Donald James Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald James of Ville Platte, Louisiana, who passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donald James or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Adonaise Bourque and Lillian Catoire Bourque; his wife Debra Kay Bourque; and his brother Joe Bourque (Ethel Russell). He is survived by: his sons, Donald Shane Bourque of Ville Platte, Jeremy Scott Bourque (Heidi) of Ville Platte and Colby Flynn Bourque (Robin) of Belaire Cove; his siblings, Steve Bourque of Ville Platte, Juanita Montondon of Ville Platte, Ineza Bourque of Grand Prairie, Hazey Fontenot of Ville Platte, Wavey Vidrine of Grand Prairie and Elorise Guillory of Mamou; his grandchildren, Tristen James Bourque, Tucker Shane Bourque, Kaitlynn Renee Bourque, Carly Lane Bourque and Bryson Scott Bourque; and his great grandchild Haygan James Bourque.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the LaVille Funeral Home (2353 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586). A rosary was held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 12:15 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church (1012 W Dardeau St, Ville Platte, LA 70586). A burial was held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
