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.
May Grace Guillot
Jun 7, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of May Grace Hebert Guillot, 76, who died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Baton Rouge General. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....
Verna R. Maturin
Jun 4, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6, 2016 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Verna Racca Maturin, 74, who died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Fr. Paul Bienvenu...
Larry Gene Dickson
Jun 3, 2016
Abbeville—A private family memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Larry Gene Dickson, 79, who died Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center surrounded by family. Larry was born on August 5, 1936 in Mansfield, OH to Howard and Alice Dickson. In his younger years he served in the United States Army. He...
Melba "Mello" Guidry
Jun 3, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Melba Jones Guidry, 74, who died Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lafayette General Southwest. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. She is...
Ismay "Bonnie" Cessac
May 31, 2016
Abbeville—A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Ismay Marie Begnaud Cessac, 92, who died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at her residence. Deacon Tim Marcantel will officiate the service. She is survived by her three daughters, Loretta Guidry, Manetta Guidry and Janell Bruno all of Mouton...
Peter George Tomino
May 30, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Peter George Tomino, 83, who died Monday, May 30, 2016. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery Pallbearers will be Paul Tomino, Matthew Tomino, Chris LeBlanc, Eric LeBlanc,...
William "Bill" Ellis Faciane
May 29, 2016
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of William Ellis Faciane, 58, who died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his residence. Reverend Jeffery Phillips will officiate the services. A private burial will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Trahan...
Kenneth "Moose" Delcambre
May 27, 2016
"Heaven has gained a true hero. The legend has finally earned his wings!! Rest in peace and be pain free!!!" Abbeville—Memorial celebration honoring the life of Kenneth "Moose" Delcambre, 73, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville. He will be escorted by Louisiana State Police to his final resting place -...
Curley Cormier
May 24, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Curley Cormier, 98, who died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....
Edward Reynolds Mayers
May 21, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Edward Reynolds Mayers, 55, who died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his residence. Rev. Gregory Cormier will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Colbi Mayers, Chad Mayers, Drake Mayers, Eric Mouton,...
Everna Cormier
May 20, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Everna McGee Cormier, 87, who died Friday, May 20, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. She is...
Patricia "Trish" Marceaux
May 19, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Patricia Abshire Marceaux, 48, who died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her husband, Love Marceaux of...
Jeanette Guidry Lejeune
May 18, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeanette Guidry LeJeune, 87, who died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Lulda A. Monceaux
May 16, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23, 2016 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lulda Abshire Monceaux, 96, who died Monday, May 16, 2016. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Co-concelebrant will...
Preston Harrington, Jr.
May 14, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Preston Harrington, Jr., 73, who died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Altar...
Rose Marie Breaux
May 14, 2016
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Rose Marie Breaux, 75, who was called to rest in the arms of our Savior on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center. Our beloved mother Rose “Bodie” Breaux was called home, for her work here was done. God...
Dalton John Hebert
May 11, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dalton John Hebert, 76, who died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Hebert Bernard...
Gertie H. Leblanc
May 10, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2016 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gertie Hargrave LeBlanc, 90, who died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry...
Mary Jane Champagne Comesana
May 9, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at a Mass of Christian Burial at Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie, LA honoring the life of Mary Jane Champagne Comesana, 89, who died Monday, May 9, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center after a four year battle with Alzheimer's. The family requests that visiting...
Rena Saltzman Marceaux
May 9, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Rena Saltzman Marceaux, 91, who died Monday, May 9, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Clay Marceaux, Curless Abshire,...