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 Wednesday, August 25, 2021

John C. Thomas, Jr. ’57

Father of Eric W. ’80 & Brian D. Thomas ’87

Grandfather of Matthew J. ’09 & Alex S. Thomas ’18


Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Annamary K. Miester

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


Betty B. Drury

Wife of Lloyd L. Drury ’42†

Mother of L. Leonard, Jr. ’65 & David B. Drury ’67

Grandmother of Lloyd L. III ’89, Eric J. 95, & Jonathan S. Drury ’98 and Kevin M. ’00 & Michael F. Block ’02

Great-grandmother of Max. J. Drury ’18


Roy G. Guste, Jr. ’69

Due to COVID, a private family ceremony will be held at Metairie Cemetery. A Celebration of Life and viewing of Roy’s many photographs will be announced at a later date.

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Thomas F. Todd ’62

Son of Lewis J. Todd ’29†

Brother of Br. Terry N. Todd ’58


A visitation for Thomas will be held on Monday, August 16, 2021, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 7010 Chetwood, Houston, TX 77081, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.  A visitation also be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at Saint Vincent De Paul, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025, followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. Tommy will be buried in the Todd family tomb on Friday, August 20, at Greenwood Cemetery, 5190 Canal Blvd., #200, New Orleans. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

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Posted Monday, August 9, 2021

Terrence C. Sloan ’66

A Memorial Mass to be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 4640 Canal Street, New Orleans, on Tuesday, August 10, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Rosaryville Cemetery in Springfield, LA will immediately follow the Mass. All are welcome to attend.

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Celia M. McCormick

Wife of Colin L. McCormick ’66


Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday August 14, at St Peter’s Catholic Church in LaGrange, Georgia. Burial in the McCormick tomb in Lake Lawn cemetery will be private.

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Posted Thursday, August 5, 2021

Jeannie H. Wilke

Wife of Richard P. Wilke ’64†


A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to COVID.

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Richard P. Wilke ’64

A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to COVID.

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Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Thomas P. Henican

Father of James E. Henican ’20

Brother of C. Ellis Henican III ’76

Son of C. Ellis Henican, Jr. ’51†

Grandson of C. Ellis Henican, Sr. ’22†


Friends and family will gather for a funeral on Friday, August 6, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m.

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Melvin P. Robicheaux

Father of Paul M. ’81 & Cliff D. Robicheaux ’85


Relatives and friends are invited to attend services on Thursday, August 5, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Mass at 2:00 p.m.

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Posted Monday, August 2, 2021

George Douglass, Jr. ’53

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass held in the chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124 on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. Donations to Jesuit High School.

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Posted Friday, July 30, 2021

Julie M. McCann

Sister of David G. McCann ’75


Family and Friends are invited to a celebration Mass of Julie’s life at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church – 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70001, on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., with visitation from 11:00 a.m., until Mass time. Interment will be at St. Patrick No.1 Cemetery, 5000 Canal St., New Orleans, LA.

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Posted Thursday, July 29, 2021

Willilam G. Zatarain ’70

Graveside service will be held at Cypress Grove Cemetery, 5064 Canal St., in New Orleans, LA, on July 30, 2021, at 10 a.m.

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Posted Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Donald F. Hulin ’51

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Crossgates Blvd, Slidell LA 70461, on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

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