Photo courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans
Houma, Louisiana
Jul 18, 1931 – Dec 11, 2022
Bertha Ann Charbonnet Pichon
Bertha Ann Charbonnet Pichon age 91 years was born on July 18, 1931 and passed away peacefully on Sunday December 11, 2022. Bertha was known as “The Catholic Creole Kosher Caterer of New Orleans”. Bertha was the owner of Bertha Pichon Catering and Pichon Catering. She was also the owner of the Uptown Deli, Family Tree Deli, and had a deli at the New Orleans 1984 World’s Fair. Bertha was the daughter of the late William Charbonnet Sr. and the Late Estella Holland Charbonnet. Mother of Karen P. Williams, Walter Gabriel Pichon III (Belva), and the late Gregory Michael Pichon. She was the wife of the late Walter Gabriel Pichon Jr. for 26 years. Sister of Geraldine C. August, Enola C. Carter, and Paulette C. Orticke, the late William “Bill” Jr., Wardell, Bernard Sr., Norman, and Warren Charbonnet, Estelle Davis, Emelda Wright, and Glenda Signal. Grandmother of Johann U. Williams, Kathleen E. Pichon, Kristine M. Pichon, Matthew G. Pichon, and Stephen P. Pichon. Daughter in law of the Famous Jazz Musician Walter Gabriel “Fats” Pichon Sr. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also Pastor and parishioners of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, and Staff of Our Lady of Wisdom, former employees of Pichon Catering, and the Jewish Community are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday December 22, 2022, at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church 1923 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA.70116 at 10:00 a. m. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a. m. Celebrants Reverend Howard Byrd, S.S.J. and Reverend Ajani K. Gibson. Interment will be at St. Roch #2 Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.
Read MoreAfter two years of our Lord calling you home, I still have the memory visiting you at the home with my sisters and having a wonderful time spending with you. We all love and miss you. Watch over us all here on earth and tell "Pipe" my Dad and Mom I love and miss them. love Myra
Myra Mathieu
December 24, 2024 | Family
So very hard to believe a year has passed. Time does not make us miss you less. The beautiful memories made with your family and mine will last forever. May our Lord and prayers continue to bring comfort to all of your family.
Eileen V Bernard
December 14, 2023 | Family
To the entire pichon family We can hardly believe it´s been one year since Bertha passed away We extend our sympathies and condolences on the one year anniversary of her passing So sad We know that she was loved by so many and is terribly and deeply missed by all Fondly Bobby Finkelstein and family
Bob Finkelstein
December 13, 2023 | Family
It´s hard to believe it´s one year since our Lord called you to heaven. Pawpaw and Big Mama and your siblings were there to greet you home. You are missed and loved by all here in California. Continue to watch over us and especially Karen and Walter
Myra Charbonnet-Mathieu
December 12, 2023 | Family
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sandra Davenport-Handy
December 27, 2022 | Other
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! May God continue to bless you!Bertha was a kind and compassionate friend! God bless!!
Leon & Alma Fulton
December 25, 2022 | Friend
There are so many memories of an era gone by, elegant catered dinner parties at the home of my parents Theone and Alvin Halpern. Between private parties for intimate friends, to major holiday and life cycle events, the only caterer they would use was Ms Bertha. I can still smell all the amazing deliciousness coming from my parents kitchen over 50 years ago. What a loss New Orleans has to mourn. May her memory be a blessing to all who had the absolute privilege of having the epicurean...
Dori Halpern Schulman
December 23, 2022 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Angela Misshore
December 23, 2022 | New Orleans, LA | Family
The Simon Family extends our condolences to the Pichon Family on the loss of your matriarch. Ours prayers are with you.
Judith Simon and Family
December 23, 2022 | Friend
