William Donado

William Donado, 56, passed away this past week, after a battle with esophageal cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Louisiana Funeral Services, 108 Hardware Road, Broussard. Visitation will be in the Chapel from 1p.m. until 2 p.m. when we will move next door to celebrate his life. Memories, photos and music are all welcome.

William was a hard worker since the age of 15 when he went to work with his grandfather (Dee) at Rimes Tool Company. After graduating from Catholic High School in New Iberia in 1979, he became a true entrepreneur. His business experiences took him far and wide both in travel and experience. From the oilfield to real estate to truck stop casinos he moved seamlessly through the excitement of his businesses and investments. He and his mother Linda (Boss) were kindred spirits, always looking forward to the next venture.

He is survived by his daughters Josey Rimes Donado and Mary Catherine Rhea Donado; his mother, Linda Rimes Donado; sister Mary Amanda (Mandy) Donado; brother Anthony Rimes Donado and wife, Tracy Kennan; nephew Rimes Kennan Donado and niece Lola Kennan Donado; aunt Carolyn Maldonado and cousins Tommy E. Walker Jr. and Clardel C. Walker.

William was preceded in death by his father, Mal Anthony Donado and grandparents, Bill Rimes and Marianne Dupuy Rimes.

The family would like to thank Celina Jolivette for her care and support and Dr. Thomas Voitier for his dedication.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the In Lak’ech Project Inc. (inlakechproject@yahoo.com), a non-profit organization that supports disadvantaged children in Mexico, that was founded by William’s good friend.

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William Donado and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard, 330-8006.