Name: Visitation for John E. Daigre Jr. M.D
Start: 2024-08-17T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-08-17T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Cathedral Hall, St. John's Cathedral

John E. Daigre, Jr., M.D., died at his home in Lafayette, Louisiana on July 21, 2024. He was 89 years old and a 58-year resident of Lafayette, where he was a pediatrician before coming into his own as an artist. He graduated from Port Allen High School in 1953, LSU in 1957 (Sigma Chi fraternity), and LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1960. He also spent a pivotal two years in Misawa, Japan as a US Air Force flight surgeon. He loved and celebrated many things, including family, Louisiana, LSU football and art, which defined the last three decades of his life. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Antoinette "Toni" Bergeron; children Scott Daigre (Sam Hamann), Joey Digiano (JP), Trude Rutan (Rob), Sallie Nelson (Denis Cooke) and John Daigre, III (Michael Donnell); grandchildren Connor VanDaveer, Alex Rutan, Claire Nelson, Maddie Nelson and Colin Rutan; step grandchildren Tara, Devin (Laura) and Brendan (Leanna) Cooke; brother G.W. "Gerry" Daigre (Carmelite); sister-in-law Mary Catherine Supple Daigre; and godchild Sr. Mary Beth Mouch. He is preceded in death by his parents Genevieve Mouch Daigre and J.E. Daigre, Sr.; brother James "Jimmy" Daigre; and sister-in-law Blanche Dayries Daigre. Special thanks to his Hospice of Acadiana care team and the generosity of Food With Love. Visitation is Saturday, August 17th at Cathedral Hall, St. John's Cathedral in Lafayette from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a funeral mass immediately following. The family will celebrate his life at an interment at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Acadiana or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com. Martin & Castille-Downtown-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311.

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Published by The Advocate from Aug. 16 to Aug. 11, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for John Daigre Jr. M.D

8 Entries

Dorothy Bernard

April 14, 2025

I will never forget how Dr. Daigre saved my grandson´s life. He was nine months old and came down with spinal meningitis. That was in 1980. He is now 45 years old and the family has experienced several wonderful moments with him because of Dr. Daigre. Thank you Dr. Daigre. I know that you are in heaven for being the person you were and the lives that you save. Dorothy Bernard

Helen McConnell Umstead

September 16, 2024

Condolences to the family of Dr. Daigre. He cared for me and my siblings for many years as we grew up in Lafayette. I always appreciated his kind patience and his handsome smile.
I´ll be saying prayers for your peace and strength while you´re missing Dr. Daigre.

Dorothy Bernard

August 17, 2024

My grandson is 44 years old. When he was nine months old , Dr. Derrek saved his life when he came down with bacterial meningitis. He was a wonderful doctor and we thanked him every day since then.Rest in peace in heaven doctor day. Thank you

Jude Broussard

August 12, 2024

He was retiring from private practice when I began working at Lourdes, but I got to know him through his work as a hospice physician. One of the kindest and most gracious men that I have ever met. It was a blessing to have known Dr. Daigre.

Amos H. Davis

August 10, 2024

I have only admiration and eternal thanks for the gift of John Daigre Jr. who saved the life of our son, Benjamin (Benjy) L. Davis, born December 1, 1983, when we lived in Lafayette. He was our devoted pediatrician who lived only two blocks away. When Benjy was born, he would not nurse or eat consistently, lost weight, and was not thriving. The testing yielded no diagnosis except "failure to thrive." Dr. Daigre worked tirelessly to save his life. On at least a couple occasions he walked to our home to relieve two emotionally exhausted parents, Laura and me, so we could go out for dinner. I cannot sing his praises too strongly. Our warmest condolences to and for his family. Amos H. Davis (8/10/2024)

Larry Lemarie

August 3, 2024

Dr Daigre was our family pediatrician for all three of our sons. Our middle son, Marion, was severely disabled and Dr Daigre was there for his birth and throughout his life. He was a rock and always generous with his time and support. We stayed in touch over the years and he was so happy with his art work in retirement. Our hearts are full as we recall the love and devotion he gave to the community.

Mounier Brenda

July 31, 2024

My sincere sympathies on the loss of your loved one, Dr. John Daigre. Our paths crossed at NuNu's Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville where we shared a love for folk art. I have some of his pieces. Such a kind and interesting person who loved his community.

Pat Juneau

July 31, 2024

Loved that man he was a truly good person

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