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Michael Smiley Obituary

SMILEY Michael "Mikey" Smiley passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the age of 35. He was a native of Pineville, LA and a resident of Metairie for the past 14 years. Beloved husband of Kristen White Smiley. Son of Maryland Fryar and the late Edmond Dale Thomas Smiley, Sr. Step-son of Sandra Smiley. Son-in-law of Lester L. and Roselyn P. White, Jr. Brother of Edmond Dale Thomas Smiley Jr., Malinda Ann Smiley Breland (husband, Kerry), Linda Gail Smiley, Samantha Maria Smiley, Christine Nicole Smiley, Jennifer Lynn Billiot and Bridgette Billiot Jones. Brother-in-law of Ruth Eileen Smiley, Kerry J. White, Keith J. White (wife, Chrissy), and the late Kevin J. White. Grandson of Ora Smiley and the late Thomas Bird Smiley. Uncle of Jonathan, Richard, Kaitlyn, Timothy, Chelsea, Crystal, Jessica, Jody "Buddy" Jr, Destin, Deyton, Jordan, Hailey, Kaleb, Isaiah and Joycelynn. Great-uncle of Abigail, Desiree, Shelby and Jasmine. Nephew of Evonne and Glen King. Cousin of Kayla, Lisa, Sara and Ashley. He is also survived by other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends, also employees of L. H. Hayward, Coface Collections, and T.H.C. Properties & Preservations, and members from Nola Apa Pool League are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Kenner Funeral Home of L. A. Muhleisen and Son, 2607 Williams Blvd., on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Please view and sign guestbook online at www.nola.com/obits.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2009.

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Amanda Heustis

April 22, 2009

Mikey I'll never forget the fun times working with you at Domino's and all the times I used to see you and Kristen at the casino. Everytime I saw you you were always happy you always had a smile on your face. Rest In Peace Mikey you will never be forgotten.

April 3, 2009

Dearest Kristen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mikey's family during this most difficult time in your lives. May God shine his blessings on all of you.
I have only been with you and Mikey a few times with pool events but they were memorable times.I know he will be missed by so many people.
May God be by your side always as I know Mikey will be.
"We're the Type of Guys" will miss you always Mikey.
God Bless and be strong Kristen!

Love,
Larry and Ruby Corley

Terry & Tom Trice

April 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brandi Hartman

April 3, 2009

Kristen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Although it's hard today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back at all the memories shared throughout the years comfort all of your tomorrows. Herb and I will be here for you should you ever need anything. We love you.

Brandi & Herbert Hartman

Myra Milliken

April 3, 2009

Kristen,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Mikey will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mrs. Myra & Mr. Dave

Jennifer Ogier Rohli

April 3, 2009

To the Smiley/White Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Herb & Elda Pratt

April 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kristen and all of you at this time. We knew Michael's dad, Edmond, and Sandy Smiley. 'Smiley' was an inspiration to many people, and it's obvious and Michael was also. May God be with you all at this time.

Kayla King

April 3, 2009

Mikey this is truly heartbreaking. I wish I could have seen you and talked to you more over the last few years. I wish my children would have gotten a chance to know you better. You were so great with kids I know they would have loved their cousin Mikey. It breaks my heart for Kristen and I cant even begin to imagine what she is going through. So many people have said it so well. There is no one else like u Mikey, and it's true u were always smiling and you could brighten anyone's day. But now I know ur up there with pawpaw and unc watching over us all. I know one day I will see u again until then I love you Mikey, and Kristen I am so sorry for your loss. I dont even know the words to say to express how truly sorry I am for you. Just know that you are in my prayers and I love you.

BRYAN SHRAKE

April 3, 2009

BIG BOY IM SO SAD TO SEE YOU GONE I WILL TRULY MISS YOU.WE HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES BUT WISH WE HAD JUST ONE MORE DAY TO PLAY ONE LAST RACK.I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY MY FRIEND PLEASE WATCH OVER US. I LOVE YOU BIG BOY.

