Jesuit High School of New Orleans

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.

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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, May 20, 2024

Larry J. Schneider ’63

Grandfather of Jackson G. Brewster ’19

Friends and family are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, located at 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m.

Donald L. “Don” Falcon ’54

A memorial Mass will be held in his honor on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 3310 Jefferson Highway in Jefferson, LA. Visitation will precede the Mass from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Michael A. “Mick” Smyer ’68

A memorial service will be held in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

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Julian C. “Bud” McVay, Jr. ’49

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Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Bradley J. Luminais, Jr.

Father of Brady J. Luminais ’24 & Beau J. Luminais ’26

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a Mass to follow at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brad’s name to Jesuit High School.

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Gayle B. Barnett

Wife of Leon G. Barnett, Jr. ’52

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, Louisiana 70002, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Joyce H. Harris

Mother of Eugene A. Harris, Jr. ’72 & Stephen F. Harris, Sr. ’73

Grandmother of Eugene A. Harris III ’00 & John C. Palmer, Jr. ’07

Family and friends are invited to attend services on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123. Visitation will being at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass at 11:30 a.m.

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Francis “Jake” Jacob III ’57

Son of Francis Jacob, Jr. 30†

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458.

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Virginia R. Ajubita

Grandmother of Neal A. Ajubita ’06, Eric H. Simmons ’05 & Michael H. Simmons ’09

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Posted Thursday, May 9, 2024

Linda R. Rabalais

Wife of James A. Rabalais, Jr. ’60†

Mother of James A. Rabalais III ’86

Grandmother of Cory J. Rabalais ’09

Daughter of Clarence G. Reuther, Jr. ’40†

Sister of Clarence G. Reuther III ’78

A Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, LA on Saturday May 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

John P. Vignes ’58

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the funeral Mass and burial on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. with Mass following at 1:00 p.m. In addition to prayers and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to Jesuit High School.

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Francis X. “Frank” Waldo ’54

Brother of Harry J. Waldo, Jr. ’45†, John S. Waldo ’48, & Marshall E. Waldo ’49†

Friends may call Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Snyder Funeral Homes, Gunder/Hall Chapel, 347 W. Center St., Marion, Ohio, where a Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 251 N. Main St., Marion, Ohio. Memorial gifts may be made to the Francis Xavier Waldo ’54 Scholarship Fund at Jesuit High School of New Orleans.

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Lawrence D. Wiedemann ’49

Brother of Alfred G. Wiedemann ’46†

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Posted Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Norbert E. Landry ’49

A visitation for Norbert will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:10 p.m. at St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, followed by a funeral Mass at 12:10 p.m.

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Gail T. O’Neill

Mother of Richard L. O’Neill, Jr. ’84, David J. O’Neill ’87, & Michael T. O’Neill ’93; Grandmother of Matthew T. O’Neill ’17

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Church, Metairie, LA, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

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