Nelson Dominic Ragas Sr.

Nelson Ragas Obituary

Nelson Dominic Ragas, Sr., "Bozo", peacefully passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Tulane Medical Center surrounded by his family at the age of 81. He was married to the late Francis Dorothy Mackey Ragas, whom he always kept dear in his heart. He was the son of the late August Ragas, Sr. and the late Florence Turner Ragas and surviving step-mother, Marguerite Ragas. Brother of Sr. (Julia), Clark, Valeria Ragas and the late August, Jr. (Juanita), Wilma Parker, (Joseph) Mervin Ragas, (Theresa), Florence Barthelemy; Also survived by his children, son in laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Relatives and friends of the family, employers of Sizler Corporation and Electro Coal Terminal, members of Plaquemines Parish Commission Council, are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 28698 Highway 23, Port Sulphur, LA at 11:00 am; Visitation will begin at 9:00 am - 11:00 am; Fr Gerard Stapleton, celebrant; Interment: Diamond Cemetery, Diamond, LA; Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign his guestbook; Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Nelson Ragas

16 Entries

Michell

September 29, 2014

Ms.Kris I am so sorry for your lost, I know how protected you were of your dad, but after all the pain in is free now so dry all those tears and be happy for him, Remember what he said I was on the phone with you guys when he said to you don't worry about me, I am going to be alright.

neighbors and Friends

September 29, 2014

To Ms.Kris and Family, just remember all is well and he is in a better place he is with your Mother Mrs Dorothy and God the father, he was ready and made peace with god, there was nothing anyone could do I know it hurts and will for an unlimited time God will keep all in his arms and he know how well you took care of your dad.

Barbara Hardy

September 29, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your dad,but last time J.R. and I talk he said you had to take him to the hospital. you and your family have my blessing.

Brandy Cofield

September 29, 2014

God be with you.

Ronnie Lindsay

September 29, 2014

God Blessed the family and all of Mr.Nelson Ragas

cynthia anderson

September 29, 2014

God give it and he take it, you had a wonderful life and you always talk about how you missed your wife Dorothy, I did not know her only of her from our talk you and I had at Kris home .Mr.Ragas now you rest in the hands of God.

Lori Bentily & family

September 29, 2014

Don't worry no more Kris you & your family did it all & he know that. Now he is with God and out of pain and sorry. Rest in peace Mr. Ragas

J. R. Fields

September 29, 2014

Well Baubba grand dad Mr.Nelson D Ragas sr when I was a child I laugh alone with you as a child, when I became a man we sit & talk & ran the streets just a little, now you are with grandmother and I was told about the little dance you and her use to do, the short stories you told me as you were growing up how she started you smoking and she was the only one for you Baubba rest in peace I will always miss you and never forget you and the times we had. Your Grand son Mr.J.R.Fields Love always.

September 24, 2014

To the man I called Mr. Ragas. I loved you in my way & will always will, I'll miss you my buddy, I'll miss you my friend I'll miss you my daddy. In the time of your calling from a higher calling, I know you are going to that magic place this time you had to go he said it's time,( God had the last word. J.R. he is really taking it hard. However for the rest of my life I will always think of you. Your laugh, your smile , in your final hours we were there with you. Daddy no more pain, I will keep my word from you. you came to live with me in 1998 until 9-1-2014 and we had so many good times and our fussing days but life is just that, you were not cut short of nothing. Now you and mom can do your dancing & laughing. The parish did rock, I told you when that time would come you would rock that parish. Daddy you Look Very, Very Good. Mr. Nelson D. Ragas, sr. I will carry out you wishes. Love. J.R. & Ms.Kris(Florence,eva,william) all in one In your final hours I was there with you really going to miss you everything about you I know you want me to be strong but I'm not. I'll miss you my buddy I promise you my love will never end. you were the Greatest Dad. we really going to miss you it will be different without you time will be hard and slow, time came when you had to go, I promise my love for you will never end. In your final hour we all was there, I know you want us to be strong but it's hard, but you will be in that magic place with peace and all your laugher, Just be good & don't make fun or star at people. Family.J.R.

Doris Riley

September 14, 2014

I was sorry to hear about Mr. Bozo's passing. Your family is in my prayers.

Carroll & Delores Antoine & Family

September 11, 2014

To the Ragas Family,

You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Those we cherish will always live on in memory.

September 6, 2014

To Lolita
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you and your family.
Sandra Irons

Ryant Price

September 5, 2014

To Lolita & Terrence and all of the Nelson Ragas Sr. family, You have our sympathy, our Love and most importantly in this time of sorrow, You have our Prayers.
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Shamanda Davis-Addison & family

September 5, 2014

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

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