Rosaire Trahan, 77, of Sweet Home passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at his home. He was born November 2, 1934 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the son of Alford and Irene (Lucier) Trahan.

Rosaire played hockey as a youth and remained a fan his whole life. He was also a big Oregon Ducks fan. He enjoyed the ocean. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. He’ll be remembered as being very humorous always making people laugh. He was loving and forgiving, never making judgement.

Rosaire is survived by: his wife, Shirley; children, Cindy Brown of TX, Billy Trahan of Tracy, CA, David Trahan of Visalia, CA, Jeannie Trahan of Tracy, CA, Michael Trahan of Three Rivers, CA, Dana Hitchcock of Rocklin, CA, Steven Shores of Gilroy, CA, Deanna Camerena of Sweet Home, Joey Shores of Oregon City, Katee Belcher of Portland, Ricky Bender of Sweet Home, Dawn Bender of Sweet Home, and Nicole Trahan of England; one brother; three sisters; 53 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his former wife, Florence Trahan; son, Sonny Trahan; and six brothers and sisters.

A viewing will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, and from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.

His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.