All Obituaries

Nicholas James Imbraguglio departed this life on Friday, April 16, 2021, in Metairie, La.  He was at 36 years old and was born in Gretna, La.   He lived his life between Louisiana and Connecticut.   Nicholas is survived by his daughter Gianna Mary Imbraguglio and his stepdaughter Ashley Magdon both of Connecticut, his father Joseph (Linda) Marcella of Connecticut, his brothers Michael Macaluso (Nileah, Kelly) of Alabama, Joey Williams of Connecticut, his...

Antonia “Eltonia” Smith was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the age of 82. She was a native and resident of Pointe a la hache, Louisiana.  Eltonia was born in Pointe A La Hache on March 30, 1939, to the late Charles Smith Sr., and Alena Encalade Smith. She is the beloved mother of Yon (late Sandra) Smith, and the grandmother of Darchelle, Breiyon, Yoneisha (Bryson), and Yondra (Bryant).  The great - grandmother of Brylei Carter. ...

David “Tookie” Tate, Jr., a longtime employee of Tropical Isle, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  He was 46 years old and was born to the union of David Tate Sr. and Susan J. Tate on Saturday, October 26, 1974.   He was the loving father of Dominic J. Tate, brother of Robert J. Tate, uncle of expectant Baby Tate, step-son of Vernon Lewis (Vincent & Vaughn Lewis) and stepson of Annette Tate.  Significant other of Tiffaney Pitts,...

On April 8, 2021, God called his daughter Ruby Smith home and her response was “YES, YES, I’VE DONE MY DUTY. I GOT ON MY TRAVELING SHOES”. God welcomed her with open arms into a place where there is no disease, pain, or worry. She may be absent from the body, but she is now present with Lord.  She was 59 years old and was born on June 17, 1961, in New Orleans, La. to the late Andrew Smith and the late Bernice Williamson Smith.  She leaves behind her beloved...

Racheal Lynne’ My Le, was taken unexpectedly to be with our Lord on April 13, 2021. She was 39 years old and was born in New Orleans, La., on August 28, 1981.   Racheal loved life and was a lover of music and animals. Since she was a child, she would rescue every injured animal she would find and try to nurse them back to health.  Racheal once said that she wanted to be remembered for the kindness she would give and for the way she loved and cared. To honor her walk with...

Candy M. Mitchell departed this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  She was 41 years old and was born in New Orleans on September 8, 1979, to Betty Jean Mitchell and Leo Clark.  Candy was a true believer of her Heavenly Father. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her three children and one step child. She remained faithful to God even throughout her illness. Candy’s heart was made of gold, she always was ready to lend a helping hand. Candy fought a good fight, she kept the...

Bernell “Dokie” Charles departed this life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans, La.  God called his angel home into his final resting place after a brief illness.  He was native of Algiers, La and a resident of Marrero, La.  Bernell was the loving husband of the late Linda Ann Williams and father of Anitra (Michael) Charles, Travis Sr. (Michelle) Charles and Demetrice Williams.  Son of the late Charlotte Santiago-Charles and the...

“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”  On Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 3:15 a.m. at East Jefferson General Hospital Heart of Hospice, God dispatched an angel to the bedside of Darril Leon Prout, Sr. to take him to his heavenly home as his beloved wife Florence Cole Prout of 56 years was right by his side. Darril was born November 15, 1940 to the late Chancy and...

Julianne “JuJu” Elizabeth Lambert departed this life unexpectedly on Friday April 2, 2021.  She was 40 years old.  She is the daughter of the late Howard “Danny” Lambert and Joan Rauschkolb Lambert.  She is survived by her life partner Jawad “Tank” Shakir. Mother of Alexis Mena, Gavin Lambert, and Gia Lambert. Sister of Zsa Zsa O’Neil, Jodie Lambert, Tracy Lambert Sr., and Jennifer Lambert. Grandmother of Aeliana and Shai Mena....

Manny Turner Smith departed this life on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the age of 29. He was born on October 9, 1991 to Donna and Michael Smith Sr. He was adopted in his earlier years by the late Anna Bell Taylor and Donald Taylor Sr, and spent most of his life in Phoenix, Louisiana. Manny enjoyed spending his time creating music, dancing, and having fun with family and friends.  Manny T. Smith is preceded in death by his mother Anna Bell Taylor and son Manny T. Smith Jr.  Left to...