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.

Lena Mae Boutin Trim

Lena Mae Boutin Trim

Dec 17, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lena Mae Boutin Trim, 72, who died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

David Nelson Fluitt, Jr.

David Nelson Fluitt, Jr.

Dec 15, 2017

Crowley—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene honoring the life of David Nelson Fluitt Jr., 80, who died Friday, December 15, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his son, Todd Fluitt of Rayne; three daughters, Alisa Boatman and her husband Chad of Blanchard, Oklahoma, Melinda Fluitt...

Winnie Hardy Marceaux

Winnie Hardy Marceaux

Dec 15, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Winnie Hardy Marceaux, 84, who passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with...

Rayford "Ray" Guidry

Rayford "Ray" Guidry

Dec 13, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Rayford "Ray" Guidry, 65, who passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Lafayette General Southwest. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre'...

Mary Ruth Francis Martin

Mary Ruth Francis Martin

Dec 13, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Mary Ruth Francis Martin, 84, who died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. She is survived by her five sons, Tony Louis...

Otis Richard

Otis Richard

Dec 13, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Otis Richard, 86, who died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Dennis Stevens,...

Edna Joan Morris Schultz

Edna Joan Morris Schultz

Dec 9, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Edna Joan Morris Schultz, 83, who died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services.  Serving as pallbearers will be Buddy...

Florine Luquette Meaux

Florine Luquette Meaux

Dec 7, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Florine Luquette Meaux, 82, who passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services....

Randal Paul Touchet

Randal Paul Touchet

Dec 5, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Randal Paul Touchet, 55, who passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

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Willie Ray Lane

Willie Ray Lane

Dec 2, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A private memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Willie Ray Lane, 79, who died Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Willie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cecile Foster Lane; daughters, Janise McAfee of La Valle, WI and Sharon Fournerat of Porter, TX; step-daughter, Gwen L. Johnson of...

Daniel Louis Girouard

Daniel Louis Girouard

Nov 29, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel Louis Girouard, 76, who died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be his two sons, Chad Girouard and Darius...

Joseph Roy Frederick, Sr.

Joseph Roy Frederick, Sr.

Nov 27, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Roy Frederick, 97, who died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....

Ussay Broussard Pellerin

Ussay Broussard Pellerin

Nov 27, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Ussay Marie Pellerin, 90, who died Monday, November 27, 2017. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Reverend Greg Cormier officiating the services. Mrs. Pellerin...

Della Faulk Bourque

Della Faulk Bourque

Nov 25, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Della Faulk Bourque, 101, who died Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating...

Maxie Lee Schexnider

Maxie Lee Schexnider

Nov 23, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Maxie Lee Schexnider, 77, who died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Basile Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Maxie is survived by his daughter,...

Lucy Lee Montgomery Comeaux

Lucy Lee Montgomery Comeaux

Nov 23, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 1, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Lucy Lee Montgomery Comeaux, 73, who died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services.

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Margaret Aline Stroud

Margaret Aline Stroud

Nov 23, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Margaret Aline Stroud, 75, who died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Maison De Lafayette. Deacon Byron Soley will officiate the services. Burial will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery. Margaret and her husband Dwight...

Laura Meaux Elzy

Laura Meaux Elzy

Nov 21, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Shiloh Baptist Church honoring the life of Laura Meaux Elzy, 98, who died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Mountain View Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Mitchell,...

Lillian Leblanc Durke

Lillian Leblanc Durke

Nov 20, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Abbeville honoring the life of Lillian LeBlanc Durke, 84, who died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Pres Riley and Rev. Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will...

Luddy Herpin

Luddy Herpin

Nov 20, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Luddy Paul Herpin, 69, who died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre'...

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