All Obituaries

Michael George DiPadova fondly known to his family as “Radar” passed away at home on January 13, 2021 in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his family and friends. Radar was born on March 13, 1948 in Washington D.C. to his parents Raffaelo DiPadova and Ana Bayala while stationed there during his father’s military service. During his young life Radar experienced the world through his father’s travels overseas with the armed services. He was educated in...

Marcel Lloyd David, Sr., 75, of Mandeville, LA, previously a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 32 years, passed away on January 8, 2021.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on October 13, 1945.  Marcel graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School in 1964 and attended Dominican College for two years.  Marcel is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Deanna Lenain David, daughters Yvette David Pacaccio and Monique David, son Marcel Lloyd David, Jr. and...

Sarah Jane Marie Kearns of Abita Springs, born on January 25th, 2006, passed away and entered into her Eternal Reward on January 7th, 2021, at the age of fourteen. She was homeschooled and was an excellent, self-driven student at Holy Family Homeschool Apostolate. Sarah Jane was a chorister of the Latin Mass Girl’s Choir for several years, a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Latin Mass Community in Covington, and was an especially talented pianist with a love for drawing. Sarah...

Cynthia Cole Marsh, 67, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, peacefully passed away, Thursday, January 7,2021, at the Lutheran Home; she ended her long struggle with cancer a burden now lifted by Our Lord. She was born May 24, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Howard Cole and Phyllis(Weckerling)Cole, a Cajun-German Family. After High School she graduated with a Registered Nursing degree from Charity Hospital in 1974. She and Dr. Thomas Marsh were married in 1976 becoming a military mom for...

On Thursday January 7, 2021 at the age of 82, Victoria N. Cook gained her wings. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Cook Sr. - Daughter of the late Reverend Spiridon John Nicolopoulos and the late Stella Kokalis Nicolopoulos. Victoria was born June 1, 1938 in Klisorrevmata, Greece and came to the United States at the age of 9, on New Years’ Day in 1947. She is the sister of Andrew Nicolopulos (Kiyoe), John Nicolopulos (Sachan), Sotirios (Sam) Nicolopulos (Panayitoa) and the late Mary...

Robert Lee Simpson died of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family January 6, 2021, on the Feast of the Epiphany. A lifelong resident of Covington, Louisiana, Robert was born September 11, 1969 in Opelousas to his parents Dr. M.G. Simpson and Shirley Reynaud who shortly thereafter moved to Covington to establish Dr. Simpson’s pathology laboratory. His family continued to expand and settled deep roots in the Covington area. Robert attended River Forest Academy and Saint Paul’s...

Susan Nunez Pierce, age 72, of Franklinton, Louisiana passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021 into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The daughter of the late Wallace Nunez and Mary Louise Nunez, Susan is preceded by her brother, Wayne Nunez.  She is survived by her two sisters, Pamela Nunez and Wanda Lisotta, as well as her beloved children Rhonda & Robert Haran of Atlanta, Georgia and Tony & Raynell Henry of Mandeville, Louisiana.  Tony and Rhonda welcome...

Xavier Seelos Brehm was born into this world in his home on November 27, 2020 in Kenner, LA surrounded by family and entered into Eternal Life on January 5, 2021. He brought great joy to his loving parents and sisters and all who knew him in his beautiful 40 days lived on this earth. He was a light in the darkness of 2020.  Xavier is survived by his parents Stephen and Jenna Brehm and brother to sisters Josephine, Louisa, Kateri and Zelie. Xavier is also survived by a host of loving...

Jamie Renee Williford. Gone too soon but free at last. Suffering no more. You were beautiful inside and out. We will be forever broken losing you. We will always love you baby girl. She is survived by her parents Scott and Shannon Williford. Her sister Riley McPherson. Her sister Chantele Williford Webster. Her brother Scott Williford. Her uncle's Tommy Williford, Danny Williford and his wife Donna Williford. Her cousin's Bryan Williford and Cynthia Ray.

Shan Lynn Arkle 63 of Lacombe, Louisiana passed away on January 5, 2021. Shan was born on July 20, 1957 to Thomas R. Arkle and Jo Ann Rapp Dubroc in New Orleans, Louisiana. Shan lived a vibrant life and will be missed dearly. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted." Shan was predeceased by her father Thomas R. Arkle. Her memory will be forever cherished by: her Mother Jo Ann Rapp Dubroc, Siblings Sheri Wright, Hollie Chandler and Kristi...