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Dr. Pierre DeLesseps Daboval

February 18, 1936 March 3, 2015

WELSH –– Dr. Pierre DeLesseps Daboval, age 79, a native of Rayne and resident of Welsh, was entrusted to God’s loving care on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at his home.
He was a 1954 graduate of Welsh High School and then served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957. He entered McNeese State College and earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1962. He then went to Loyola School of Dentistry in New Orleans and earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1966. During Pierre’s college days at Loyola School of Dentistry he was elected class president for two years. Pierre retired after 41 years as a self-employed dentist in Jennings. Furthermore, Pierre served as an officer of the American Legion post #9046. Pierre was also a parishioner of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He loved fishing, hunting and spending time at his camp on the bayou. He followed McNeese sports and loved travelling with his family. He utilized his special engineering talents when tinkering in his shop and for all the special handyman projects he was asked to do.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Audrey Daigle Daboval, Welsh; brothers, Rene’ J. Daboval (Arlene), Thornwell and Alexander D. Daboval Jr. (Bernadine), Welsh; and sister, Dr. Jeanne Daboval, Lake Charles. Pierre is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Both of Pierre’s grandfathers. Olivier Broussard and Emile Daboval, served as mayors of Rayne.
Visitation commenced at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. The rosary was held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Visitation continued at the funeral home on Thursday at 9 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. procession time.
The Mass of Christian Burial was at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh at 1 p.m. The Rev Alan Trouille was the celebrant.
The committal was Oaklawn cemetery.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

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