Donald James Borel Obituary
In loving memory of Donald James Borel in Abbeville, Louisiana, who leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald James Borel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, O'Neil Borel and Ruby Landry Borel; his brother Paul Borel; and his former wife Elizabeth Stokes Borel. He is survived by: his daughter Erin Elizabeth Borel; his siblings, Deanna Borel Purpera, Neil Borel, Millie Borel Williams, Janice Borel Penn and Camille Borel Sellers; and his nieces and nephews, Gina Purpera, Blair Purpera, Jamie Purpera, Garrett Borel, Mallory Borel Andrepont, Nicole Williams, Ryan Williams, Caffery Penn, Alex Penn, Cody Sellers, Hilary Sellers Dunham, Michael Stokes, Clint Stokes, Lisa Stokes, Dannon Stokes, Patrick Stokes and Ashley Stokes DeHart.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (300 Pere Megret St, Abbeville, LA 70510).
The Fa-Tras played many festivals, including a charity event for St Jude's Hospital.
