Frantz Jean-Louis MD

He was a warm hearted and well liked individual, and these wonderful traits came easily to him because he was such a sociable and amiable person, someone who was always making certain that those around him had whatever they needed. Frantz was a talkative person who was tactful at all times but typically said what he meant.

Frantz was born on at home with a midwife in La'sile, Haiti. He was the son of Nelson & Rhea Jean-Louis. Frantz was raised in Haiti. During his childhood he learned to be reliable and respectful. Frantz was an obedient child who wanted to win the favor of others. He found it easy to show sympathy and to perform kind acts for others. These admirable qualities would become a part of Frantz's personality throughout his life.

Frantz was raised with six siblings. He was the baby of seven, Dukerns, Mardelle, Nelson, Frederick, Marie Maude and Guy. Frantz and his siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they cared deeply for one another.

For Frantz, the school routines were never a problem although he generally preferred variety to structure. He seemed to be able to start a project and work right through to its completion. And he was able to do it quickly and efficiently. Frantz was very observant and was generally quick at picking up new languages. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Frantz was always extremely smart and always number one in every grade level.

College can be a challenge, but Frantz appeared to be well equipped to succeed. He had a knack for staying focused and on track no matter what was going on around his. Frantz had the ability to work undisturbed through all of the constant interruptions that are a regular part of college life. Frantz enjoyed using the skills he'd already learned and applying them to new courses. He knew the facts and rarely made factual errors. He earned his Pre-Medical Education in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. He also pursued graduate school, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 1983 from the University of Veracruz. His favorite professor was Dr. Patrick Brosnan. Frantz immigrated to the USA to pursue his dream to become a Physician in this country. In 1985 he took his TOEFL examination and passed it, in 1990 he completed his Pediatric Residency at Driscoll Foundation Children's Hospital and in 1993 completed his Neonatology Fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. In 1996, His research Inferior Vena Cava Catheterization in the Neonate by the Percutaneous Femoral Vein Method was published in the Journal of Perinatology.

There was one thing that all of Frantz's friends knew and will still remember, and that is that he was a talker. He could pretty much talk to anybody about anything. This quality is one of the primary reasons that Frantz was such a popular person throughout his life. But Frantz was also dependable, loyal and trustworthy. Frantz was the kind of person who simply radiated good fellowship. While he maintained personal standards and his own personal values, Frantz was very accepting of others. When Frantz made friends, he made true and lasting friendships. Later in life, he became good friends with Dr. Angel Munoz, Dr. Ciro Porras, Dr. Arturo Cruz and Rudery Vanegas.

Frantz was a faithful and loving person. On August 3, 1997 Frantz married Mari Veliz at Seventh Day Adventist Church of Houston, Texas. Compassionate and devoted, Frantz worked hard to make his new life partner happy.

Harmony was important to Frantz and he made every effort to maintain it with his family. Frantz was blessed with two children, two sons; Frantz and Darryl. Frantz was always conscious of the feelings others had. He was reasonable and understanding. As a result, Frantz was quick to solve disputes and did so without much fuss. His secret of success in this area was simple: Frantz would listen before he would act.

Taking his work seriously came naturally to Frantz, and he expected the same from those around him. Frantz main goal as a Pediatrician was to treat everyone the same, Frantz treated thousands of patients throughout his career, and became their doctor for generations. He was employed as a neonatologist at Easton Hospial, Nazareth Hospital, St. Joseph Neonatology Consultants and Pediatrix Medical Group, prior to open Airline Pediatric Clinic where he practiced Pediatrics for the last 24 years. He brought harmony to his work environment, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done, while always maintaining respect for his nurses, he always saw his nurses as family.

Frantz was one of those people who took pride in constantly putting forth his best effort. Nowhere was that more visible than in sports. Frantz was always enthusiastic and a great team player. Recreational sports included soccer. Frantz also liked being a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite teams whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were soccer, football and basketball.

His high moral standards and traditional values served Frantz well with his faith. Religion and faith were important to him. He was a member of Houston Spanish Northwest Seventh Day Adventist Church for 25 years. During that time, he participated on various church activities in which he would give medical conferences and medical advice. He was well respected because he was such an outgoing individual who sought to help in any manner he could.

Frantz enjoy traveling, He was a facilitator who could easily make up a near perfect schedule of all of the things to do and see. He rarely tired of going back and revisiting his favorite places. Favorite vacations were going to the beach and cruises all over the world.

He is survived by his children Frantz and Darryl, his brothers Dukerns, Nelson and Guy and his sisters Mardelle and Frederick Services were held at Houston Spanish Northwest Seventh Day Adventist Church. Frantz was laid to rest in Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes and Cemetery.

Frantz was a fantastic conversationalist who could engage just about anyone in a discussion. And whenever he said something, he meant it. Frantz was a down to earth person, outgoing and gregarious. He was without question the type of person who enjoyed experiencing things first hand. He was practical and sensible, but what friends and family will remember him for most is the fact that he was so understanding and kind.