Diana Dufrene Deroche Obituary
The family announces the passing of Diana Dufrene Deroche of Luling, Louisiana on November 7, 2026. Diana, born on February 21, 1938 in New Orleans, Louisiana, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Roland "Cotton" Deroche; her brother John G Dufrene, Jr.; her parents, John G Dufrene, Sr. and Ida Rose Ponville; her brother-in-law Anthony Picone; and her half-brother Norman Dufrene.
She is survived by: her daughters, Elaine Deroche, Patricia Daste (Craig Sr.) and Gina Madere (Steven "Bubba" Sr.); her grandchildren, Ashley Madere of Steven, Craig Daste, Jr. (Laurie), Madeleine Daste (Gavin) and Harrison Daste (Adelaide); her siblings, Judy Picone and Ray Dufrene (Pam); and her great grandchildren, Rhett, Cassian, Genevieve, Sacha, Owen and Colton.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church - Luling (155 Holy Family Ln, Luling, LA 70070). A Mass was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location. She was a longtime volunteer for Chapel in Ama, RSVP, and enjoyed traveling with the Busy Bees.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diana's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org).