Storme Hannan

April 3, 2009

I really can't believe you're not here anymore. You've touched so many more lives than I am sure you ever knew. My favorite memories of you are probably my first day at Domino's you taught me to make pizza spouting "I AM THE GREATEST" around the store. :) You taught me to shoot pool with SO MUCH patience, as the only English I knew of was back home in England.. I still hear your coaching when I play, but what you taught me that I most treasure is how to be myself no matter what anyone else thinks. That one took the longest. At first I thought you were rude and obnoxious, probably because you were! lol but you truly weren't worried what anyone else thought. I know I probably never told you, but I loved you. I know you'll be looking down, and just know that Kristen will be loved and cared about. Rest in peace Mikey.

Love,

Aunt Dianna Toucheck

April 2, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 2, 2009

So very sorry for your loss. Mike will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe and Donna Muller

Marsha White

April 2, 2009

kristen i am very sorry for your loss my taughts and pryaers are with you please keep the faith I love you

love aunt Marsha

April 2, 2009

Mikey, you will be sadly missed. I will alway's remember the smile that you alway's had on your face, you could brighten even the darkest day's. Thank you for the many smile's that you brought to my face. Kristen my thought's and prayers are with you.
Love Nesie

Robert and Renelle Combel

April 2, 2009

Such a terrible loss,he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Travis & Milicent Garrison

April 2, 2009

Mikey you will be sadly missed. Kristen, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

JEFF WILLIAMS

April 2, 2009

WELL TO MY VERY GOOD FRIEND AND BROTHER WE HAVE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES AND ALOT OF GREAT TIMES I TRULEY DON'T WANT THIS TO BE REAL BUT I KNOW IT IS AS I WENT TO POOL ON TUESDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH OUT YOU IT ALL SET IN AND NOW I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH OUT MY FRIEND. I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND AND BROTHER WE WERE TRUELY CONNECTED WHEN EVERY I NEED SOMETHING YOU WERE THERE AFTER THE HURRICANE YOU WERE THERE WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES THEN BUT THE ONE GOOD TIME WE DIDN'T GET TO SHARE WAS VEGAS BUT I WILL DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO GET THERE FOR YOU YOU ALWAYS KNEW WHAT TO SAY AND WHEN TO SAY IT BUT NOW I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH YOU NOT BY MY SIDE BUT WATCHING OVER ME FROM HIGH IN THE SKY. IM SURE GOING TO MISS THE POKER GAMES THAT WE HAD TOGETHER AND ALL THE LITTLE THING S WE DID BUT MOST OF ALL I'M GOING TO MISS MY FRIEND AND BROTHER.

NO ONE WILL MIS YOU AS MUCH AS MYSELF YOU WERE MY VERY BEST FRIEND AND WE LOVED HANGING OUT AND PLAYING PKER & POOL SO I WILL SADLY MISS THIS BIG GUY AND THOSE THINGS WE DID TOGETHER WILL NEVER BE THE SAME FOR ME BUT I KNOW HE WOULD WANT ME TO MOVE FORWARD SO I WILL WITH A GREAT ANGEL LOOKING OVER ME.
NOW RIP MY BROTHER AS I WILL FOREVER LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH.

gary ray

April 2, 2009

it's a sad thing leaving loved ones but please know you are loved and missed now you and your dad will be together once again sorry for your loss

KENNY RAY

April 2, 2009

SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

KENNY AND COLLEEN RAY
SPICEWOOD, TEXAS

Rosina Comeaux Nordness

April 2, 2009

Mikey, you will be missed! Kristen, I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers will be with you and all of Mikey's family.

Jenny Welch

April 2, 2009

To the Smiley/White family,
I am sorry for your loss. God Bless you and I will be praying for you.

Sammy&Kimberly Morris

April 2, 2009

Mikey i cant belive your gone .its like a bad dream and iam waiting to wake up.I will miss you so much so glad we were freinds hard to find friends like you.I looked forward to thursdays and friday nights being with you and Kristen.Well i dont know who will call time outs on me now and will miss you saying good shot fatboy .And i will miss your big smile and the face you use to make .you and Kristen will be in our prays always .Kristen if you need anything we will be here for you.

