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 Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Joyce H. Harris

Mother of Eugene A. Harris, Jr. ’72 & Stephen F. Harris, Sr. ’73

Grandmother of Eugene A. Harris III ’00 & John C. Palmer, Jr. ’07


Family and friends are invited to attend services on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church, 7100 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123. Visitation will being at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass at 11:30 a.m.

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Francis “Jake” Jacob III ’57

Son of Francis Jacob, Jr. 30†


A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458.

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Virginia R. Ajubita

Grandmother of Neal A. Ajubita ’06, Eric H. Simmons ’05 & Michael H. Simmons ’09


Posted Thursday, May 9, 2024

Linda R. Rabalais

Wife of James A. Rabalais, Jr. ’60†

Mother of James A. Rabalais III ’86

Grandmother of Cory J. Rabalais ’09

Daughter of Clarence G. Reuther, Jr. ’40†

Sister of Clarence G. Reuther III ’78


A Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, LA on Saturday May 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

John P. Vignes ’58

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the funeral Mass and burial on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. with Mass following at 1:00 p.m. In addition to prayers and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to Jesuit High School.

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Francis X. “Frank” Waldo ’54

Brother of Harry J. Waldo, Jr. ’45†, John S. Waldo ’48, & Marshall E. Waldo ’49†


Friends may call Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Snyder Funeral Homes, Gunder/Hall Chapel, 347 W. Center St., Marion, Ohio, where a Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 251 N. Main St., Marion, Ohio. Memorial gifts may be made to the Francis Xavier Waldo ’54 Scholarship Fund at Jesuit High School of New Orleans.

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Lawrence D. Wiedemann ’49

Brother of Alfred G. Wiedemann ’46†


Posted Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Marie V. Reboul

Grandmother of Ryan L. Reboul ’96, Carl H. Reboul ’03, Hauser G. Reboul ’05, Ross M. Reboul ’06, Andrew S. Reboul ’08, & Boe M. Reboul ’08


Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

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Norbert E. Landry ’49

A visitation for Norbert will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:10 p.m. at St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, followed by a funeral Mass at 12:10 p.m.

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Gail T. O’Neill

Mother of Richard L. O’Neill, Jr. ’84, David J. O’Neill ’87, & Michael T. O’Neill ’93; Grandmother of Matthew T. O’Neill ’17


Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Church, Metairie, LA, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Sunday, May 5, 2024

Jason P. Franco ’98

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Boulevard in New Orleans, on Monday, May 6, 2024. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with the funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Robert P. “Paul” Guilbault, Jr. ’64

Father of Robert Paul Guilbault III ’87

Grandfather of Matthew R. Guilbault ’23

Brother of Michael C. Guilbault ’65†, Glenn B. Guilbault ’70, & Charles V. Guilbault ’71†


A service will be held on May 10, 2024, at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA, with visitation at 11:00 a.m. and Mass at 12:30 p.m.

Wildad M. Chan

Mother of Justin W. Chan ’98


Widad’s life will be celebrated at a memorial Mass on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Lake Lawn Funeral Home at 11 :00 a.m. The family will be accepting visitors prior to Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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Morris C. Schwartz ’64

James W. “Owl” Brodtmann ’64