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Louise Clare Long Louise Clare Long was born January 26, 1954, in New Orleans, to the late Harry Walter LeBlanc and Bertha Clare Weber LeBlanc. She passed away June 26, 2026, in Hammond. She was a resident of Husser. She was a 1972 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in New Orleans.

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Harry Edmond Hughes, Sr. Harry Edmond Hughes, Sr., known to family and friends as a devoted husband, father, and enthusiast of life’s adventures, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

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Donald David ThibodauxDonald David Thibodaux age 69, of Ponchatoula, died on Thursday May 14 at his home. Donald was a loving husband to Melanie for over 40 years.He was born on October 1, 1956, in Houma to Harold & Yvonne Thibodaux, one of 6 children.

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Efrem Fitzgerald Temple Efrem Fitzgerald Temple was born on September 26, 1964, in Independence Louisiana to parents Willie K. Temple and Helen M. Johnson. He transitioned on May 19, 2026.He was raised in Amite, Louisiana along with his siblings and graduated from Amite High School.

Elbert “Anthony” Rick;

71; Amite; May 29; survived by his wife of 46 years, Melanie H. Rick; son, Elbert Anthony Rick II (Brittney); daughter, Sabrina R.

Jay Ray Reynolds;

66; Holden; May 29; survived by his wife, Tammy Gordon Reynolds; daughter, Gabrielle Reynolds Gawlik & her husband, William; sister, Carolyn Reynolds; mother-in-law, Beatrice Gordon; brothers- in-law, Chris Gordon and Mark Gordon; and aunt, Adele Gehbauer.

Christine Reid Thompson;

84; May 24; survived by her son, Alton (Patricia “PJ”) Thompson; brother, Russell (Linda) Ried; grandsons, William (Lyndsi) Thompson and Tyler Kirkland; great-grandchildren, Cole, Brady and Easton Thompson, and Isaac Kirkland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gillis “GiGi” Jones Norris;

86; May 25; survived by her Husband, John J. Norris; her Children, Wanda J Bordelon, Sheryl J. Foraker (Mark), William O. “BJ” Jenkins; Stepchildren, Willard Norris, Birdel Duke; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and loved ones.

Joseph Gerald “Jerry” Bergeron

Sr.; 67; May 25; survived by his loving wife, Cindy Bergeron; sons, Joey and Christopher Bergeron; stepsons Michael Braase Jr.

John Emile Budde III;

relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service from the Chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home,12012 Hwy 190 W, Hammond, LA. on Saturday, June6, 2026, starting at 11:00am. More info available soon.