Daniel "Danny" Ray Trahan
June 22, 1958 ~ August 18, 2023
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA honoring the life of Daniel “Danny” Ray Trahan, of Maurice, LA who passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Calcutta House in Lafayette, at the age of 65. Entombment will be at St. Alphonsus Mausoleum in Maurice, LA with Reverend Don Bernard officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Danny’s son, Tyler Trahan, sons-in-law, Ryan Robicheaux and Mike Moseley, and life-long best friends, Calvin Duhon, Bryan Frederick, and David Guidry. Honorary pallbearers are godsons, Logan Gautreaux and Koby Trahan, brother-in-law, Benjie Meaux, life-long friend, Gussie Broussard, and ranch employee, Jimmy Baudoin. The vocalist during service will be Laura Huval. Gift bearers will be his granddaughters, Rheese, Rhayli, Aubrey, Lincoln, Maven and Meyers. Scripture readers will be granddaughters, Rhylan Robicheaux and London Trahan.
Danny was born on June 22, 1958, to Leonard “BB” & Magdalene Duhon Trahan. High school sweethearts since the age of fifteen Danny married the love of his life, Rebecca LeMaire on May 23, 1981. Danny was a loving father of Danielle Robicheaux, Tyler Trahan, and Megi Moseley.
As an engineer Danny worked for United Gas Pipeline and Unocal, and later retired from Chevron after thirty plus years in the industry.
Danny will forever be remembered by his dedication and love to his family, his devotion and impact in the quarter horse industry, his easy-going humor, unwavering hard work, fighting spirit, and his unforgettable smile.
Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend, Rebecca Lemaire Trahan; children, Danielle Robicheaux and husband Ryan, Tyler Trahan and significant other Sarah, and Megi Moseley and husband Mike; mother, Magdalene Duhon Trahan; brother, Arnold Trahan and wife, Wanda; sister in law, Wanda Derouen Trahan; and sister, Lisa Gautreaux, and husband Chris. An unbelievably proud Pappy to five granddaughters, Rhylan, London, Rheese, Rhayli, and Meyers; and two grandsons, Maven and Lincoln. Blessed with two sons-in-law, Ryan Robicheaux and Mike Moseley to call his “buddies”. As well as Sarah Ebarb and daughter, Aubrey whom he loved as his own. Also survived by his mother-in-law Leanna LeMaire, sisters-in-law, Connie LeMaire, Debra Meaux and her husband Benjie, Marina LeMaire, and brother-in-law, Troy LeMaire and his wife Avery; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and best friends who loved him dearly.
Danny was preceded in death by his father, Leonard “BB” Trahan; brother, Wendell Trahan; and father-in-law, Thomas LeMaire.
The family requests that visitation be observed at Vincent Funeral Home 209 S. St. Charles St. Abbeville, on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m.; Tuesday August 22, 2023 from 8 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
The family would like to thank the Calcutta House and it’s staff for their kindness, care, and kisses for Danny during his time at the Calcutta House.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.