EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cataleya “Cat Cat” Reece Mott announces her passing on August 7, 2026, at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans at the age of 4. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Pastor Dylan King.

Cataleya "Cat Cat" Mott, born on December 1, 2021, in Eunice, Louisiana, brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew her. The beloved daughter of Kamal Mott and Krislyn Manuel, Cataleya lit up the world with her infectious smile and vibrant spirit. A treasured girl, she charmed many with her love for makeup, dancing, and singing her heart out. Her passion for life was evident in her accomplishments, as she proudly held the titles of 2022-2023 Tiny Miss Eunice and 2025-2026 Petite Miss Eunice. Cataleya adored spending time with both her Nana's, sharing playful moments with her cousins, and visiting her Nanny’s salon. Her little face would light up with joy whenever she saw her siblings also. Cataleya's love for K-Pop, Justin Bieber, Barbie, and YouTube reflected her colorful and imaginative spirit. She cherished the colors pink and purple, and in honor of her vibrant personality, her family invites everyone to wear these colors at her service. Cataleya's laughter and happiness touched countless hearts, leaving a beautiful legacy of love and joy. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Cat Cat holds a special place in everyone’s hearts, especially her parents, Kamal Mott and Krislyn Manuel of Eunice; her siblings, Zayleigh Mott, Braxten Richard, and Kobe Mott; paternal grandparents, Monica Mott and husband, Troy of Eunice; maternal grandparents, Cherie Cowart and husband, Rocky of Eunice; maternal grandfather, Vance Manuel of Eunice; paternal aunt and uncle, Kylia Mott of Eunice and Jamil Mott of San Antonio, TX; maternal aunts and uncles, Kevin, Logan and wife, Traci, Zakk, Wyatt, and Gracelynn Manuel, all of Eunice; paternal great grandmothers, Josephine Balque of Eunice and Geneva Bright of Marksville; maternal great grandmother, Cathy Manuel of Eunice; her nanny, Mallori Fontenot or Eunice; her ‘Cousin Crew’; as well as extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Michael Balque; maternal great-grandparents, Belinda and Darrell Peres; maternal great-grandfather, Gerald Manuel; and maternal great-great-grandmothers, Emma Reed and Irene Fontenot.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm, and again on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 8:00 am until time of services at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457-3371 is in charge of arrangements.