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Joshua Brewer Obituary

Joshua Michael Brewer of Metairie, LA passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at the tender age of 30. He is the beloved son of Elizabeth "Liz" Baudier (Brian); the brother of Fausto "Vic" Di Pietro (Haley); grandson of Elray and Debra Boudreaux, Mary Stuart, James M. Brewer, Jr. (Kathy) and the late Sandra Keir Brewer; nephew of Elray Boudreaux and Brent Boudreaux and cousin of Brandon and Dylan Boudreaux. Josh is preceded in death by his father, James M. Brewer, III and his brother, James M. Brewer, IV. He is also survived and will be missed by a host of other family and friends, especially Ross Heffner and Dawn Dubuc. Joshua attended John Curtis Christian School and had the most infectious smile that would light up a room. He touched and left an impact on everyone that he met. He had the biggest heart, and if you ever needed a hand, he would be there to help. Anytime you needed to know what was going on here in New Orleans, "Just Call Josh" - even when he wasn't in town, he still had the scoop! LOL You will be forever missed. Fly high with your angels. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The online guestbook is available is at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, 2017.

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Bailey Ancona

November 5, 2018

I miss you more and more every day. It doesnt get easier. I just learn how to cope with the pain a little better. I love you Joshua Michael. You will forever be my number one. -Bailey

Althea Aucoin

January 27, 2017

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF JOSH!

Jonathan Coslan

January 30, 2017

Seems just yesterday we were laughing about the good days at curtis. Rest easy friend i know james was waiting with open arms to show you the ropes. May we take comfort in that. Prayers for the brewer family.

Sharon Normand

January 27, 2017

Josh was a beautiful soul who I was lucky to grow up next to. He was a great friend growing up and it hurts my soul that he is no longer with us. I'm very sorry Liz and Vic and your whole family for such a tremendous loss. You are forever in my heart.

Peggy Bodine

January 26, 2017

Liz & Vic, We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.

Tony & Peggy Bodine

January 26, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family, may you find comfort in these words from our loving heavenly Father. " I have heard your prayers. I have seen your tears. " 2kings 20:5

January 26, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You were truly a sweet boy. Love You Grams as you called me.

January 25, 2017

My prayers and thoughts are with your mother. Josh I know you will be missed by so many but no one more so than your mom. May the memories you shared and your freedom from any pain give her comfort at such a painful time. You had such a positive impact on so many people. May your memory live on forever

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