John Ernest Dumas Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Ernest Dumas of New Orleans, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his brother Ronald Dumas; his parents, John F. Dumas and Doris Dumas; and his stepmother Patricia Dumas. He is survived by: his children, Gregory Dumas, Yvette Dumas Kohan and Nicole Dumas; his grandchildren, Zoe, Mikah, Devereaux, Harper and Holden; his sisters, Yvonne Dumas Saltzmann and Suzanne Dumas Guthrie; and his stepsiblings, Robert Levin, William Levin and Patricia Thayer-Geissler. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
