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Dena Fonseca Champagne

September 16, 1957 — November 3, 2024

Marrero, LA

Dena Fonseca Champagne, 1957-2024, age 67, passed away November 3, 2024, after a long battle with lung cancer, in Marrero, Louisiana. She was born September 16, 1957 in White Castle, Louisiana to Eldora and Gilbert Fonseca, who preceded her in death.

Her life was her children, family, friends, and Sal’s Seafood. She enjoyed playing the Lottery, Bingo, Poker Keno, and participating in football pools. 

Dena is the loving mother to six children; Shelly Champagne (Jason Plaisance), Gerald Champagne (Robin), David Champagne (Deanna), Frank Champagne (Mindy), Sabrina Baudoin (Mark), and Tony Champagne (Jennifer). She is grandmother to nineteen grandchildren; Nicholas, Dillan, Amber, Jacob, Jesse, Hailee, Antonio, Jasmine, Kayla, Alyssa, Kaylee, Chyann, Austin, Elizabeth, Cameron, Savannah, Trinity, Logan, and Blaine. She is great-grandmother to ten great-grandchildren; Hunter, Chase, Eli, Eleah, Avery, Arianna, Lukas, Liam, Camden, and Bentley. She is sister to; Bonnie Zimmerman and Chris Fonseca. She will be reunited with her late parents Eldora and Gilbert Fonseca, sister Debbie Desalvo, and granddaughter Racheal Champagne.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072 on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11am with visitation from 9:30 to 11. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, Louisiana 70056.

MOTHE FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at www.MotheFunerals.com.

 

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Visitation

Monday, November 11, 2024

9:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Marrero - Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

7040 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

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Mass

Monday, November 11, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Marrero - Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC

7040 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072

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Interment

Monday, November 11, 2024

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