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 Tuesday, September 30, 2014

James Gabriel Weber

Son of Malcolm E. Andry, Jr. ’75

Brother of Malcolm E. III ’09 and Matthew H. Andry ’11


Services in Covington LA

Posted Sunday, September 28, 2014

Virginia Ricks Nick

Wife of the late Marcelin J. Nick, Jr. ’43


Wake 11-1 p.m. Wednesday 10/1/14
Mass 1 p.m. Wednesday 10/1/14
At Lake Lawn

Posted Saturday, September 27, 2014

Florence Romolia Simno-Sprout

Daughter of the late George R. Simno, Jr. ’34

Sister of George R. Simno III ’65


Wake 11-12 noon Tuesday 9/30/14
Mass 12 noon Tuesday 9/30/14
Services held at Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church (formerly St. Raphael’s Church, Elysian Fields and Prentiss).

Posted Thursday, September 25, 2014

Oscar J. Ory, Jr.

Grandfather of David P. ’93 and Richard O. Joint ’01, Robert D., Jr. ’94, Benjamin M. ’96, David J. ’99, Nicholas R. ’03, and Joseph P. Ory ’09


Services in Laplace LA

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Joseph John Matranga III

Father of Joseph J. IV ’00 and Joshua L. Matranga ’02


Wake 11-1 p.m. Thursday 9/25/14
Mass 1 p.m. Thursday 9/25/14
At Greenwood
5200 Canal Blvd.

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Bernadette Cecile Murphy

Sister of James G. ’52, William J. ’61, and the late Cecil J. Murphy, Jr. ’49


Wake 11-1 p.m. Friday 9/26/14
Mass 1 p.m. Friday 9/26/14
At Lake Lawn

George Joseph Buchert

Grandfather of George J. ’92 and Kurt D. Buchert ’95, Raymond G. Hoffman III ’96, and William R. Spiers, Jr. ’99


Wake 11-1 p.m. Thursday 9/25/14
Mass 1 p.m. Thursday 9/25/14
At St. Angela Merici
901 Beverly Garden Drive

Posted Sunday, September 21, 2014

Leatrice Holmes Burr

Grandmother of Melvin N. Schneider III ‘00


Services have been held

Posted Saturday, September 20, 2014

Althea Gaudin Helm

Great grandmother of Stephen G. ’12 and Jason C. Forcier ‘15


Private services at a later date

Sherard John Fabacher, Sr.

Grandfather of Devin M. McCartney ‘19


Wake 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday 9/24/14
Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday 9/24/14
At Garden of Memories
4900 Airline Drive

Posted Friday, September 19, 2014

Peter David Michael Gibbons Burke

Son of the late James G. Burke ‘20


Wake 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday 9/20/14
Mass 10 a.m. Saturday 9/20/14
At Good Shepherd Parish
1025 Napoleon Ave

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2014

Roberta Anderson Leininger

Wife of the late Joseph E. Leininger ’28


Wake 11-12 noon Saturday 9/20/14
Mass 12 noon Saturday 9/20/14
At Lake Lawn

Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Eleanor Lau Wolfe

Sister of the late Daniel G. Lau ‘48


Wake 5-8 p.m. Thursday 9/18/14
At Lake Lawn
Wake 10-12 noon Friday 9/19/14
Mass 12 noon Friday 9/19/14
At Divine Mercy
4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy.

Frank Allen Birdsong, Sr.

Father of Frank A., Jr. ’61 and Edmond K. Birdsong ‘68

Grandfather of Samuel K. Birdsong ‘97


Services in Covington LA

Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2014

John Stewart Blouin

Grandfather of John B. Blouin ‘01


Wake 9-12 Friday 9/19/14
Services 12 noon Friday 9/19/14
At Lake Lawn