Lino Nelson Andrade

Lafayette - A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Pentecostals of Lafayette Church in Lafayette for Lino Nelson Andrade, age 57, who passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Lafayette. Nelson was born on July 2, 1966, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, but spent the latter part of his life in Lafayette, Louisiana. To know Nelson was to love him. He enjoyed meeting new people, going out to eat, spending time with his wife, Paula, and going on trips with his boys, Alec and Keaton. He was a career server at several classic Louisiana restaurants during the first chapter of his professional life. Thereafter, he went back to school and obtained his technical diploma in practical nursing and worked as an LPN. Nelson’s work as an LPN allowed him to use his compassionate demeanor and excellent work ethic to better people’s lives. He cared for the elderly in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, like the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran’s home in Monroe, Louisiana. And he was very passionate about the special needs children and adults he worked with at Holy Angels Residential Facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. He even got his boys involved with his work where applicable. Keaton was once “voluntold” to dress up as Santa Claus for Nelson’s residents at Holy Angels, and Alec was similarly enlisted to work at the War Veterans home weeding a community vegetable patch. His boys are grateful for the memories that were made because of their dad’s requests. Nelson made this world a better place. He was a man of great faith in God, and that never wavered. Even after his long illness and many complications, when asked what he wanted, he simply stated: “For everybody to love everybody.” He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Most importantly, he will be missed by his wife, Paula, who he met much too close to the end of his life. Although they had many plans for the future that sadly will not be realized, they met each other and found true love before the end. For that, Nelson’s entire family, especially his boys, are forever grateful. Nelson is survived by his loving wife of two years, Paula Dejean; his children, Alec Andrade (Bailey), and Keaton Andrade (Raelynn); his grandchildren, Nolan Clyde Andrade, Ahmi Dejean, and Elijah Decker; his parents, Barbara Wisenor and Lino Andrade (Anna); as well as his siblings, Montie Wisenor (Leslie), and Mandie Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lola Ellis and Charles Ellis. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, Louisiana. They made Nelson’s last days comfortable and gave his family assistance on many levels. The family would also like to thank the various members and the pastoral staff of his church, Pentecostals of Lafayette. Their assistance and guidance has been truly welcome in this trying time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the DREAMS Foundation of Acadiana in Nelson’s name. DREAMS is a non-profit foundation that was founded in 2007 to assist individuals with special needs and their families. https://www.dreamsfoundationaca.org/ Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Lino Nelson Andrade

July 2, 1966 - March 8, 2024