Claude Glen Trahan

Claude Glen Trahan, a resident of Westwego, Louisiana, passed away peacefully of cancer, at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the age of 61. He is the beloved husband of 40 years of Karen Smith Trahan. He is the loving father and best friend of Robert Maxwell Trahan (Veronica and her son, Cody). He is the loving son of the late Claude Trahan, Jr. and Cyril Maxwell Trahan. He is the loving son-in-law of the late Clement Smith, Jr. and Rita Dilorenzo Smith. He is the loving brother of Thomas Lynn Trahan, Sr. (Tammy), Pauline Trahan St. Germain (Mark), and Gary Robert Trahan ( Ave’). He is the cherished brother -in-law of Judy Smith Ard (Lamar), Clement Smith, III (Debbie), and Brenda Smith. He is the faithful Godfather of Allen St. Germain (Amanda). He is the devoted uncle of Thomas Trahan, Jr. (Gina), Codi T. Amadeo (Jason), Ashley Baldassaro (Brandon), Rachel Trahan, Raquel Trahan, Sabrina S. Griffin (Josh), and Chelsey Smith. He is also survived by a host of great nieces and nephews; best friend since high school, Randy Cole; other family and many friends. A graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School, Class of 1976, he was 40- year employee of ATMOS Energy. He was a Scout Master of Boy Scout Troops 18 and 2000 (which he founded), and the President of Acadian Thunderbird Club. Claude was a talented artist, avid Disney collector, and loved cruising his 1963 T-Bird, “Camille”. Claude will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. in charge of arrangements.