Jesuit High School of New Orleans

In Memoriam

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This page features death notices and information about funeral services pertaining to deceased members of the Jesuit High School community. The page is frequently updated and is based mainly on information contained in the death notices published on Nola.com/Times-Picayune and in the New Orleans Advocate. The list of deceased is also compiled and printed in Jaynotes, Jesuit’s alumni publication.

Jesuit alumni who live outside the metro New Orleans region are encouraged to submit information about their deceased loved ones.

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Alumni can also email us at volunteer@jesuitnola.org or call us at (504) 483-3947 to submit information or ask questions about information the In Memoriam process.

For In Memoriam listings prior to June 1, 2013, visit Jesuit’s website archives.

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026

Michael J. Brown’80

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Kyle J. Evans’08

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Joseph E. Young’43

Father of Christopher J. Young ’70

Grandfather of Colin C. Young ’02

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with family visitation at 9:00 a.m. and general visitation at 9:30 a.m.

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John K. “Keefe” Hecker’64

Grandfather of Jackson Fransen ’21, William R. Fransen ’21, & John Michael Hecker ’29

Brother of Cornelius A. Hecker III ’58†

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Keefe’s life on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. The visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. until the funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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Alvin W. “Al” LaCoste’'51

Father of Alvin W. LaCoste, Jr. ’75 & Edward J. LaCoste ’78

Grandfather of Christopher M. LaCoste ’96, Kevin B. LaCoste ’03, Cameron G. LaCoste ’06, Matthew J. LaCoste ’08

Great-grandfather of Claiborne M. LaCoste ’30

Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral Mass at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at noon. The visitation will be held at church beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his memory to Jesuit High School.

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Joseph D. “Darrell” Jordan, Jr.’63

A celebration of life will be held on January 13, 2026, at the Greenwood Funeral Home located at 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA, with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and a Mass following the visitation starting at 12 noon.

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Diane M. Majoue

Sister of Clifton E. Majoue III ’79 & Kenneth J. Gelpi ’87

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Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Melonie M. Lewis

Mother of Gerald V. Lewis ’86 & Michael J. Lewis ’87

Family and friends of the family are all invited to attend her Celebration of Life service on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. with service to follow at 1:00 p.m.

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Posted Monday, December 15, 2025

Santiago L. “San” Llull

Father of Christian M. Llull ’94

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie, LA.

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Christopher M. “Chris” Gagnon ’85

Brother of Kevin R. Gagnon ’86, Keith P. Gagnon ’90, & Kirk K. Gagnon ’98

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Jerry P. Casey’52

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Posted Friday, December 12, 2025

Joan C. Schmitt

Grandmother of Armand P. Daigle III ’12

A celebration of a beautiful wife and wonderful life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Mary’s Assumption Church at 2030 Constance Street (corner of Josephine St), New Orleans, LA, with visitation from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m.

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Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Robert P. “Bob” Barbalich, Jr.’67

Father of Andrew P. Barbalich ’04

Son of Robert P. Barbalich, Sr. ’37†

His celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery in Metairie, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Donations to Jesuit High School.

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Vincent J. Imbornone, Jr.’59

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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Shirley L. Spedale

Wife of A. Roland Spedale ’53

Mother of A. Roland Spedale, Jr. ’84 & Gerald M. Spedale ’86

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6201 Stratford Place, New Orleans, LA 70131. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

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