Donrielle Broden Obituary (1990 - 2021)

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness." 2 Timothy 4:7 Donrielle Demond Broden, Sr., affectionately known as Donnie and to others as Youngsta, was a life-long native and resident of Saint James, LA. He departed this earth unexpectedly for his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, a the young age of 31. Donnie was born on February 28, 1990, to Melinda Broden and Roynel Joshua. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church at the age of 10. He was educated in the St. James Parish School System, and was employed Weiser Security Services until his health began to fail. Despite his stubborn ways, Donnie was a kind hearted, giving, respectful, loving, caring, and family oriented person, who would do anything for his family and friends, especially his children. He was every bit of a "momma's boy". He would call her daily and wouldn't hesitate to stop what he was doing to check on her. Donnie qA devoted father to his 3 children: Donrielle Jr., Madison, and Ryan Christine Broden. He taught his sons about his hometown of 5th Ward, and loved spending time with his favorite girls, Mickey and Ryan. He loved listening to music, beating his homeboys in their friendly card games, and always stopping by to get a plate or two of food from "his favorite aunt Shorty", as he would say. Despite all he was going through, he would still put others first and come to the rescue, because he was just that kind of person. Donnie leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Melinda Broden and Roynel (Charlene) Joshua; fiance, Jaleesa "Mickey" Dennis; 3 children: Donrielle Jr., Madison, and Ryan Christsine; siblings: Dacien and De'Shaunnisha Broden, and Michael Joshua; grandmother, Rose Mary Broden; aunts and uncles: Sandra Broden, Carl Broden, Adrian (Kenneth) Thompson, Stacy (Sandtrell) Broden, Justin (Janel) Broden, Ashley Broden, Carrol Joshua, Linwood (Claudell) Harris, and Sheila (Lonnie) Clayton; nephews: Da'Shaun and Dacien Broden Jr., and Freddie Albert III; nieces: Zya, Sanyra and Tru Broden, and Ashanti Albert; father-in-law, Calvin Dennis; sisters-in-law, Uanya (Shawn) Bethancourt and Caitlin Dennis; Godparents, Judy Jones and Herman Charles Jr., and a host of cousins, great aunts and uncles, and friends. Donrielle was preceded in death by his son, Calvin Connor Dennis; grandparents: Thomas Broden Sr., and Clarence and Marion Joshua; uncle, Thomas Broden Jr.; aunt, Nancy Broden; and mother-in-law, Betty Dennis. A celebration of life for Donrielle "Donnie" Broden Sr. will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship Church, 10164 N Line St, Saint James, LA 70086. Visitation from 9am-11am. Service will begin at 11am. Interment to follow at First Baptist Church Cemetery in Vacherie. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!!