The St.Remembering Bernard Our Past, Building a Better Future News www.thestbernardnews.com Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Volume 55, Issue 8

"How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!" – Psalms 133:1 (NIV) St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Arrests Violet Couple On Narcotics Charges The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Of- ed a search warrant Feb. 9 on fice arrested a Violet couple his residence, Sheriff Pohlmann on various narcotics charges said. following an investigation con- During the investigation, ducted by the Special Investi- agents recovered approximate- gations Division Narcotics Unit, ly 95 grams of heroin and fifteen Sheriff James Pohlmann said. dosage units of MDMA (Ecstasy) Godfrey Brickley, 40, and with a combined street value of Dominique Narcisse, 35, both of approximately $9,800. Agents the 2900 block of Stacie Drive also recovered a digital scale in Violet, were both booked with and clear plastic bags used for possession with the intent to packaging. distribute heroin and posses- Criminal history checks were sion of MDMA (Ecstasy). conducted on both subjects, After obtaining information which revealed Brickley has that Brickley was involved in several prior arrests for posses- illegal drug activity in St. Ber- sion/distribution of illegal nar- nard, Narcotics Unit agents cotics out of Orleans Parish. opened an investigation. Based Brickley and Narcisse were on their findings, agents execut- both transported to the St. Ber-

See NARCOTICS on Page 4 St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Chalmette Teen The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is asking for the pub- lic’s help finding a Chalmette teen whose family has been looking for her since Jan. 15, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. Tiani Arrieta-Rodas, 15, is a hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5’5” tall and weighs 180 llbs. Tiani, who has run away from home before, was last seen by her family at their home in the 2300 block of Marietta Street in Chalmette. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tiani is asked to contact the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office or (504) 271-2501 or the Criminal Investigations Bureau TIP Tiani Arrieta-Rodas hotline at (504) 271-TIPS or 8477. Read your St. Bernard News on the go. Find us on your favorite social media platform, or scan the provided QR Codes with your mobile device.

INDEX Event Calendar...... 2 Local News...... 1, 4-6 Arrest Reports...... 4 Obituaries...... 8-11 Area Churches...... 2 State News...... 3 Classifieds...... 7 2 Church Directory & Calendar Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News

Assembly of God Worship 10am Church 494-7378 Gospel Temple 272-0123 • 1561 Hwy. 46, St. Bernard, Sun. 301 E. Morales (behind Breaux Mart) services 10am & 5:30pm Chalmette, LA Wed. Bible study 7pm Sunday 10:30AM • Wed. 7:00pm Assumption of Our Greater South Shore Lady Catholic Church F.G.B.C. 682-5607 • 6951 Hwy. 39, “Rebuilding the family Structure” Braithwaite Tue. & Thu. masses 7408 west Judge Perez Dr., Arabic, 7:30am • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 11am La 70032 • 278-8854 Bethlehem Baptist Sun. worship 9:00am Submit Your Events to [email protected] or call us at 504-832-1481. Church 682-0675 Wed Bible study (Bread of Life) 6:45 111 Bethlehem Lane, Braithwaite Lighthouse Pentecos- February 1-April 2 • Battle of New Orleans Talk, Discover on November 19, 2020. Come join us for Sun. School 8am, worship 9am tal Church 272-0785•7724 E. Thu. Bible study 7pm St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Sun. school • Way of the Cross, 9AM and 6PM., every 1815's Battle of New Orleans with a rang- fellowship and scripture. Hope to see you at Call on Me Ministries a 10am, worship 11am Friday. St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 er talk 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily. Free. this meeting. non-denominational Christian Church Wed. Bible Study 7pm 298-1019 • 3620 De La Ronde Dr. Living Cornerstone Bayou Road St. Bernard, LA. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National Sunday 10am, Hands-on-Prayer is Church International Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 West St. Monthly, 4th Wednesday Tues-Thurs 12-3pm 714 W. St. Bernard Pkwy., Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 504-281-0510 • St. Bernard Parish Hospital’s Alzhei- Carolyn Park Presbyte- Braithwaite 228-6401 February 17 rian Church Sun. service 10am • Ash Wednesday, Masses are at 8:30AM orwww.nps.gov/jela. mer’s Caregiver Support Group, designed 7408 W. Judge Perez Dr, Arabi. Living Proof Church and 6:30PM. St. Bernard Catholic Church, • History Talk, Discover 300 years of New to provide emotional, educational, and social 733-2326 • Sun. worship 11am 626 Mehle St., Arabi, LA 70032 504-875-5860 2805 Bayou Road St. Bernard, LA. Orleans history and culture. 9:30 a.m. Tues- support for caregiver’s through regularly Chalmette Church of Sun 10 AM • Tue Prayer 6:30 PM Christ 250-8492 day-Saturday. Free. French Quarter Visitor scheduled meetings. Participants develop 200 De La Ronde Dr. Sun. Bible Miracle Baptist Cather- study 9am, worship 10am & 6pm dral (Adance the King- February 19-26 Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical methods and skills to solve problems. The Wed. Bible study 7pm dom of God) 913-9008 • Lenten Seafood Dinners, 5-8PM. Every Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur Street, New group encourages caregivers to maintain 7403 W Judge Perez Dr., Violet Celebration Church Sun. Breakfast 9:30a-10:00a Friday During Lent at Iverson Hall, 2805 Orleans. 