A New Orleans family is searching for answers after their loved one died in mysterious circumstances in Mexico over the weekend. Courtez Hall was a social studies teacher at KIPP Morial School. “My son was a happy kid,” said Ceola Hall, Courtez’s mother. “He loved me, he loved his family. He loved making everyone laugh.” Students and teachers are heartbroken over the loss of their beloved teacher. Ceola said he was very close to her and her sisters. They say they last spoke to him on Saturday after he traveled to Mexico City with two friends. On Monday, Ceola received a call from the US Embassy informing her that all three had been found dead in an Airbnb. His two friends have been identified by their families as Jordan Marshall, 28, and Kandace Florence, 28 from Virginia. According to Ceola, the US Embassy did not give him any information about how he died or what happened. “It’s been so difficult,” Ceola said. “We tried to call back there for the funeral homes. Because of the language barrier and everything you can’t understand or really understand.” Ceola said she doesn’t want anyone going through a similar situation. “I would hate to see parents go through what I went through with my son, I didn’t expect to hear that about my son. Nobody expects that,” Ceola said. Hall’s family said the other two people with her son who also died were from Virginia. WDSU contacted the U.S. Embassy regarding Courtez’s death and received this response: “We can confirm the deaths of three U.S. citizens in Mexico. We are closely following local authorities’ investigation into the cause of the death. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular information. Out of respect for the families’ privacy, we have nothing further to add at this time.” Deanna Reddick, principal of KIPP Morial Middle School, released the following statement: -History teacher, Salle Courtez. This was Mr. Hall’s first year teaching at KIPP Morial Middle School, and he quickly made a significant impact on our students. He was a shining light that helped our students shine in and out of the classroom. Our school community is heartbroken and his family has our deepest sympathy, prayers and condolences. School counselors are supporting students and staff as they process this sad news, and we will face this grief together as a school family. funeral costs (gofundme.com) Courtez Hall’s funeral will be held on Saturday, November 19 at the Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral in Gentilly. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.
A New Orleans family is searching for answers after their loved one died in mysterious circumstances in Mexico over the weekend.
Courtez Hall was a social studies teacher at KIPP Morial School.
“My son was a happy kid,” said Ceola Hall, Courtez’s mother. “He loved me, he loved his family. He loved making everyone laugh.”
Students and teachers are heartbroken over the loss of their beloved teacher.
Ceola said he was very close to her and her sisters. They say they last spoke to him on Saturday after he traveled to Mexico City with two friends.
On Monday, Ceola received a call from the US Embassy informing her that all three had been found dead in an Airbnb.
His two friends have been identified by their families as Jordan Marshall, 28, and Kandace Florence, 28 from Virginia.
According to Ceola, the US Embassy did not give her any information about how he died or what happened.
“It’s been so difficult,” Ceola said. “We tried to call back there for the funeral homes. Because of the language barrier and everything you can’t understand or really understand.”
Ceola said she doesn’t want anyone going through a similar situation.
“I would hate to see parents go through what I went through with my son, I didn’t expect to hear that about my son. Nobody expects that,” Ceola said.
Hall’s family said the other two people with her son who also died were from Virginia.
WDSU contacted the U.S. Embassy about Courtez’s death and received this response:
“We can confirm the deaths of three U.S. citizens in Mexico. We are closely following local authorities’ investigation into the cause of death. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect for the families’ privacy, we have nothing more to add at this time.”
Deanna Reddick, principal of KIPP Morial Middle School, released the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of our beloved 7th grade history teacher, Courtez Hall. This was Mr. Hall’s first year teaching at KIPP Morial Middle School, and he quickly had a significant impact on our students. He was a shining light that helped our students shine in and out of the classroom. Our school community is heartbroken and his family has our deepest sympathy, prayers and condolences. School counselors are supporting students and staff as they process this sad news, and we will face this grief together as a school family.”
To donate to the Hall family for Courtez’s funeral expenses, click here:
Fundraising by Parrish Williams: Courtez Hall Funeral Expenses (gofundme.com)
Courtez Hall’s funeral will be held on Saturday, November 19 at the Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral in Gentilly. Tours start at 10 a.m.
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