JoAnn Rita Trahan Mahler passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of Barnette Anthony Mahler. Mother of Melody Griffin (Ricky), Melissa Dugas (Jay), Melinda Bran (Jose), and Barnette Mahler Jr. (Angie). Grandmother of Ashley, Jose Jr., Faith, Hope, Joshua, Jessica, Jami, Brandy, Jay Jr., and Alexandra. Great grandmother of Blake, Alexa, and Elijah. Daughter of the late Beulah Bouvier and Murphy Trahan. Sister of Murphy Trahan and Joseph Gennaro. She is also survived by other relatives, and friends.
She worked at IMTT in Avondale for 43 years. She was involved in Holy Guardian Angels Women's Club, Children of Mary, and a member of the Gumbo Festival Committee. She also sang with the Choir at Holy Guardian Angels Choir. Over the years she was recognized for her commitment to her church as Woman of the Year , Mother of the Year, Family of the Year, and received the Order of St. Louis Medallion.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to her churches, Holy Guardian Angels Church or Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Notre Dame Hospice, or the Alzeheimer's Association (alzeheimers.org). Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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