Richard Burns Koen, 84, passed away peacefully September 30, at his home, after a long illness. Richard was born on February 2, 1938, Groundhog Day in Cullomburg, Alabama. He graduated from Silas High School and attended the University of Alabama and the University of New Orleans, with studies in Engineering.  He retired from Lockheed Martin after running their aggregate division on the Eastern Coast of North and South America, and Canada. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Joy;...

Greenberry Bush Taylor Jr., 74, passed away September 28, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Taylor was born September 17th, 1948, in Meridian, Mississippi. He was raised by his parents, Greenberry Taylor Sr. and Katherine Taylor, along with his sister Kay. He was a proud graduate of Spring Hill College, where he received a full scholarship to play baseball for the legendary Stan Galle. After college, Mr. Taylor worked in retail before pursuing a career in marine insurance where he spent...

Joseph Michael Bruno, 88, passed away Monday, September 26th peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 15th, 1934 and raised on a dairy farm in New Jersey before moving to New Orleans to attend Tulane University in 1952. He earned his BS degree in Zoology and Chemistry with a minor in Philosophy, and was voted by his peers as having “the ability to say less in more words than anyone else”. After attending...

Jacquelyn “Jacque” Ann Robert Pass, a shining light to all who knew her, left this life on Sunday, September 25, 2022. During her five month struggle with brain cancer, she was lovingly tended at home by her devoted children, allowing her peace and dignity in her transition. Jacque was born on November 27, 1948, the third of four children of her parents, Stanley J Robert and Lily Grace Robert. She was preceded in death by her generous and fun-loving parents, her sassy older...

Mary Romano Kagan, 71, died at her home in Harahan on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born to Salvatore (Sam) and Angelina (Prestigiacomo) Romano on November 25, 1950. A native of New Orleans, Mary and her husband, Bob (Robert M Kagan, Sr.), were married for 52 years. Their dates often included bowling and dancing. Mary loved Sunday suppers with family, and playing board games or cards, especially Scrabble and Bouré. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Lena...

Maria Gloria “May Glo” Schilleci Grisoli Monteleone died at home in Mandeville on September 21. She recently celebrated her 94th birthday surrounded by many of her family members whom she adored and gave unbounded love. Born to Antonina Graffagnini and Gioacchino Schilleci on September 6, 1928 in New Orleans, she attended St. Joseph Academy and remained close friends with her classmates -“les girls”- reuniting with them at least once a year even in their 90s. She...

Ann (Bodin) Dugas, 89, died Sunday, September 18th, 2022 in New Orleans. Ann was a native of Texas, but lived in Louisiana for 68 years. In her youth she was a proud member of the Melody Maids, a singing group that entertained US troops during and after WWII. She went on to college to become a Nurse and proudly served in the Army. Ann was also an accomplished seamstress who loved to make costumes and anything Mardi Gras or Christmas related. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49...

Dr. Michael Homan, historian, theologian, and lifelong contrarian, dies at 56 Dr. Michael Mathias Homan might have described himself as an incredibly strong, funny, smart, and most of all, humble man. He squeezed one hell of a life into 56 years. Michael died on September 17th, only minutes apart from the exact three-year anniversary of his son, Gilgamesh Homan’s death. Despite being a theologian, Michael didn’t believe in cosmic significance, but being a historian, did enjoy a...