OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Kaplan, Abbeville, and Gueydan Louisiana
The obituaries in the Kaplan, Abbeville, and Gueydan, Louisiana Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy.
Ernest "Ernie" Fontaine
Mar 12, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Kaplan, LA, honoring the life of Ernest "Ernie" Fontaine, 99, who passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Evangeline Memorial Gardens with...
Harold Joseph Kuehling
Mar 11, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Harold Joseph Kuehling, 90, who passed away on March 11, 2018 in Abbeville, LA. He will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery. Harold was born in Bancker on July 27, 1927 to Marie...
James "Jimmy" Meaux
Mar 11, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of James “Jimmy” Meaux, 83, who passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Courville, Derek Courville, Camren Meaux, Chase...
Warren Suire
Mar 10, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Warren Suire, 91, who died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Terry Suire...
Colastie Boudreaux
Mar 9, 2018
Abbeville— A graveside service was held on Monday March 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM at LeBlanc Cemetery honoring the life of Colastie Boudreaux, 84, who died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Maison duMonde Living Center. Colastie is survived by her brothers, Joseph "LJ" Boudreaux and Alfred "AJ" Boudreaux; sisters, Martha Primeaux and Aline Hargrave; and numerous nieces and nephews. She...
Tommy West Leger
Mar 5, 2018
Abbeville-Tommy West Leger, age 52 passed away on Monday, March 5th at Ochsner Medical Center surrounded in love by family and friends. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, Tommy lived in the Gulf Port/Biloxi area for over 30 years working as a hair dresser and was known for his expressive personality and unique style. He is survived by his father and mother,...
Arlene Henry Faulk
Mar 4, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Arlene Marie Henry Faulk, 73, who died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at her residence. Francis Plaisance with the Abbeville Church of Christ will officiate the service. Arlene is survived by her husband, Joseph Faulk; son, Derrick Faulk...
Barbara Kennedy Miller
Mar 3, 2018
Barbara Kennedy Miller, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She is survived by her three children, Sherrie and her husband, Ray Landry of Kaplan, Tammy LeMaire of Kaplan, and Percy Miller, Jr. of Kaplan; three sisters, Rebecca Kennedy of Noble, OK, Jackie and her husband, Donald Gaspard of Kaplan, and Vanessa and her husband,...
Hazel Montagne Gaspard
Mar 2, 2018
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 5, 2018 at St. Mary Cemetery honoring the life of Hazel Margaret Montagne Gaspard, 92, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at her residence. Reverend Michael Richard will be officiating the services. Hazel is survived by her two sons, Glen Gaspard and Dickie Gaspard; one daughter,...
Lucien Joseph Cavalier, Jr.
Feb 27, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 01, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lucien Joseph Cavalier Jr., 79, who died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Marl Cavalier,...
Martha Lucy Marceaux Smith
Feb 25, 2018
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Martha Lucy Marceaux Smith, 74, who passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating...
Eloise Chustz Broussard
Feb 23, 2018
ABBEVILLE —Eloise Chustz Broussard, 90, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 surrounded by family at her home. Eloise was born on February 25, 1927 in Lakeland, LA. She was the daughter of the late Merrick Chustz and Ameliza Clements Chustz. A resident of Abbeville most of her life. Eloise attended and graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1947. Now...
Haywood Anthony East
Feb 23, 2018
Abbeville—A visitation will be held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Haywood Anthony East, 59, who died Friday, February 23, 2018 at Jennings American Legion Hospital. Tony is survived by his wife, Casa Vice East; daughter, Lauren East Choate; father, Juris East; brothers, Jerry East, Joey East, Kobe East, Billy East...
Hazel Faulk Stelly
Feb 22, 2018
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Faulk Stelly, 91, who passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services....
John "J.D." Sensat
Feb 18, 2018
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of John "J.D." Sensat, 79, who passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.
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Elray J. Dumond, Sr.
Feb 15, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Elray J. Dumond, Sr., 78, who died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Tomball Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend...
Elia Baudoin Guidry
Feb 14, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elia Baudoin Guidry, 91, who died peacefully at 10:21 AM on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at her residence on Valentine’s Day. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Walter Baudoin officiating the...
Michael J. Frederick
Feb 10, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael Frederick, 69, of Erath who died Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. Pastor David Delino will officiate the services. Michael will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Michael was a...
Harvey Duplantis, Jr.
Feb 10, 2018
Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Harvey Duplantis Jr., 47, who died Saturday, February 10, 2018 in Oklahoma City, OK. Reverend Mark Miley will officiate the service. His cremains will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery at a...
Michael James Bellaire
Feb 8, 2018
ABBEVILLE- Michael James Bellaire died on Thursday, February 8, 2018 following a brief illness. A memorial services will be held on March 14, 2018 from 5 pm to 8 pm, with a Rosary at 7 pm, at Vincent Funeral home in Abbeville. Michael was born in Abbeville Louisiana to Alvin Bellaire, Sr. and Allie Broussard Bellaire on December 5, 1949....