May Francois

May Francois, born September 1, 1983, was a son, a father, and a member of the New Orleans community who is fondly remembered by family and friends. Those who knew him recall a man who carried hopes for a better future and who mattered deeply to the people nearest to him. He worked to provide for his family and sought better days for himself and his children. His life — like so many — combined ordinary moments of care and responsibility with private dreams and commitments that mattered most to those who loved him.

May’s passing on August 14, 2018, left a void for family and friends who valued his companionship and the everyday ways he showed up for them. Survivors and loved ones held fast to memories of him as they gathered to honor his life, to share stories, and to offer one another comfort. His children and relatives remain at the center of remembrances, carrying forward his legacy in quiet, daily ways.

Services arranged through a New Orleans funeral home provided family and community a chance to say goodbye, remember his life, and support one another. While public records note the circumstances of his death, those who knew May first remember the person he was — a father, a relative, and a neighbor whose life mattered.

May Francois is remembered with compassion by those who loved him. May his family find continued strength in one another and in the memories they hold.