504-589-3882 ext 221 or www. their own personal, physical, and emotion- 831-9673 • 7500 W. Judge Perez Sunday School 10a-10:30a Dr., Arabi Sunday worship 9am & Sun. Worship 10:30a-11:30a Bayou Road. Come out for the Best Seafood nps.gov/jela. al health, as well as optimally care for the 10:45am Tue. 7p-8p Dinners around. Fried seafood dinners and • Walk the Wetlands, Explore Louisiana person with dementia. St. Bernard Parish Christ Lutheran Church D.S Grandberry Sr. (Senior Pastor) 3300 Jupiter Drive ~ Chalmette [email protected] sandwiches, gumbo, stuffed crabs, shrimp swamp and marsh on a ranger-guided walk Hospital first floor conference room, 2 PM. (504) 342-2830 [email protected] with white beans and rice, fettucine, jam- 10:00 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Free. Bara- Sunday Worship 10:00 am Our Lady of Prompt Bible Study Sunday 9:00 am Succor Catholic balaya, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread, taria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National His- Christian Fellowship Church 271-3441 assorted desserts. Take out orders only. All torical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Events in Nearby Parishes Family Worship Center 2320 Paris Rd, Chalmette masses: 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr, Violet • Sat. 4pm • Sun. 7am, 8:30am, our delicious food is homemade and cooked Blvd. in Marrero (near Crown Point). 504- 324-4092 10:30am & 7pm (Spanish) 2pm fresh! 689-3690 ext 10 or www.nps.gov/jela. • JANUARY 19, 2022 - Elton John's Fare- Sun. Service 8am Our Lady of Lourdes • Living History Recruiting Meeting, Join well Yellow Brick Road Tour. Smoothie Wed. Bible Study 6pm Catholic Church 682-7070 A Closer Walk, Meeting 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Masses April 1 Chalmette Battlefield’s living history reenac- King Center, New Orleans. Ticketholders for the Need Ministry Mon., Wed., Thurs & Fri. 8:00am • • Holy Thursday, Mass at 7PM. St. Bernard tor team! Uniforms, equipment, and training all postponed performances will receive new 682-0333 • 6201 E. St Bernard Hwy, Tues. 6:00pm • Sat. 4:00pm Violet, La 70092 • Sun. 9:00&11:00am Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road St. Ber- provided. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Sunday, March event information shortly and all original Sun. Service 8am Peace and Prayer nard, LA. 1. Free. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte tickets will be honored at the rescheduled Mon. Bible Study 6:30 pm Ministries 919-6625 Thurs. prayer service 6:30 pm 2900 Oakridge Blvd., Violet National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 performances. For more information or to Corinne Missionary Worship service, prayer and praise, April 2 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette. 504- purchase tickets and VIP packages, please Baptist Church bible study 10am Sunday 5620 E. Judge Perez Dr. 272-0558 Poydras Baptist • Good Friday, Services at 3PM. Rosary 281-0510 or www.nps.gov/jela. visit EltonJohn.com. These exclusive VIP of- Sun. school, 10am, worship 8am Church of St. Bernard Walk & Stations at 1PM. St. Bernard Catholic fers can include premium tickets, on-stage Bible study 7pm Wed. 8213 Saro Lane. 237-3538 Cornerstone Church of Sun. Bible study 9:30am, worship Church, 2805 Bayou Road St. Bernard, LA. Weekly, Tuesday photo opportunities at Elton John’s piano, God 504-382-1144 10:30am • Rosary Walk & Stations, 1PM in the • Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard/Arabi backstage tours, limited-edition lithographs, 4905 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Praise Temple Sunday services 9 & 11:15 am Fellowship cemetery across the street from the church Luncheon, college scholarships, Key Club, custom merchandise, and much more. Discipleship classes 10:30 am Sun. (504) 650-1794 (weather permitting), if raining, in church. St. Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Read-to-Ride, Read Wed./Thurs. Bible study 7pm 7517 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Fri. Prayer services 7pm Sun. 10:30am, Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road Around the World, reading incentive program Bus ride available. Bible Study Thu. 7:00pm St. Bernard, LA. and the well known Terrific Kids and Terrific Covenant United Meth- Second Missionary Teens programs in parish schools are a few odist Church Baptist Church 115 E. D’Amour St. • 271-3763 2109 Caluda Lane, Violet of the projects. Anyone interested in learn- Sun. Service 11am April 3 Services 8am Sunday, • Easter Vigil, 8PM. St. Bernard Catholic ing more about or joining the Kiwanis Club Delacroix Hope Baptist Sunday School 9:30am, Mission 452-6092 Bible Study 7pm on Wednesday Church, 2805 Bayou Road St. Bernard, LA. community service organization can join 1932 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard St. Bernard Baptist them for lunch each Tuesday, noon at Rock & Sun. worship 11am Church 881-6723 Bible Study 10am 2615 Jacob, Chalmette April 4 Carlo’s Sicilian Room, or call Robby at (504) Faith Baptist Church of Sun. service at 11am • Easter Sunday, 10AM. St. Bernard Cath- 616-7312. Chalmette 682-1144 St. Bernard Catholic 4825 E. St. Bernard Hwy. Sun. Church 281-2267 olic Church, 2805 Bayou Road St. Bernard, School 10am, Service 11am and 2805 Bayou Rd, St. Bernard masses LA. Weekly, Thursday 6pm • Wed. 7pm Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 8:30am, Saturday First Asia Baptist Vigil 4pm, Sun. 10am • Men's Bible Study, 9AM-10:30AM, every Church 432-2525 St. Paul Ministries Thursday morning in the First Baptist Church 2408 Walkers Ln, Meraux Sun. 228-3932 School 10:30am, worship 8am 7724 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Violet Daily