David Coleman Raphael Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Coleman Raphael (New Orleans, Louisiana), who passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Coleman Raphael to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Webb Raphael and Claire Coleman Raphael; and his wife Rita Bares Raphael. He is survived by: his brothers, Thomas Raphael, Jr., Robert Raphael and Raymond Raphael; his daughters, Rebecca M. Raphael and Claire J. Raphael (Lindsay); his nephew David C. Raphael, Jr. (Diana); his grandchildren, Corey T. Moody, Jr. (Sara), Amanda E. Raphael and Alejandro D. Raphael (Ileana); and his great grandchild Juno G. Raphael.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hearing Health Foundation and/or Covenant House.
