Senior accountant in financial affairs Paul Trouard died on April 26 at the age of 63.

Trouard worked for Loyola for 15 years as a senior accountant within the Financial Affairs office. He most recently oversaw the plant fund, which makes payments for construction and renovation on campus.

Jay Calamia, vice president for finance and administration, hired Trouard to work in Financial Affairs. Calamia says he will miss Trouard’s dedication to his work and to this university.

“He continued working at Loyola through some rough periods and within the last two weeks still continued to call into the office concerning his work. Paul loved this university. He not only said it, but demonstrated that behavior in his final days,” Calamia said.

Trouard was a native of New Orleans and lived in Metairie. He graduated from De La Salle High School and went on to graduate from Loyola with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Trouard previously worked with the New Orleans School Board. He oversaw grants for the board.

Calamia said the entire office will keep Trouard in their memories.

“We will miss him, but his spirit will always be with us, remembering how he loved Loyola, brought joy into the office, and his dedication to his work.”

He is survived by his wife Carmel, three daughters Lisa, Renee and Jennifer, four grandchildren, five siblings, nieces and nephews and friends.

Karl Gommel can be reached at [email protected]