Millard Deshotels, Jr.

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MAMOU - Funeral services will be held at a 12:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Holy Spirit Chapel in Vidrine, for Millard DesHotels Jr., 80, who passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Savoy Care Center in Mamou.

Father Billy Massie, pastor of St Ann Catholic Church, will be celebrant of the mass and will conduct the funeral services.

Burial will take place in the New St. Ann's Cemetery in Mamou.

Millard DesHotels was born in Mamou, Louisiana on November 28, 1937 to Millard DesHotels, Sr. and Hazel Tate DesHotels. He was an elementary school teacher, then assistant principal at Mamou Lower, and an adult education supervisor for Evangeline Parish. He also served his community by coaching several youth sports and was a member of both Knights of Columbus and Woodman of the World. He attended St. Ann Catholic Church.

An avid hunter, Millard enjoyed bonding with his sons, grandson and friends. He was no stranger to the Jiffy 2 morning coffee club. He was a loving husband, an attentive father and grandfather and a loyal friend- he will be missed dearly by many.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Floretta "Flo" DesHotels; one son, Kyle DesHotels and wife Leslie; daughter-in-law, Connie DesHotels; his brother, Lear DesHotels and wife Belle; his sister, Norma Dupre and husband Gil; five grandchildren, Kristi King and husband Bubba, Shea DesHotels and wife Ginger, Kasey Church and husband Cody and Desiree Buller and husband Alex and eight great grandchildren, Sydia, Vara, Briggs, Iyla and Beau, Nixxon, Veyda and Rhett.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Millard DesHotels, Sr. and Hazel Tate DesHotels and his eldest son, Blaine DesHotels.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Ardoin Funeral Home from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Chuck Ortego at 6:00 PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 8:00 AM until the time of services.

Personal condolences may be sent to the DesHotels family at ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Ardoin Funeral Home
717 Sixth Street
Mamou, LA  70554
Monday, February 12, 2018
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ardoin Funeral Home
717 Sixth Street
Mamou, LA  70554
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Service

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Holy Spirit Chapel
Vidrine Road
Vidrine, LA  70585
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
12:00 PM

ROSARY

Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel
717 Sixth Street
Mamou, LA  70554
Monday, February 12, 2018
6:00 PM

Cemetery

New St. Anns Cemetery
Old Hwy 13
Mamou, LA  70554