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Diamante Sanders Obituary

SANDERS Diamante Connor Sanders, a resident of New Orleans and a graduate of Sojourner Truth Academy High School, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Beloved son of Mr. Earl and Valorie S. Henry; Grandson of Mr. Uelis and Winifred Sanders and Mr. Earl Henry, Sr. (Yvonne) and the late Ada J. White of Prentiss, MS; Brother of Hope C. Jackson (David) of Houston, TX, Dekeisha Henry of Baton Rouge; L'rae McGuffey of Aurora, CO, Lo'real McGuffey and the late Jarnell Ivan Sanders; Uncle of Miya Morrets, Sydnee and Dylan Jackson and Journey Sanders; Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of Harrah's and Treasure Chest Casinos, Ochsner Hospital (Jefferson Hwy), N.O. Hamburger & Seafood Co., Dorginac's, Papa John Pizza, Glady's and Silky's Bar and Big Man's Lounge are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Israelite Baptist Church, 2100 M. L. King Blvd. on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 10:00 am; Visitation will begin at 8:00 am; Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery; Arrangements by DW Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2012.

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Jasmine B

Earlier today

Love you & miss you so much monte !
Forever in my heart !!!!!

L´Oreal

June 7, 2024

Here it is 2024 ... & I still stay up some nights thinking about you so much. I love you brother. I wish you were still here!

Lynn

October 18, 2022

Always and forever missing you My dear friend!!

Nika Stokes

November 20, 2012

Monte I miss you so much words cant even explain,You really become apart of me my brother from another, You will be missed and forever remember May you rest in peace I love you :)

Lynntrell Westbrook

November 14, 2012

I'm missing you like crazy monte,I will never forget you nor the bond we shared. I'll love you FOREVER. Get your rest, and watch over me my angel. I love you baby boy.

Jasmine Boyd

November 14, 2012

Monte I miss you so much I can't get with this I thought it was monte & jass our friendship was FOREVER you told me you'll never leave me I cry myself to sleep every night wishing this was all a dream I love you always and forever! Can't wait to meet you again ily monte :(

Takesha Windsor

November 5, 2012

OMG HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND I LOVE HIM AND ALWAYS WILL.. HE`LL BE GREATLY MISSED.. :,(

perrish mercadel

October 30, 2012

r.ip cuzin forever missied

October 29, 2012

To val and family monte will be truly missed and iam sending my prayers and blessings with the family

October 29, 2012

To Val and Mr. Earl our prayers are with you the faamily, May GOD bless you in your time of sorrow. love yall, brandy and lil royal.

Jasmine "Jass" Boyd

October 29, 2012

Monte I never been to sleep since you went away just waiting on you to pop up and come get me or call me I really love you and I'm missing you like crazy it don't feel right w/o you it was always us what happened I'm lost in this world without you I love you monte

t b

October 29, 2012

I'm truly sorry for the family lost

Nichole Vaughn and Dominque Shelton

October 29, 2012

Val, Earl and the Sanders Family.
Words cannnot express how sorry i am for your loss. You have experienced the unimaginable. I remember Monte running around the neighborhood as a small child, and then later how he had grown up to be such a sweet,fun spirited, and respectable young man. You should be very proud. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. Monte will be truly missed.

dee montana

October 28, 2012

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thomas wood

October 28, 2012

wept do for anight but joy come and the moring to earl&valire

DARRYL PIERCE

October 27, 2012

To MR. Earl and Val we just wanted to take time out to let you all know that you have always and will forever be in our prayers. We pray that god continue to be with you now and forever. We love you Darryl and Sheryl Pierce

DOROTHY& DONALD BRADLEY

October 27, 2012

WE LOVE YOU NEPHEW'S
R.I .P

Chiva Williams-adams

October 27, 2012

To the sanders family,i will keep you all in my prayers,know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.may GOD BLESS YOU.

Augrega Melancon

October 27, 2012

Rest Monte bby , youu in a bettaa place now just watch ovaa us in thss cold world .
Love youu much ! Gone but far from forgotten .

DENISE ANTHONY

October 27, 2012

TO THE SANDERS & HENRY FAMLY , MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU

Tara @ edward randolph

October 27, 2012

Our hearts go out to da henry @ sanders family keep youll Faith in god

Troya Holton

October 27, 2012

To Val and Earl, My heart really goes out to you guys. I will continue to pray for the both of you. With all my love, and deepest sympathy.

