Miguel Dominic Leon

2002 - 2021

Leon Jr., Miguel Dominic 'DeDe'
Miguel Dominic "DeDe" Leon Jr., was born on July 30, 2002 in New Orleans, LA. to Miguel Dominic Leon, Sr. and Sindrell Malana Johnson. He departed this life on Friday, April 9, 2021. Miguel received his early education in New Orleans where he attended St. Mary 's Elementary School, St. Augustine Middle School, McDonogh 35 Senior High School and was presently a junior at Frederick A. Douglas High School. He was an avid athlete that loved football and basketball. If there was a chance for him to play or be active with these sports he was there. His passion for the game was unmatched by anyone he encountered. He was a proud member of the Goretti Family ever since he first set foot in the park. Miguel loved his family and cherished them with great enthusiasm. He was an awesome young man, a compassionate and giving person. Through it all, he cherished the bond he had with his brother and sister. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving parents, Miguel Leon, Sr. (Ebony) and Sindrell Johnson (Duren); sister, Mia Johnson and brother, Marlin Johnson; loving grandmother, Gloria Leon; grandfather, Mitchell Johnson, Sr; girlfriend, Kaelyn Harris; five aunts, four uncles and a host of other relatives, family and friends. Miguel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Spencer Leon and Shirley Johnson; uncle, Merrial Johnson. Funeral Services were private. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.