Jesuit High School of New Orleans

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.

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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, December 5, 2023

William T. “Bill” Abbott, Jr. ’63

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a visitation and memorial at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., on Monday, December 11, 2023. Public visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service immediately following the visitation at 11:00 a.m.
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Mary A. “Melsy” Saunders

Wife of Edgar B. Saunders, Jr. ’51

Grandmother of Shelby C. Johnson ’06, Joshua S. DeBlieux ’13 & Zachary A. DeBlieux ’16

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m.
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Eric. P. Cifreo ’89

Brother of Craig P. Cifreo ’93 & Paul R. Cifreo ’00

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Benilde Catholic Church in Metairie at 11:00 a.m., with visitation in the church between 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
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Posted Monday, December 4, 2023

Robert J. Burlet, Jr. ’67

Father of Robert K. Burlet III ’89 & Mark J. Burlet ’91

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the interment ceremony on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at McDonoghville Cemetery, 520 Hancock St., Gretna. 

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Posted Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Jacqlyn M. Calcagno

Grandmother of Reese T. Leonhard ’18

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Alces J. “Al” Laiche, Jr. ’47

Father of John T. Laiche ’74 & James E. Laiche ’79

A visitation for Al will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124.

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Fleta R. Garsaud

Wife of Marcel J. Garsaud, Jr. ’50

Mother of Marcel B. Garsaud ’85 & Andre C. Garsaud ’86

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Fleta’s life on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Ignatius Chapel on Loyola University’s campus (Bobet Hall). Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and will be followed by a Mass at 12:00 p.m.

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June P. Magner

Grandmother of Joseph B. Battaglia IV ’13 & Luke J. Battaglia ’21

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m.

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Posted Friday, November 24, 2023

Roy E. Lapeze

Grandfather of Russell E. Lapeze, Jr. ’08

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Alexander James “Alex” Roy ’12

Brother of M. “Tripp” Roy ’06

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA. Mass will follow at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Alex’s name to Jesuit High School’s baseball program (attention: Christian Bautista).

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Posted Monday, November 20, 2023

Jacqueline H. Hemstreet

Wife of James M. Hemstreet, Sr. ’48†

Mother of James M. Hemstreet, Jr. ’94

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Kai Yee Chin

Father of Kyle K. Chin ’15

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, on Monday, November 27, 2023, starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by Presbyterian Services in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m.

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Anna Mae L. Schulz

Mother of Thomas R. Schulz ’73

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at All Saints Mausoleum, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

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John J. Ernst III ’58

Visitation will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at noon.

Posted Friday, November 17, 2023

Calvin P. Jones, Jr.

Father of Calvin P. Jones III ’95

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by Mass at noon, at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471.

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