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for Donald Diodene
Cynthia Amie
July 26, 2014
Betty, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. He will be sorely missed.
Jacquie Kelley
July 22, 2014
Dear Betty,
I am so sorry to learn of your devastating loss. My heart and empathy are with each and all of you. I understand your grief and know your Faith and God's Blessings will help sustain you and your beautiful family.
I remember our times at Lacoste and all your untiring work and seeing Donald frequently to give a helping hand.
Blessings to all,
Jacquie Kelley
Retired Secretary - Lacoste Eelementary
Guy & Betsy Michel
July 22, 2014
Sincerest condolences to Betty and the entire Diodene Family on the rwcent loss of your beloved Donald. Our prayers and those of our entire Michel Family are for you and your family in your time of grief.
July 22, 2014
Dear Ms. Betty, I am sorry for not being able to attend. My heart goes out to you during this hard and devastating time for you and your family. I am sure he is looking down at you. We are def. praying thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Robin Hendricks
Ron Chapman
July 21, 2014
Betty...
So sorry to hear of your loss. I can only imagine how I would feel if Margaret left me. You will always have my love and be in my thoughts. Come visit sometimes, you have so many friends at Nunez
margaret&william dettwiller
July 21, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandy & Archie Forsyth
July 21, 2014
Betty, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember when we all were doing things together at Lacoste for the Mardi Gras parades for the kids. The floats we had to decorate. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy & Archie Forsyth Jr.
Sharon Sambola
July 21, 2014
I am sorry that mr Donald loss his battle. He is in eternal life with Jesus . He will be angel watch over us .
Cisco and Claire Hernandez
July 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 21, 2014
Brian, Betty and family,
My condolences to all of you for your loss. While I haven't seen Donald in many, many years, and recently found out that our sons work together at the Fire Department, I will always remember Donald from our childhood neighborhood in Arabi. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. ~ Sharon (Couty) Dembrun
Paul Mayoral
July 21, 2014
Our prayers for Don and the Diodene family.
Paul Mayoral
July 21, 2014
Our prayers for Don and the Diodene family.
Joy Oramous
July 20, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 20, 2014
Betty and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Donald was beautiful. We have been blessed with his friendship. Thanks for sharing him with us.
With caring thoughts,
Bill and Laurie Karlow
The Noote, Karlow and Rocher families
Carrie Gagliano
July 20, 2014
My knight in shining armor didn't wear the usual chain mail. His light was his goodness, and love of Christ. He was always so fond of reminding people that I was his, but I was the fortunate one to have known such a great man. My love and prayers are with you all - now and forever.
Stephanie & Bon
July 20, 2014
Mrs. Betty,
Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband. We know that it is hard to bear right now, but remember that death is only the end of the physical life and the beginning of an eternal life. May friendships and prayers ease you through this difficult time.
Terry & Ellen Mayeur McCubbin
July 19, 2014
To: Betty - So sorry to hear of Donald's passing. I always remember how sweet he was in high school and always smiling. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry & Ellen Mayeur McCubbin
Mary Robertson
July 19, 2014
Betty I'm so sorry to hear of Donald's passing, he was always so cheerful & giving, I worked with him at the Crawfish Festival & auditorium. Sending thoughts & prayers for you & your family. Lt. Mary Robertson, Ret.
Bridget Trahan
July 19, 2014
Betty, I am so sorry to hear about Donald. My prayers are with you and your family.
July 19, 2014
Betty,
I am so sorry to hear about Donald. Please accept my condolences and know you, Donald and your family will be in my prayers.
Carol Licciardi
Larry Newman
July 19, 2014
Ronnie, Emile & Betty
Sorry to hear of Donald's passing. Good
memories of officiating ball games with
him. What a guy
Cyndi Valentine
July 18, 2014
May his light shine in your hearts until you all are reunited. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 18, 2014
Betty, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sue and Henry Sheppard
Earline Molero
July 18, 2014
My condolences to your family. Donald was one of thos rare individuals whose love of life and people radiated from him as the aura it was. He will be dearly missed.
Deena Hanson
July 18, 2014
Betty--My most sincere sympathies and condolences on this sad occasion. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this troubled time and call on me for anything I can do to help lighten this burden in any way.
Margaret Bader
July 18, 2014
You and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Susan Callaghan
July 18, 2014
Betty I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine how heavy your heart must be. You have so many wonderful friends and family that love you dearly, may they and the many years of happy times help you through. Prayers and hugs.
