About Cartez

His life.
His laughter.
His legacy.

A beloved son whose joy and spirit continue to inspire a village.

Cartez smiling in an LSU cap with a football

A life well loved

Love carries
his name.

Cartez was full of humor, determination, and warmth. He was surrounded by family, friends, honorary godparents, and a community that guided, supported, and celebrated him.

His foundation carries those same values forward through scholarships, family support, and acts of service.

April 23, 1991 — August 13, 2024

Cartez smiling under a bright blue sky
Cartez celebrating a graduation
Cartez in his football uniform
Cartez and his mother

His village

It takes
a village.

The love that surrounded Cartez now reaches outward—supporting students, standing beside families, and reminding people they are never alone.

Though his presence may be gone, his love and laughter live on in all of us.

Honor his memory

Continue
the legacy.

Help turn remembrance into opportunity for others.

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