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 Abshire Meaux

Lena Abshire Meaux

Aug 28, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 1, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lena Abshire Meaux, who died Monday, August 28, 2017 at her home in Meaux, LA. Fr. Michael Richard will officiate the service. Pallbearers: Ryan Mayard, Rusty Mayard, Don (Donnie) Meaux Jr., Davie Meaux, Trinity...

Julius "Chere" Plaisance

Julius "Chere" Plaisance

Aug 27, 2017

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Julius "Chere" Plaisance, 93, who died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services.

He is survived by...

Mary Suire

Mary Suire

Aug 26, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Suire, 73, who died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Jennings American Legion Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery. She is survived by her three sons, Laurence Suire and his wife, Susan...

Linda Leger

Linda Leger

Aug 25, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Linda Leger, 78, who died Friday, August 25, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

She is survived by her husband...

Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Fabre Guidry

Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Fabre Guidry

Aug 25, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Fabre Guidry, 58, who died Friday, August 25, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. Jackie had an exuberant love...

Richard Carl Vice

Richard Carl Vice

Aug 23, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 25, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Richard Carl Vice, 78, who died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Richard is survived...

Joyce Dane Lege Mayer

Joyce Dane Lege Mayer

Aug 21, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joyce Dane Lege Mayer, 77, who died Monday, August 21, 2017 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Andrew Schumacher officiating the services. Joyce is survived by...

Rodney Luke Langlinais

Rodney Luke Langlinais

Aug 21, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rodney Luke Langlinais, 83, who died Monday, August 21, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Randall Moreau officiating the services. Concelebrant for the...

Joseph A. Istre

Joseph A. Istre

Aug 20, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Adrus Istre, 89, who died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Joseph was a veteran and served...

Ray Dupuis

Ray Dupuis

Aug 19, 2017

Kaplan — A gathering of family and friends will be held at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan on Monday, August 21, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM honoring the life of Ray Allen Dupuis, 74, who died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife,...

Harold James Crappell

Harold James Crappell

Aug 17, 2017

Abbeville - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Harold James Crappell, 80, who died on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Michael Richard...

Juliette Leger Thibeaux

Juliette Leger Thibeaux

Aug 16, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Juliette Leger Thibeaux, 81, who died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Curtis Gibson officiating the services.

She is...

Mike Vincent

Mike Vincent

Aug 15, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mike Vincent, 62, who died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 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, Justin Vincent and...

Ronnie Wayne Lege

Ronnie Wayne Lege

Aug 13, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ronnie Wayne Lege, 59, who died Sunday, August 13, 2017. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ardy Abshire, Bryce Gooch,...

Lorna Marie Latour Langlinais

Lorna Marie Latour Langlinais

Aug 10, 2017

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lorna Marie Latour Langlinais, 72, who died Thursday, August 10, 2017. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Randal Vice; daughter, Aimee Tilley; two sisters, Lillie Broussard...

Celestine G. Mcdaniel

Celestine G. Mcdaniel

Aug 9, 2017

Cow Island—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 11, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Celestine Gaspard McDaniel, 70, who passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre officiating the services. She is survived by her husband,...

Earl Warren Allain

Earl Warren Allain

Aug 9, 2017

Abbeville—A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 14, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Earl Warren Allain, 94, who died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Earl went home to...

Huey Irvin Decuir

Huey Irvin Decuir

Aug 8, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Huey Irvin Decuir, 52, who died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Huey is survived by three brothers, J.C....

Timothy Prudhomme, Sr.

Timothy Prudhomme, Sr.

Aug 3, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Timothy Prudhomme, Sr., 59 years old, who passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is...

Rose "Momma Swerve" Jones

Rose "Momma Swerve" Jones

Aug 3, 2017

Kaplan — A gathering of family and friends will be held at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM honoring the life of Rose Marie Jones, 67, who died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her two sons, Craig Steven Young and his fiancée, Lydia Trahan...

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