David Lee LaChute

Name: Visitation
Start: 12/27/2025 12:00 PM
End: 12/27/2025 01:30 PM
Location: Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

September 4, 1950 — December 17, 2025

Independence, LA

David LaChute Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 17, 2025, at 8 p.m., following a long illness.

David was born in New Orleans on September 4, 1950. He was raised in Algiers, Louisiana. David loved drinking his beer and listening to his "oldies but goodies" music.

He is survived by his children, whom he loved so much. Dana LaChute, Debbie Leavitt (Mark), Denise Holt (Gregory), Delores McDuffie (Dewiott), and David LaChute Jr (Stacey). His grandchildren, Dillon Myers, Cody Leavitt, Celine Myers, Dewiott McDuffie III, Zachary McDuffie, Allison McDuffie, Makayla Holt, Keith Christen Jr, Karlie Williams and Kelsie Christen. Great-grandchildren, Liam Christen, Kreed Guedry, and Leilani Christen. He is also survived by his sister Phylis Gautro and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Debra LaChute, parents Victor and Eileen LaChute, grandson Dawson Myers, sisters Karen Butterley, Donna Poche' and Sheryl Loudenslager.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco, Marrero, LA, on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM. The funeral Mass will start at 1:30 PM.

Family and friends are invited to share condolences and memories by visiting her memorial page at www.mothefunerals.com.

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