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Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen McMahan
Gary LeBoeuf
June 4, 2007
My wife and I just found out about Dr. McMahan's passing. We were shocked and very sadened by the news. Although we knew she was ill for some time we were always hopefull that she was doing well. She was a wonderful Doctor but more than that she was a such a gracious and warm human being. My family including my two boys who were her patients will forever keep her in our hearts and prayers!
Gary,Amy, Jules & Jonathan Le Boeuf
Donna Richardson
May 17, 2007
I stumbled upon this and am so sorry I did not know sooner. Tina was wonderful to my children and we were with her from the beginning. She was warm and loving and we were truly blessed to have known her. Her sister was battling cancer at the same time as my mom, and we often cried and grieved together. I know she is loving us from Heaven. Donna, Tommy, Kevin, Jeff and Scott
Marlon, Beth, Michael, and Emily Bell
December 10, 2006
We were saddened to hear of Dr. McMahan's passing during our last visit to Carousel. She had been a part of our family for 13 years taking care of our two children. We will always remember our visits with her.
Love from
Brigid, Raul, Olivia & Yalena Guerra
October 18, 2006
It is with great sadness that I submit this entry. Dr. McMahan will be forever loved and deeply missed. My prayers to her family and friends, especially the wonderful people at Carousel Pediatrics.
Michelle Hutton & Family
October 15, 2006
How can we express our sadness? We were privileged to know Tina for ten years, first as our children's pediatrician, and then as my friend. She saw us through some of the most frightening days of our lives when David had NEC. I am convinced that without Dr. Tina's astute observations and quick referral to NICU, we would not have had the positive outcome that we did.
Tina, I will remember your wisdom, your calm voice reassuring me through so many little crises, and most of all your sense of humor. I will remember Barkus, and being "directionally challenged." As I take a wrong turn in some unfamiliar city, I will try to notice the cute little dog that I would have missed if I had not lost my way.
We will all miss you.
Judy Bourgeois-Bruzeau, Pet Palace
October 12, 2006
It was with great sadness that I learned of Tina's passing. I was fortunate to know Tina through Sassy. Our friendship is one that I will always cherish. Tina left a print on all of our hearts. God Bless.
Laurie Springmann
October 11, 2006
Our
family sends our deepest regrets to Dr. McMahan's family and friends.
What an amazing person she was! My children were extremely saddended at
her untimely death .No one is ever ready to say good-bye. We thought
about her often and prayed for her full recovery. She will be
greatly missed by all. We love you Dr. McMahan and hope you are looking
down on all of us and the hundreds of lives you touched.
Love, The Springmann's--Tim, Laurie, Jeffrey, Katie and Kyle
Karen Benrud
October 11, 2006
I will never forget the evening I got the call. Tina had died. I was out on a boat in Lake Pontchartrain. I had an overwhelming feeling of sadness and loss. I wasn't ready to say goodbye. Then, as the sun began to set, the sky came alive with hues of orange and pink. A sense of peace settled over me as I watched the horizon. It was one of the most colorful, glorious, and perfect sunsets I've ever seen. I immediately knew that Tina was up there with God, painting the sky! She will live forever in my heart.
Fran Meyers
October 9, 2006
Dr. McMahan was my son Cole's Pediatrician when he was born in 1997. I really was impressed by her caring and gentle ways with children. It was obvious she loved them very much. We heard shortly afterward that Dr. McMahan was ill with Cancer but I always thought she was going to get better. I was so sorry to hear about her death. My condolences go out to her family and her coworkers at Caroussel Pediatrics. She will be greatly missed.
Lisa Schexnayder
October 9, 2006
Dr. McMahan was a wonderful person and pediatrician. Our family is deeply grateful for her kind and caring manner of treating her young patients and their parents. Our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and colleagues at Carousel Pediatrics.
Reed, Lisa, Kristen, and Adrienne Schexnayder
Pam Lubrano
October 7, 2006
My family and I were deeply saddened to hear of Dr. McMahan's passing. My children, now ages 25, 22 and 20, were cared for by Dr. Tina. No matter what your situation was when you went into the office you always left with a smile on your face because that's how she presented herself. She was kind and gentle and always made you feel like you were her only patient that day. Our condolences to her family and friends. Pam, David, Tara, David, Jr. and Tiffany Lubrano
Bob and Lucie Barnard
October 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tina's family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Patti Crane Roberts
October 6, 2006
Tina and I were childhood friends. We both lived on Madrid Street and attended St. Francis Cabrini Catholic School. Unfortunately, our childhood homes were destroyed in Katrina, but the memories will stay in my heart forever. I had the priviledge of knowing her entire family - mom , dad, and her sister Teresa. There were many games of kick-the-can played on that street and we could all do a mean jump rope, one of our favorite afterschool activities. Tina was a wonderful friend and even though I moved away when I was 12, I had the opportunity to speak to her in later years. It didn't surprise me one bit that she became a pediatrician. She always had a soft heart for the little children on our street. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tina's dad and Teresa's daughter and to all of Tina's friends. I am glad I had the opportunity to know Tina....she was a great friend.
