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.
Lorena Abshire Reese
Aug 10, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 14,2016 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lorena Abshire Reese, 91, who passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She was laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Lorena joined her beloved husband, Clyde, on...
Zula Mae Meaux Hebert
Aug 10, 2016
Cow Island—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Zula Mae Hebert, 88, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving...
Ewill Paul Hargrave
Aug 8, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ewill Paul Hargrave, 83, who died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Bill Vincent officiating the services. He is survived by...
Ruth M. Marceaux
Aug 3, 2016
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Ruth Marceaux, 88, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter, Billie and her husband, Kenneth Menard of...
John C. Mire
Aug 2, 2016
Kaplan — Services will be held at a later date honoring the life of John Curtis Mire, 66, who died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Villa Feliciana Nursing Home. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Moore of Crowley; his mother, Irene B. Mire of Kaplan; one sister, Joycelyn Mire of Kaplan; two brothers, Albert Mire, Jr. of Kaplan and...
Edwin T. Hair
Aug 2, 2016
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Gueydan First United Methodist Church honoring the life of Edwin T. Hair, 86, who died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend John Krause officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Joanna Hair Sistrunk...
Louis John " L.J." Broussard
Aug 2, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Louis John Broussard, 91, who died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Louis John Broussard "L.J." was born in Abbeville, LA on July 23, 1925....
Joseph “J.C.” Langlinais Sr.
Aug 1, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 4, 2016 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph “J.C.” Langlinais Sr., 85, who died Monday, August 1, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Miriam Adair Knilans
Jul 31, 2016
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Miriam Adair Knilans, 58, who died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Canon Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Megan and her husband, Derek Steele of Warner Robins, GA;...
Daniel Paul Richard
Jul 30, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel Paul Richard, 40, who died Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Services will be conducted by Pastor Curtis Gibson of Charity Baptist Mission. He will be laid...
Loretta Holmes Stelly
Jul 30, 2016
ABBEVILLE—Private graveside services will be held at a later date for Loretta Holmes Stelly, 85, who died Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She is survived by her sons, James Holmes III and his wife Marlene, and Richard Holmes and his wife Cindy; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Lane Joseph Rodrigue
Jul 29, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lane Joseph Rodrigue, 74, who died Friday, July 29, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Donald Rodrigue,...
Margie Landry Broussard
Jul 29, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 1, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Margie Landry Broussard, 86, who died Friday, July 29, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. She is survived...
Lou Anna Miller Greeson
Jul 26, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lou Anna Miller Greeson, 89, who died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Maison De Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Bethel Rose "Lakey" Schriefer Schwartz
Jul 26, 2016
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Bethel Rose Schriefer Schwartz, 95, who died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. Lakey Schwartz was born in Perry, LA, on December 21, 1920. Her...
Jenny Angelle Choate Stelly
Jul 24, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Jenny Angelle Choate Stelly, 36, who died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. She is...
Robert Castro
Jul 24, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at New Life Church honoring the life of Robert Castro, 86, who died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Robert Castro, Troy Castro, Jason Castro, Eric Castro, Lance...
Ruby Mire Venable
Jul 23, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ruby Mire Venable, 84, who died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Newman...
Doris Jean Spates Huntsberry
Jul 21, 2016
Abbeville-Doris Jean Spates Huntsberry, 76, was welcomed into heaven by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family. Doris was born in Abbeville, LA on December 18, 1939. She was brought up in the Baptist Church and converted to Catholicism before her marriage to her loving husband, Joseph...
Harris John Baudoin
Jul 21, 2016
ABBEVILLE—Graveside services are pending honoring the life of Harris John Baudoin, 78, who died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lee Virdy D. Baudoin; children, Charleen Lege, Scott Baudoin and his wife Sheila, Phyllis Ledet and her husband Mark, Phillip Baudoin and his wife Olita; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers, Tite...
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