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.

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 Sunday, February 26, 2023

Hal J. Drez ’56

Father of Michael J. Drez ’82 & Roy J. Drez ’87

Brother of Ronald J. Drez ’58


Visitation will be held at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Friday, February 24, 2023

Louis D. “Del” Britsch, Jr. ’53

Grandfather of Jason P. Britsch, S.J. ’12 & Michael L. Britsch ’22

Brother of Robert J. Britsch ’55 & Ronald W. Britsch ’65


A private family Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church in River Ridge, LA.

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Posted Friday, February 17, 2023

Sylvia W. Ziegler

Mother of Richard F. Ziegler ’82 & Terrence S. Ziegler ’84

Grandmother of Stefan E. Schexnayder ’23


Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA, on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Thursday, February 16, 2023

Lois J. Oubre

Grandmother of Jared D. Prados ’12 & Scott M. Prados ’17


Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation and Mass on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. until Mass at 2:00 p.m.

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Thomas J. Huggett, Sr.

Father of Thomas J. Huggett, Jr. ’79, Mark A. Huggett ’81, & Kevin C. Huggett ’88

Grandfather of Brandon A. Huggett ’18


Posted Monday, February 13, 2023

Gerard E. “Gerry” Babst ’68

Brother of Lawrence F. Babst ’60, Walter M. Babst ’62 & James A. Babst ’67


A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 5824 Berkley Drive, Algiers, LA 70131.

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Posted Sunday, February 12, 2023

Shirley R. Meunier

Wife of Thomas J. Meunier, Sr. ’43’†

Mother of Thomas J. Meunier, Jr. ’65, Gerald E. Meunier ’66, John A. Meunier ’69

Grandmother of Thomas J. Meunier III ’91 & Justin P.. Meunier ’98


A Mass and memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3368 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, with visitation at 10:30 a.m. and service at noon.

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Thomas R. Bush ’67

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. at St Aloysius Catholic Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge, LA.

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Leonard E. “Buddy” Gately, Jr. ’43

Son of Leonard E. Gately, Sr. 1918†

Brother of Tracy R. Gately ’48†

Grandfather of Kevin G. Hall ’04, Gordon G. Hall ’06, Patrick G. Hall ’09

Great-grandfather of Corey E. Avrard ’14


Services will take place at Greenwood Funeral Home 5200 Canal Boulevard New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jesuit High School.

 

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Posted Saturday, February 11, 2023

James P. Anderson, Jr.

Father of Patrick J. Anderson ’97


Services will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 2:00 p.m.

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Larry J. Schnadelbach ’72

Brother of Rev. Thomas R. Schnadelbach, S.J. ’67† & Richard J. Schnadelbach ’69†


Posted Thursday, February 9, 2023

Barbara J. Bensel

Mother of Gregory C. Bensel ’80

Grandmother of Nelson C. Bensel ’26


Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 775 Harrison Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124, on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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Posted Sunday, February 5, 2023

Irene D. Foy

Mother of Kenrick D. Foy ’76


Salvador E. Gutierrez, Jr.

Father of Justin S. Gutierrez ’93†


Gustave A. Manthey, Jr. ’65

Father of Gustave A. Manthey III ’99


A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Dominic Church on Tuesday, February 7 at noon. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until Mass begins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to Jesuit High School.

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