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.

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, September 18, 2026

Jens D. Nielsen

Grandfather of Stuart R. Hart, Jr. ’06, Spencer J. Hart ’10, Evan M. Hart ’12, & Dane C. Chalin ’13


Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at St. Cletus Catholic Church, 3600 Claire Ave., Gretna, LA. The visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m.

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Merrill T. Landwehr’55

Father of Craig M. Landwehr ’80

Grandfather of Bradley T. Landwehr ’09 & Christopher M. Zelenka ’17


Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m.

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George A. “Chip” Geerken, Jr.’61

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Foundation Center in Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA, on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The formal service will begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by an informal gathering ending at 2:00 p.m.

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William P. “Pat” Harrigan III’52

Virginia M. “Michele” Pou

Mother of Michael F. Pou ’92 & Manelik F. Pou ’93

Grandmother of Alec H. Pou ’25 Link to obituary


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Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026

René H. Martinez 

Father of Connor P. Martinez ’07, Kyle P. Martinez ’10, & Cameron P. Martinez ’14


Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 Saint Charles Ave. The visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 3:00 p.m.

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George Scariano, Jr.’86

Levere C. “Monty” Montgomery, Jr.’45

Father of Warren L. Montgomery ’73†

Grandfather of Daniel L. Montgomery ’06 & Levere C. Montgomery IV ’08


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Kevin C. Schoenberger, Sr.’65

Father of Kevin C. Schoenberger ’00

Son of Sidney C. Schoenberger ’31†

Brother of Martin J. Schoenberger ’68†


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Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Robert E. Murphy, Jr.’59

Father of Fr. Robert E. Murphy, S.J. ’95


The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 4921 West Metairie Ave, Metairie, LA, 70001, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., preceded by the visitation at 10:00 a.m.

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Mark R. Zeringer’70

Son of Harold J. Zeringer, Jr. ’38†

Brother of Brian D. Zeringer ’72 & Eric P. Zeringer ’75


The funeral services will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. The visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by the chapel service at 1:00 p.m.

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Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Aurora S. Junius

Mother of Damian C. Junius ’14 & Frederick J. Junius ’20

Wife of Cletus A. Junius ’81


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Francisco X. Solórzano’68

Brother of Rodrigo M. Solórzano, Sr. ’62


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Jules A. “Jay” Malarcher III’78

Brother of Andre M. Malarcher ’79

Son of Jules A. Malarcher, Jr. ’37†


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Ione D. Killian

Grandmother of Dylan J. Blady ’20


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