Jennifer Frischhertz
October 6, 2006
Dr. Tina McMahan was my close friend as well as our pediatrician. I have learned so much through our incredible friendship and will keep her spirit alive with me everyday. Through her example, she taught me not to "sweat the small stuff" and to try to have a positive attitude even when I am feeling negative or overwhelmed. She also helped me to become a better mother to my three children. At times, I would have been totally lost without her endless parenting advice as well as the numerous house calls she would make whenever we needed her.
I can honestly say that I have never in my life admired and respected anyone as much as I did Tina. She would not allow her illness to define her life and even though she suffered greatly, she always found the energy and time to devote to our friendship and to my family.
She was and will continue to be a positive inspiration and a source of comfort in my life. I will forever cherish her memory and feel truly blessed to have been her friend.
With sympathy to her loved ones,
Josie Gianelloni
October 6, 2006
What a pleasure it was for me to find such a doctor who was not only a great doctor but also very kind and caring. My three sons, Shawn (24), Chris (22) and Ryan (18) were all treated by Dr. Tina. Whenever she walked into the room to check my children I felt so at ease and knew everything would be ok. She was truely an angel. Thanks Dr. Tina for everything. We will always remember you.
Randy, Terri, Randy Jr, & Dustin
October 6, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Sam, Cheryl, Aimee, Amber, and Alex Morse
October 6, 2006
Our Daughters were 12, 6, and newborn when we were referred to Carousel Pediatrics, and Dr McMahan became their Primary Care Physician. They are now 29, 23, and 17 and all three were very sad to hear of Dr. McMahan's passing. Our youngest is still a patient at Carousel and we would ask at every visit how Dr McMahan was doing, and to please pass on our best wishes. Even though Alex was quite young when Dr McMahan became sick, she still remembers her very well. Our sympathies to her family. She will be missed
Madelene & Bill Edelman
October 6, 2006
Tina was our friend and neighbor on Dove Street. She always had time to chat while our dogs visited through the fence. Every day to Tina was a gift. She loved walking Sassy through the neighborhood and knew more people there than I ever will. The kids would run out to the lane shouting for Dr. Tina and Sassy. It is a blessing to have known someone like Tina.
Charmaine Allesandro, RN
October 6, 2006
I worked for Tina and Dr. McLean 1984 -1987. Tina had just started her professional career. She was a loving and caring physician and friend. I have so many warm memories of those years and will always cherish the comraderie we had. She will be deeply missed.
Debbie Sins
October 6, 2006
Dr. McMahan will be greatly missed by the Sins Family. My Two children, Glen & Kylie , now 22 and 17 have been her patients. I will truly miss her loving attitude and how she always made you feel like she was your best friend. She will be missed greatly.
Mohamed Elmongy
October 6, 2006
Dear Family & Friends,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Tina was a wonderful, loving and caring Doctor
Take comfort in knowing that she is now in a better place.
Maria Montgomery
October 6, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. McMahan's family. She was very kind and loved by all. She will surely be missed by all that knew her.
Emile & Anne LaBranche
October 6, 2006
Our deepest sympathies are with Dr. McMahan's family and Carousel Pediatrics. She was a wonderful doctor and person. She cared for our two daughters, Erin (21) and Evan (14) with compassion and genuine concern. She made every child feel special. Our entire family will truly miss her.
Robin Lockwood
October 6, 2006
I believe all who knew Dr.McMahan loved her. She was a great doctor. But more important she was a warm, kind, and loving person. The last time I had the privilege of seeing her in the office I got to tell her I was expecting my 4th child. In turn, she told me her cancer was back. I regret that she never had the joy of seeing my baby girl's smiling face. But I'm certain Dr. McMahan is smiling down on all of us now. She was an angel here on earth. Now she is truly an angel in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. We will all miss you.
Lisa Karlin
October 6, 2006
Dr. McMahan's smile and kindness will be long remembered by our family. We visited Carousel Pediatrics a lot over the past 15 years thanks to ear infections, viruses, etc. When our daughter was in preschool and somehow got a pebble stuck in her ear, it was Dr. McMahan who got it out. I still remember that day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. McMahan's family and the staff of Carousel Pediatrics.
Sherry Hartman
October 6, 2006
Dr. McMahan will be greatly missed by the Hartman family. I was an employee of Carousel Pediatrics, and my children are patients. Dr. McMahan was a great Dr. and a good friend.
