De'Marco Ray Celestine

De'Marco Ray Celestine obituary

De'Marco Ray Celestine

De'Marco Celestine Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kings Funeral Home - Lake Charles on Jul. 30, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

De'Marco R. Celestine Jr. was born in Houston, TX on Friday November 22, 2002, to Kenya Kibble and De'Marco Ray Celestine. De'Marco, affectionately called Ray Ray, attended and graduated from Hightower High School in 2022.
During his remarkable 22 years of life, De'Marco embarked on numerous adventures and touched countless lives, he inspired his dad to take a leap of faith to skydive from 14,000 feet showcasing his fearless and creative spirit. As a self-taught young man, DeMarco excelled in various pursuits from being a skilled barber to a licensed mobile technician for Dish Network.
DeMarco was a quick-witted jokester, a loving and kind young man who brought joy to those around him. We were blessed and honored to have him in our lives. He will be greatly missed, always remembered, and forever loved.
De'Marco is survived by his father De'Marco Ray Celestine, Houston TX, Mother Kenya Kibble, Houston, TX; son Jayceon Sahir-Lee Bias, Houston, TX. Sisters: De'I amond, DeMyra, Keillyse, Arabia and Jazmine all of Houston, TX. Brothers: DeKeyan, Davion, De'Von, Waylan and Marrion all of Houston, TX. Grandmother; Jeanette Guidry, Fresno, TX; Grandfather Julius Guidry, Houston, TX; Grandfather Vernell Ervin, one uncle; Jermaine Guidry (Shalonda) 2 nieces, Adore and Alanii and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends. He is also survived by his fiancé Ashley Tingle and bonus mom, Tootie Bowers.

De'Marco was preceded in death by his grandmother: Donna Kibble, and Great grandparents, Rosella and Joe Celestine.

Funeral services for De'Marco will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 1:00pm at South Park Baptist Church, 5830 Van Fleet Drive, Houston, Texas. Family visitation will begin at 12:00pm. Burial will be in Houston Memorial Gardens under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

To send a flower arrangement in memory of De'Marco Ray Celestine, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kings Funeral Home - Lake Charles

1611 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Make a Donation
in De'Marco Celestine's name

How to support De'Marco's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor De'Marco Celestine's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign De'Marco Celestine's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?