Noëlla Elianne Nataki

Noëlla Elianne Nataki

December 22, 1991 – March 5, 2025

With profound sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Noëlla Elianne Nataki, who left us suddenly on March 5, 2025. Born on December 22, 1991, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Noëlla’s journey was one of love, learning, and dedication.

At just one month old, Noëlla moved with her family to Laredo, Texas, where she would grow into a bright and determined young woman. Noëlla’s love for knowledge and curiosity for human understanding became evident early on, leading her to an impressive academic journey. Noëlla attended United Day School, Colonel Santos Benavides Elementary, United Middle School, and John B. Alexander High School, graduating in 2009. Noëlla’s passion for psychology guided her to earning a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology from Southwestern Adventist University. Noëlla continued her pursuit of knowledge by enrolling in a graduate program in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Dallas.

When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her studies, Noëlla returned home and became an integral part of Pain Consultants of Texas (PCT), where she worked alongside her father, Dr. Eliel Nataki. As an Executive Assistant to Dr. Eliel Nataki, she contributed to operational psychology and rehabilitation, always striving to bring comfort and healing to those in need.

With a deep appreciation for Latino and Mexican culture, as well as her African heritage, Noëlla embraced diversity and exploration. A passionate traveler, she ventured across the U.S., Canada, England, France, Spain, and Belgium, with Guadalajara and New York City holding a special place in her heart. Her patriotism was evident in the unwavering support for her family’s commitment to the U.S. Armed Services, proudly attending service graduations in Great Lakes, IL, and Fort Jackson, SC.

In her free time, she found joy in watching Grey’s Anatomy, dancing to the rhythms of Bad Bunny and Rihanna, swimming, bowling, and caring for animals. As a devoted dog mom, she cherished her Yorkshire Terriers—Chris, CJ, and Guapo. A woman of deep faith, she lived by the teachings of the Lord’s Prayer and the Sermon on the Mount, carrying her Christian beliefs as a guiding light in all she did.

Above all, God and family was her foundation. Noëlla’s love and devotion to her parents, Dr. Eliel and Geny Nataki, and her siblings, Alexandra, Jocelyn, Cherise, and Randelle, was unwavering. Noëlla is preceded in death by her cherished grandparents, Elizaphan Ntakirutimana, Margheritte Mukagasana, and Gerald Muvunankiko. In lieu of flowers, Noella would have preferred a donation to her local and favorite animal shelter, Laredo Animal Protective Society.

Telephone: (956) 724-8364

Website: http://www.lapslaredo.org/index.html

We invite all who knew and loved Noëlla to join us in honoring her life:

The family will be receiving condolences on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Prayer Service will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday morning, March 14, 2025 departing at 10:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia for a Church Service at 11:00 a.m.

She will be laid to rest at the Mausoleum Sunset Memorial Parkway in San Antonio, Texas at a later date.

Noëlla’s infectious laugh, warmth, kindness, and passion for life will forever live on in our hearts. May Noëlla rest in eternal peace.

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.