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Ward Gonzalez Obituary

Gonzalez, Ward Anthony
On April 24, 2021, Ward Anthony Gonzalez, at the age of 38, went to be with his Heavenly Father and those beloved family members who went before him; including his father, Ward Anthony Grant, step-father Steven Remble Sr.; grandfathers Roy Gonzalez and Robert Grant; uncles Glen Thomas and Darryl Grant and brother-in-law Wilbert Bias III. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife and soulmate Kavon Colmore Gonzalez, daughters Keira Rileigh Gonzalez and Kylie Rayne Gonzalez; mother Roi L. Gonzalez-Remble (Dana), grandmothers: Stell Gonzalez, Lorraine Ann Grant, Helen Ruth Henderson, and Joycelyn Henderson; brother Steven Remble Jr.; mother-in-law Diane Colmore Bias, father-in-law Wil Bias Jr.; godmother Jauvonda Cutno, aunts: Deon Alsandor, Kijuana Miller, Patricia Hubbard, Sylvia Colmore, and Darlene Remble Green; uncles: Cary and Robert Grant, Rev. Nathaniel Colmore Jr (Izetta), and Reggie Miller; brothers-in-law: Cortney Colmore, Jarmone and Jamal Miller, and Darren and Destin Ruffin; sisters-in-law: Ashley Bias, Aisha Bias and Efia Bias; paternal figures Edwin Shorty and Darren Miller; God-children Kayin and Kaleb Williams; childhood friends Kendrick Williams, Troy West, Kevin Picou, and Bruce Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ward was a graduate of Warren Easton High School and was employed as a supervisor by Associated Wholesale Grocers. While we will miss his presence in our daily life, we invite relatives and friends of the family; also employees of AWG to join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Ward Anthony Gonzalez. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 for 10:00 a.m. at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Road S., New Orleans, LA 70126. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 6 to May 8, 2021.

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Annie G

May 8, 2021

I’m super sad, as I know most of us are, to learn about Ward Gonzalez..... One of my most favorite people & an all around standup guy. My Fav memory of Ward will always be the freestyle rap battles between him & Jerome Howard Jr., almost every other day in Homeroom. I’m thankful to have watched him grow into an amazing Husband, Father & Man, passionate about social justice reform, about life & about his family. Fly High Brother....

My Prayers are with his wife, Kavon, his daughters & all of Ward’s Loved Ones.

“Those We Love Don’t Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Everyday”

Tanika Henry

May 8, 2021

Get your rest buddy. May your soul be received by God. Blessings and peace to your family.

Mike Bonilla

May 8, 2021

Rest In Peace my friend. You’ll be missed by many. I keep your family and friends in my prayers. #highlightershoes

Esteller Brumfield

May 8, 2021

The Brumfield family!

Frances Ventress - FABC

May 7, 2021

Dear Gonzalez Family and Friends, we are sorry for your loss and pray for your Comfort, Strength and Peace. As you mourn Bro. Gonzalez’s passing, be also encouraged; surrender your hearts to God and trust Him for your healing . He loves you and is always with you.
God bless and keep you,
Your brothers and sisters in Christ,

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Restortion And Care Grief Ministry

Del S. Dugar

May 7, 2021

Kavon, Keira, Kylie and the rest of the family.....May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ward was a wonderful person with a great soul. He was a great husband and father, "A girl Dad". He loved his family so much. I will continue to keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers. It's still so hard to believe he's gone. May he rest in peace.

Louis and Kathleen Jones

May 7, 2021

To the family of Ward may God give you the strength to carry on and remember you will always have a Angel protecting you

Keith j Simmons sr.

May 7, 2021

So,so, sorry! Will miss my Facebook talks with him!

Natasia halwy

May 7, 2021

I’m So Sorry For You’re Lost My Condolences to you’re Wife ,Kids and Family This Is So Sad Love Always You’re Cuzin Tasha

Walter and Janner Wilson

May 7, 2021

A beautiful, kind soul who will be sadly missed. Ward always had a smile on his face and was a devoted husband, father and son!
Our physical life on this earth is only for a short time! Our spiritual life is forever!

Cynthia Blanks-Bardell

May 7, 2021

To Roi Lynn, Kavon, Kiara, Kylie and Lil Steve..
Iam still in disbelief of Ward’s passing, it’s really heartbreaking...
But i will continue to pray for you all during this time...
Ward was a “True” man..
Love y’all, Cynthia Blanks-Bardell

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

8282 I-10 Service Road S, New Orleans, LA

May

8

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

8282 I-10 Service Road S, New Orleans, LA

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