Ramona Theresa Cognevich Despaux passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born on February 1, 1929 in Algiers, LA, graduated from Behrman High School and was a lifelong resident of Nairn, LA.
Survivors include her children, Danna Capps, Jill Mahe’, Kerry Despaux and Barry Despaux along with 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel “Skipper” Despaux; her son, Michael Despaux; her parents, Gustave Cognevich and Myrtle Williams Cognevich; brothers, Kenneth and Gerald Cognevich, and her son-in-law, Lloyd Mahe’.
Because of current restrictions, a private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Port Sulphur with interment following at Nairn Cemetery.
Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, stories and memories by visiting:
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