Brian James Barbazon

Brian James Barbazon Born August 14, 1957 Died December 13, 2018 Brian was born to Clement Prosper, Jr. and Audrey (LeBlanc) Barbazon. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in New Orleans in 1975. Brian was a police officer for the New Orleans Police Department from 1977-2007. Brian married Diana Lynne Barbazon on February 23, 2008 on the Creole Queen Riverboat. He is also survived by his daughter, Angelle Marie (Barbazon) Chase; step-daughters, Alyna Lyn Goering, Lynsi Dyan Barnes; step-sons-in-law, Ryan McCormick, Thomas Barnes. Brian and Diana moved from New Orleans, LA to Wichita, KS in 2009. Brian had gone through many trials and tribulations in his life. At the age of 4, his beloved father died from leukemia. He grew up to be a man that always wanted to care for others, so he became a New Orleans Police Officer. He was so incredibly proud to be a police officer. He became a father of his pride and joy, Angelle. 2005 was the year that began change of life directions for Brian. While preparing to work Mardi Gras on February 1, 2005, he suffered a massive stroke that affected his left side. He was no longer able to be a police officer. Then in March 2005, his mother passed away. The year continued to fall into a black hole when on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina took his home and all of his belongings. He was ready to give up, but his walk with the Lord wouldnt let him. Brian was homeless, living with his Aunt Shirley for over a year. His house was rebuilt. He moved back home in 2006. Nothing would be the same. He lost everything. Then on February 23, 2007, he met Diana. She was in Kansas, but they talked every day. He invited her to New Orleans in May 2007. When she got to him, he was waiting by the street in front of his house. She got out and went to him, kissed him and fell in love with him with all of her heart. Brian was in love with her and asked her to marry him five days later which she said yes, of course. Diana moved to New Orleans and they were married on February 23, 2008. They would talk for hours. They had so many dreams. In 2009, they moved to Wichita, KS because of another hurricane threat. Brian loved Wichita. He knew no stranger and would tell everyone his stories. He told everyone if they wanted to visit New Orleans to go during hurricane season so they could have helicopter rides, shoot and loot and eat MREs. Then he would just laugh. That was Brian always seeing good and funny in everything. He encouraged Diana in her career and she had finally achieved their dream on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was so proud. On December 10, Brian had his left kidney removed due to cancer. The doctor said he got it all. Brian and Diana began planning a wonderful future. He came home on Wednesday and then Thursday he collapsed. Everything was done to save him but he passed. Diana is comforted in knowing he had prayed an hour and a half before that the Lord would take all the pain away. Brian was such a prayer warrior and God said yes with love. Brian went to the Lords loving arms. When saying "I love you Brian James," they took him away and a huge gust of wind blew to Diana and her daughters. They knew it was Brian. Then even in death Brian is protecting. When Dianas daughter went home, she had a green light but felt she had to stop. When she stopped a huge pickup ran the red light. If she hadnt stopped, she would have gotten hit. So, Brian even took care of her then. Brian was the love of Dianas life and she his. Their world has been turned upside down, but their love will endure forever. He has been cremated and a memorial service will be planned later.