Donald M. Barcelona

Donald “Donnie” M. Barcelona, age 91, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Jackson, Louisiana. Donnie was born on October 29, 1934, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Louis and Effie Barcelona.

After graduating from High School, he then went on to enlist in the military where he spent 20 years dedicating his service to the United States Navy. He was a service member of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal division and then took his talents to the State Police and Exxon Mobile after his retirement from the military.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, was an avid gardener, and loved spending time with his friends and family.

Donnie is preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Carolyn Sue Jones; parents, Louis and Effie Barcelona; son, Michael Martin Barcelona; sister, Mary Lucille “Celie” LaSage; brothers, Ronnie Barcelona and Louis “Bubba” Barcelona, Jr.; grandchild, Dana Rabalais Gautreaux.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammie B. Kahn; son, Zane David Barcelona; grandchildren, Andrew Kahn and Angela Barcelona; great-grandchildren, Taylor Gautreaux, Kade Gautreaux and Nora Kahn.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816. Visitation will continue Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:30-1:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, located at 865 Hatchell Ln, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726. Funeral mass will begin at 1:30 PM, with burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge for their care and support during this difficult time.