Obituaries

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Larry Huelen Cannon, Sr.

Larry Huelen Cannon, Sr., a native of Oakville, La., passed away peacefully at Ochsner Medical Center – Westbank on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on August 24, 1949 to the late Delores LaFrance Williamson and Huelen Cannon.
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Alvarez James Encalade

SSG (Ret.) Alvarez James Encalade entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born on July 25, 1943, to the late Harry Joseph Encalade Sr. and Beatrice Soule Encalade of Pointe-a-La Hache La. He was preceded in death by his parents, children Lawrence and Alvarez Encalade Jr.

Skylar Sani Ancar

Our Angel, Skylar Sani Ancar, was delivered on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Beloved daughter of Crayiona Alexis and Micah Ancar. Sister of Malaiyah Ancar. Also survived by maternal and paternal grandparents, Aqudia Harvey and Craig Alexis, Jr.
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Janet Lineman Schouest

Janet Lineman Schouest went to her heavenly home on June 14,2023 at the age of 84. Janet was born on January 7, 1939 in New Orleans. Janet was known for her multiple talents and hobbies by many in the community. She was a resident of Avondale, La., and Waveland, Ms.
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Enos 'Nealy' Camel, Jr.

CSM Enos 'Nealy' Camel, Jr., completed his mission on June 5, 2023 at 5:09 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in New Orleans, La. Enos was born on June 22, 1940, in Phoenix, La., to Enos Camel Sr. and Sedonia Bienemy, being the second-born male of seven children.
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Harold Joseph Becnel, Sr.

Harold Joseph Becnel, Sr., entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the age of 84. Beloved and devoted husband of Carol Angelo Becnel for nearly 64 years. Loving father of Monica Rice (Preston), Harold “Bubba” Becnel, Jr.
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André P. Guichard

André P. Guichard passed away on January 31, 2023 at his home of natural causes at the age of 70. André was born in New Orleans, went to Grammar School in New Orleans, attended S.J. Peters Jr. High and graduated from East Jefferson High School. He earned his undergraduate from L.S.U.
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Norvel Shelly Howard

Norvel Shelly Howard departed this life on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at West Je_erson Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 68. Loving son to late James Howard, Sr. and Norvellee Howard. He worked and retired as a Chef at Belle Chasse Naval Base.
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Irby H. “Sonny” Toups, Jr.

Irby H. “Sonny” Toups, Jr., passed away on June 11, 2023 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Pam Balestra Toups. Son of the late Irby and Ida Pitre Toups. Brother-in-law of Joe Balestra (Adeline), Ralph Balestra Jr. (Marylynn), Sal Balestra, Brian Balestra (Jodi), and Gwen Meinhardt (John).
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Richard Lee Williamson, Sr.

Richard Lee Williamson, Sr., peacefully transitioned from his earthly life unto eternal life June 9, 2023 at West Je_erson Medical Center with his wife and family at his bedside, at the age of 83. He was born on January 30, 1940, to the union of the late Nailor and Edna James Williamson.