DONALD COURNOYER, SR.

ness. Donnie lived his life to the fullest. Donnie met Jackie Holiday, and through this union, they welcomed son’s Trinity and John. He later met Clara Zephier, and through this union, they welcomed son, Donald Michael Jr. Donnie

Funeral Mass for Donald Cournoyer, Sr., was held Monday, September 9 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marty. Burial was in the St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner was in charge of arrangements.

Donald Cournoyer Sr. was born November 1, 1953 in Wagner, the fourth child of Stephen N. Cournoyer Sr. and Pearl A. (LaDeaux) Cournoyer. Donnie grew up at the Rising Hail Colony three miles west of Marty.

Donnie attended St. Paul’s Indian Mission in Marty. Throughout his life, he enjoyed farming with his family, hunting, working in carpentry, and even owned his own construction busi-met and married LaVonne (Patterson) Cournoyer and welcomed Anthony, Donovan and Samuel.

Donnie is survived by his wife LaVonne; children: Trinity, Donald Jr., Anthony, Donovan and Samuel; siblings: Raymond, Thomas, Faith, Mark, Aggie, Gary, Jody, Vincent, Baptiste and Gerald; and many grandchildren.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Steve and Pearl; brothers: Steve Jr., Robert Sr., and Gregory Sr.; and son John.

Donnie was called home Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.