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 Thursday, July 9, 2026

Roy A. “Billy” Kelly III’92

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge, LA on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Following the service there will be a reception at the LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center, 3838 West Lakeshore Dr, Baton Rouge, LA.

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John M. Kinabrew III

Father of John M. Kinabrew IV ’89 & Christopher G. Kinabrew ’90

A celebration of John’s life will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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John C. “Cooper” Petagna, Jr.’68

Brother of Keith T. Petagna ’74

A funeral Mass for the repose of his joyful soul will be celebrated at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, 1800 12th Street North in St. Petersburg, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

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Yvonne G. Saux

Wife of Jack E. Saux, Jr. ’59†

Mother of Jack E. Saux III ’82

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held for Yvonne at St. Dominic’s Church 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m.

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Posted Friday, June 26, 2026

George W. Schneider, Jr.’52

A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, located at 101 Live Oak Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Ryan L. Burks’01

Brother of Cory L. Burks ’05

A visitation will be held on July 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, with a Memorial Mass immediately following.

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Betsy J. Reising

Wife of Andreas F. Reising ’35†

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Betsy’s long life well lived on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. until the Catholic Memorial Service in the chapel at noon.

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Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Patrick L. “Pat” Gootee

Father of Ryan P. Gootee ’91

Grandfather of Harrison D. Gootee ’25 & Henry P. Gootee ’27

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church at 3368 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with a Mass following at 12:00 p.m.

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Christopher E. Lawler

Grandfather of Christopher G. Lawler ’26

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Edward N. Fraiche, Jr.

Father of Nicholas M. Fraiche ’01

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Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026

Romelia B. “Mel” Schiro

Wife of Gasper J. Schiro ’53†

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Metairie, 3924 Derbigny Street. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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Patricia T. “Patsy” Hotard

Mother of John A. Hotard, Sr. ’80 & James S. Hotard, Jr. ’81

Grandmother of John A. Hotard, Jr. ’13, Foster H. Moreau ’15, James S. Hotard III ‘ 20

Sister of Robert F. Talbot, Jr. ’55†

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, located at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. in the Lake Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Jesuit High School of New Orleans.

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Maureen M. Seabury

Sister of Fr. Anthony F. McGinn, S.J. ’66

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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Posted Friday, June 5, 2026

Leonard J. Bossier, Jr.

Father of Michael A. Bossier ’87

Grandfather of James S. McKinnie ’08 & Christopher M. McKinnie ’10

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Clement of Rome Church in Metairie, LA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Mass to begin at 11:00 a.m.

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Carroll Michael “Mike” Chiasson’58

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

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