Pamela Johnson

April 2, 2009

Kristen,

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts abd prayers are with you.

Pamela Johnson

April 1, 2009

Mikey you will always be miss you.We were together thursday and friday.i glad we became freinds you were truly a great person and i will miss you so much.I looked forward to going to pool and hanging out with u and Kristen.I dont know will call time out on me now,i will miss you saying good shot fatboy.You will always be in our prays.Kristen if you need anything we are here for you.

Marlene & Bobby Joe Scott

April 1, 2009

Mikey truly changed my life. He was by far one of my best friends ever. I can honestly say that I am better off for having known him. I will always love him.

Samantha Daigrepont

April 1, 2009

I will miss you Mikey

love Samantha

Lyncee Daigrepont

April 1, 2009

We will miss you Mikey . you will always be in are hearts and prayers . you were like a big brother to me.I will not have any one to pick on . I love you Mrs kristen. Lyncee

Sherry Daigrepont

April 1, 2009

Mikey you will always be missed . i just can not belive that you are gone i was with you friday night and we were having fun like we always did . Kristen i will always be here for you no matter what happens in life . you and mikey always a person that would give the shirt off your back . i wish that this was a dream and we would wake up from this bad dream. my thoughtsand prayers will always be with you and your family . remember that I will always be here for you . you will always be apart of my family . Love ya ,your best friend .

tori daigrepont

April 1, 2009

Mr.Mikey will be missed so much . he always knew how to put a smile on your face and make you laugh. he was like a brother to me and i just wish he was here . Mrs.kristen we will be there for you . love tori

philip sammartino

April 1, 2009

this is philip sammartino that use to work with mikey at mediq i am very sorry of your loss mikey was a very good person to work with and be around. i'm very sorry to hear about this kristen.

Remy Scott

April 1, 2009

He was a good buddy. Even though he insulted us, he loved us. He was a part of my family for sure. I miss him and love him so much.

Logan Scott

April 1, 2009

I'll miss Mikey. He was funny, sarcastic and always smiling. I am totally gonna miss him picking on me. The more he picked on you, the more he loved you, and he must have loved me a lot.

Kennedy Scott

April 1, 2009

Mikey was one of the best people I have ever known. He looked out for me just like my parents do. He made me laugh. I miss him and love him so much.

chris (juicebox) denning

April 1, 2009

I'm truly sorry for your loss.I still can't believe it!The two or you have become good friends.Mikey lived life to the fullest,always with a smile.He had love in his heart,andwould anything for a friend.I know he loved and the utmost respect for you,Kristen.I'll miss him forever!

Gwen and Al Englade

April 1, 2009

Kristen and Family,
Mikey will always be in our prayers. We all miss Mikey and for the time that we new him he was a great and caring person.I know he really loved you. If you need anything please call. You and the whole family will be in our prayers.
I know he will be missed greatly.

April 1, 2009

DEAR KRISTEN,

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH THIS HURTS OUR HEARTS FOR YOU.
MIKEY WAS ONE OF THOSE PERSONS WHO WAS ALWAYS READY TO DO WHAT HE COULD FOR ANYONE. I REMEMBER WHEN KEITH AND BRAD PLAYED FOOTBALL HOW MUCH FUN HE MADE THE GAMES. I USED TO BRING HERSHEY KISSES FOR US TO "ENJOY" DURING THE GAME, BUT IT BECAME A GOOD LUCK CHARM. EVERY TIME WE WOULD EAT A PIECE OF CANDY AND EJ WOULD DO GREAT. WE GOT A KICK OUT OF THAT,(OF COURSE WE DID IT BECAUSE WE LOVED CHOCOLATE).
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND WE KNOW THAT WE CAN'T SAY "WE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH" BECAUSE NO ONE KNOWS THE PAIN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. ALL WE CAN DO IS TRY TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
GOD BLESS YOU, REMEMBER ALL THE LOVE AND GOOD TIMES, FORGET THE TRYING TIMES, AND THAT ONE DAY YOU WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN.
AS FATHER MEYER ONCE TOLD ME, "IT SEEMS LIKE AN ETERNITY TO THOSE LEFT BEHIND, BUT TO THOSE WE HAVE LOST IT IS ONLY AN INSTANT BEFORE WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN".
WE LOVE YOU ALL,
JOHNNY AND BEVERLY TEDESCO

