Michael Patrick Moore

Michael Patrick Moore died peacefully, surrounded by his dear family and close friends, on Sunday morning, December 28, 2025. He was 74 years old. After overcoming many health challenges, many times throughout his life related to tongue cancer at an early age, this time it was not meant to be when the Lord called him home.

Michael spent his life making things that let the light through.

Born on March 9, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to Davis Patrick Moore, III and Georgia Nell Catoe Moore, both natives of Texas, Michael grew up in Houston and Pearland, Texas as well as in Maracaibo, Venezuela, before settling in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School and went on to attend Louisiana State University, where he earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees.

It was during his time at LSU that Michael’s cancer was discovered and treated at MD Anderson. Though the radiation treatment saved his life, it also caused lifelong complications that demanded extraordinary resilience. From oral cancer at the age of nineteen through his final days, Michael lived in a body he continually fought to care for—and it never stopped him from living loudly, lovingly, and with intention.

Michael earned a Master of Design with an emphasis in stained glass from Louisiana State University, where he studied under Paul Dufour. While completing his degree and beyond, he worked in stage and lighting design at LSU and at the Baton Rouge Centroplex with Baton Rouge Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Baton Rouge Opera, and Baton Rouge Ballet as well as many other groups and artists. He carried his talents and deep love for the medium of stained glass throughout his life and was looking forward to creating more art and cooking at the time of his death.

With his hands, Michael cut glass narratives - worlds of color shaped with patience, heat, and care - turning sharp fragments into windows that taught

light how to linger. He was one of the last to hold a Masters in stained glass in the state, and his work reflected his belief that every piece mattered, that even broken edges belonged. With those same hands, he created art in cooking.

Michael had an outstanding 44-year career at Louisiana State University in Telecommunications, retiring in 2024 where he built so many wonderful relationships across the campus and beyond. Outside of his professional life, he was an extraordinarily talented chef who made food look like art on a plate. Cooking was his love language—generous, joyful, and shared.

Michael married Kathryn Enix Moore in 1986, and together they shared nearly 40 years of marriage filled with love, celebration, and deep friendships. They were blessed with two daughters, and Michael cherished life with his family. He was bright, fun-loving, humble, and gracious to all he called friend. He had a particular gift for seeing people the world often looks past – listening deeply, giving his full attention, and always making room at the table for those unsure they were invited.

Michael was a longtime member and former board member of the Krewe of Tucumcari, the oldest men’s Mardi Gras krewe in Baton Rouge, and a member of the Ding-A-Lings, the men’s group who danced during the tableaus for many years. He treasured the friendships formed there and loved hosting family and friends at the ball each year. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, where he frequently cooked alongside Gene Rives for church gatherings many years ago.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Davis P. Moore and his mother, Georgia Nell Catoe Moore, and his brothers, Mitchell Moore and Patrick Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Enix Moore; his daughters, Meagan Kathryn Moore and Madison Moore Carr (Dr. Ryan Carr); his grandson, Coleman Michael Carr; and many, many friends whom he considered family.

The last several years brought significant health challenges, but Michael never stopped smiling or finding blessings. One of his greatest joys was the birth of his grandson, Coleman, who called him “Papi”. Oh, how Michael would light up when he saw him.

Michael passed this last Sunday, and the world feels dimmer without him—but fuller for the light he taught so many how to see. He lives on through his art, his cooking, his laughter, and the countless lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to cancer research or cancer support services, or honor Michael by building community: reach out, feed someone, sit with a person who is usually overlooked. Let someone feel seen.

That’s how he lived.
 That’s how his light and love continues.

A Celebration of Life service is being planned for the beginning of March 2026 around Michael’s birthday. The family will update this post in the near future with the arrangements.