Damien Deshotels

A graduate of Istrouma High School, D.D. had an extensive career in grocery store management. D.D. was an avid reader and a lover of animals, and he could always be found with a dog in his lap or following behind him. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, D.D. enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, checking on them every day when they were unable to be with him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Damien and Rita (Jarreau) Deshotels, and his brother Donald “Putt” Deshotels.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Valerie (Hebert) Deshotels, daughter Dee Ann (Deshotels) Ardonne, son-in-law Robby Ardonne, granddaughters Aimee and Shelley Ardonne, sister Donna (Deshotels) Kepper, brother-in-law Keith Kepper, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will take place at Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs, with burial to follow immediately after at Greenoaks.

We would like to express our gratitude for the staff, nurses, and doctors at Golden Age Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Fresenius Kidney Care, and Our Lady of the Lake for their care and friendship. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Rescue, Rehome, Repeat in Walker, from which he adopted his beloved dog, Maggie.