Chalmette library. The first meeting will be Thur. Bible Study 7pm Sun. Service 8am • Thu. 6pm First Baptist Church of St. Luke Baptist Chalmette 504-277-2939 Church 682-3718 or 418-7492 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy. 126 Poindexter Lane, Braithwaite Sun. Prayer Shield 8:30am Sun. worship 8am Sun. Worship 10:45am & 6pm Sun. Children's Church 11am Third Missionary St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Check us out on Facebook. Baptist Church 504-682-2201 First Pentecostal Bayou Rd. • P.O. Box 1012 Addiction Resource Program Church of Chalmette St. Bernard, LA 70085 2015 Palmisano Blvd., 710-0600 The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Addiction Resource Program helps residents Sun. School 10:30am Trumpet of Truth Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm Ministry 7451 W. St. Bernard struggling with an addiction, whether it be substance abuse, or even gam- Fri. Youth Service 7:30pm Hwy, Arabi. Sun. School 9am • Service 10am bling related, find the resources they need to better cope with their situation. Garden of Prayer Tues. & Thurs Bible Study 7pm Family Worship Center The program provides individuals and/or their families with information on 419-0288 • 2605 Munster, Meraux World Prayer Sunday 8am • Wednesday 7pm Tabernacle 504-356-6901 resources available to them, such as rehabilitation programs, detox centers, 4030 Paris Rd., Chalmette Gethsemane Lutheran Sunday 10am • Movement Youth therapeutic plans of action and faith-based assistance. If you or someone you Church 271-4254 Service Wednesday 7pm 2825 Paris Rd, Chalmette Senior Pastor Derek Buchert may know could benefit from this program and would like more information, Listing additions or changes send to: call Stanley Simeon, program facilitator, at (504) 517-2944 or (504) 278-7659. The St. Bernard News 190 Hickory Avenue, Suite 6 • New Orleans, LA 70123 Participation in the program is kept confidential. Phone: 504-832-1481 Fax: 504-837-5923 Email: [email protected] Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News State News 3 FEMA Encourages Louisiana Teens to Apply to the National Youth Preparedness Council to meet peers from across the responses. country and work on projects Teens in grades 8 through 11 such as preparedness fairs for who are interested in applying their communities. A virtual can learn more about the pro- summit in July gives members a cess and have their questions chance to meet others and hear answered on a webinar at 8 p.m. from FEMA experts. Feb. 18. The webinar will walk Teens serve on the YPC for students through the applica- two years. tion process and give applicants The application period began a glimpse of what it’s like to be Jan. 18 and ends March 7. The on the council. To participate, Do you know, or are you together. The YPC provides an application instructions are on you must register for this webi- a teen who has a passion opportunity to join FEMA in the the website Youth Preparedness nar in advance. for preparedness? FEMA’s In- critical mission of emergency Council | Ready.gov. Those who To learn more about the YPC dividual and Community Pre- preparedness. apply should express what pre- and its current members, vis- paredness Division is now ac- As part of the YPC, mem- paredness means to them and it https://www.ready.gov/kids/ cepting Youth Preparedness bers can build leadership skills how their skills and background youth-preparedness-council. Council (YPC) applications. and represent their schools could strengthen FEMA’s work. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Since 2012, FEMA has brought and communities. The YPC Applicants can choose to apply Twitter account at twitter.com/ youth from across the nation gives young people the chance through either a written or video FEMARegion6. Fire Marshal’s Office Urges Safe Home Heating Practices

The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is reminding all residents to practice safe home heating as our state prepares for some of the coldest temperatures predicted this winter. The top safe-heating tips we are offering families, which can also be found in a video on our agency’s social media sites, include: • Place space heaters 3-5 feet from combustible objects like blankets • Plug all heating appliances directly into wall outlets, not power strips or extension cords • Do not use stoves or ovens to heat homes • Don’t overfill fireplaces/wood burning stoves • Do not leave candles/open flames (or space heaters) left unat- tended • Have working smoke alarms in your home! In addition, the SFM wants residents to be aware of unseen car- bon monoxide threats associated with home heating: • Clogged exhaust pipes for dryers, furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces • Running a vehicle inside of an enclosed garage, even if the garage door is open • Operating a portable generator in an enclosed space or near a window, door or vent The SFM’s Operation Save-A-Life program partners with local fire departments and districts to provide FREE smoke alarm instal- lations, at any time of the year, for families in need of assistance accessing the critical emergency-alert equipment. In addition to having working smoke alarms, the SFM also em- phasizes the importance of having planned and practiced escape routes for your home that include knowing two ways out of every room. To register for a free smoke alarm, or learn more about Operation Save-A-Life, visit lasfm.org. 4 Arrest Reports & Local News Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News Arrests St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office ARABI SURRENDER • BIENEMY, JOBEY S, 41, PLAZA A PERSON CONVICTED • PROYER, ROOSEVELT, 48, • THOMPSON, KEVIN TERRELL, DR, CHALMETTE 