Michele Minor
July 18, 2014
Betty,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I always admired your and Donald's relationship and hold a special place in my heart for you. May God enfold you in His loving arms and comfort you during this rough time...and always!
Michele
Diane & Al Graffia
July 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Donald was a great person and a dear friend. He will be missed by many people.
Bob & Mavis Dupuy Tortorich
July 18, 2014
Betty and family...We are so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. May you find comfort and peace in knowing how much he was loved by so many. We know your hearts are overflowing with many wonderful memories. May they comfort you and make you smile as you think of him.
Monica Michel
July 18, 2014
Betty,
My words cannot express how much it saddens me to hear the news of Donald, my thoughts and prayers extend to you and your family at this difficult time, but his presence will forever be with each and everyone he loved forever.
He always made me laugh is what I will always remember of him...
Love
Monica & Guy Michel
Pam Charles
July 18, 2014
Betty, Sorry for your loss
Praying that God will strenghten and bless you and your family
July 18, 2014
Betty, so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been in my prayers.
Louis Lehr
Richard and Paula Morgan Wust
July 18, 2014
Betty, Richard and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Sending prayers, and good thoughts of the two of you together.
Hope Pitre
July 18, 2014
Betty, know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you.
July 18, 2014
I understand you sorrow and hurt at this sad juncture in your families life.
I am sure that all of Donald's fellow Chalmette High Band and Football Team members will miss Donald, that was a great time in our lives.
Sadly Missed
Mike Liuzza
Tommy & Mary Ellen Warner
July 18, 2014
Betty,
The thoughts and prayers of all of us here at Nunez Community College are with you and your family at this sad time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Tommy and Mary Ellen Warner
Greg Bazin
July 18, 2014
Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the fun times. God bless you...Greg Bazin.
Mary Luce Dunklin
July 18, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 17, 2014
Betty, the pictures of you and Donald look like you never changed. His smile will be missed. God bless you and your family. I just lost my brother a few days ago and although I can't be there, my prayers are with you. Stephenie Ruiz McGoey, Madisonville ([email protected])
Mallary Moran
July 17, 2014
So sorry to hear of Donald's passing. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold on to the great memories you have.
Christmas 2006
Mary Kane
July 17, 2014
Betty,
I feel your heartache for Donald. He was such a fun guy. He's probably up there right now getting a party started! Remember the good times you had with him. If I know Donald, he would want a big party in his memory.
Mary
Liz Scallan
July 17, 2014
Betty,
Donald was one great guy, may he be just as great in heaven. I know he will be missed.
Liz Scallan & Family
July 17, 2014
Betty and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Just know he is up there with the Diodene' clan having a grand ole time till we
are all reunited again as a family.
Much Love,
Paula Diodene'- McCaskell (Mike's daughter)
Melanie Diodene Arnold
July 17, 2014
With love and sympathy, in memory of my Godfather. I love you Uncle Donnie
?? Melanie ??
Meg Greenfield
July 17, 2014
Miss Betty,
May your wonderful memories of your life and travels with Mr. Donald bring you some measure of comfort during this very difficult time. My prayers go out to you and your family.
July 17, 2014
Alice
Sorry to hear of Mr. Donald's passing
you have my deepest sympathy
Will be in my prayers
Bonnie
Cindy Hebbler
July 17, 2014
To the Diodene family:
Lloyd and I enjoyed Donald's company, always a delight to be around him. Our prayers and deepest sympathy in this time of great sorrow.
LOUIS&LUCILLE HOWAT
July 17, 2014
Betty, we were so sad to hear of Donald's passing. You have our deepest sympathies and are in our prayers. Louis & Lucille Howat
Cruise 2002
Donna Clark
July 16, 2014
Betty and family,
I have nothing but great, happy memories of Donald. Its easy to understand why he was so loved as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was generous, kind, and funny. My thoughts and prayers will remain with you, the boys, and grandkids.
Becky Maillet
July 16, 2014
Mrs. Betty,
On behalf of Nunez Community College, please accept our condolences on the passing of Mr. Donald. We have many wonderful memories of his attendance at Nunez events and his zest for life when he would stop by the office to see you or to pick you up for lunch. Please let us know if you or your family need anything.
Love,
Becky Trahan Maillet
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