Dr. Eduardo Persand

Dr. Eduardo Persand, a retired physician, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Nelsy Persand, his children, Vivian Persand, Wendy Persand Vekic (Tino), Edward Persand (Christina), and by his grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Matthew, Griffin and Emery. He is also survived by his siblings, Adelaida, Mc Neil, Alberto, Alexander and Nelson.

Dr. Persand graduated from medical school at the University of Cartagena in Colombia. He pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at both Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut and Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. He completed a Fellowship in Cardiology at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He practiced Medicine in Metairie from 1978 until 2007 when he retired. Eduardo enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and playing pool with friends. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life for Dr. Persand will be held Monday, June 16 from 11am-2pm at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA.