Donald James Este, 80, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 22, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Loretta Spinner Este for 56 years. Father of Ramona Gros (Sammy), Donna Babb (Keith), Angela Este and Michael Este. Survivors also include his sister, Delores Helwig; six grandchildren, Katie, Nicole, Jonathan, Matthew, Lindsey and Bradley; four great-grandchildren, Shaun, Christian, Gavin and Jillian and one great-great-granddaughter, Skeighlyn.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leona Cambre Este and Robert Este Sr. and his siblings, Robert Jr., Gilbert, Richard, Lillian and Jimmy.
Donald was raised in Westwego, LA and resided in Marrero, LA. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and later retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Hosanna Church, 2215 Barataria Boulevard in Marrero on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Services will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Avenue in Gretna.
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