Patrick Youngblood

Patrick Wade Youngblood, born November 26, 1962, passed away peacefully after a long illness April 9th, 2020.  He is the beloved son of the late Peter R. Youngblood Jr. and Seraphine Gerace Youngblood.  Brother of Elizabeth Canik(Jim), Maureen Youngblood and the late Peter Youngblood III.  Uncle of Adam and Seraphina Canik, Jessica Canik Lewis, Peter Youngblood IV and Chemin Pitre(Kenny), and numerous great nieces and nephews.  Patrick graduated from Holy Cross High School, studied in Europe and graduated from the University of New Orleans with a degree in Hotel Management, Restaurant and Tourism.  He worked for Walt Disney World in Florida for eight years before returning to New Orleans to work for City Park Botanical Gardens.  Patrick was devoted to his family and friends, loved all animals, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and the like, travelling the world and of course, his beautiful rose gardens.  Due to unforeseen circumstances the remembrance service planned for July 11th has been indefinitely postponed.  Donations in Patrick’s memory are requested to be made to your local LASPCA, The City Park Botanical Gardens at City Park or the charity of your choice.