Daniel Fontenot
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Daniel Fontenot, 53, will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church of Abbeville on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Louie Richard officiating. Cremation will follow.
Visitation will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church of Abbeville from 8 a.m. until time of services with a recitation of the rosary at 10:30
Daniel Charles Fontenot, also known as Danny, passed away on August 24, 2023 at the age of 53. He was born on August 18, 1970, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a longtime resident of Erath and Abbeville.
Danny was a devoted family man who deeply cherished his children, Drew, Danielle, and Drake. He had a great sense of humor and was known for his funny and charismatic personality. Danny’s passion for sports was unmatched, and he always found joy in coaching youth sports and cheering for his favorite teams.
In his early years, Danny attended Erath High School, graduating in 1989. Following his education pursuits, he proudly served in the Louisiana National Guard, demonstrating his dedication to his country.
Danny Fontenot is survived by his children, Drew Fontenot, Danielle Fontenot, and Drake Fontenot; his father, Kenn Fontenot and his fiancée, Victoria Hart; his special friend, Bobbijo Vittorio; his brother, Chris Huber; his sisters, Andrea Waters and her husband Jeremy, Brandi Huber Eagle and her husband Steven, and Heather Huber; his nieces and nephews, Jackson, Jason, Jenna, Jordan, Kalli, Brielle, and Addy; and his aunts, Linda Salathe, Dianne Labourdette, and Laurie Prejean.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Fontenot; his grandparents, William Salathe, Birdie Salathe, Vivian Huber, Russel Fontenot, and Helen Fontenot.
Serving as pallbearers will be Drew Fontenot, Drake Fontenot, Noah White, Canaan Schexnider, Sage Schexnider, and Grant Harrington.
Danny’s presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
May he rest in peace.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.