Donald D. Picou, age 78, of Prairieville, La passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the President of Picou Brothers Construction in Gonzales, La. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret “Peg” Picou and 2 daughters, Donna Picou Berggren (Derek) and Victoria Picou Cairns (Christopher); sisters, Frances Cuccia (Robert), Shirley Ledoux (John), and Candace Linschoten (Niels); brothers, Ronald Picou (Melonie), Artie Picou (Kay), Richard Picou (Crystal), Danny Picou (Jody), Sandy Picou (Tammie), Chris Picou and Doug Loyd; Grandchildren, Margaret Rose Berggren, Matthew Alan Berggren and Parker David Cairns. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Zito and his father and step mother, Arthur and Patricia Picou. A visitation for Donald will be held Friday, December 17, 2021 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, La., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. He will be laid to rest in Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery, 604 E. Hwy 30, Gonzales, La. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Picou family.
