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.

Irene Decuir Noel

Irene Decuir Noel

Apr 9, 2017

Abbeville— A Mass of the Resurrection and Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday, April 12 at 2:00pm in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville honoring the life of Irene Decuir Noel who passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, April 9, with her daughter and son in law at her bedside. Reverend Louis Richard will be the celebrant. She...

Mildred R. Suire

Mildred R. Suire

Apr 9, 2017

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Mildred Richard Suire, 77, who died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Clifford Julian...

Kenneth D. Darby

Kenneth D. Darby

Apr 9, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Kenneth Dale Darby, 72, who died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Forrest General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, Trent Darby and his wife, Betty...

Julitta "Gee" Boudreaux

Julitta "Gee" Boudreaux

Apr 8, 2017

Kaplan — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Julitta Marie Boudreaux, 55, who passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest...

Rosie Mae Cormier

Rosie Mae Cormier

Apr 8, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rosie Mae Cormier, 94, who died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Rangel, Kameron Rangel, Mike LeBlanc, Mike Hebert,...

Fred Monceaux, Jr.

Fred Monceaux, Jr.

Apr 4, 2017

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Fred Monceaux, Jr., 96, who died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Troy Duhon officiating the services. He is survived by his son,...

Earline Marie Dore

Earline Marie Dore

Apr 2, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Earline Marie Dore, 83, who died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. She is survived by...

Melinda Kay Griffin Doxey

Melinda Kay Griffin Doxey

Apr 2, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Melinda Kay Griffin Doxey, 53, passed away on April 2, 2017 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. She died peacefully at The Carpenter House surrounded by her loving family. She will be laid to rest at...

Elton "Chick" Schexnider

Elton "Chick" Schexnider

Apr 2, 2017

Kaplan - Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Elton “Chick” Schexnider, 88 years old, who passed away peacefully at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 88. Chick was born on February 14, 1929. A native of Crowley, LA and a resident of Kaplan, LA for 57 years....

Kimberly Sue Grau Garrett

Kimberly Sue Grau Garrett

Mar 31, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kimberly Sue Grau Garrett, 51, who died Friday, March 31, 2017. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Steve Delino officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Zailen Guillotte, Derrian Harrison, Kendell Landry,...

Elray "T-Ray" Lege

Elray "T-Ray" Lege

Mar 31, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Elray "T-Ray" Lege, 70, who died Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda M. Lege; two sons, Brud...

Daniel Sellers

Daniel Sellers

Mar 30, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Daniel Sellers, 82, who died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Joel Faulk officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Andy...

Charles "C.L." Broussard

Charles "C.L." Broussard

Mar 29, 2017

Abbeville- Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, 2017 at 1 p.m. honoring the life of C.L. (Charles Lucius) Broussard, 86, who died Wednesday, March 29 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. A sergeant in the United States Army...

Theresa Ann Toups

Theresa Ann Toups

Mar 29, 2017

Nunez—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Nunez Baptist Cemetery honoring the life of Theresa Ann Toups, 80, who died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Yoakum Community Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Lee Rodgers officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Dwayne Simon...

Goldie Menard Meaux

Goldie Menard Meaux

Mar 29, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Goldie Menard Meaux, 81, who died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Maison duMonde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Oris Joseph Barry

Oris Joseph Barry

Mar 29, 2017

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Oris Joseph Barry, 95, a World War II Army Veteran, who died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew...

Velma Gaspard Frederick

Velma Gaspard Frederick

Mar 28, 2017

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Velma Gaspard Frederick, 67, who died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. She is survived by...

Jessie Lee Bourque

Jessie Lee Bourque

Mar 27, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jessie Lee Bourque, 81, who died Monday, March 27, 2017 at Lafayette General Southwest. He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Delta Stelly

Delta Stelly

Mar 24, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Delta Stelly, 92, who died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Stone County Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the...

Joseph Aristile Bourque

Joseph Aristile Bourque

Mar 24, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 27, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Aristile Bourque, 85, who died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. He is...

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