Mercedes "Sugar" Thompson

Mercedes “Sugar” Thompson, aged 89, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert L. Thompson, Sr.; son, Robert L. Thompson, Jr.; sister, Gladys Wells; brother, Luis Castillo; and parents, J. Luis and Mercedes L. Castillo.

She was called “Sugar” (coined by her brother as a baby) her whole life, but her 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren knew her as “Mere”- her greatest pleasure! Her brother, Luis, “Junior” was also responsible for introducing her to his best friend in high school, Robert (Rob) Thompson, who adored Sugar even then. They went on to be married for 57 years.

She will be missed by her daughters, Mona Vinturella (Alan), Connie Thompson-Fly (Chip), Sylvia Thompson-Dias (Bryan); and the grandchildren who made her “Mere”, Chad Vinturella (Jessica), Loni Banks (Jay), Robb Vinturella, Scott Montecino (Joan), Katie Pizzitola (Joe), Connor Fly, Tyler Wyche, Kylee Wyche; and her great-grandchildren who loved bringing her to grandparents’ day at their schools. She will also be missed by a host of relatives and friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124. The visitation will begin at 11:00AM followed by a Mass at 12:00PM. Interment will be held privately at a later date.