Luis Antonio Suarez Jr.

Our beloved Luis Antonio Suarez Jr. was born in New Orleans on December 11, 1956. He passed peacefully on February 18, 2026, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his dear mother, Lourdes L. Suarez and his father, Luis Suarez Sr. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Salvador and Esther Suarez, Eduardo and Nieves Llamas, as well as his aunts and uncles, Jimmy and Natalie McClelland, Carlos Suarez, and Armando Llamas.

He is survived by his siblings, Cathy Ganucheau (Glen), Mary-Lou Suarez, Esther S. Fayard, Eddie Suarez (Wendy), and seven nieces and nephews including Scott Ganucheau (Lindsey), Mark Ganucheau (Kristen), Cherie G. Falgoust (Joey), Michael Ganucheau (Lauren), Kyle Fayard, Kristen Fayard (Tony), Kaitlin Fayard (Tyler), and nine great nieces and nephews, Ellison and Lyla Ganucheau, Mack and Ben Ganucheau, Hannah and Luke Falgoust, Aubrey Ganucheau, and Kasen and Knox Gentile. Also survived by his uncles, Edward and Ramon Llamas. He was the proud Godfather of Scott Ganucheau and Kaitlin Fayard.

He was a lead bartender for Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans for many years where he enjoyed meeting and talking to people of all cultures and walks of life. There, he enjoyed the lighthearted camaraderie of his coworkers. Luis was the ultimate Saints fan since that first time when his Dad took him to see his first game in the old Tulane stadium. He persevered as a loyal season ticket holder for over 45 years. The 2010 Saints win in the Super Bowl was one of the happiest days of his life!

After attending St. Mary Magdalen grammar school, he graduated from Rummel High School where he made several lifelong friends. Luis dearly loved his family and his little dog, “Tiger”. We will sorely miss his endless optimism and love of the Saints, but most of all, we will miss his exuberant smile, his unlimited generosity, and his deep, genuine love for his friends and family.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy. in River Ridge on March 21, 2026, at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Masses in his name would be appreciated.

Fond memories or condolences may be shared at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.