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 Monday, December 2, 2024

Cullen P. Landry ’60

William H. “Billy” Ladner ’56

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gates Boulevard, Slidell, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.

James Edward Brown ’53

Father of James E. Brown, Jr. ’77

Grandfather of John Paul Brown ’13

Brother of Edward V. Brown, Jr. ’63


Elizabeth B. “Betsy” Dowling

Grandmother of Thomas P. Dowling ’11, William M. Dowling ’16, Matthew J. Dowling ’19, & Christian B. Dowling ’26


Posted Wednesday, November 20, 2024

James A. “Jim” McCann ’71

Son of John J. McCann ’33†

Brother of Michael P. McCann ’72


Posted Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Arion R. Boyle ’55

G. “Paul” Dorsey, Jr.

Father of G. Paul Dorsey III & Kirk P. Dorsey ’96


Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m.

John K. “Ken” Saer

Brother of Edward H. Saer, Jr. ’37†, Albert C. Saer ’38†, & Donald M. Saer ’51†


A funeral Mass will be said on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Dolores H. Schroeder

Wife of Robert C. Schroeder ’56

Grandmother of Samuel H. Barker ’28


Relatives and friends are invited to join her family in attending her funeral service at Jacob Schoen & Son, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans, LA on Saturday November 16, 2024. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon with a Rosary at 11:15 a.m. and Mass at noon.

Posted Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Francis R. “Roy” Daigle, Jr. ’51

Grandfather of David S. Scotton ’12

Brother of Edmond L. Daigle ’53


Visitation at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 3990 W. Esplanade Ave, Metairie, LA, on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral Mass at noon.

Lynn N. Gallmann

Wife of Richard F. Gallmann ’55

Grandmother of Cristian M. Soler ’12


A funeral Mass will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until service time.

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Dixie K. Trower

Wife of Kevin F. Trower ‘

Mother of Christopher M. Kennedy ’85


A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124. The visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m.

Posted Monday, October 28, 2024

Ted J. Jeansonne

Grandfather of Christopher J. Jeansonne ’22 & Alexander J. Jeansonne ‘2


A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at St. Clement of Rome Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, LA. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with a funeral Mass to begin at 11:00 a.m.

Corinne G. “Coco” Bendernagel

Wife of John E. Bendernagel ’80

Mother of John G. Bendernagel ’19


Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Rita Catholic Church, 2729 Lowerline St., New Orleans, LA 70125. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Posted Friday, October 18, 2024

Yvonne H. “Bébé” Maestri

Wife of Howard G. Maestri ’64

Mother of Scott H. Maestri ’95

Grandmother of Davis E. Martin ’17, Hayes T. Martin ’20 & Maes Martin ’26, Garrett J. Derbes ’21 & Elliott J. Derbes ’24

Daughter of James W. Hughes, Jr. ’33†

Sister of James W. Hughes III ’60† & John V. Hughes, Sr. ’63†


A visitation will be held at St. Ann Church, 3601 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, Louisiana, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 12:30 p.m. Mass will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.

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