ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held to honor the life of Daniel James Detraz, who passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 88. The service will be officiated by Reverend Daniel Picard at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. James Mission Catholic Church in Esther, located at 21125 LA Highway 333, Abbeville. Following the service, interment will take place at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville.

The church will open on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 12:30 PM until the time of the services. A rosary will be prayed at 1:30 PM.

Daniel worked for Union Oil/Unocal for 35 years out of East White Lake, and then retired to live on his rice, crawfish, and cattle farm. He lived a very full life, loving his family and lifestyle. He had a loving wife of 58 years, raised 3 children, who gifted him with 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, which fulfilled his life with joy.

He is survived by his three children, Daphne Credeur (Tony), Clinton Detraz (Rhonda), and Pamela Gotte (Ricky); brother, John Maurice Detraz, Jr. (Charlotte); six grandchildren, Kallie (Nick), Leryn (Dylan), Hannah (Tory), Logan (Macelia), Austin, and Jace; and seven great-grandchildren, Aubry, Drake, Addy, Anne’ Marie, MacKenzie, Ember, and Ellie Kate.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Marie Lege; parents, John Maurice Detraz, Bernice Theall, and Margaret DeHart; sister, Juanita Choate; and brother-in-law, Melvin Choate.

We want to thank our exceptionally wonderful caregivers, Cindy, Denise, and Brittany, who became part of our family through this journey. They treated him like he was their own dad. He loved all of them as they loved him. We also want to thank Hospice of Acadiana, who was great as well. They did an amazing job and have such great people employed in their organization. Thanks to all, but especially our nurse Amy and CNA Scarlet, who went above and beyond expectations in his time of need.

We especially want to thank GOD for giving us such a loving and compassionate dad for as long as we had him. We pray he is resting in peace and reunited with mom now.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.