Jesuit High School of New Orleans

In Memoriam

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, February 19, 2026

Margaretta T. Pickert

Grandmother of Bradley S. Romig ’01 & Jeffrey K. Romig ’06

Family and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Visitation will start at 11:00 a.m. followed by Mass at noon.

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David C. “Dave” Raphael, Sr. ’60

Father of David C. Raphael, Jr. ’86

Brother of Thomas W. Raphael, Jr. ’58, Robert M. Raphael ’59, & Raymond R. Raphael ’62

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at the Chapel of the North American Martyrs at Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St. New Orleans on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 1:00 p.m.

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Gloria V. Normand

Mother of Newell D. Normand ’76 & Nate J. Normand ’87

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m.

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Wayne A. Manix

Brother of Maurice J. Manix, Jr. ’15 & Briant M. Manix ’76

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Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Pepper B. Jackson

Mother of Craig R. Jackson ’80, Cris R. Jackson ’84, & Caffery R. Jackson ’86

Grandmother of Edward R. Jackson IV ’20 & Christian J. Jackson ’22

Funeral services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church on Metairie Road, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with visitation commencing at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.

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Nicholas D. Lorusso

Father of Giovanni D. Lorusso ’82 & Nicholas J. Lorusso ’85

Grandfather of Nicholas D. Lorusso II ’15

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m.

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Willie H. La Nasa

Wife of August J. La Nasa ’50†

Mother of Alfred J. La Nasa ’85 & Philip J. La Nasa ’87

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until Mass begins.

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Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026

Henry A. “Hank” Schumacher, Jr.’64

Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 8:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

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José F. “Fernando” Echeagaray

Father of Nicholas F. Echeagaray ’07

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from Noon to 2 p.m., followed by a Mass at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70001.

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Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Barbara D. Connick

Mother of Edwin T. Connick ’80

Grandmother of David W. Gaines ’15

Funeral services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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Martin A. Clark, Jr.

Grandfather of Dominic R. Baker ’17

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Kenneth R. Stiegler, Sr.

Grandfather of Jake F. Stiegler ’19

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Posted Friday, January 30, 2026

Bruce A. Bannon’74

A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held Friday, January 30, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a service to begin at 11:00 a.m.

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Price G. Dodson III

Father of Price G. Dodson IV ’86, Paul E. Dodson-Culotta ’87, & Timothy J. Dodson ’98

Grandfather of Cole W. Dodson ’27

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 3990 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002 on Friday, January 30, 2026. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the church with Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026

Linda H. Walsh

Mother of Thomas P. Walsh ’81, Michael E. Walsh ’82, & Gregory J. Walsh ’89

Grandmother of Cullen M. Walsh ’14 & Caleb N. Walsh ’21

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