Donald J. Morales

Donald 'D-Mo' Morales of Lafayette, LA, went home to be with Jesus and his father on Easter Sunday, April, 4, 2010. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, devoted son, loving brother, and great friend to all who knew him. He was employed for 18 years at Secon, the Drug Screening Company, serving as President for the past 12 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 10293 and St. Edmonds Catholic Church. Just days before his passing, he and his family were selected by their church to participate in the Christian rite of Washing of the Feet. He was a graduate of the University of Louisiana and member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was an avid LSU, Saints, and NASCAR fan. D-Mo had a close circle of friends referred to as 'The Board'. He was Chairman of their 'Monthly Board Meetings'; members include Tracy Hebert, Mark Duay, Patrick Rentrop, Jim Dill, Aaron Allen, Sonny Scruggs, Tim Costello, C. J. Ashy, Brent Mouton, Ed Mury, and Marty Fugler. Donald will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Funeral Services will be held at a 2:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at St. Edmond Catholic Church. Reverend Gary Schexnayder will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Burial will take place in Fountain Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Donald Joseph Morales was born on October 28, 1965, to Abby and Ruth Morales. He is preceded in death by his father Abby Donald Morales. He is survived by his mother Ruth Bourgoyne Morales of Lafayette; his wife Tiffani Giordano Morales of Lafayette; daughter Annalise Kyoko Morales, 7 years of age, and son Abby Christopher Morales, 6 years of age. Also survived by seven sisters: Toni M. Daigle, married to Henry J. Daigle, Jr. of Plaquemine, LA; Karen Morales of Houston, TX; Susie Melancon of Lafayette, LA; Peggy Swavely married to Brian Swavely of Baton Rouge, LA; Lisa Bonin married to Chris Bonin of Houston, TX; Abby Saboe of Lafayette, LA and Julie Lambert of Lafayette, LA. Mother-in-law, Nancy Giordano of Lafayette, LA, and father-in-law, Lester Giordano, Sr., of Patterson, LA. Sister-in-law Laura Giordano of Youngsville, LA, and brother-in-law Lester Giordano, Jr., married to Janet Giordano of Memphis, TN. Numerous nieces and nephews: Trey and Joshua Daigle; Sarah Broussard; Matthew Davis; Dane Melancon; Adam and Cassie Bonin; Megan and Rachel Saboe; Morgan Lambert and Mallory Magnon. Great nieces and nephews: Cody, Julia, Lailyn and Chloe Daigle; Parker Adam Bonin. He also leaves behind his faithful and loving dog, Buster. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm and on Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Wednesday evening in the funeral home by Deacon Paul Matte. Pallbearers will include Henry Daigle, Lester Giordano, Jr., Aaron Allen, Tracy Hebert, Ed Mury, Charles Ashy, Jr., James Dill, and Sonny Scruggs. Honorary pallbearers include Josh Daigle, Dane Melancon, Adam Bonin, Trey Daigle, Matthew Davis, Everett Aucoin, Mark Duay, Marty Fugler, Brent Mouton, Patrick Rentrop, Brian Blanchard, and Tim Costello. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Edmund's Knights of Columbus Council #10293, 152 Inez Street, Lafayette, LA 70506-7204, attn: R. Yandle, Grand Knight. Personal condolences may be sent to the Morales family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Donald J. Morales

October 28, 1965 - April 4, 2010