Tracey Coleman Rials

Tracey “Sonny” Coleman Rials passed peacefully from this world onto eternal life Monday, December 5, 2011. From his birth, September 30, 1933, his nature was such that he always thought of others before himself. Sonny's family was the center of his world, giving so much of himself that he continues to walk this world through each member. He was co-founder and president of Gator Supply Company, a marine industrial supply business. His wide circle of clients often called him “Gator”, a testament to the high esteem in which he was held. His life will continue to be celebrated by his beloved wife of 59 years, Joyce Elizabeth Tabor Rials, two daughters and son-in laws, Norma Jean Rials Bridges and husband, James Daniel Bridges, and Rona Marie Rials Martin and husband, Kerry James Martin. Also, celebrating his life are his grandchildren, Kaela Desu-rae Trosclair and fiance, Anthony Cipolone, Kelsi Lauren Martin McSwain and husband, Jay McSwain, Johnathan Adam Martin and wife Janet Martin, Coleman Alexander Martin and fiance Courtney Williams. Celebrating his life, as well, are his step-grandchildren Erich Bridges and Carl Bridges. Great-grandchildren who carry on his memory are Sunny Jada Martin and Clayton Alexander Martin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA, on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 6PM to 9PM, and Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 9AM to 11AM. Visitation on Thursday, December 15, 2011 will be followed by a mass at 11AM in the chapel at the funeral home. The family has requested a private burial after the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tracey “Sonny” C. Rials name to Children's Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118, www.chnola.org would be greatly appreciated. For more information, call 504-899-9511. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook by visiting www.mothefunerals.com.