Brenda Brechtel Riordan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Brechtel Riordan of Pass Christian, Mississippi, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 6, 2024 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Warren Brechtel and Thecla Fink Brechtel; her husband Jim Riordan, Sr.; her sons, Jim Riordan, Jr. and Robbie Riordan; and her grandson Reed Riordan.
She is survived by: her children, Billy Riordan, Rick Riordan (Shannon), Patti Davis (Tim), Dean Riordan (Katie) and Paige Baggett (Lee); her grandchildren, Madeline (Ben), Brandon (Payton), Demi (Shane), Bryce, Riley, Ricky, Parker, Gracie, Jackson and Noah; and her great grandchildren, Oakley, Harper, Isabella, Ben, Hayes and Sonny.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (22342 Evangeline Rd, Pass Christian, MS 39571). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, October 11th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, October 15th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Greenwood Cemetery (5190 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124).
The family requests that donations be made to Holy Family Catholic Church at (https://giving.parishsoft.com) or to St. Stanislaus College Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund at (https://ststan.com).
