Erath - Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, for Michael Paul Mike Trahan, who died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Lafayette. Mike celebrated his 22nd birthday Dec. 9, 2009. His dedication to music and teaching enriched his life and the lives of countless others. A gifted trumpet player, he was an accomplished performer who excelled in classical, jazz, Latin, rock, funk and world music. He was inspired by the memory of his grandfather Curtis Trahan, who served as band director at Erath High School. Mikes attention to detail and devotion to his craft could be heard in every note he played. His family, friends and former students will forever recall his generous spirit, warm smile and moving performances. At the time of his death, Mike was pursuing a bachelors degree in Music Education, with a minor in Jazz Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He was the 2000 recipient of the Ronnie Mayard/Anthony Fontana scholarship. Yet, he had already achieved his dream of being a teacher of music. He taught private trumpet lessons for the past three years and also served as a band camp instructor for students at Comeaux, Erath and St. Thomas More high schools. He was a musical mentor to his brother Josh, who often accompanied Mike on trombone. Mike was a member of the musical fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and performed with numerous bands, including the Viatones, The Givers and Vagabond Swing. He was a member of the UL Lafayette Wind Ensemble, the UL Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, the universitys Big Band and the UL Lafayette Pride of Acadiana Marching Band. He recorded at Dockside Studio in Maurice with bands that included Meneu and Feufollet. Survivors include his mother Monique Goutierrez Trahan; his father Paul Trahan; and his brother Joshua Ryan Josh Trahan. He also is survived by his maternal grandparents Donney Jones and Linda Goutierrez; his great-grandmother Ledie Goutierrez; aunts and uncles Donney James and Jodi Goutierrez, and David and Irene Trahan; and his cousin Abigail Lyn Goutierrez. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, including his girlfriend Kylie Veazey. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Curtis and JoEllen Trahan and by his great-grandfather, Ned Goutierrez Sr. The Rev. Chester Arceneaux, pastor of Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette, will conduct the services. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Timothy Darbonne, Chase LeBlanc, Justin Gautreaux, Matthew Whitehurst, Joshua LeBlanc and Anthony Gribble. Joshua Trahan, Chip Goutierrez, David Trahan and Donney Goutierrez will serve as honorary pallbearers. Giftbearers will be Donney James and Jodi Goutierrez. Lectors will Kylie Veazey, Ned Goutierrez and Ashley Romero. The family requests that visitation be observed at David Funeral Home in Erath on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. Members of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia will celebrate Mikes life with a musical tribute and memorial at the close of visitation. David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 E. Putnam Street, (337) 937-0405 is in charge of the arrangements.