October 27, 2012

To the family of Diamante, It is always hard to know what to say when trouble, troubles a family , espcially in instances such as this. Please know that you are in our prayers and we sorrow deeply for your lost. (The library staff of the Dillard University)

pearl miller

October 27, 2012

my deepest sympathy to Vel and Earl,my prayers are with you and your family in your time of need...God has another angel(RIP MANTA)

Chandreal'Nookie' Toney

October 27, 2012

To the Sanders/Henry my heart & prayers goes out 2 you all in this time of sorrow

Bridgette Green

October 27, 2012

Val,Earl,&Mrs.fienie I would like to express my deepeat sympathy to you and your family, my heart turly go out to you.May god give you the strenth and understanding that you need in this heartbreaking time.

Jennifer "Ducy " Howard

October 27, 2012

My heart is hurting while Im writing you this good bye Mante. Im still can't grasp to this tragic nightmare. U were a sweet kid. Love u Mante** rest on baby. Val i will keep u in my heart and prayers. Love ya ll..

GREGRIANA KENNEDY

October 27, 2012

RIP MANTA YOU WILL BE TRULEY MISS FROM ANA ( ANN DAUGHTER )

Ms. Ann Howard

October 27, 2012

TO THE SANDERS & HENRY FAMILY YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY I PRAY YOU ALL STAY STRONG & HAVE FAITH MANTE WILL BE TRULY MISS. FROM MS ANN HOWARD & FAMILY

Pamela Roberson Miller

October 26, 2012

You will be missed honey.

October 26, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Lakeisha Hudson

October 26, 2012

We Will miss you monte from Keisha and Divine hands beauty and barber salon love always

Emelda

October 26, 2012

My condolences to you Val, my heart breaks for you, I know how hard it is. Our Father will comfort you and give you the strength to go on. Keeping the family in my prayers, Love yall, be blessed.

Tasheena Butler

October 26, 2012

Val, Earl and Family:
Please accept my condolences on behalf of all of your coworkers at Treasure Chest. Our thoughts are with you all. May God give you comfort and peace during this time and know that God can do anything but fail...Hold on to his unchanging hand. Be bleesed.

wayne miller

October 26, 2012

brings tears to my ears and sorrow to my heart but God knows his angels..we love you and you will be forever missed,as we pray for strengh for the family..every moment with you and every smile you share we would do anything to have again,,,love your godbrother(lil wayne) and pearl

Deborah Ann & Cynthia McGee

October 26, 2012

You all have my Deepest Sympathy may God Bless You All and i will keep y'all in my pray

Cynthia McGee.

October 26, 2012

May God Bless Y'all

SHAWN BARNES

October 26, 2012

TO THE HENRY/ SANDERS FAMILY.....I SEND TO YOU MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. ALTHOUGH I JUST MET YOU ALL THIS YEAR I GREW TO LOVE YALL. I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS....S. BARNES

October 26, 2012

Val may god bless u and ur family

Edith Lee

October 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michelle Murry

October 26, 2012

Deepest condolences to the family, my friends..we called yu D-Monte. Havent seen ya since 2005 but never stopped thinkn bout ya; will always remember the good times we had playing outside as kids and wish we could have made many more times. Much love always, May You Rest in Peace :) . Love Chel

lynn maurice

October 26, 2012

val my heart an prayers are with u an ur family may god give u strenght

Carla Bannister

October 26, 2012

My prayers goes out to Val and Earl Henry and the family i will keey yall in my prayers if i can do anything give me a call may god be with yall always love yall

MR. & MRS. WESLEY THOMAS

October 26, 2012

EARL & VAL
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU NEED US JUST CALL, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Barbara and Huey Pruitt

October 26, 2012

Val and Earl words cannot begin to express how my heart hurts for your loss. God knows your pain and will hold you safe in his arms through this painful moment. I know that you loved your son, but God loved him best. You will see him again. Just hold the precious memories in your heart. God has promised you a comforter and he shall wipe away every tear from your eyes. God bless your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Aana Wherry

October 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Diamante. Although shocked and saddened by his passing, I am glad to have fond memories of Diamante that will never fail to elicit a smile when I think on them.

Kenya & Kovin Wise

October 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy & heartfelt prayers goes out to the Sanders Family in their time of grievance...

