Deborah Leah Stein

Deborah Leah Stein, age 68, went home to heaven on Friday September 23, 2016 at 10:37 AM after being diagnosed with cancer on August 28, 2016. Beautiful and compassionate mother to Jessica Mendez Bushrod (Jermon Bushrod) and Jennifer Liza Encardes (Christopher Encardes). Proud grandmother of Jermon Terrell Bushrod Jr. and Jayla Leah Bushrod, Ava Lynn Encardes and Carter Christopher Encardes. Her loving companion and soul mate of 24 years Leonard Guidroz who loved Deborah with his entire heart and soul. Preceded in death by her father Walter Stein Sr.; mother Ruth Stein and brother Walter Stein Jr. Deborah leaves behind her caring and loving brother Kenneth Stein Sr.; as well as a niece Karen Stein Doran (husband John Doran, daughter Nichole Nunez and son Seth Doran); nephew Kenneth Stein Jr.; step mother to Aimee Guidroz, Shelly Guidroz and Dana Case; as well as 10 step grand children and 1 great step grandson. Deborah lived a life of passion and devotion to her family who will miss her dearly. She lived life to the fullest and shared her heart and friendship with a plethora of people from around this entire Earth. If you ever met Deborah you were a friend for life. Relatives and friends also employees of United Cabs New Orleans and the entire Miami Dolphins Football Team are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.