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Heartbreaking: Read the Obituaries for Toya Wright’s Murdered Brothers

Rudy and Josh Johnson were laid to rest on Friday.

Toya Wright's brothers, Ryan "Rudy" Johnson and Joshua Johnson, were laid to rest last week after being killed by gunfire in New Orleans, and now the obituaries commemorating the two young men, who frequently appeared on Toya's reality shows, have been made public. 
The obits reveal that both the Johnson brothers were fathers, and are survived by several children, as well as many members of their large extended family. Clearly, they'll be missed by many.

For Rudy Johnson: Ryan "Rudy" Johnson was born on April 7, 1992, to Walter Andrews and Anita Johnson in New Orleans. Loving father of Jaci Monae Johnson. He also leaves to cherish precious memories, his loving sisters, Toya (Mickey) Wright of Atlanta and Anisha Johnson; brothers, Walter (Latasha) and Casey Johnson. Also survived by four nieces, three nephews, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Johnson, George Andrews, Sr., Jacqueline Andrews and his beloved brother, Joshua Johnson. 
For Josh Johnson: Joshua "Josh" Johnson was born to Walter Andrews and Anita Johnson on October 21, 1984, in New Orleans. Loving father of Zermiah, Xavier, Joshae and Jolani. He also leaves to cherish precious memories loving sisters, Toya (Mickey) Wright of Atlanta, GA and Anisha Johnson; brothers, Walter (Lotasha) and Casey Johnson. Also survived by three nieces, one nephew, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Johnson, George Andrews and Jacqueline Andrews; his beloved brother, Ryan "Rudy" Johnson. 

As you can see, Toya has been sharing tributes to her brothers on social media ever since they were killed nearly two weeks ago. The brothers were laid to rest at Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral in New Orleans this past Friday.

See how Toya's ex, Lil Wayne, is supporting her during this tragedy with BET Breaks, above.

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