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James Didier, Obituary

James D. Didier, II, a native of New Orleans and resident of Ventress for several years, he gave his life having succumbed to burn injuries on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 5:18 am at Baton Rouge General Hospital at the age of 49. He will be remembered for the heroic act of trying to save his father's life during a recent house fire. James was outgoing, jovial and had an artistic passion for cooking. He was a Chef and worked in New Orleans for several well renowned restaurants. He is survived by his sons, Aaron Didier and Keelan Didier and their mother, Jennifer Didier, all of New Orleans; mother, Judy Didier of Metairie; sister, Simone Didier of Plaquemine; grandmother, Marjorie Plauche of New Roads; He is preceded in death by his father, James Donald Didier I. A visitation will be held at Niland's Funeral Home in New Roads on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 8:30 am until 10:45 am. A religious service will be held at 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church and entombment will follow in St. Mary's cemetery.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 15 to Aug. 19, 2019.
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On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. We will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman '84
Brother Martin High School

Kenny Spellman

August 23, 2019

Please know that your family is in my prayers.

Chris Biehl

August 21, 2019

My heart hurt deeply when I received the news on James' death. Only so very few of us have the love that drives us to cooking and feeding the masses and to even run into a building on fire. Our lives are a little less without him among us. I will strive to keep his flavor and spirit in my life to honor you guys. Love y'all

Margarita Diaz

August 20, 2019

I will always cherish the memories of all the fun times we shared. I will be thinking of you on your birthday. My thoughts are with your family.

Donna Thompson

August 19, 2019

I would like to offer my condolences to Albert Jr. And David Didier
My thoughts and heart has been with you!
I will forever remember the memories we shared as children

Margaret Vavasseur Laurent

August 19, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May God give each of you courage, strength and guidance during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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August 19, 2019

James and I cooked together at Vaqueros. I spent years with him both at work and as a friend. My son grew up with his children. We were family and I will miss him dearly. Go

August 18, 2019

I am so sorry to hear this and he was a very special person with an amazing ability for cooking. You will be deeply missed.

Suzon Pressler-Laurion

August 18, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

August 17, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and Jim today, with love and prayers always.

Nick Barrass

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August 17, 2019

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August 17, 2019

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August 17, 2019

So sorry to hear about Jim's death.

John & Nettie Bonaventure

August 16, 2019

He brought such joy into our hearts and he will be missed dearly. I will treasure my memories of him. ❤❤❤❤❤

Nicole LeMaire

August 15, 2019

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August 15, 2019

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8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Niland's Funeral Services, Inc.

210 West End Drive P.O. Drawer 220, New Roads, LA 70760

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210 West End Drive P.O. Drawer 220, New Roads, LA 70760

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