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Manuel Albert "MERK" Mercadal Jr.

Manuel Albert "MERK" Mercadal Jr. obituary

Manuel Mercadal Obituary

Manuel Albert "MERK" Mercadal Jr., 01/08/1957 - 09/23/2020. Manuel was born January 8, 1957 in New Orleans, LA to Manuel Albert Mercadal, Sr. and Una Mae Foster Mercadal. He attended John Mc Donald Senior High School. He worked as a Carpenter and was a member of the Reggae band Ambush for many years. Manuel was a talented musician and was known to play many instruments. He's preceded in death by this mother, Una Mae and father, Manuel Sr. He is survived by his brother, Marvin Allen Mercadal; sisters, Marlene Mercadal Landrum and Merle Mercadal Henry; his sons Ronald Lamont George, Manuel Raymond George, Charles George, Edward James George (LaTasha); and daughter, Danyell Marie George. Along with 17 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2020.

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Lynell Desdunes, Sr.

May 27, 2024

I´ve known Manuel and Marvin since our childhood days at McDonough #42 Elementary School. I miss both of those brothers.

Lisa Smith

September 28, 2020

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

Veronica Mercadal

September 28, 2020

He was a loving husband and father sending my condolences to the family

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