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.

Loria Romero Demarcay

Loria Romero Demarcay

Dec 7, 2016

Abbeville—Graveside services were held Thursday December 8, 2016 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Loria Romero Demarcay, 94 years, who died Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Eastridge Nursing Home of Abbeville. She was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers were Lilly Campbell, Tammy Balch, Sue Trahan, Donielle LeBlanc, Krissy...

Cheryl Lynn Turner Istre

Cheryl Lynn Turner Istre

Dec 6, 2016

Abbeville- A memorial service will be held Friday, December 30, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home-Abbeville, honoring the life of Cheryl Lynn Istre, 50 years, who died Tuesday December 06, 2016.

Gloria White Sellers

Gloria White Sellers

Dec 5, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:30 PM on Friday December 9, 2016 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Gloria Sellers, 86 years, who died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the...

Isaac Hebert

Isaac Hebert

Nov 30, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Isaac Hebert, 90 years, who died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his...

Sylvia Cormier Hardy

Sylvia Cormier Hardy

Nov 30, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Sylvia Cormier Hardy, 72 years, who died peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her residence after a brief battle with cancer. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the...

James "Jimmy" Luther Simon, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Luther Simon, Jr.

Nov 29, 2016

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 PM Saturday December 3, 2016 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of James Luther Simon Jr., 62, who died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at University Medical Center in New Orleans. Reverend Louis Richard will officiate the service. Those closest to Jimmy knew that under his rough exterior was the...

Paul "Mayo" Touchet

Paul "Mayo" Touchet

Nov 28, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Paul "Mayo" Touchet, 80 years, who died Monday, November 28, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his...

Judy Ann Schexnayder Atchison

Judy Ann Schexnayder Atchison

Nov 27, 2016

ABBEVILLE - A private memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Judy Ann Schexnayder Atchison, 60 years, who died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Lance Richard and Courtney Bell of Kaplan; daughter, Megan Ann Ward and her husband Jason of Erath; three grandchildren, Bailey...

Mary Lemaire Richard

Mary Lemaire Richard

Nov 21, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Richard, 71 years, who died Monday, November 21, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Eation James Hebert, Jr. and his wife, Sandra of...

Ruby L. Guidry

Ruby L. Guidry

Nov 20, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ruby L. Guidry, 67 years, who passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Ruby was employed by Abrom...

Dang Ngoc Huynh

Dang Ngoc Huynh

Nov 19, 2016

A private service will be held at a later date.

Francis G. Meaux

Francis G. Meaux

Nov 18, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Francis George Meaux, 81 years, who died Friday, November 18, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary P. Meaux...

Floyd Louis Vincent

Floyd Louis Vincent

Nov 16, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday November 19, 2016 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in Maurice, honoring the life of Floyd Louis Vincent, 84 years, who died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Floyd was a devoted husband, doting father and grandfather....

Ronald James Bares

Ronald James Bares

Nov 15, 2016

Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ronald James Bares, 58 years, who died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He is survived by his sons, Joseph Raymond Bares, and Ray Lange and his fiancée Jaeka Jones; daughters, Amanda Datraz and her...

Agnell Broussard

Agnell Broussard

Nov 12, 2016

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Agnell Broussard, 93 years, who died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating...

Hazel Viator Menard

Hazel Viator Menard

Nov 11, 2016

Abbeville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Marie Menard, 83 years, who died Friday, November 11, 2016. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...

Goldie Marie Broussard Bergeron

Goldie Marie Broussard Bergeron

Nov 10, 2016

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services will be held Monday November 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Goldie Marie Broussard Bergeron, 88, who died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jarrod Bergeron, Ryan Bergeron, Jacob Bergeron, Seth Riche’, Jansen...

Ellagene Richard Bertrand

Ellagene Richard Bertrand

Nov 10, 2016

Kaplan - Ellagene Richard Bertrand, born April 14, 1932, died November 10, 2016, at Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley at the age of 84 after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday November 12, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating...

Benjamin Todd "Benji" Vienne

Benjamin Todd "Benji" Vienne

Nov 6, 2016

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday November 10, 2016 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Benjamin Todd Vienne, 41 years, who died Sunday, November 6, 2016. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Ty...

Elvie Duhon

Elvie Duhon

Nov 6, 2016

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Elvie Duhon, 94 years, who died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. She...

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