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Dorris Trahan Obituary
"Snooky" retired from the City of Lake Charles after 40 years as a sweeper operator. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, BBQ, working word search puzzles, wrestling, and listening to music.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Beverly A. Higginbotham; Loyce Trahan; Oddley Trahan; E. J. Trahan; Rodney Trahan; half-siblings, Ernest Breaux; J. C. Breaux; Irene LeDoux; Mary Lou Harrell and, Lou Ethel East.
"Snooky" is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary (Lawson) Trahan; son, Ricky Trahan (Amanda); daughter, Sandy McClane (Brian); siblings, Floyd Trahan and companion, Darlene; Velma Ledkins; Linda Thibodeaux (Carroll); Charlene LaBouve (Jimmy); Orlene Lopez (Perry); grandchildren, Garrett; Grace; Blaine; great-grandchild, Torin and one on the way, Amelia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Margaret Catholic Church on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. Rev. Sam Orsot, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Visitation is Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. and will resume in the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
As per the family, facial coverings are requested, and no food will be allowed.
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Bonnie doucet
April 19, 2021
Sorry for your loss Mary
You have my sympathy
God rest his soul
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Wayne Roger
April 19, 2021
What a guy,hard worker. Loved his family, always smiling! Neighbor from long past ! Prayers and heartfelt condolences to all the family !
Barbara Melton
April 14, 2021
A wonderful man and will be deeply missed. RIP Snooky
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