DUPLAIN W. “PETE” RHODES III Patriarch of Rhodes Families of Businesses Dies

New Orleans Agenda Press Release

We sadly announce the passing of Duplain W. “Pete” Rhodes, III on Wednesday, September 23, 2021. Duplain “Pete” Rhodes was the patriarch of New Orleans’ own Rhodes Family of Businesses.

Pete was born on November 14, 1959 and lived a fruitful life for 61 years. He was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and Wursham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, Illinois.

As a member of the Rhodes family, Pete managed Rhodes Limousine Service while his sisters managed the Funeral Home and Insurance Companies.

Pete was a member of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club and former member of Young Men Illinois Club. He served on the Louisiana Judiciary Commission from February 1997 – February 2001 and was also a member of the Louisiana Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

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