Louisiana Horseman Daniel ''Danny'' Ray Trahan Passes Away

Longtime LQHBA member Daniel ''Danny'' Ray Trahan passes away Friday.

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MAURICE, LA–AUGUST 19, 2023–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, Louisiana, honoring the life of Daniel "Danny" Ray Trahan, of Maurice, Louisiana, who passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Calcutta House in Lafayette, at the age of 65.

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. a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. and will continue on Tuesday August 22, 2023, from 8 a.m. until 1:40 p.m. when the procession departs for church. 

Entombment will be at St. Alphonsus Mausoleum in Maurice, Louisiana, with Reverend Father Don Bernard officiating the services.  Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Danny's son Tyler Trahan, son-in-laws 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. Lifelong friend Gussie Broussard, and ranch employee Jimmy Baudoin.

The vocalist during service will be Laura Huval. Gift bearers will be his granddaughters Rheese and Rhayli Robicheaux. 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 15, 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.

An unbelievably proud Pappy to five granddaughters: Rhylan, London, Rheese, Rhayli, and Meyers; and two grandsons: Maven and Lincoln. Blessed with two son-in-laws: Ryan Robicheaux and Mike Moseley to call his "buddies". As well as Sarah Ebarb and daughter, Aubrey whom he loved as his own.

He was the brother of Lisa Gautreaux, Arnold Trahan, and the late Wendell Trahan.

And is further survived by his mother in law Leanna LeMaire, sister in laws Connie LeMaire, Debra Meaux and her husband Benjie Meaux Marina LeMaire, and brother in law Troy LeMaire and his wife Avery LeMaire, as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives and best friends who loved him dearly.

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; his children, Danielle Robicheaux and husband Ryan, Tyler Trahan and significant other Sarah Megi Moseley and husband Mike; his mother, Magdalene Duhon Trahan; his brother, Arnold Trahan and wife, Wanda; his sister in law, Wanda Derouen Trahan; his sister Lisa Gautreaux, and husband Chris.

Danny was preceded in death by his father Leonard "BB" Trahan; his brother, Wendell Trahan.

The family would like to thank the Calcutta House and its staff for their kindness, care, and kisses for Danny during his time at the Calcutta house.