Holden Blaine LeCesne

July 7, 2021

Holden “Holdyy” Blaine LeCesne was born June 8, 1996 in New Orleans to Tiffany Cherrie and Blaine LeCesne. Holden is Madeleine LeCesne’s twin brother. Holden grew up with a tight knit group of friends who he cherished dearly. During his high school years, Holden was a standout football player (#8) and an all-around athlete. He graduated with Honors from Lusher Charter School in 2015. Holden enjoyed competitive running, mastering his cooking skills and was just getting back into painting. In his short life of 25 years, Holden showered his family and friends with love that will last a lifetime. He is also known to bring joy, laughter, and an encouraging attitude to everyone’s path he crossed. His smile lit up every room and every face and his benevolence was a rare thing in this world today. He was just getting into construction and enjoyed working with his hands. He always made sure to give hugs and tell everyone how much he loved them. He is a special soul who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Holden leaves behind his loving mother and devoted father Tiffany Cherrie and Blaine LeCesne; twin sister Madeleine LeCesne; Uncle Ernest (Nancy) Cherrie III; Aunt and Godmother Cyd Cherrie (Anderson); Aunt Lenie (Alvin) Richard; Aunt Charmaine Young; Uncle Errol (Abby) LeCesne; Uncle Terrel (Rona) LeCesne; Uncle Kenneth (Mary) LeCesne; cousins Eric Cherrie, Bryce Anderson and Brock Anderson; and a host of other relatives and friends and of course, his beloved French Bulldog Yoda. He was proceeded in death by his Aunt Diane Kelly, fraternal grandparents Ethel and Armand LeCesne, Uncle Norvin LeCesne, Uncle Armond LeCesne, maternal grandfather Dr. Ernest Cherrie, Sr., Uncle Chad Anderson, Aunt Dr. Anna Cherrie Epps, and maternal grandmother Lois Carlson Cherrie. A memorial service will be held at The Free People of Color Museum located at 2336 Esplanade Avenue on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Holden to Children’s Bureau of New Orleans. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook and share condolences with the family.