John Donald Daigrepont

John Donald "J.D" Daigrepont, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home. He was a native of Bordelonville, LA. Resident of Marrero, LA for the past 45 years. He was a lifelong welder, mostly working on barges and pipes.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of almost 54 years, JoAnn Ford Daigrepont; his son, Kevin Daigrepont Sr. (Crystal); his daughters, Karen Heine (Josh) and Kim Guepet (Jeff); his grandchildren Kevin Daigrepont Jr., Kelsey Daigrepont Gillespie (Cory), Keith Daigrepont, Caitlyn Frickey, Laila Bruce, Gavin Theriot, Bradley Heine, Chelsie Heine, Casey Guepet Honea (Robert Sr.), Brandon Guepet, Jason Guepet, and Kaitlyn Guepet; great grandsons Robert Honea Jr. and Owen Frickey; his sister Bertha Ponthier Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Shelton and Mary Della Daigrepont; his brothers Alton Daigrepont (Mary), Wilford Daigrepont, Eugene Daigrepont (Daisy), and Cleveland Daigrepont (Judy); and a sister, Diana Robin (Eugene).

A special thanks to Notre Dame Hospice for their dedication for the care of John. Special thanks to his aide Deborah Smith and nurse Chrishana. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Alzheimer's Assoicaiton (alzheimers.org), or to another charity of your choice.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.