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, April 1, 2016

Edward William Hess’44’44

Services in Brea CA

Posted Thursday, March 31, 2016

Lela S. Monteverde

Grandmother of James G. Bercaw ‘20


Private services

Posted Wednesday, March 30, 2016

John D. Wolfe’89

Brother of Robert R. Wolfe ‘80


Wake 10-12 noon Friday 5/27/16

Mass 12 noon Friday 5/27/16

At Holy Name of Jesus

Alworth Joseph Hardy, Jr.

Father of Sean M. Hardy ‘02


Services private

Richard C. Gravois’58

Brother of Ronald J. ’56 and James M. Gravois ‘63


No services mentioned

Harry George Caire’41

Brother of the late James P. Caire ‘38


Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday 4/2/16

At St. Dominic Church

774 Harrison Ave.

Posted Sunday, March 27, 2016

John M. Shay, Sr.

Father of John M. Shay, Jr. ‘65

Grandfather of John M. III ’90 and Timothy B. Shay ‘94


Wake 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday 3/29/16

Mass 11 a.m. Tuesday 3/29/16

At Lake Lawn

Antonnia Ancona Schilling

Sister of the late Joseph J. Ancona ‘23


Wake 11-1 p.m. Thursday 3/31/16

Mass 1 p.m. Thursday 3/31/16

At Greenwood

5200 Canal Blvd.

Jarret Jude Polkey

Father of Gage M. Polkey ‘18


Wake 9-1 p.m. Monday 3/28/16

At Mothe’s

7040 Lapalco Blvd.

Mass 1:30 p.m. Monday 3/28/16

At St. Anthony

Lafitte LA

Elbert H. Goodier III’59

Father of Michael A. Goodier ‘95

Brother of Glenn G. Goodier ‘65


Wake 10-1 p.m. Monday 3/28/16

Mass 1p.m. Monday 3/28/16

At St. Clement of Rome

4317 Richmond Ave.

Posted Saturday, March 26, 2016

George ‘Jay’ Zainey

Father of Robert G. ’65, Jay C. ’69, and Michael S. Zainey ‘74

Grandfather of Scott M. ’00 and Jay C. Zainey, Jr. ‘01


Wake 9:30-12 noon Wednesday 3/30/16

Mass 12 noon Wednesday 3/30/16

At St. Angela Merici

901 Beverly Garden Dr.

Piero Batolomeo Cenni

Grandfather of Christopher S. Dusang ‘20


Wake 9-11 a.m. Monday 3/28/16

Mass 11 a.m. Monday 3/28/16

At Our Lady of Grace

2552 Kentucky Ave.

Kenner LA

Posted Friday, March 25, 2016

Dorothy von Ach Edmund

Mother of William C. Edmund ‘80

Grandmother of Daniel R. Edmund, Jr. ‘15


Services in Houston TX

Linda Ceasar

Mother of Shannon C. Ceasar ‘91

Grandmother of Anthony C. Ceasar ‘18


Wake 5-9 p.m. Sunday 3/27/26

Services 11 a.m. Monday 3/28/17

At Jacob Schoen and Son

Canal Street

Posted Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Inez Joy Hoefeld Lay

Mother of Leo J., Jr. ’67 and Kevin A. Lay ‘79


Wake 10:30-12noon Thursday 3/24/16

Liturgical Service 12 noon Thursday 3/24/16

At St. Charles Borromeo

Destrehan LA