70043, OF CERTAIN FELONIES, MEHLE AVE, ARABI 70032, 29, DUBARRY ST, CHALMETTE BENCH WARRANT, BENCH POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, BATT DATING PARTNER 70043, FUGITIVE, JPSO, WARRANT, BENCH WARRANT, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, OAKLEY, ROBERT, 51, FUGITIVE JPSO, FUGITIVE BENCH WARRANT, BENCH BENCH WARRANT, BENCH COMMUNITY ST, ARABI 70032, JPSO, FUGITIVE JPSO, WARRANT WARRANT, BENCH WARRANT, FUGITIVE NOPD FUGITIVE JPSO, FUGITIVE FUGITIVE NOPD JPSO, FUGITIVE JPSO, VIOLET • YOUNG, PERNELL J, 20, CHALMETTE FUGITIVE WPD, FUGITIVE KPD • HODGES, CARRESE, 32, CALUDA LN, VIOLET 70092, • WALLIS, ROOSEVELT H, 21, • GETTRIDGE, JULEEL, 21, STACIE DR, VIOLET 70092, DISTURBING THE PEACE/ MUMPHREY RD, CHALMETTE DELAMBERT ST, CHALMETTE DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY VIOLENT & TUMULTUOUS 70043, BENCH WARRANT 70043, ILLEGAL USE OF • TEAL, EDDIE J, 40, LICCIARDI MANNER, FLIGHT FROM AN • THOMPSON, KEVIN TERRELL, WEAPON, AGGRAVATED LN, VIOLET 70092, BENCH OFFICER, OBSTRUCTION OF 29, DUBARRY ST, CHALMETTE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO WARRANT SBSO, FUGITIVE JUSTICE, ILLEGAL CARRYING 70043, FUGITIVE JPSO, PROPERTY, FUGITIVE NOPD, JPSO, FUGITIVE JPSO, OF WEAPON FUGITIVE JPSO, FUGITIVE BENCH WARRANT FUGITIVE JPSO JPSO, FUGITIVE JPSO, • FOSSIER, FERRIN, 34, LYNDEL • MITCHELL, HARRY, 33, OUTSIDE ST. BERNARD PARISH FUGITIVE JPSO, FUGITIVE CT, CHALMETTE 70043, SHANNON DR, VIOLET 70092, • DAVIS, NICHOLAS, 27, ALVIN JPSO FUGITIVE JPSO, DRIVG RDWY LANE TRAFFIC, BENCH WARRANT DALK AVE, BATON ROUGE FUGITIVE WPD PWIT AMPH/METHAMP, PWIT • CALLAIS, CHRIS A, 47, 70820, BATT CORR EMP IN • INOA RODRIGUEZ, HUGO HEROIN, ILLEGAL USE OF PACKENHAM RD, VIOLET CUSTODY ANTONIO, 44, CREELY DR, CONTROLLED DANGEROUS 70092, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT • OWENS, SCOTT MICHAEL, CHALMETTE 70043, FIRST SUBSTANCES IN THE WITH A FIREARM, FUGITIVE 50, BELLVIEW ST, METARIE DEGREE RAPE-VICTIM UNDER PRESENCE OF PERSON OPSO 70002, FUGITIVE JPSO, 13 YRS OF AGE, FIRST UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF • BROWN, JARON, 29, DANIEL FUGITIVE JPSO, FUGITIVE DEGREE RAPE-VICTIM UNDER AGE DR, VIOLET 70092, SIMPLE JPSO, FUGITIVE JPSO, 13 YRS OF AGE • FAZANDE, KYRON KEITH, 20, BURGLARY, ILLEGAL FUGITIVE JPSO, FUGITIVE • WHITE, LEE D, 34, SEELOS CHARLES DR, CHALMETTE POSSESSION OF STOLEN JPSO,FUGITIVE JPSO, CT, CHALMETTE 70043, BOND 70043, BENCH WARRANT FIREARMS, POSSESSION FUGITIVE EBSO OF FIREARM OR CARRYING • WILLIAMS, RICHARD, 34, EAST CONCEALED WEAPON BY MONARCH, BATON ROUGE A PERSON CONVICTED 70812, FUGITIVE BATON OF CERTAIN FELONIES, ROUGE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, • THOMAS, RONALD L, 22, OLD DRUG PARAPHERNALIA PRIEUR ST, NEW ORLEANS • RATCLIFF, DWAYNE RODERICK, 70116, FUGITIVE NOPD 20, CALUDA LN, VIOLET • HUGHES, KEAVON, 28, 70092, ATTP-MURDER/ MERCIER ST, NEW ORLEANS, SECOND DEGREE, ILLEGAL FUGITIVE JPSO POSSESSION OF STOLEN • ARBUTHNOT, CHARLES, 34, FIREARMS, POSSESSION LAMANCHE ST, NEW ORLEANS OF FIREARM OR CARRYING 70117, FUGITIVE KPD, CONCEALED WEAPON BY FUGITIVE NOPD, FUGITIVE KPD Scholarships For St. Bernard Students The St. Bernard Chapter of the Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community, an organization under the auspices of the LSU Agriculture Center, instituted a scholarship program that began with the Fall 2010 school year. This program will be continued and four (4) $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2021 school year. Since the SBVFC is an organization that seeks to promote vol- unteering in order to improve the lives of our community members and our families, the criteria for this scholarship highly emphasizes the student’s volunteer activities. A graduating senior attending any metro New Orleans high school, who is a resident of St. Bernard Parish, is eligible. Please contact your high school counselor for a copy of the application or you may contact Lucy Ruffino, SBVFC Scholarship Chair at email: [email protected], or the LSU AG Center at 504-278-4234. Deadline for applying is March 31, 2021. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News Local News 5

NARCOTICS from Page 1 St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Accident Involving A Four-Wheeler And Dirt Bike In Poydras The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving two off-road motorized vehicles that claimed the life of a teenager this weekend in Poydras, Sheriff James Pohlmann said. On Sunday, Feb. 7, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Sheriff Pohl- mann said, deputies responded to a call for service following an accident involving a four-wheeler and a dirt bike along the Mis- sissippi River levee near the 7500 block of Saro Lane in Poydras. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a 16-year-old male unconscious and suffering from injuries he sustained when the dirt bike he was riding collided with a four-wheeler driven by a 13-year-old male. Godfrey Brickley Dominique Narcisse During the investigation, deputies learned a group of teens had been riding motorized vehicles along the levee when the nard Parish Prison to be booked on the above charges. two teens crashed into each other. Sheriff Pohlmann reminds residents to call the Sheriff's Office The 16 year old was transported to University Medical Center narcotics hotline at (504) 271-DOPE or 3673 to report suspected where he succumbed to his injuries. The 13 year old was treat- illegal drug activity in St. Bernard Parish. Callers can remain anon- ed at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries and was ymous, and all calls will be acted upon. released. The investigation is ongoing. “We are saddened for this family to have lost