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, August 25, 2025

Erwin A. “Cas” Caswell, Jr. ’52

Brother of Michael E. Caswell ’53† & Robert M. Caswell ’60†


The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. in the J. Garic Schoen Chapel.

Posted Friday, August 22, 2025

Marguerite S. Vallon

Mother of Albert J. Vallon III ’72

Grandmother of Albert J. Vallon IV ’13


Services will be held at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Catholic Mass will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Posted Monday, August 18, 2025

Audrey G. Schroeder

Mother of Lloyd F. Schroeder II

Grandmother of Stephen A. Strickland, Jr. ’91, Troy M. Schroeder ’95, Brad D. Ferrand ’98, Scott M. Schroeder ’00, James C. Day ’06, & Blake P. Day ’08


Visitation will be at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with a Memorial Mass to follow at 1:00 p.m.

James C. Azcona, Jr. ’71

Son of James C. Azcona, Sr. ’44†


Posted Friday, August 15, 2025

Blanche M. Comiskey

Wife of James A. Comiskey ’43


Relatives and friends are invited to attend The Requiem Mass celebrated by Archbishop Aymond at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3368 Esplanade Avenue, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Visitation will be at the Church beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. A Visitation will also be held on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Gerald J. “Gerry” Russell, Sr. ’48

A visitation for Gerald will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Eternal Hills Funeral Home, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia.

Marc E. Belloni ’83

Former teacher at Jesuit High School.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with a memorial Mass to begin at 12:00 p.m.

Irene L. “Terre” Colgan 

Wife of Clark J. Colgan ’60

Grandmother of Jay E. Trusheim ’05, Joshua C. Trusheim ’09 & Isaac S. Galaforo ’21


Anthony V. Ciervo

Father of Anthony F. Ciervo ’24


A visitation will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, followed by a funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m.

Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Robert R. “Bobby” Quintana, Jr. ’55

Father of Robert J. Quintana ’94 & Donald E. Quintana ’01

Grandfather of Joshua R. Quintana ’24 & David J. Quintana ’27


Former Latin and Greek teacher at Jesuit High in the early 1960s.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Edgar B. “Rusty” Dixey III ’68

Brother of Michael M. Dixey ’77


A visitation will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans on Thursday, August 14,:00 a.m. from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Stephen K. Schwarz ’98

Brother of Keith E. Schwarz, Jr. ’95 & Neil A. Schwarz ’01


A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70001, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 12:00 p.m.

Barbara M. Garber

Wife of Eugene K. Garber ’50


Posted Thursday, August 7, 2025

Carmen G. Espinoza

Grandmother of Luis M. Espinoza ’23 & Gabriel D. Espinoza ’30


Services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mass will follow from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Joseph H. “Henry” Wirth, Jr. ’50

Father of Joseph H. Wirth III ’80

Grandfather of Nicholas D. Glaviano ’10, Ryan J. Glaviano ’12, Kevin M. Gallagher ’18 & Patrick W. Gallagher ’18


Services will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Holy Name of Mary Church, 400 Verret St, New Orleans, LA 70114, with public visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jesuit High School.