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Dianze Montelaro Obituary

Dianze Bozonier Montelaro passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 82. Dianze is survived by her husband, Senator G. Montelaro; children; Kiel Bazzle Ellis and Xanthon S. Bazzle; grandchildren; Tristan and Tysen Ellis, Brandon Bazzle, and Elias Bazzle. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Anabelle Batts Jones; father, Eugene Bonseigneur, Sr.; siblings; Jerome and Byron Jones, and Cassandra Weston. Officers and members of Pleasant Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, June 27, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral, 1937 Mirabeau Avenue, New Orleans, 70122. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Thompson, pastor, Pleasant Zion Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be private. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Dianze Bozonier Montelaro, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Dianze Bozonier Montelaro, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by AN17 on Jun. 24, 2025.

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Edward & Frances Ventress - FABC

June 24, 2025

Dear Montelaro Family and Friends, as you mourn for your beloved, also rejoice with the angels in heaven; for she sits in the Presence of God. She´s lifting her voice, singing praises to Him. Surrender your hearts to God and trust Him for your healing, your peace, your comfort.
Your brother and sister in Christ,
Edward Ventress- former Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Choir Member
Frances Ventress- Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

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Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral

1937 Mirabeau Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122

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Celebration of Life

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Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral

1937 Mirabeau Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122

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