a loved one in this way, especially at such a young age,” the Sheriff said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to them during this difficult time.” 6 Local News Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Arrests Seven On Narcotics Charges The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested several individuals on Lakura Major, 20, 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was various narcotics charges following an investigation conducted by booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, pos- the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, Sheriff James session with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a con- Pohlmann said. A firearm and cash also were recovered. trolled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession Bernell Aisola, 31, of the 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chal- of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. mette, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute Markall Swearington, 20, of the 7500 block of Briarheath Drive heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, posses- in New Orleans, was booked with possession with the intent to sion of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. possession of a controlled dangerous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Izeah White, 24, of the 60 block of Patterson Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with the in- tent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a controlled danger- ous substance in presence of a juvenile, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. White also was booked on outstanding warrants out of New Orleans for attempted armed robbery. Jobey Bienemy, 40, of the 3600 block of Golden Drive in Chalmette, was booked with: possession with the in- tent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a controlled danger- ous substance in the presence of a juvenile (3 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted person. Crystal Lewis, 41, of the 6500 block of 4th Street in Violet, were booked with: possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to dis- tribute cocaine, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile (3 counts), pos- session of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a fire- arm by a convicted person. Lewis also was booked on seven bench warrants out of St. Bernard Parish. Donald Rabalais, 40, of the 100 block of West Casa Calvo Street in Chalmette, was booked with possession of marijuana. After obtaining information that Aisola was involved in illegal drug activity in St. Bernard, Narcotics Unit agents opened an investigation. Based on their findings, agents conducted a series of search warrants on Monday, Feb. 8 on Golden Drive in Chalmette, Sheriff Pohlmann said. During the execution of one search warrant, agents discovered approximately 23 grams of a heroin/fen- tanyl mixture with an estimated street value of $2,300, along with packaging material, digital scales and a small amount of marijuana. During the execution of a second search warrant, agents recovered approximately 220 grams of high grade marijuana which was packaged for street level sales, along with approximately 15 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,500. Agents also recovered packaging material, digital scales, a semi-au- tomatic firearm and $2,217 in cash. A criminal history check was conducted on all indi- viduals involved in the case, which revealed at the time of his arrest, Aisola was out on bond from an arrest in October of 2020 in St. Bernard for the distribution of heroin. Sheriff Pohlmann reminds residents to call the Sher- iff's Office narcotics hotline at (504) 271-DOPE or 3673 to report suspected illegal drug activity in St. Bernard Parish. Callers can remain anonymous, and all calls will be acted upon. Photos online at www.thestbernardnews.com. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News Classifieds 7 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Services Help Wanted Naquin Full Lawn/Landscaping, Handyman services, Pick up truck and Body Man/Painter trailer for picking up and delivering,hauling. Native of St. Bernard and Apply Lang & Sons proudly serving the parish. Call or text Diesel, office hours Monday-Fri- Body and Paint Shop day, 7AM til 5PM. 601-215-9378 3019 Jean Lafitte Pkwy. Chalmette, LA 70043 Kenneth’s Painting & Carpentry. Remodeling, painting, interior, exterior, pressure washing, sheet rock repairs, Senior citizens discounts! 19 years For Rent experience. (504) 250-3504 Large two bedroom apartments, heart of Chalmette, $800/$900 month- ly. ( 504) 495-1434 For Sale Mobile Home Lots/Rent Two burial plots, located in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Section H, plots 616 and 618. 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William “Bill” Thomas Bergeron, age 73, of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, passed away peacefully with family at his side at his home in Arabi, Louisiana on February 2, 2021. A one-of-a-kind man who lived and loved with passion, Bill will be best remembered for his significant contributions to the maritime industry and his larger-than-life spirit. Bill, the middle son of the late Roland Joseph Bergeron, Jr. and Helen Pitts Torres Bergeron, was born August 12, 1947 in St. Bernard, Louisiana. As a young boy, his grandmother would always say that he would be in the circus one day. Following gradu- ation from St. Bernard High School, he continued working in his father’s company, Bergeron Machine Shop, Inc. At the age of 23, he successfully negotiated a bid to build the Steamboat Natchez, the first contract of its type in over fifty years,esulting r in