Donald Guidry

Cecilia - A Mass of Christian Burial washeld at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia for Donald Guidry, 84, who passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. 

Visitation took place at the funeral home in Cecilia on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m., and continued on Monday from 8  a.m. until 1 p.m. 

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. 

Father Michael Richard officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers were Ashley Guidry and Taylor Angelle. Gift bearers were Ashley Guidry, Lacey Thomas, Alexis Hebert, Taylor Angelle, Bailee Lanclos, Anniston Guidry, Brynn Guidry, Camdyn Guidry and Olivea Hebert. 

Interment will followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. 

Donald began his career as a devoted public servant with the state of Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development. After retiring from his distinguished role at the DOTD after 30 years, Donald embarked on a new chapter in his life by joining Pellerin Insurance as an insurance salesman. Beyond his professional achievements, Donald had an extraordinary ability to bring smiles to people’s faces with his infectious laughter and kindhearted nature. 

In addition to his admirable career and joyful demeanor, Donald also had a multitude of cherished hobbies and interests. One of his greatest passions was spending Sunday afternoons at the bush tracks with his beloved quarter horses. Another favorite pastime was playing cards at the camp with his dear friends and hanging out at Diesi’s. Donald’s love for his family was immeasurable, and he cherished every opportunity to gather with loved ones. 

Notably, Donald also served his country honorably as a member of the United States Marine Corps for six years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margie Hardy Guidry; daughters, Liz Angelle (Leon) and Missy Hebert (Wayne); sister, Elaine Trahan; grandchildren, Ashley Guidry (Cy), Lacey Thomas (Gil), Codey Angelle (Taylor), Kaleb Hebert (Alexis), and Kade Hebert (Bailee); and his great-grandchildren, Anniston, Brynn and Camdyn Guidry, Olivea Hebert, and two on the way. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Remy Guidry and Edaise Collette Guidry; sister, Doris Latiolais and her husband, J.C.; and his brother-in-law, Roosevelt Trahan. 

Pallbearers were Leon Angelle, Wayne Hebert, Kaleb Hebert, Kade Hebert, Codey Angelle, Cy Guidry, Gil Thomas, Dr. Terry Latiolais, and Dale Trahan. 

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Elara Home Health, Hospice of Acadiana, and the numerous family and friends who surrounded them the last few weeks, but most importantly his son-in-law, Leon Angelle, who was there every day and never left his side. 

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia was in charge of arrangements.

(Pd.Adv.)