DELCAMBRE - John Rayvis Trahan, 93, of Texas, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born January 24, 1933, in Jefferson Island, John lived a life built on hard work, quiet devotion, and a love for his family that never quit.
John came up working the land and the docks. He was a sharecropper in the sugarcane fields before making the move to Houston, where opportunity as a longshoreman was a little more within reach. He didn't have much formal education, but he never let that stop him from giving his family a good life. He worked hard, he provided, and that was that.
He married the love of his life, Beverly Simon, and the two of them spent 71 years together. John retired at 55 and filled his time with the things he loved most: hunting, fishing, and tending to his vegetable garden. He liked to joke that he put food on the table literally. That garden also happened to be his favorite escape when he needed a little peace and quiet, a fact his family knew well and respected.
John leaves behind Beverly Simon Trahan, his wife of 71 years; his son, Douglas Trahan (Teena); his daughters, Tina Trahan Nagy and Kendra Trahan Wright (Neil); and his brother, Francis Trahan (Beth). He is also survived by grandchildren Justin Nagy, Kristen Nagy Kennedy, Emily Trahan, David Wright, and Jonathan Wright; and great-grandchildren Casen Nagy, Madison Nagy, Rylee Kennedy, Tyler Kennedy, and Ryan Albaugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcibiade and Marie Benite Picard Trahan; his brothers Murphy, Lawrence, and Dallas Trahan; nephew, Michael Trahan; niece, Paula Trahan Shanks and his grandchild-in-law, Sloan Nagy.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Trahan, Justin Nagy, David Wright, Jonathan Wright, Casen Nagy, and Tom Terrell.
Visitation will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home, 107 S Corner Street, Delcambre, Louisiana, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Rosary from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue Monday, June 29, 2026, from 8:00 am to 9:45 am.
A Funeral Service will follow at Evangeline Funeral Home on June 29, 2026, at 10:00 am with Deacon Durk Viator officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Rosary Cemetery, 152 Veterans Drive, Kaplan, Louisiana, immediately following the services.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Tarina of Kingwood formerly known as Novellus Kingwood and the staff of Hope Beyond Hospice for the genuine daily care of their dad.
The family invites relatives and friends to share their condolences and memories by visiting John's memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
