William Reginald Dawes

I have wonderful memories of Reggie: daily, reading an enews source he recommended; whenever my family reminisces about a fabulous, customized carriage tour of the French Quarter (& beyond)he gave us; and whenever folk-dancers remember his extraordinary efforts to bring international folk-dancing back into the City. At the end, Reggie's remarkable acceptance of a terminal illness -- cheerfully seeing to it that others could take on his work with folk-dancing, so that no one would miss a...

To ALL the Dawes Gang, There are a significant few pages in my scrapbooks which record the years of "Community In Christ Our Brother" in Baton Rouge. And my ministry there brought me into contact with amazing people like BILL (REGGIE). What a blessing! Eternal peace and joy.

My sincerest sympathy to Reggie's children, grandchildren,and Sr. Luke, MaryBelle, and Jimmie. I didn't really know Reggie as an adult, but can remember his parents always speaking so fondly of him. My Dad, Felix Simoneaux and my Mom, Myrtle of LaPlace were very good friends of Richard and Addie Dawes
I have wonderful memories of the entire Dawes family. I remember their farm in Shriever, La, going on picnics somewhere near their home; viviting them in New Orleans, and then in their...

Until the very end, I don't think I can remember a party that Reggie did not go to, nor anyone who he met that he didn't consider his friend. That's Reggie, fun and a friend.

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Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Reggie. Your family has made so many contributions to this community, you must know that y'all are very much admired and appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Reggie today.
Dr. Pat and Lainie Mottram

Here's to you Reggie for making a living as a tour guide, no easy work in New Orleans...Les Noto on and on and on...

What a great guy....he always had something encouraging to say to everyone. He was great influence on the community and will be missed.

I'll miss Regi's big bear hugs and his wonderful singing.
Rosemary Ciaccio

Reggie was my tour guide partner at the Cabildo in was always so helpful and cheerful. He will be greatly missed.