Obituaries

Kathleen Mary Ducote

Kathleen Mary Ducote

Kathleen Mary Ducote

Kathleen Mary Ducote passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the age of 72. Kathleen was born on May 31, 1953 in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Belle Chasse High School and worked in several fields through the years.
Kenneth 'Kenny' Kiff

Kenneth 'Kenny' Kiff

Kenneth 'Kenny' Kiff

Kenneth “Kenny” Kiff entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the age of 71. Beloved and loving husband of Millicent “Millie” Adams Kiff for 50 years. Loving father of Robin K. DuRoss (Ken) and Bradley J. Kiff.
Marguerite LaFrance Ragas

Marguerite LaFrance Ragas

Marguerite LaFrance Ragas

Mrs. Marguerite L. Ragas, age 101, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, passed away Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 22, 1924, in Riceland (Plaquemines Parish), a loving daughter of the late Antoine and Alvernia (Parker) LaFrance.
Sandra Lynn Tompkins Burke

Sandra Lynn Tompkins Burke

Sandra Lynn Tompkins Burke

Sandra Lynn Tompkins Burke, born September 17, 1949, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana to Linn & Lois (Freeman) Tompkins, passed on peacefully heavenward into glory with Christ on 10/24/2025 in Covington, La.
Jacqueline Marie Polk Bunch

Jacqueline Marie Polk Bunch

Jacqueline Marie Polk Bunch

It is with great sadness that the Bunch family announces the passing of Jaqueline Marie Polk Bunch (“Jackie”) on October 24, 2025. Jackie was born June 12, 1956. Jackie was married for twenty-three years to her beloved husband Hollis E. Bunch (“Brother”).
Very Rev. Fr. Gerard Stapleton

Very Rev. Fr. Gerard Stapleton

Very Rev. Fr. Gerard Stapleton

On October 23rd 2025, peacefully at home with his niece Yvonne and family in Cappamore, Very Rev. Fr. Gerard Stapleton, former P.P. at St. Patrick's Church, Port Sulphur. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Nora, brother Oliver (Limerick) and infant brother Billy.
Ricky Anthony Taillon

Ricky Anthony Taillon

Ricky Anthony Taillon

Ricky Anthony Taillon was born April 30, 1961 to Napoleon and Elsie Taillon in Port Sulphur, La. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Kerry.
Robert William Utecht

Robert William Utecht

Robert William Utecht

Robert William Utecht, lovingly known by all as Uncle Rob and Robo, passed peacefully from this life at his home, with his best friend Dana at his side. Robert was born September 6th, 1957 and entered into eternal rest October 24, 2025 at the age of 68.
Eleanor Pivach Elliott

Eleanor Pivach Elliott

Eleanor Pivach Elliott

Eleanor Pivach Elliott passed peacefully from this life on October 19, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in New Orleans on April 1, 1934, she was the third of three children of the late George Pivach and Simica Sumich Pivach.