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Ralph Daigle Obituary

Ralph J. Daigle, Sr., native of Gonzales and resident of Prairieville, was born on March 2, 1936 and passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. He was 82 years old. Ralph was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who retired from the Engineering Department of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. A proud member of the Istrouma High class of 1954, he was also part of the EA football chain gang for over 30 years. Over his many years in Ascension parish he coached youth sports, sang in numerous local church choirs, met many people throughout the parish while doing flood surveys and was a former roadie for the Na Na Sha Band. Ralph is survived by his wife, Patricia Labat Daigle; daughter, Candace Daigle Nemmo and husband Jimmy; 3 sons, Ralph J. Daigle, Jr. and wife Becky, Blane Daigle and wife Tonia, Darrin Daigle and wife Nasrine; sister, Sharon Daigle Lavigne and husband Hubby; brother, Carson Daigle; 9 grandchildren, Bryce, Derek and Kade Daigle, Kalyn Daigle Ashmore, Alyssa Daigle Gestring, Austin Daigle, Matthew Nemmo, Laila and Amelia Daigle; 2 great grandchildren, Logan and Paislie Daigle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felbert (Shomp) and Bernice Bourque Daigle. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm. The visitation will continue Monday, August 20, 2018 at St. Mark Catholic Church from 9:00 am – 11:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in Hope Haven Cemetery, Gonzales. Pallbearers will be Bryce Daigle, Derek Daigle, Kade Daigle, Austin Daigle, Matthew Nemmo, Logan Daigle and Jimmy Nemmo. The family sends a special thank you to the staff at The Pearl at Jamestown and The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Visit www.oursofh.com to leave messages of condolences. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, 2018.
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MS PAT AND FAMILY
MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF THE FAMILY.
EVERYONE WILL MISS SEEING HIM HE WAS SUCH A SWEET LOVING MAN. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
BARBARA H. MELANCON
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August 21, 2018

Daigle Family,
Sorry to hear of Mr.Ralph's passing. What a sweet loving man he was! Everyone loved him so! He will be greatly missed!Rest in peace!
Love & Prayers to you all!

Wendy Lambert-Griffin

August 21, 2018

Ralph and family our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Val and Randy Lambert

August 19, 2018

Pat & family, So sorry for your loss. Our ongoing thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deut. 31 8. Chris and Carol Trimble

August 19, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you have comfort in knowing that his soul is now resting in peace with our Heavenly Father.

Jean David

August 18, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

Tim and Rhonda Perdue

August 18, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family for your great loss. Please know that others share your grief and pray that the God of all comfort support each of you during your time of mourning.

August 18, 2018

To Ralph and family - please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad. Mr. Ralph was a good man, and we are all diminished by his passing. May God's peace find you all in this time of sorrow !

Philip Braud

August 18, 2018

May all your fond memories of your Dad bring you comfort. Mr. Ralph will surely be missed.

Pam Andermann

August 18, 2018

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

August 17, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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