Donald Lapara Jr.

Donald Edward Lapara Jr. passed away Thursday July 10, 2014 at the age of 59.

A native of New Orleans, LA  and  a resident of Slidell, LA. Son of the late Donald Edward Lapara Sr. ; survived by his loving mother, Gail Weixel Lapara, sisters Kim David and Monique Hibbs, neice Lauren David Hesse, and nephew Alexander Hibbs. Also survived by his Uncle Laurence A. Weixel, Jr. and his beloved life-long friend, David Thibodeaux. Donald is nephew of the late Shirley Jorgensen, John S. Lapara, Jr. and Mercedes Andry. Donald worked with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff office for over 25 years, and worked as Advocate Director for the Paralyzed Veterans Association for may years.  He was an avid archer and won the Gold and Silver medals in archery while competing in the Special Olympics. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Angels Touching Lives(orphanage), www.angelstouchinglives.org.

Family and friends are invited to attend the memorial service Saturday July 19, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel in the Pines, 41 Mississippi Pines Road, Picayune Ms. 39466. Visitation will begin at noon.