Kelli and Jason

April 1, 2009

RIP MIKEY. Kristen you are in our prayers. Need anybody, I am here for you. Nobody can't replace Mikey. We love you and miss you.

Johnny& Helen Tedesco

April 1, 2009

We will miss you Mikey. He always brought joy and laughter into everyone's lives.

Bridget Roberts

April 1, 2009

I workd with Mikey at IDN, he was such a great guy, He always made me laugh even if I didn't want to. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family Kristen.

Aminta Korle

April 1, 2009

Kristen,
Mikey was a great person to work with,he always had a smile on his face. I will miss his visits to the office. My family & I will keep both of you in our prayers.
Aminta

Nicole "Nici" Wallace-DeMelo

April 1, 2009

Kristen & Family,
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
We send you thoughts of comfort.

Ann Irwin

April 1, 2009

Kristen,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Plese know that we are there if you need us.
Love, Mrs. Ann & Mr. Lynn

Amy Elliott

April 1, 2009

I worked with Mikey a few years ago at Acme, and he truly was a pleasure to work with. No matter how bad of a day you were having, he was always there to cheer you up with a big ole smile on his face.. My thoughts are with you Kristen at this time

Kim Bouysou

April 1, 2009

Kristen, I am so sorry for your loss.I will keep you in my prayers.

April 1, 2009

Kristen,
Iam sorry for your loss.We are praying for your family. We Love you, may God be with you all.
Love Cousin Denise Mixon

Karen Milliken

April 1, 2009

Kristen, I am so very sorry about Mikey. It is so hard to believe that he is gone. I know that it has been a while since we spoke, but I want you to know that we think about you both all of the time. We all miss you and I promise to be there for you during this difficult time. Mikey has left such great memories for all of us and we will cherish them always. I love you very much and again I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace Mikey--We love you!!
Love- Karen, David, Cody & Daven

Sis & Chuck

April 1, 2009

Kristen,
Mikey will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was the person that, no matter how bad you felt, would make you laugh, even if you didn't want to. If you need anything, don't hesistate to ask. We are here for you

Nicole Schroder

April 1, 2009

Kristen, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Mikey's family as well. Sorry for your loss.

Jason Durel

April 1, 2009

Kristen sorry to hear about Mikey. I'll always remember the funs times we had at Domino's and going out to play pool. I never could beat him.
My deepest regards,

Dawn Spicuzza

April 1, 2009

Kristen, I am so sorry for your loss. We are all for for you with anything you may need.

Tommy Freese

April 1, 2009

Kristen, Mike and I used to work together at Mediq and he was a good co-worker who made everyone laugh he will be missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this hard time.

April 1, 2009

Mikey will be missed.
Jack and Paula

Danielle Pecoraro

April 1, 2009

As I sit here and read this over and over again, its still not sinking in. Since I got the phone all on Sunday I've been thinking, is it really true. Mikey, I know its been a while but you are still in my heart always. You were a good friend and you taught me alot about life. Live it and thats just what I am trying to do! You'll be missed dearly.

Danielle Pecoraro

April 1, 2009

Mikey, I couldn't belive the news when I got the call. I'm gonna miss you! RIP Love ya hune!

Kristen, I send you my deepest condolences. You are in my prayers. It may have been a while since we've talked but if you need anything I am here.

Lara and Brad Tedesco

April 1, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

April 1, 2009

Kristen, Mike and I will miss Mikey deeply. We will always remember his smile, his laughter and his jokes. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Erin

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