Jackie Augustine

October 26, 2012

Val,Earl & The Sanders Family,
God has can and got another one of his angel. Now you must keep the faith and trust in him so you can see Mante again. I know it hurts but when god is ready for us what can we do. Just hold on to god unchanging hand and he will see you through. Weeping may endure in the night but joyeth cometh in the morning. Our prayers are with all of you. May God continue to heal all of you.
Jackie "Red" Augustine & family
New Orleans La/Denver Co

Hope Enternal

Trinice and Generro Sanders

October 26, 2012

Dear family, we will all miss Diamante. However, he would want us to continue in love and peace.
Come to me, all who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me for I am gentle and lovly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28-29.

Catrice Cowart-Bolton

October 26, 2012

Monte It is sad to see you go so young and so soon. Val I know it's hard but our God has opened his arms to welcome your baby home to be in good company with God who loves all and hates not one and Val one day you're going to be with your Sons who Love their Mother so so so much Keep their memories and souls in your heart because God is going to see you through it …..

Iris Williams

October 26, 2012

To ?the Sanders/Henry family am sorry for your lost, but know that he is in a better place, so is my son.Val
and Earl I love you both.May ?the God that you'll serve bless and keep you always forever in my prayers.

Keith Malwitz

October 26, 2012

My prayer go out to all the family. I'm so sorry for the loss.

Heavy Duty Team TRACY STEPHANIE YOLANDA DAMON and JESSIE

October 26, 2012

Sorry for your lost VAL and EARL.....we love you guys....and be strong!

michele jackson

October 26, 2012

rip we going 2 miss and that smile .luv

Chelsey Southall

October 26, 2012

My prayers goes out to the Sanders family. To be absent in the body is to be present with god. May he rest in paradise.

Regina Cash

October 26, 2012

May your angels protect me , rest Monte baby I never thought I'll have to be saying that forever in my heart the memories the laughs all of it I love you ..

Ms.Pat Adams

October 26, 2012

omg is it never easy..my prayers goes out to Val and Earl,and all the family members for your great loss..Bless you all

Donna M Collins

October 25, 2012

Val I wish it was a word i can said that would take the pain away,but i can't,but i know who can Jesus. He will comfort you day and night just talk with him he will make everything alright.Love from Donna&Fly

Cyrillia Duplessis

October 25, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

October 25, 2012

Mr&Mrs.Parker, will keep the Sanders/Henry family in our prayers.

L'Oreal McGuffey

October 25, 2012

I can't seem to find the words to express how I'm feeling right now, my heart hurts. My twin is gone and this feels so unreal, all i ever wanted was us to be as close as we were but I'm so many miles away. I love you so much brother and I'm missing you.. may you rest in peace until we meet again!

CurSheika Hrtford

October 25, 2012

I love you Lil cuz and I will miss you so much R.I.P

October 25, 2012

Mr&Mrs. Parker, will keep the Henry family in our prayers.

Pat Wise & Family

October 25, 2012

Val, so sorry for your loss.Will keep you in my prayers.

CURSHEIKA HARTFORD

October 25, 2012

I LOVE YOU LIL CUZ AND I WILL MISS YOU. R.I.P

CURSHEIKA HARTFORN

October 25, 2012

I LOVE YOU LIL CUZ I WILL MISS YOU. R.I.P

CurSheika Hartford

October 25, 2012

I LOVE you Lil cuz going to miss you. R.I.P

L'rae McGuffey

October 25, 2012

Monte iam loss for words bruh .daddy and Val i love you guys unconditional. Monte i love u bruh i will never forget u. Tears.:(

Dawn McGuffey - Tombar

October 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers area with you all.monte gone too soon but never will be forgotten. Love dawn

Nina & Cornell Hankton

October 25, 2012

Val & Earl we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep yall in our prayers. Stay strong and have faith.

October 25, 2012

OUR PRAY ARE WITH YOU LOVE BENJAMIN ( B J ) AND CARLA AND BRENE JOHNSON

Patricia (nero) Edwards

October 25, 2012

To the Sanders and Henry family, God will wipe away all tears! You have my deepest sympathy and may God give you the strength!

Loretta Batiste

October 25, 2012

To Valorie ,

Words seem to be inadequate right now. I want you to know that I am praying for your strength in God. I could not imagine losing any of my children. Look unto the hill from whence cometh your help, and know that your help cometh from the Lord, who made Heaven and Earth.He will comfort you in your darkest hour. Jesus loves you and he is the great comforter.

Loretta Batiste
Houma, Louisiana

Karen Crayton

October 25, 2012

Val and Earl, you all have my deepest sympathy!

