Joseph Michael "Fresh" Stiaes Sr.

Joseph Michael "Fresh" Stiaes, Sr. was called home on September 7, 2020, at age of 33 years old due to heart failure. He is the devoted husband of Breign Collins Stiaes and loving father of Tamia Anaya Collins, Joseph Michael Stiaes, Jr. and Jersi' Madison Stiaes. He is the beloved son of Shawn Stiaes and Donna (Orlando, Sr.) Petrie, and beloved Son-in-Law of Debra Collins; brother of Orlando Petrie, Jr. sister of Dominique Petrie and niece Nyomi Petrie. The grandson of Hyacinth and (the late) Milfred Stiaes and Evelyn Lockett and (the late) Alphonse Aguillard, Jr. He will be missed by Uncle and Aunts: Juan Stiaes, Shelley Stiaes, Magdalina Howard and Adriane Aguillard and a host of cousins and friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his cousin Brandon Whitaker and Lars Levi Stiaes whom he loved like a brother. He was welcomed into the Catholic community by receiving the Sacrament of Baptism then the Sacrament of First Communion. While attending Marion Central, he received the Sacrament of Confirmation and went on to become a proud graduate of St. Augustine High School class of 2005. After graduating, he went on to Northwestern State University later he studied at UFCW 496 Barber Apprentice School. Not only was he a Tattoo Artist; he was also an Artist in music and painting. He was a member of the Inkfeindz Organization. While having an extensive career in the field of barbering his final work place was with Picture Me Rollin' as a Master Barber. He enjoyed lowriding, music, art, cooking and most importantly spending time with his wife and children. He was a joyful soul who would drop everything to help friends and family. "He was full of love which warmed the hearts of those around him. Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch. Death is the only thing that could have ever kept you away from me." -Wife. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 5029 Louisa St. New Orleans, LA on Thursday, September 17, 2020 for 10:00am. A public visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM at St. Gabriel. Due to COVID-19, please practice social distancing guidelines and a mask is required to attend service. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, leave well wishes, share memories and condolences for the family.