hiring of nearly one hundred new employees and numerous subcontractors, as well as creation of a new fabrication yard in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana and drydock on the Mississippi River. Bill’s fingerprints are on the birth of this beautiful representation of the maritime industry – the Steamboat Natchez is one of the most iconic symbols of the city of New Orleans. Bill, alongside his father and brothers, grew their small, family-owned machine and fabrication shop into an international marine services and manufacturing operation. Bergeron Industries, Inc. secured the largest re- ported inland river barge contract in United States maritime history with shipyards and services in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Venezuela. Bill later developed The Bergeron Group, Inc. which provided overall management for a multi-million-dollar Louisiana-based marine services firm. Business units included: Bergeron Marine Service, Inc., Bulk Material Transfer, Inc., Gulf Coast Dockside, Inc., MariTrend, Inc., and Greenville Shipbuilding Corporation. Prior to retiring, Bill’s love of motorcycles and entertaining led him to purchase McNeill Travel Plaza in McNeill, Mississippi – where he brought his New Orleans flair, real food, and hospitality. Bill served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and most recently served as President of the Board of Com- missioners of the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District. He was bestowed the 2018 C. Alvin Bertel Award, the Governor’s Lantern Award by former Louisiana Governor Dave Treen for major contributions to the state of Louisiana as well as special recognition from former Alabama Governor Fob James for construction of the most modern barge-building plant in the United States. His past associations include: New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Board of Trade, The World Trade Center, The Propellor Club, Just Like New. The Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association, The Louisiana Ship- building and Repair Association, Louisiana Southern Railway: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, The Plimsoll Club, New Orleans Down- Only Better town Irish Club (Man of the Year – 2000), and National Association of Truck Stop Operators. He was a parishioner of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Catholic Church, New Orleans and served on the Pastoral Council. 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Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 9 Virginia Gervais Hurstell Frederick Myron Blue, Sr.

Virginia Gervais Hurstell, passed away on Frederick Myron Blue Sr. departed this life on Sun- Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 98 in day, January 31, 2021 in Violet, LA. He was born June Pearl River, LA. Virginia was born on Decem- 26, 1964 to the late Fred Jr. and Pauline Blue in Rah- ber 2, 1922 to the late Louis Gervais and Vir- way, New Jersey. He was an entrepreneur, business- ginia Lawrence and was a longtime resident of man and owner. Frederick is survived by his loving wife Chalmette, LA and then Slidell, LA after Hur- of 35 years, Debra A. Blue; three sons, Frederick M. ricane Katrina. She was preceded in death by Blue Jr., Joshua L. Blue, and Christopher D. Dalton (Tif- her loving husband, Laurence “Fritz” Hurstell fany) all of New Orleans, LA; two daughters Cherie D. and siblings , Theodora “Teddy” Hanley, Ernest Ellis (Stanley) of Arabi, LA and Nichole Q. Moore of Mo- Gervais, Eldrige Gervais, Lawrence Gervais and bile, AL; a beloved and cherished granddaughter Ne- Nathan Gervais. She is survived by two daughters, Vanessa Ponthi- vaeh I. Blue; bonus children, Cha’Lice Lomax, Al Sha`Quan Lomax, Tre`quan er (Kent) and Renee’ DiVincenti (Anthony); two grandchildren, Ker- Lomax, Tia Lomax, Jeriahma Lomax all of Elizabeth, NJ, Ashley Christoffer of ry Ponthier and Kimberly Ponthier (Ricky); six great-grandchildren, Violet, LA, Isaiah Harris of New Orleans, LA, and Brian Perez Jr. of Violet, LA; Brandon Ponthier ( Ashley), Ashlin Hurst, Andrew Ponthier, Abby Pon- bonus grandchildren Christopher Harris, Christine Harris, Derek Richmond, thier, Desi Delgado and Grayson Robin. One Great- Great Grandson, Demonte Richmond all of Chalmette, LA and Makayla Christoffer of Violet, Carter Ponthier. LA; two brothers, Earnest Blue (Elana) of Elkwood, MD and Calvin Blue of She will be greatly missed by her immediate family, nieces, neph- MD; two sisters Pamela Jones (Richie) of Avanel, NJ and Elane Lomax (Mitch) ews and loving friends. of Rosell, NJ; sisters-in-law Brenda Lomax, Joyce S. White, Linda S. Wilson, The family would like to thank Concerned Care Hospice, especially Cassandra S. Hogan (Bob), Frederica S. Perriott (Godfrey) all of New Orleans, Gina Grady, April Brandt and Jancy Marshall. LA, Sheila S. Hunter (Clyde) of River Ridge, LA, and a former sister-in-law Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation held at St. Nona Lomax; three brothers-in-law, Michael Smith (Angela) of Centreville, Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette, MS, James Smith (Joyce) of Grand Prairie, TX, and Joseph Smith (Beverly) LA on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A of Baton Rouge, LA; a special niece and nephew Tiffany Lomax (Alfie) of funeral Service began at 1:00 p.m. Burial took place at St. Bernard Elizabeth NJ and Michael Jones of OH, and a host of other nieces, nephews, Memorial Gardens in Chalmette. Due to COVID-19, face masks and neighbors, family, and friends. social distancing were required. