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 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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Posted Monday, June 1, 2026

Nathan T. Vatter’22

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the visitation and funeral Mass for Nathan on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, located at W. 5th St., Laplace, Louisiana 70068. The visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 p.m.

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Anna R. Augustin

Wife of Raymond P. Augustin, Sr. ’38†

Grandmother of Paul G. Augustin ’01 & Daniel P. Augustin ’15


Relatives and friends are invited to pay tribute to her long-life well lived on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 12:00 noon.

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Donald J. Boudreaux

Father of Daniel P. Boudreaux ’87


Funeral services will be held at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by Mass at St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, Louisiana, at 2:00 p.m.

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Barbara B. Dildy

Mother of Gary A. Dildy III ’77, David J. Dildy ’79, & John R. Dildy ’85


Visitation will be at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at noon.

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Alice F. Key

Mother of J. Scott Key ’70 & Gary J. Key ’74†

Great-grandmother of John H. Key ’30


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Posted Wednesday, May 20, 2026

John G. “Gerry” Suhor

Father of Gerard F. Suhor ’09 & Gregory G. Suhor ’15


Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday May 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433 with a Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus prior to the funeral Mass at Noon.

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Gerard R. “Jerry” Williamson’55

Brother of William J. Williamson, Jr. ’47†


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