Carol Borne Dickmann

Carol Borne Dickmann. of New Orleans passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 9th, 2026, at 91 years old. A lifelong resident of Algiers, Louisiana

Born April 5th, 1934 to Elise Lassere of Vacherie and Walter Borne of Franklin. She said it was time to go see John her Husband, and Sons Brian and Britt.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband John Peter Dickmann Jr., sister Elaine Shelley, and sons Britt and Brian Dickmann. She is survived by her children and their spouses – Kevin and Brenda Dickmann, of South Beach OR, Wendy and Ferrell Brunet of Baton Rouge, LA and Travis and Christy Dickmann of Boise ID. Her nine grandchildren and their spouses – Aurora Heinemann, Crystal Heinemann, Cortney and Brian Givens, Elise and Jason Fenstermaker, Marcie and Jimmy Bartel, Ryan and Melissa Brunet, Ashley and Trey Gros, Taylor Dickmann and Parker Dickmann. And her ten great grandchildren – Dorian Edwards, Mason Fenstermaker, Carter Bartel, Jude Brunet, Brooks Fenstermaker, Charlotte Bartel, James Brunet, Wesly Gros, John Brunet and Sophia Gros. She is also survived by her ten nephews and nieces. And many cousins and friends. She had many Angels too, one being Lyn Dickmann.

Carol attended Holy Name of Mary school starting in kindergarten through her senior year. She worked at Louisiana Power and Light where through a friend met the love of her life – John. They were married July 5th, 1954, and moved into their starter home, which turned out to be their forever home.

She was the secretary at St. Andrew the Apostle school, it seems for most of our lives. She knew all the kids and families well. Over the years she would run into the students and kept up with their families. She would always tell us who she ran into and kept us updated.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Our Lady of Wisdom for making her last year and days so comfortable. There are no words that can express our appreciation for the warmth and compassion shown to her and her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Carol’s name to Holy Name of Mary Church or Our Lady of Wisdom.

Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Memorial Visitation at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Verrett St., Algiers, LA on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 9 AM until Funeral Mass time at 11 AM. Interment will follow in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA.