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 Friday, May 16, 2025

Patrick L. Prosper ’18

John J. “Jules” Leaveau

Father of Glen J. Leaveau ’85

Grandfather of Jordan J. Moise ’10

Brother of Elbert R. Leaveau ’44†


Elaine B. Boissiere

Mother of Lambert C. Boissiere III ’83


Alfred S. Guillot

Father of Michael A. Guillot ’79 & Peter G. Guillot ’82


Osmond A. “Coach Ossie” Blaize II

Former Jesuit High School Coach (1975 – 1979)

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2025

Stephen B. DeGruy

Brother of Michael J. DeGruy ’97

Son of Pierre DeGruy ’69

Grandson of Louis V. DeGruy, Jr. ’33†


A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street in New Orleans.

Isaac A. “Ike” Rabb ’48

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, TX 78745. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m.

Link to obituary 

 

Murphy A. Bourke

Father of Jonathan M. Bourke ’00


Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Rosalie Catholic Church, Harvey, LA from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral Mass time at 11:00 a.m.

June M. Serio

Mother of Kevin A. Serio ’76

Grandmother of Christopher M. Serio ’01 & Andrew M. Serio ’04


Margaret D. Peters

Wife of Gerald R. Peters ’62†

Douglas R. Peters ’89


Posted Wednesday, April 30, 2025

James E. “Jim” Moorman

Father of James E. Moorman III ’80 & Paul M. Moorman ’89


A Catholic funeral Mass celebrating Jim’s life will be held on June 7, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Community in Dallas, Texas.

Susan F. Hotard

Mother of Matthew R. Hotard ’99


Elyse Derbes

Daughter of Charles J. Derbes, Jr. ’37†

Sister of Charles J. Derbes III ’60† & Lewis J. Derbes, Dr. ’67


Josephine C. Burvant

Wife of J. Robert Burvant ’43†

Mother of Robert J. Burvant ’76, John G. Burvant ’80, Andre B. Burvant ’87, & Richard D. Burvant ’89

Grandmother of Robert F. Burvant ’09, James J. Burvant ’11, & Brian J. Burvant ’14


Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025. Visitation will precede from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Marilyn T. d’Aquin

Wife of Joseph F. d’Aquin, Jr. ’53†

Grandmother of Joseph F. d’Aquin IV ’09 & Phillip A. d’Aquin ’14


Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.