Howard Trahan

1937 - 2012

Howard Trahan

YOUNGSVILLE - A mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Howard "Poppa Howee" J. Trahan, 74, will be held at 4:00PM on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Father Jason Mouton officiating. Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Monday, June 11, 2012 from 1:00PM until 12:00Am with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 8:00AM until time of services. Interment will follow at St. Anne's Cemetery.

A native of Lafayette Parish and a resident of Youngsville, Mr. Trahan died at 8:35AM on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was known as avid outdoorsman who loved trawling, spending time at his camp and cooking. His favorite times were spent being with his children and grandchildren outdoors.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Joan Schexnyder Trahan of Youngsville, 3 sons: Dwayne "Neggy" Trahan and his wife Linda of Bridgeport WV, Mitchell Jude Trahan and his wife Stacey of Youngsville,LA; and Howard "Joey" Trahan and his wife Jennifer of League City, TX; 4 daughters; Gwen T. Faulk and her husband Jimmy of Youngsville,LA Brenda T. Reaux and her husband Bryon of Youngsville,La, Priscilla T. Girouard and her husband Jacque of Youngsville and Angella T. Spooner of Abbeville,LA.; 1 brother; Bryan Trahan and 3 sisters; Bernice T. Lopez, Ruby T. Landry, and Sharlette T. Landry, and 20 grandchildren: Michael "T-Mike" Girouard and wife Tracie, Brandon Reaux, Brock Reaux and wife Tarrah, Erin Faulk Hildalgo and her husband Jude, Jared Trahan, Ashley Trahan, Brady Reaux, Mitch Trahan, Alana Trahan, Brandi Weimorts, Sam Faulk, Kristi Weimorts, Mikey Saucier, Kalli Trahan, Zack Saucier, Peter Faulk, Cheney Trahan, Jacque Girouard, Jadyn Trahan, and Jillian Trahan: 2 step grandchildren; Mitchell Harrington, and Megan Harrington: 11 great grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edias & Rena Delahoussaye Trahan; a daughter, Vanessa Kay Trahan; and a brother Sanford "Black" Trahan.

Serving as pallbearers will be, Dwayne "Neggy" Trahan, Mitchell Jude Trahan, Howard "Joey" Trahan, Jared Trahan, Jimmy Faulk, Byron Reaux, and Jacque Girouard.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, serving as readers and gift bearers will be his granddaughters.

The family expresses heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of his doctors, nurses, and thereapists, a special thanks to Dr. Gautam and Hospice Compassus for their care, comfort and compassion given to our dad in his last few days. A very special thanks to Mr. Worley Firman who spent many hours entertaining and caring for our dad.

You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.com.

David Funeral Home of Lafayette, 316 Youngsville Highway, (337) 837-9887 will be in charge of the arrangements.