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.
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...
Geneva Rung Touchet
Jul 28, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Geneva Rung Touchet, 78, who died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Morgan City Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. She is survived by her...
Gervis "Sonny Boy" Mathews
Jul 23, 2017
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Gervis "Sonny Boy" Mathews, 84, who died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Gervis was employed...
Charmaine Marie Romero
Jul 22, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Charmaine Marie Romero, 72, who died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Maison Du Monde Nursing Center. She is survived by her children, Sharon Morvant and her husband Leon, Kevin Delino and his wife Liz, Maury Delino and his wife Wendy, Stacey Delino and her partner Pamela Libersat...
Danielle "Den" Abshire
Jul 20, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Danielle Uriegas Abshire, 43, who died Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her husband...
Thomas Petry
Jul 19, 2017
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Thomas Petry, 79, who died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is survived by...
Ethel Lee Day Head
Jul 19, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ethel Lee Day Head, 75, who died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Ethel was a godly woman who will be missed dearly...
Fred Henry, Jr.
Jul 19, 2017
Kaplan — Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Abshire Cemetery honoring the life of Fred Henry Jr., 72, who died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his two sons, Tony Henry and his wife, Mary Ann of Abbeville and Michael Henry of Kaplan; one daughter, Belinda Henry...
Editha Mary Trahan Campbell
Jul 18, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Editha Mary Trahan Campbell, 73, who died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating...
Ricky Dale Dietz, Sr.
Jul 17, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ricky Dale Dietz, 55, who died Monday, July 17, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor David Delino officiating the services. Ricky is survived by his son, Terry...
Wilbert Lee Abshire
Jul 16, 2017
Abbeville— A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Wilbert Lee Abshire, 71, who died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. Pastor Ronald Roy will officiate the service. Wilbert is survived by his daughter, Hope Clements and her husband, Jonathan of Abbeville;...
Pamela Johnson Devoltz
Jul 15, 2017
Abbeville-A memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Pamela Diane Johnson DeVoltz, 70, who died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her sons, Dewayne "Rocky" DeVoltz, Jr. and James Himel; five daughters, Melanie LeBlanc, Diana Graf, Jackie Robertson, Donna Vizina and Heather Menard; seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and...
Barbara Ann Touchet
Jul 14, 2017
Gueydan — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Barbara Ann Touchet, 75, who died Friday, July 14, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. She is survived by...
John Cedric Faulk
Jul 12, 2017
Kaplan — John Cedric Faulk, 59, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette. He is survived by his wife, Christa L. Faulk of Kaplan; two sons, Clinton John Faulk of Lafayette and Matthew Faulk of Lafayette; two daughters, Katie F. and her husband Chris Ortega of Lafayette and Lori Faulk of Lafayette. He is also...
Eldes Joseph Touchet
Jul 10, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Eldes Joseph Touchet, 89, who died Monday, July 10, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Cameron...
Clougest "Cj" Boudreaux
Jul 8, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Clougest “CJ” Boudreaux, 82, who died Saturday July 8, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Nolan "Joey" Colomb, Jr.
Jul 6, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Nolan Colomb Jr., 48, who died Thursday, July 6, 2017. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Glenn Dehart officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Eric Broussard, John Nelms, Kevin Akers, Michael...
Devons "Mr. V" Vincent
Jul 5, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Devons "Mr. V" Vincent, 68, who passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Rebecca "Becky" Boggs Vincent of Kaplan; one son, Lance Vincent of Lafayette;...
Whitney Joseph Istre
Jul 4, 2017
Abbeville— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 06, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Whitney J. Istre, who passed away on Tuesday, July 04, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Michael Richard officiating. Pallbearers will be...
Olga Langlinais Toups
Jul 4, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Olga Langlinais Toups, 95, she was born on December 3, 1921, and passed away in her home in Abbeville, LA on July 4, 2017. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen...