lemoine. Grace was a lifelong resident of Port Allen, LA, until she moved to her daughter’s home in Meraux, LA three years ago. Her greatest enjoyment was going to The Palms Too Restaurant to eat thin, fried catfish, where she was fondly known as “The Lady”. Sincere thanks to all of the staff who made her feel special. “Thank you” isn’t enough to express the deepest appreciation to her sitters and friends Pat and Annette, who she affectionately called the “maid and nurse”. They gave her great comfort and care in her final years and made her passing a little easier. Per her wishes, relatives and friends are invited to attend a brief graveside service to be held in Grace Memorial Cemetery, 60455 Bayou Jacob Rd., Plaquemine, LA on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by St Bernard Memorial Funeral Home. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.