James W. Hedges, 64, passed away January 29, 2023, after a yearlong battle with liver cancer. “Sonny” as he was known by his friends and family was born in California but was raised in Pensacola, FL. Sonny moved to New Orleans in the early 1990’s and New Orleans became his home. Sonny was an ICU nurse for over 40 years. He worked in Pensacola at Baptist Hospital before moving to New Orleans. Sonny worked at Charity Hospital, Tulane, Touro and finally University Hospital...

Herbert Francis Devezin Jr, of New Orleans, La passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 64. Herbert, fondly known as Big Herb or Twink, knew at an early age the importance of having God in his life. He was a devoted member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Throughout his adult life, he earned many accolades and kept on pursuing different degrees in his field of Engineering. He has worked for many companies including Delta Towers, Xavier University, Dillard University, George...

Salvador Edward Gutierrez, Jr. died on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the age of 81, after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Sal was born on June 15, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Arabi. Sal was a loving husband to his high school sweetheart, Lois Seither Gutierrez, to whom he was happily married for 57 years. Sal was also a devoted father John Gutierrez (Jennifer), Justin Gutierrez, and...

Sr. Rita Marie Hickey, OSC  passed away at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center on January 25, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Sister was a member of the Order of St. Clare at St. Clare Monastery in New Orleans for almost 38 years. She was born in Teaneck, NJ. and grew up in Tenafly, NJ. Sr. Rita is the daughter of the late Thomas Hickey and the late Lucy Madden Hickey.  She is survived by her sister Judy Hickey Tierney, nephew Billy Tierney and niece Ann Marie Espinosa. Sr....

On January 25, 2023, after 83 years of a life well lived, René A. Curry Jr. spread his blue jay wings and flew on to olive green and sky blue pastures. He was born to Glorain Stoddard Curry and René A. Curry Sr. on May 24, 1939 in New Orleans LA.  René is survived by his love of 63 years, Shirley “Sissy” Claverie Curry, and their three children: Becky Curry Zaheri (Kamran), Debbie Curry Reily (Jamie), and Guy Christopher Curry (Laura).  René...

David Jackson Wills passed peacefully on January 24, 2023 at the age of 55. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, then fell in love with New Orleans where he lived for 25 years before settling in Magnolia, Mississippi during his final years.  He was an extraordinary man with seemingly endless energy.  He will be remembered by his thoughtfulness, his generosity, and his great sense of humor which was often on full display.  He was exceptionally proud of his business...

Jacob George Oestriecher, Jr, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 77. He was born on January 12th, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Jacob George Oestriecher, Sr and late Josephine Barbara Bersuder Oestriecher. Mr. Oestriecher, a New Orleans native has lived in Covington for the past 39 years. Mr. Oestriecher was survived by his wife, Shirley Oestriecher; children, Mae Everett (Dennis), Jacob Oestriecher (Janel), Pearl Goins (Tony), Paul...

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Labarre Bagert, 91, died Saturday, January 21, 2023. Mrs. Bagert was a native of New Orleans and lived in New Orleans most of her life, but resided in Starkville MS for the last few years. She was a graduate of Dominican High School and Loyola University.  As a newly married military spouse, Betty worked as an educator teaching 1st grade in Ocean Springs as well as a 1st grade teacher director and an On-duty Educator to US Air Force...

Dennis Anthony Giurintano passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. He is survived by his cherished wife of 15 years, Susan Giurintano; his beloved daughter, Lisa Dial (Clifton); three stepsons, Daniel Raggio (Blair), Dr. Blake Raggio (Kristin) and Stephen Raggio (Layne); as well as six grandchildren: Brelynn Dial, Mary Kate Raggio, Leighton Raggio, Grant Raggio, Cecilia Raggio and Asher Raggio. He is also survived by his sister Fran...