Marylynn Wesson
October 5, 2006
Tina was my Delta Zeta big sister my pledge year at U.N.O. She was always kind to me and was such a wonderful mentor and role model during my college years. My prayers are with all of her family, friends and patients. She will, indeed, be sorely missed.
Ann Kay Logarbo, M. D.
October 5, 2006
It is with the deepest sadness that I learn of Dr. Tina McMahan's death. Tina and I trained togerther at Earl K. Long Hospital and spent meany a call night caring for pediatric patients. She was an incredible person, a wonderful physician and a dear friend. I cherish the years we spent training together. The pediatric community has lost one of our finest.
Laurie Matulich
October 5, 2006
Dr. McMahan was a gentle, kind, wonderful doctor, friend & neighbor. She was an inspiration to all with her continual fight against cancer. Evertime we saw her walking Sassy, she seemed so positive, so strong, so at peace. She will be so missed, & remembered for being a person who truly cared & went the extra mile. Rest now.
Amanda Levy
October 5, 2006
Dr. McMahan was my doctor as a child I was one of her first patients and she was the most wonderful person and so caring. She will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with her family
With Deepest Sympathy
Amanda Petrie Levy (26)
Debra Wills
October 5, 2006
Dr. Kathleen McMahan was a wonderful, caring doctor. She was there for both of my children, now ages 21 and 16. She will be truly missed by everyone she touch and cared for during her many years of practice. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family, The Wills Family of Kenner, La.
Lisa Alonzo
October 5, 2006
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Dr. McMahan and the family of Carousel Pediatrics. Dr. McMahn was so kind and warm hearted. She will be sadly missed. Especially by the children she cared for.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Alonzo Family
George, Lisa, George Jr., Lauren
David M. Hudson
October 5, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the McMahan Family. Dr. McMahan was my son's (Scott) doctor sicce he was a toddler. She was the only person that he would see willingly and we loved the fact that she took great time at every visit to ensure he had the best care. She was always a great comfort. She made Scott's constant ear infections her personal crusade, which she naturally won. Even at nearly 14 years old, Scott considers Dr. McMahan his doctor. She will be deeply missed by our family.
Sabrina Phillips
October 5, 2006
Dr.McMahon will be sadly missed by all. She had the best "bed side manner". What a great humanitarian. May God comfort your family and your family at Carousel Pediatrics.
Marion,Sabrina and Nicholas Phillips.
Dee, Randy, Tyler & Hailey Abadie
October 5, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to Dr. McMahan's family and friends. All of us in our family loved Dr. McMahan. She was a wonderful doctor; so caring and fun. She was great with our kids and they looked forward to seeing her at each office visit. We will miss her. A great person gone too soon. Love,
The Aldrete Family
October 5, 2006
Our deepest sympathy goes out for the McMahan family as well as the Carousel Pediatric family. Dr. McMahan was a gentle, sweet and caring person. She gave her undivided attention to each child's visit and recognized them by name outside the office. Amazing for the amount of children that demanded her care. The children loved her calmness and our family will miss her.
Karla, Kacie, Kristen & Kathryn Yent
October 5, 2006
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. McMahan and her family at Carousel Pediatrics. She helped to take care of my girls for 14 years now and we will miss her dearly. She was an excellent doctor and a calm kind soul. Although her time here on earth was not as long as it should have been, she touched a lot of young lives and will be fondly remembered. May God comfort all of you at this time and we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri Stuckey
October 5, 2006
We were so saddened to hear of the death of Dr. McMahan. She was our 3 children's doctor and she was a great one. They all loved her. Please be comforted in knowing that Dr. McMahan made a beautiful, lasting impression on the generations of children she treated.
Bob Noor
October 5, 2006
Great person who went too early. Will be missed by Kim Vangeffen and I.
Jim Pascale
October 5, 2006
Tina's warmth, charm, generosity and good nature was cherished by all who knew her. Her influence will live on forever with the family and friends she so deeply touched.
With love and fond memories of the best times of our lives we shared together.
Patricia Poolson
October 5, 2006
We wish to express our deepest condolences to Dr. McMahan's family. She was our pediatrician for 20 years and we loved her dearly. She was more than a Doctor --she was a friend. She was smart, intuitive, compassionate and funny. My children adored her --even at the age of 22 years old, they wanted to continue to see Dr. McMahan. She will be dearly missed by the Poolson family.
Kourtney Peters
October 5, 2006
Dr.McMahan was there the day both of my children came into the world and she cared for them in the most loving, kind manner. She was one of the sweetest, most genuinely kind people I've ever known and our family will miss her terribly. Much love, John, Kourtney, Camille and Rowan Peters
Brenda LeBlanc
October 5, 2006
We are so sorry for the loss of Dr. Kathleen. She was a great person and pediatrician to by sons throughout the years. Words can not express our feeling of loss. We will miss her beautiful smile and loving care. Brenda, Kyle & Sean LeBlanc
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