Carla Ellender

Carla Trahan Ellender, age 69, died Tuesday September 14, 2021. She was a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge and Houma.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Tuesday September 21, 2021 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Gravesite services will be held at a later date.

Carla is survived by her husband, Paul Ellender; children, Charles Aaron Page III (Khloe), Ashleigh Page Simmons, Erica Page, Paul Ellender, Jr. (Julie), Victoria Ellender (Ryan); grandchildren, Jimmy, Aidan, and Evan Simmons, Graycen, and Hudson Page, Emma, and Mallory Morrissey, Ben, and Oliver Ellender; sister, Patti Trahan Saam; nephew, Alexander R. Saam (Angel), great-nieces and nephew, Kooper, Alexzandra, and Anastaina Saam ; beloved animals, Gumbo, Cecile, and Rascal.

Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Leon Trahan, Jr. and Anne Boudreaux Trahan; nephew, Mitchell R. Saam, Jr.

Carla was a registered nurse for 37 years and dedicated her life to helping others. She loved spending time with her family and her pets. Carla enjoyed reading and watching classic movies. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carla Ellender.