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Rene' Holtry Obituary

Rene' Thurman Holtry a native of New Orleans, LA and well known national hairstylist entered peacefully into rest with family by his side on November 5, 2023 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents Thurman Samuel Holtry, Jr., mother Nellie Dukes Varnado, stepfather Audrey Ray Varnado, siblings, Phyllis Ray Holtry, Thurman 'Bun' Samuel Holtry, sons Rene' Simms and Corey Simms. He is survived by brothers Ivan Varnado, Jerry Varnado, Lenard Brumfield and sister Amy Varnado and two grandsons, Corey and Kolby Simms, and a host of other relatives and friends including a devoted friend Tammie M. Wade. Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to attend Funeral on Minday November 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at Heart 2 Heart Family Worship Center 3631 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA. 70125. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m in the church. Interment will be private. To view the full obituary please visit https://www.dennismortuaryservice.com/obituary/rene-holtry.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2023.

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Phylliis Brown

November 17, 2023

Rip in peace, just found out that you went home to be with the Lord. Mama Glo. and your family and friends at Gloria’s Grocery and Fisher’s Paving Service will remember you always.

Elloie Michael Ceasar

November 14, 2023

This has just come to my attention.Rene "PACO" sang with me and some others while in high school.May God taake him into his arms.

Dianne Moran-Burrell

November 13, 2023

Sending prayers and condolences to the family of Rene Holtry. Rene and I grew up together uptown and attended school together. Cherish your memories because they will help you during you bereavement.

Lydia Kelly Washington

November 13, 2023

To the family of Rene´ I´m sending prayers and condolences may he RIP my friend and classmate(Samuel James Green Jr. High School

Lydia Kelly Washington

November 13, 2023

Sending prayers and condolences to the family of Rene´ may God give y´all peace at this time of sorrow. RIP my friend and class match.

ray worthy

November 12, 2023

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

J. & E. Hawkins

November 12, 2023

To the Entire Simms, Varnado & Holtry family and friends

Our neighborhood finest hairdresser Mr. Rene' (1900 blk of Iberville St.)

He was very serious with the business of beautifying his clients, a Godly gentleman, very respectful, fashionable and unique.

Enjoyed family and friends to the fullest, Mr. Rene' had a fun-loving spiritual relationship on and off the clock when it came to faith, socializing, communicating, encouraging and beauty tips that still stands today.

My family and I will always keep you all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Trust and believe God will provide the tools needed for each of you to carry on daily.

May Rene' distinctive memories hold that beautiful smile on your faces forevermore.

Oh yes, he's really in heaven to direct the choir and models, I'm just bringing laughter.

Respect, Love & harmony,
(The Ackerson Family-2000 blk of Iberville St.)
Lil Eileen

Kissie Mack

November 10, 2023

Keeping the family in prayer doing their time of bereavement. Rest in God loving care Rene .. rest easy.
The Thompson and Mack family

Dina Williams-Davis

November 10, 2023

Tammie Wade and Family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Tammie you will always be the love of his life

Dina Williams-Davis

November 10, 2023

To my Sister Tammie, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Everyone knows how much Rene loves you and appreciates you for standing with him through EVERYTHING. You were that wonderful love of his life. Stay strong sweetie, God´s got you

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