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.

Gladys Marie Meaux

Gladys Marie Meaux

Jan 14, 2017

Abbeville-A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday January 16, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Gladys Marie Meaux, 90 years, who died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. She...

Mary Myrtis Abshire

Mary Myrtis Abshire

Jan 14, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Myrtis Abshire, 72 years, who died on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Terry Anthony Jackson

Terry Anthony Jackson

Jan 13, 2017

ABBEVILLE— A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. Therese of The Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Terry Anthony Jackson, 37 years, who died Friday, January 13, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in...

Kathryn "Kathy" Hargrave O'Quin

Kathryn "Kathy" Hargrave O'Quin

Jan 13, 2017

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Kathryn "Kathy" Hargrave O'Quin, 61 years old, who passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Long officiating the services....

Arron J. Hebert

Arron J. Hebert

Jan 11, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Arron James Hebert, 67 years, who died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery. Arron was an inspector for the Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry for 35...

Whitney J. Romero, Jr.

Whitney J. Romero, Jr.

Jan 11, 2017

Kaplan — Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Whitney Joseph Romero, Jr., 70 years old, who passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Romero of Nunez; three sons, Whitney Romero, III and his wife, Monique of Youngsville, Jared Romero...

Ernest "Lynn" Howell

Ernest "Lynn" Howell

Jan 11, 2017

MAURICE — A celebration of life gathering will be held for Ernest “Lynn” Howell, 55 years, who died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. The memorial barbecue will be held at noon, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Woodlawn Chapel, 8001 Woodlawn Rd., Maurice, LA. All family and friends are welcome to Lynn’s celebration. Lynn was a loving husband, son,...

Ronald Joseph Laviolette

Ronald Joseph Laviolette

Jan 11, 2017

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 14, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ronald Joseph Laviolette, 63 years, who died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Lafayette General Southwest. He will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Deacon Russell Hayes officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Elery Duhon,...

Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Robinson Hill

Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Robinson Hill

Jan 9, 2017

Abbeville-Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Abbeville, LA. Barbara Hill, age 74, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, January 21 at 8:00 AM until time of services. She will be...

Eugenie "Jeanne" Blanchard Gaspard

Eugenie "Jeanne" Blanchard Gaspard

Jan 9, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Eugenie Jeanne Blanchard Gaspard, 86 years, who died Monday, January 9, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the...

Timmy Jude Hebert

Timmy Jude Hebert

Jan 7, 2017

Abbeville-A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday January 10, 2017, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Timmy Jude Hebert, 47 years, who died Saturday, January 7, 2017. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Troy...

Polly M. Conner

Polly M. Conner

Jan 7, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Polly M. Conner, 87 years, who passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend...

Anna Lou Leblanc Richard

Anna Lou Leblanc Richard

Jan 6, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 9, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Anna Lou Richard, 77 years, who died Friday, January 6, 2017. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Randall Moreau officiating the services. She is survived by her three daughters, Ray Ann...

Larry Laviolette

Larry Laviolette

Jan 6, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Larry James Laviolette, 47 years, who died on Friday, January 6, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his wife...

Nora Bell Pahrmann

Nora Bell Pahrmann

Jan 4, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Nora Bell Pahrmann, 78 years, who died on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services. She is survived by her...

Lanis Joseph Meyers

Lanis Joseph Meyers

Jan 4, 2017

Abbeville- Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday January 7, 2017 at St. Paul Cemetery, 515 Jacquelyn Street, Abbeville LA. 70510, honoring the life of Lanis Joseph Meyers, 84 years, who died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Betty Jane Adams Meyers; sister, Lou Breaux; brother, Dalfred Meyers; four daughters, Chris...

Marie Edmay Pesson

Marie Edmay Pesson

Jan 3, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Edmay Pesson, 98 years, who died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Pitre Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the...

Daryl Wayne Frederick

Daryl Wayne Frederick

Jan 3, 2017

Abbeville-Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday January 11, 2017 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Daryl Wayne Frederick, 66 years, who died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette following complications from a previous Surgery. Rev. Gregory Cormier will officiate the services. He is survived by his son, Shane Frederick; two grandchildren, Chance...

Winston Edward Foreman

Winston Edward Foreman

Jan 2, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Winston Edward Foreman, 96 years, who died Monday, January 2, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the...

Burton Hardy

Burton Hardy

Jan 1, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of John Burton Hardy, 82 years, who passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at the Kaplan Cemetery mausoleum with Reverend Mark...

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