In Memoriam

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 Thursday, September 17, 2020

Josephine Viviano

Mother of Nicholas J. Viviano M.D., ’72

Grandmother of Paul A. ’99, Michael J. ’01, Patrick J. ’04 & John C. Viviano ’06 and Kevin J. ’04 & David J. Bray ’07

Funeral services were held previously.

Peggy Pistorius

Wife of Randolph J. Pistorius, Sr. ’65

Funeral services were held previously.

Annamary Kelly Miester

Mother of Donald J., Jr. ’83 & Mark M. Miester ’86

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Steven Thomas Richard ’74

Son of the late Albert E. Richard, Jr. ’40

Brother of Albert E. Richard, Jr. ’65

Funeral services will be private.

Louis Adrien “Fox” Lanaux, Jr. ’47

Brother of the late Hilaire D. Lanaux ’45

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Mary Bezbak De Santis

Wife of Bernard A. De Santis ’77

Mother of Bernard A. III ’01 & Joseph C. De Santis ’04

Visitation at 11 a.m. and Mass at 12 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA 70005

Earl James Pennison, Sr. ’60

Brother of the late Thomas J. Pennison, Sr. ’64

Visitation at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433

Catharine Lane Oglesby

Wife of the late John Nelson Oglesby ’43

Visitation at 11 a.m. and Mass at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Mary, Queen of Peace Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471

Posted Thursday, September 10, 2020

Paul P. Hatrel, D.D.S ’52

Father of David M. ’79 & Bryon J. Hatrel ’84

Grandfather of Tyler M. ’13, Evan P. ’17, & Davis J. Hatrel ’18

Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at St. Jane de Chantal Church, 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, LA 70420

Posted Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Miriam Basart Geerken

Mother of Michael Geerken ’67

Grandmother of Christopher ’95 & David Geerken ’99

Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Mass at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at St. Stephen Church, 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2020

James “Jim” Ellwood Lawson, Jr.

Son of James E. Lawson, Sr. ’38

Father of James “Jake” E. Lawson III ’11

Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Mass at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at St. Patrick’s Church, 724 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Milton Louis Vavasseur, Jr.

Funeral services will be private. Former math teacher at Jesuit High School.

Robert Anthony “Bob” Memory, Jr.

Father of Robert G. Memory ’96

Funeral services will be private.

Wallace Hanemann Paletou ’59

Funeral services will be private. Donations to Jesuit High School.

Lynn Landry Kernion

Sister of Wallace “Wally” Landry ’69

Visitation at 11:00 a.m. and Mass at 1:00 p.m., on Sept. 9, 2020, at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA 70124