Shreveport, LA - Nathalie Gayle Grillo Colon passed away on August 3rd, 2026 at the age of 83. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nathalie was the cherished daughter of Andrew Joseph Grillo and Nathalie Hoffman Grillo. Nathalie was the beloved and devoted wife of Leed Joseph Colon Jr., and the adored mother and steadfast protector of her children, Michelle Maire Colon and Marc Andrew Colon, M.D. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Leed Joseph Colon Jr.; and her sister, Eileen Grillo Brinkman. A proud graduate of St. Mary's Dominican High School, Class of 1960, Nathalie believed deeply in the value of education and hard work.