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Obituary
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Merle Beatty, a beacon of kindness and compassion. Merle was born on January 16, 1938, and left us on April 19, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Merle is survived by his beloved wife, Sheree Beatty, his adoring daughter, Melissa Beatty, his grandsons, Jordin Beatty and Julian Broderick, and his granddaughter, Sydney Wurschmidt. …
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We’re planning a celebration of life and honoring him with a park bench in Lorenzi Park. I will add more details as everything is finalized.
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What were Merle's favorite ways to spend free time?
He loved spending time with all of his dogs
He loved spending time with all of his dogs
He loved spending time with all of his dogs
What were Merle's favorite sports teams?
New Orleans saints
New Orleans saints
New Orleans saints