Aura Barbara Bucano Trahan

Aura Barbara Bucano Trahan passed away in Lafayette, Louisiana on May 6, 2019, surrounded by her children, and beloved friends and caregivers at 93 years old. Arrangements are being handled by Delhomme Funeral Home and the family will have a private ceremony to celebrate her at the home of her granddaughter. Aurita, as she was called by her siblings, was born on March 31, 1926 in Colon, Panama to Ernesto Bucano of Cebu, Philippines and Maria Ema Castrellon Valencia Bucano of Popayan, Columbia. She tragically lost her mother at a young age, and was subsequently brought up in a boarding school, where she learned exceptional English. Smart, curious, and adventurous by nature, she traveled from her homeland of Panama to New Orleans, Louisiana to start a new life in her early 20s and gained work there as a secretary for the Charbonnet company. She married and had four children before returning to Panama in 1964, where the family enjoyed the amazing experience of living in the Panama Canal Zone. She later returned to New Orleans and worked for almost 20 years at the New Orleans Council on Aging, providing occupational training in computer skills to other seniors. When Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home in the Gentilly area of New Orleans, she retired to Lafayette to be near her family. Aura was a caring and generous soul who did everything she could for her family and friends, and made everyone she came across laugh. She enjoyed an amazingly healthy life up to the end and will be missed profoundly by her loved ones. Aura is survived by her children, Mayra Trahan, Dr. Maritza “Mitzi” Trahan, Paul Trahan, all of Lafayette and Patrick Trahan, of Pineville, Louisiana; her beloved granddaughters, Maggie Trahan Simar of Lafayette and Sandra Maria Trahan of New Orleans; and two great-grandchildren, Kade and Becca Simar. Finally, Aura is survived by brother, Cesar Bucano of Picayune, Mississippi and sister, Olga Carey of Boquete, Panama along with many nephews and nieces throughout Acadiana and Panama. Aura was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Mercedes, Ernesto (Chi Chi), Ema, Alberto, and Miguel Bucano, all of Panama. The family wishes to thank all of the wonderful caretakers and staff at Lady of the Oaks in Lafayette, Father Joel Faulk of St. Pius X, and Compassus Hospice for their assistance throughout her illness and passing. Aurita, we will always miss you, but you will now live forever in our hearts! Personal condolences may be sent to the Trahan family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Aura Barbara Bucano Trahan

March 31, 1926 - May 6, 2019