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend the viewing ser- To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stber- vice on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Jerusalem COGIC, 3802 MLK Jr. Blvd, nardmemorial.com. New Orleans, LA at 9:00 a.m. Due to the coronavirus, everyone in attendance were required to wear a face mask upon entering Jerusalem COGIC and maintain social distancing. Interment was held at Embry Hill COGIC Ceme- Paul Francis Brunner tery, Centreville, MS. Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA in charge of arrangements. Paul Francis Brunner passed away peaceful- ly at his home on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Julia Lions Paul Grose Brunner for 67 years. Loving father of Nancy Brunner Baird (Charles), Randy Patrick Brun- It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we an- ner (Candice) and Brian Paul Brunner (Jennifer). nounce the calling of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Son of the late Raymond and Eunice Laux Brun- our great Redeemer on Tuesday morning, February 2, ner. Brother of Marion B. Montz (Max) and the 2021, at 6:38 AM. At that time, Jesus sent a band of late Richard F. Brunner (Vivian). Proud grand- his angels to lift Paul, our youngest child, to be with father of nine grandchildren (Amanda, Michael, Him in his Heavenly home, to the great mansion with Hannah, Zoey, Adam, Darci, Lillian, Dylan, and Tommy) and six great many rooms. If this were not true, he would not have grandchildren (Adriana, Jayden, Bailey, Brees, Amelia, and Bowen) told us so. Fly high our beloved son, for you are now an who were the apples of his eyes. angel of the Lord and finally free. Free from all the pain, Paul was born on September 6, 1928 in New Orleans, LA and was struggles, and heartache you have gone through here a current resident of Covington, LA. He worked for Texaco, Inc. for on God's own creation which we call the planet Earth. Your last known words 45 years, and was a proud US Army-National Guard Veteran who were, "Mom, I love." You also told her that you were free. When she asked was honorably discharged after 6 years of service. His passions in you to repeat that, you told her, "I am finally free." Yes, you are our beloved life were his family and travelling. He will be forever remembered and son, Paul. You are free at last. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen. Amen. Amen. deeply missed by his family, friends and all of those whose lives he Paul came into this world on the afternoon of March 21, 1980, at Method- touched. ist Hospital, in New Orleans East. It was the first full day of spring that year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at He lived 99.99% of his life with his parents, at their Meraux, LA home, in St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, Cypress Gardens, except for when Katrina hit in August 2005. He so enjoyed LA on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A his childhood with his siblings and all of the neighborhood children. Everyone funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest with mili- was his friend and he loved and played hard. Paul was a very intelligent child tary honors in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID-19, face and adult and would go out of his way to give a helping hand to anyone in masks and social distancing are required. any way he could. He trusted and loved everyone. He would give you his last To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stber- dime or the shirt off his back if need be. nardmemorial.com. Paul passed away in his earthly home with his loving parents and brother- in-law nearby. He was not a person that liked being alone and did not want

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to die alone. He wanted to be near his family that he loved and who loved him. Deep down, he knew that he didn't have very much time left here on earth. May he now be at peace and pain-free, in the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ. It turned out to be a bright and sunny day the morning he left us, and if you looked into the sky that day, he seemed to be looking down, smiling on us saying, "I am happy, I am pain-free, and I am free at last, for as one of my tattoos said, "I am in His hands now." Paul is survived by his loving parents, James David Grose and Mary Jo Pixley Grose; his siblings, James David Grose, Jr. and Patti Jo Grose Bene; his brother-in-law, Eugene C. Bene; nephew Aidan C. Grose; niece Mackenzie E. Grose; Godparents, Isabelle Pixley and Tony E. A. Grose, Sr.; and many, many loving aunts, un- cles, cousins, friends that are too many to name here. Paul was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Daisy C. A. Nehlig Grose Breaux and Clarence F. Grose, Sr.; by his maternal grandparents, Mary V. Nunez Pixley and Willie E. Pixley; and by his step-grandpar- ents, L. C. Breaux and Hazel N. Grose, and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Paul was also predeceased by his three pets he had during his lifetime, Puddles, Rajah, and Deuce. Pud- dles, Rajah, and Kahn (Patti and Gene's dog) perished during evacuation for Hurricane Rita in Texas, on Thurs- day, September 22, 2005, due to 106 degree heat. Deuce passed away in 2018. A visitation will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Road, in Chalmette, on Friday, February 19, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Sandra Barnes, will begin at 1:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, on Virtue Street, in Chalmette. Due to state and church guidelines for Covid-19, face coverings must be worn at all times. Attendance for the church service is limited to 58. In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree, make donations in Paul's name to Gethsemane Lutheran Church, any animal rescue organization or any charity of your choice. Thank you.