Jasmine Boyd

October 25, 2012

Monte I love you baby you know you left with the other half of my heart I'm so heartbroken , I will never find another like you it don't feel right monte & jazz was together everyday I can't see how you left like that when I was just letting you feed me your steak sandwich in the mall with steph I'm sick monte i will miss you like crazy I love you forever boy you was my baby! It hurts so bad .

Kim Robinson

October 25, 2012

Words, can't express what I'm feeling right now. My heart is heavy for the Sanders and Henry families. May God have mercy on Mante's Soul and grant him everlasting peace......Mante you will truly be missed.

zeionka dunn

October 25, 2012

We LOve U Monte!!Never Thought i Would Be Missing U...I Fussed At U So Much Only Because I Loved & Cared For U..God Has The Last Say So & He Loves U The Most!!Im Truely Hure But We All Have To Go On Without U.. Its Never Goin To Be The Same Without U!!Rest On Our Baby Love Ur Teedy Yoddie

Terri Mansfield

October 25, 2012

Words alone can not express my felling to the both of you.Please accept the prays and hold on to god unchanging hands. You have my deepest sympathy Terri Mansfield and Leroy Charles

K. A. Perkins, STA

October 25, 2012

If tears could build a stairway,And memories a lane,I'd walk right up to HeavenAnd bring you home Rest In Peace.

Jacquelyn Bell

October 25, 2012

Our prayers are with you, from your sisters, Jackie,Connie,Kasey and Beanie

Genevieve Spencer-moore

October 25, 2012

Rip monte im going really miss you.prayers go out to your family

Sabrina Mercadel

October 25, 2012

Hey little boy, I can't believe you left me so soon. I actually thought it was a dream but unfortunately not. I was hoping you were going to call me the next morning to tell me you were ok. I was expecting "Hello, Nanny where you at? What you doing? Can I come get $20 because I need gas". Then I started yelling saying you say that same thing every other day. Anyway's i'm sleep call me in an hour. Then your butt just show up without calling to bully me out my $20. I'm sitting here laughing because you know how to work me. Well, Nanny defintely will miss you harassing me and now I have no one to bother me who I love bothering me.
My heart is aching as I write this to you.

Don't worry we will talk every night, now it's my time to harass you. Just God you and I, every night before I close my eyes.
Well little boy, I guess it's until I see you again my little Angel. Now you're in heaven so you have to watch over me and take care of me now.
Make sure you have all my 20's when we do :)
Nanny LOVE you so much!

Glenda Mitchell and Family

October 24, 2012

Val and Earl,
I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

wanda anderson

October 24, 2012

YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY! YOUR IN MY PRAYERS AND I NO THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.

Jasmine Boyd

October 24, 2012

I love you monte it was always jazz and monte together forever my loyalty is always with you , Im heartbroken but I will make it Jazz loves you more than words can explain we was together EVERYDAY Rest my baby RIGHTHAND

Johanna Williams

October 24, 2012

Rest in PEACE Monte, your memories will forever live on! I love and miss you!

The Watson Family

October 24, 2012

Our heart & prayers are with you at this time of deep sorrow. Love Chetta.

Kirt

October 24, 2012

Rest in PARADISE , you are one person I swear I'll never forget , I love yu babe , get your rest ,! C/o 2012

Maleakia

October 24, 2012

RIP Monte You Are Truely An Angel Now!!!!

Ann and Erianna Roy

October 24, 2012

LOVE YOU NEPHEW. WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.

Heather Kindschy

October 24, 2012

I have the most fond memories of Diamante's time at Sojourner Truth. I feel privileged to get to spend four years with him in high school and I am heartbroken for his family. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and will remember Diamante as one of my favorite students ever!

Bianica Barze

October 24, 2012

Gonna miss your sweet smile Monte. Rest on!

mequalla bradford

October 24, 2012

RIP MANTE IM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH COUSIN WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES TOGETHER AND NOW THAT U GONE IM GOING TO MISS THAT EVEN MORE SO REST ON COUSIN UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN LOVE ALWAYS QUILLY

Sarah Stern

October 24, 2012

My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. You filled my time at Sojourner Truth Academy with so much energy and laughter. You will be missed, Diamante.
-Ms. Stern

Connie Culbreth

October 24, 2012

Val, I was so sorry to hear of Diamonte's accident, and I can't imagine how you feel, but God will take care of you and your family through this trying time, and I will keep you and your family in prayer. God bless the Sanders and Henry families.

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