Reverend Charles Nicholas "Nicky" Trahan Crowley, Louisiana Obituary

Reverend Charles Nicholas "Nicky" Trahan

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley for Reverend Charles Nicholas “Nicky” Trahan, 74, who passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Consolata Home in New Iberia . The Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass. Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell will serve as the homilist. His fellow priest of the Diocese of Lafayette will be concelebrating. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Wednesday, from 10:00 am to 11:50 am and 12:45 pm to 1:50 pm at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (The 12:05 daily Mass will still be offered). Following the daily Mass, a recitation of the rosary will be prayed. Interment will be officiated by Fr. Jared Suire, Vicar for Clergy of the Diocese of Lafayette, in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. Charles Nicholas was born January 7, 1948, in Crowley, LA to the late Odey “Bits” and Cora Gilbert Trahan. Charles graduated St. Michael Catholic High in Crowley in 1966. Before being called to the priesthood, he worked at the Crowley Post Signal in the mid to late 1960’s and also at Montgomery Ward in Lafayette. He attended and graduated Notre Dame Seminary College in New Orleans and St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington. Fr. Nicky was ordained June 5, 1981, by Bishop Gerard Frey. His religious life began as a Deacon at Our Lady Queen of All Saints of Ville Platte; Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Fatima of Lafayette in 1981, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help of New Iberia in 1985, Parochial Vicar at St. Landry of Opelousas in 1987, Pastor of St. Landry of Opelousas in 1990, Pastor of St. Joseph of Centerville in 1999, Parochial Vicar of St. John Cathedral of Lafayette in 2000, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Sacred Heart of Church Point in 2001, and Pastor of Sacred Heart of Port Barre in 2003. Fr. Nicky retired because of his health April 15, 2010. He loved his Lord, his family and friends and his extended church family. He also enjoyed good food and had a great sense of humor. He is survived by two nieces, Jami Trahan Brown and her husband Worley of Round Rock, TX; and Victoria Trahan-Arceneaux and her husband Gregory Lee of Conroe, TX; five great-nieces and nephews, Connor Brown, Hayley Brown, Morgan Brown, Isabella Muraywed, and Alexander Muraywed; and a host of cousins- Michael Moss, Judy Moss Schexnayder, Mitzi Moss Duhon, Patricia Kirkland, Paul Guidroz, Alex Guidroz, John Guidroz, Bruce Guidroz, David Guidroz and their families. Along with Fr. Nicky’s parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Caroll J. Trahan and Donald Trahan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.
January 7, 1948 - August 5, 202201/07/194808/05/2022
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Linda P. Arceneaux-Hartson
August 8, 2022
In memory of our Sweet Uncle Nicky from Linda P. Arceneaux-Hartson , Jami Trahan Brown, Victoria-Trahan-Arceneaux & Jonathan Arceneaux. Rest in Peace
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Rosalind M Robertson
August 7, 2022
In memory of Fr. Nicky Trahan, ever kind, gifted vocalist, and member of St. Michael High School, Class of 1966.
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Linda P. Arceneaux-Hartson
September 29, 2022
In memory of our Sweet Uncle Nicky from Linda P. Arceneaux-Hartson , Jami Trahan Brown, Victoria-Trahan-Arceneaux & Jonathan Arceneaux. Rest in Peace
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April Istre Simon
September 16, 2022
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April Istre Simon
September 16, 2022
So sorry we didn't hear about this sooner. He was one of the officiants for our dad's funeral. Rest in peace Nicky.
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EP and Angela Shreve
August 17, 2022
Sorry to hear off Nicky’s passing. Sending prayers and sympathy. May he Rest In Peace.
A candle was posted for Reverend Charles Nicholas "Nicky" Trahan.
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Carey Landry
August 11, 2022
Dear Jami, Please know that my dear friend, Nicky, is in my prayers. I was instrumental in his becoming a priest and we remained friends for many years. It was deeply painful for me when I was no longer able to communicate with him because of his dementia. It was equal... Continue Reading
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Jami Trahan Brown
September 19, 2022
Thank you, Carey. I will be happy to send you a memorial card.
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Barbara Levingston
August 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Father Nicky as a child. Loved Cora and Bits too. Barbara Antis Levingston
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Carol L. LeDoux Lejeune LeDoux
August 8, 2022
We are deeply sorry on the loss of Fr. Nicky! He was an awesome Priest, when he was here in Opelousas at St. Landry Catholic Church for 12 wonderful years. He was also a great friend and is already sorely missed. Please know that he and his family are in our thoughts and... Continue Reading
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Tammy Whittington
August 8, 2022
He was loved by all in our youth group way back in the 70’s, he always made us laugh. I remember going to one of his first masses and giggling all the way through, it was weird for us to see him serious. Love you Father Nick💕
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Verline Prejean
August 7, 2022
REST IN PEACE NICKY😊 Remember Co Worker from Montgomery Wards V.R.PREJEAN
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Liz Roberie
August 7, 2022
Fr. Nicky was a true friend to so many people at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. He was a compassionate person who listened to you but the main thing about Fr. Nicky was his laughter and his singing voice. We will miss you my friend.
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Yvonne John
August 6, 2022
Father Nicky had the voice of an angel. His singing touched your soul. We grew up in the same neighborhood and visited often. He would sing for us. I remember the day he dedicated himself to God and when he was ordained. He sang for my mother's funeral, it was at her r... Continue Reading
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