Carlos Eduardo Mladenoff Sr.

Carlos Eduardo Mladenoff, Sr. passed away at his home with his family in New Orleans on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 at the age of 84.  He was born in La Ceiba, Honduras, Central America on June 16, 1936 to the late Alba Coronada Alcantara de Mladenoff and Miguel Mladenoff.
He was the husband of Juana Francisca Mladenoff and the father of: Carlos Mladenoff, Jr. (Carin), Marcio Mladenoff (Mary Ann), Alba Mladenoff, Mijahel Mladenoff, Maricenka Mladenoff (David), Reveca Mladenoff, Araly Mladenoff and Yuri Mladenoff.  He was the doting grandfather of Nicholas Mladenoff, Carlos Mladenoff III, Marcio Mladenoff, Jr., Sabrina Mladenoff and Sasha Mladenoff.  Brother of Magaly Pacheco Paz (Jose Luis Paz, deceased) and Marcio Renee Mladenoff.  He is also survived by two nieces, Martha Vienna Paz-Garcia and Jessica Paz; two nephews, Marcio Jesus Mladenoff and Rommel Mladenoff as well as two great-nieces, Vienna Garcia and Roma Garcia.
Carlos Eduardo worked in the Merchandising Department of The Standard Fruit Company in La Ceiba, Honduras for 8 years prior to becoming a Merchant Mariner.  He immigrated to New Orleans in June of 1957 where he became a proud and active member of the National Maritime Union for 40 years.  During his tenure as a Mariner, he worked for various steamship lines.  At the time of his retirement, he worked for The Lykes Brothers Steamship Company. His career took him all over the world which enabled him to speak of the amazing sunrises, sunsets and harsh weather conditions he endured on the open seas.  Carlos Eduardo was very passionate about politics and thoroughly enjoyed lively, vibrant, and at times, heated political debate.  For those whom he had the pleasure of engaging in this type of conversation, they can attest to his tireless dialogue!  Regardless of your political views, he loved to be challenged and invited opposing views.  He was a member of El Partido Liberal de Honduras and The Democratic Party in The United States.
Carlos Eduardo was a supportive husband and dedicated father.  He and Juana were married 57 years following a three year courtship with whom he was blessed to have eight children. In true big brother form, he was protective and supportive of his beloved little sister, Magaly Pacheco Paz.  He relished spending time with his family and friends.  He was also an avid sports fan.  If there was a game on TV, he was watching it. He loved his New Orleans Saints, New Orleans basketball teams through the years and his all-time favorite, the New York Yankees. 
He attended two world cup soccer championships, Rome, Italy in 1990 and Dallas, TX in 1994.  Additionally, he attended sports events abroad if his schedule allowed. He was proud of the fact that he watched Brazil’s national soccer team play in the Maracanã Stadium.
He had an immense love of the arts, particularly, music, dance, theatre, literature, poetry and fine art.  He was never shy about expressing his emotions and shedding a tear over art that moved and inspired him.  A larger than life personality,  he had a delicious sense of humor, and could often be found surrounded by loved ones telling stories as only he knew how.  His zest for life was contagious.  His consult was sought by many and included individuals many years his junior.  He was the original “Anthony Bourdain”.  Regrettably, he was too far ahead of his time, and TV travel reality shows were not in existence.  He loved departing his steamship vessel while in port to find the markets and restaurants off the beaten path in various countries to eat and drink specialty foods with the locals. Throughout his travels, Carlos Eduardo saw firsthand the beauty and harshness of humanity.  He defended the rights of others and believed within his core that all human beings deserved the right to be treated equally and with dignity. 
Visitation will be held on Saturday morning, December 5, 2020 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am followed by the Funeral Mass at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Please note that masks and social distancing are required. Since attendance is limited, the Mass will be livestreamed.  
With the above stated, The Mladenoff Family humbly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Carlos Eduardo Mladenoff, Sr. to The Rebuild Center of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church which serves as a warm, inviting and dignified respite for the homeless and those in need.  Contributions may be sent to the Rebuild Center at 1803 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, (504) 273-5577; http://www.stjosephchurch-no.org/st-joseph-rebuild-center/.

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