Demetrio “Chico” Nieves Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his great- grandson, Jacob Terrebonne; parents, Demetrio Nieves Sr. and Gregoria Garcia Nieves; and several siblings. He is the beloved husband of Eva Valois Nieves. He is the loving father of Juanita Gautreaux (Don), David Nieves (Charlotte Prejean, Brenda Nieves, Yvonne Nieves (Roy Robinson), Demetrio “D.J.” Nieves III (Brenda) and Yolanda Jensen (Bill). He is the devoted grandfather of Eddie Dewhirst (Tiffany), Christopher Dewhirst, Randy Powell, Demetrio “Little D.J.” IV, Kellie Nieves (Rocky Sonnier), Walter Weeks, Damian Weeks (Theresa), Crystal Weeks, Aimee Nieves (Phillip Caldwell), Hollie Muth (Jim), Shana Nieves (Darren Pfister) and Lindsey Jensen. He is also survived by 23 great- grandchildren, 5 great great- grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. An avid movie lover, Chico also enjoyed barbecuing, crawfish boils, watching wrestling, and his favorite holiday of all, Christmas. He was above all, a devoted family man. Chico was a wonderful husband, father and a grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, December 28, 2017 beginning at 11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 1:30 PM from the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA.