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Dustin Yates Obituary

YATES Dustin J. Yates, age 41 passed away at his New Orleans residence on Friday, January 5, 2013. Beloved son of Juanita Elliott Yates Muhs of Franklinton, LA and the late John M. Yates. Stepson of the late Jack Muhs. Brother of Belinda Schoendorf (Eugene) of Folsom, LA, Johnny Yates (Cheryll) and Robert Yates of Franklinton, LA. Partner of Lyle R. Guidroz of New Orleans. Also survived by four nephews, Josh Yates, Robert Schoendorf (Leah), Jared Schoendorf (Emelie), Justin Yates. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1318 Bickham St., Franklinton, LA on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. The Rev. Peter E. Hammett will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 0616, Mandeville, LA 70470. THARP-SONTHEIMER FUNERAL HOME of Metairie in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. Information, (504) 835-2341

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2013.

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Myles Michael

January 16, 2013

Myles Michael

January 16, 2013

Dustin was one of the kindest people I have ever known and I admired his courage and his perpetual cheerfulness. I also admired him for living in accordance with his personal beliefs. I am richer for having known him.

Kathy O'Brien

January 12, 2013

Lyle and Dustin's entire family, please know that you were so very fortunate to have been a part of the life of one of most wonderful, kind, courgeous, and caring people that I have ever had the priviledge of calling freind. I will miss him dearly and forever as will everyone whose life he crossed

LADONNA LEE

January 10, 2013

DUSTIN, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART,YOU WERE ONE OF THE SWEETEST PEOPLE TO EVER WALK THIS EARTH AND YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Tlaloc Alferez

January 9, 2013

May God bless and keep you. He was so wonderfully kind, polite and caring; in addition to his many talents.
Taking all the bumps that life can bring, with courage and laughter, lifting our load, and making the world a better place. He will be sorely missed.

Lyle Guidroz

January 7, 2013

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Jean Lugo

January 7, 2013

My deepest condolences to Dustin's Mom, his brothers and sister and his lifetime partner Lyle. I knew Dustin through his Mom and was so amazed at his strength and gentleness all at the same time. I loved his sense of humor and his passion for his animals. He found the love of his life (Lyle)and enjoyed their years together. You will be missed my friend.

Angela Palombo

January 7, 2013

Dustin was such a wonderful person! I'm am so saddened by this news. We had so much in common with the love of animals and reading. I will miss him dearly. He has affected so many people in so many ways. I will always look at my moonflower garden and think of him. My sympathies for the family and Lyle...

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January 7, 2013

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