Evelyn Trichel

Evelyn spent her life caring for others in meaningful ways. She noticed what needed to be done and did it—whether feeding someone who was hungry, sewing what needed fixing, cleaning fish, tending the yard, or cooking dinner for everyone. She could often be found riding her lawnmower and mowing multiple yards well into her 80s. Her care extended beyond people to her beloved cats, Fergie and Bobbi, the chickens she once tended, and the birds and squirrels she watched daily.

An outstanding seamstress and amazing cook, Evelyn’s servant heart showed through everyday acts of love. She worked as a waitress and later retired from Ascension Parish Schools as a cafeteria worker at Prairieville Elementary.

Evelyn loved a great joke and kept her wonderful sense of humor even near the end. She will be remembered for her hardworking hands, generous heart, delicious food, quick wit, and the way she made others feel cared for. She leaves a legacy of love, laughter and service.

Ms. Evelyn Trichel is survived by her 4 children, Doretta Trichel, Kevin Trichel, Celeste Goodwin (Billy), and Kyle Trichel; sister, Louise Neuhausel Harris (Paul); brother, Ray “Butch” Massey (Jane); 2 grandchildren, Matthew Goodwin and Conner Goodwin; and her beloved cat, Bobbi.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Rick” Trichel; parents, Noah Massey and Opal Clemens-Massey; siblings, Louie Massey, John Massey, Bill Massey, Noah C. Massey, Cliff Massey, and Ruby Prince; and her beloved cat, Fergie.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 16,, 2026, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales, LA. This will be followed by a Graveside Service at Hope Haven: Garden of Memory in Prairieville, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NPBPAF (www.bloodpressure4kids.org) or to your local food bank which were both charities close to her heart and service.