Cayden Matthew Coleman

Cayden Matthew Coleman was born on November 24, 2004, in Metairie, Louisiana. He is the baby boy of the family. He was 16 years old and a Sophomore at Chalmette High School. Cayden played Freshman Football last year and wore the number 33 jer- sey. He loved sports and played baseball every spring for the city. He also played bas- ketball and soccer one season. Cayden enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his friends. He played X-Box Live with people from all over the world. Cayden loved to explore abandoned buildings in the city with his sisters and brother. He loved ad- ventures and was never scared of anything. He also loved to go fishing with his dad. Cayden was a sweet- heart that was full of life and loved by many. Cayden was taken from us way too soon. His life ended, and his heavenly journey began on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at 5:15 PM. He is survived by his parents, Steven and Aubry Coleman; his big sisters, Dazia and Destiny; his big brother, Christian; his grandparents, Howard “Butch” Coleman, Di- ane Peterson Coleman, and Ramona Pierce; his great-grandmother, Nancy Linda Staehle; and his one nephew he loved to play with, Benjamin Romeo Rosas. Cayden also has many aunts, uncles, and cousins that will all miss him dearly. A receiving line for family and friends to pay final respects to Cayden will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at St. Bernard Memorial Fu- neral Home, 701 W. Virtue, Street, in Chalmette. Cayden's School friends are invited to pass through the line from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friends of the family are invited to pass through the line from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please note that the receiving line will close at 1:00 p.m. to allow the immediate family some time to say goodbye to Cayden. Please be mindful that face coverings are required at all times while inside the funeral home. A luncheon will be held in Buccaneer Villa's Private Venue from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., to celebrate Cayden's life. Everyone is welcome to come and say goodbye. It's goodbye for now, but not forever. We will see him in Heaven again one day. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardme- morial.com. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News Obituaries 11 Aaron Leigh Wust Sidney Ruel Leydecker, Sr.

Aaron Leigh Wust passed away on Sidney “Sid” Ruel Leydecker Sr., a veteran of the U.S. Navy Wednesday, February 10, 2021 after who proudly served his country, passed away peacefully on fighting medical conditions for a long Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age of 82. He is sur- time at age 36. He leaves behind, Aleasia vived by his many special friends and family members, his Mohr Wust (mother), Alan Edwin Wust, loving wife of 64 years Joan Plaiscia Leydecker; son Frank J. Sr. (father), Alan Edwin Wust, Jr. (brother) Leydecker (Amy Loupe) & grandsons Evan & Peyton Leydeck- husband of Stephanie Wust, Brady Leigh er; daughter-in-law Gwen Carreras-Harriss (Bryan P. Harriss); Wust (Godchild), and nieces Brenna Lynn grandsons, Sidney R. Harriss (Olivia Harriss) and Ryan L. Har- Wust, Remy Roy, Shay Roy, and Angie riss (Cheryl Harriss), his great grandchildren: Caleb, Brooklyn, Roy(Godmother) wife of Ronnie Roy, and Landen Kaiden and Graysen Harriss. Sid was proceeded in cousins Ryan and Stacy Roy, Aleasia Stall, Christian Lill, Trey death by his parents Peter & Gussie Leydecker and his siblings Anna L. Cazes, John and Sophia Stall. Honorary Aunts are Lori Sander and Cindy Leydecker, Joseph Leydecker and Milton “Bill” Leydecker. Sid is also fondly remem- Savoie(Ronnie) John and Eola Mohr, and Merle and Charlie bered by many special nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Faurie (deceased Grandparents), Eola (Doll-Nana) Boudin Sid truly enjoyed life through his simple pleasures of golfing with friends, trips to (deceased Aunt). What Aaron enjoyed most was his wrestling, the casino, writing poems, and enjoying the company of his dogs Lulu & Sassy. He Monday night was his favorite along with Wrestlemania. It was found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for others. He was the entertainment that he could watch every day of the week. well loved and affectionately known for his good nature, fantastic smile and gener- He enjoyed bowling, video games, collecting movies, TV se- ous heart. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all those whose lives he ries shows, and just getting together with family. He was a touched. loving and caring person who never had a stranger he couldn't A private celebration and blessing of his ashes will be planned at a future date. persuade to love him. He was loved by many. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com. The family would like to thank Ochsner Home Health staff and the staff in the critical care unit at Ochsner Main Campus for their wonderful treatment and care in Aaron's last days. The Wust family has requested that in lieu of flowers that donations may be made to: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210, or go to their website, gifts. mdanderson.org. Funeral Services were private. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www. stbernardmemorial.com. 12 Advertisement Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The St. Bernard News