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.

George Purvis Broussard

George Purvis Broussard

May 8, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 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 George Purvis Broussard, 83, who died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the...

Shelton Deville

Shelton Deville

May 6, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Shelton DeVille, 68, who died Friday, May 6, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Theresa DeVille of Abbeville;...

Barbara Ann Jackson Dartez

Barbara Ann Jackson Dartez

May 6, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2016 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Barbara Ann Jackson Dartez, 87, who died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center, Houston Texas. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Maurice, with Reverend...

Kevin G. Guidry

Kevin G. Guidry

May 5, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Kevin Guidry, 52, who passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...

Amanda Rae Lege’ Simon

Amanda Rae Lege’ Simon

Apr 30, 2016

Kaplan—Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Amanda Rae Lege’ Simon, 33, who died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at her residence. She is survived by her parents, Sandra and Steven Simon of Kaplan; her companion, T.J. Longshore of Conroe, TX; one sister, Valerie and her husband,...

John Labry, Jr.

John Labry, Jr.

Apr 30, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 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 John LaBry Jr., 92, who died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the...

Rosalie Vincent Miller

Rosalie Vincent Miller

Apr 29, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 2, 2016 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Lafayette, LA, honoring the life of Rosalie Vincent Miller, 81, who died Friday, April 29, 2016 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at St. John Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating...

Tanner Michael Labauve

Tanner Michael Labauve

Apr 28, 2016

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Tanner Michael LaBauve, 15, who died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Women's and Children's Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services. He is...

Gladys Lillian Simon

Gladys Lillian Simon

Apr 24, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27, 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 Gladys Lillian Simon, 95, who died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. She is survived by...

Mae Rose Cashaw

Mae Rose Cashaw

Apr 24, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mae Rose Cashaw, 69, who died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. She is survived by her three sons, Kelvin "Chunky" Bertrand and his wife, Sandra of Kaplan,...

Adontee Jamel Martin

Adontee Jamel Martin

Apr 23, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at New Life Church, 1109 N. Lafitte Road, Abbeville, honoring the life of Adontee Jamel Martin, 15, who died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Women's and Children's Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Adontee's friends and...

Tammy Melissa Delahoussaye Derouen

Tammy Melissa Delahoussaye Derouen

Apr 22, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, April 25, 2016 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Tammy Melissa DeRouen, 55, who died Friday, April 22, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Broussard, Terry LeBlanc, Tony Frederick, Joey...

John Clay Bergeron

John Clay Bergeron

Apr 22, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy, LA., honoring the life of John Clay Bergeron, 62, who died Friday, April 22, 2016 at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Johnathan...

Glenda Veazey Leleux

Glenda Veazey Leleux

Apr 21, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, April 25, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Glenda Veazey LeLeux, 63, who died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Bill Melancon officiating the services. Pallbearers...

Nicolas Belaire Fontenot

Nicolas Belaire Fontenot

Apr 21, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Nicolas Belaire Fontenot, 50, who died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 23...

Fernest "Myout" Abshire, Jr.

Fernest "Myout" Abshire, Jr.

Apr 20, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Fernest “Myout” Abshire, Jr., 79, who died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Eunice Extended Care Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his two...

Thelma Marie Moore Leblanc

Thelma Marie Moore Leblanc

Apr 14, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Thelma Marie Moore LeBlanc, 86, who died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers...

Marie Mazil Trahan Couvillon

Marie Mazil Trahan Couvillon

Apr 11, 2016

Kaplan— Marie Mazil Trahan Couvillon passed away at 3:30 p.m., during the Hour of Great Mercy, on April 11, 2016. She was 91 years old. The daughter of Leonce and Evie Trahan of Cow Island, La., Mazil graduated from E. Broussard High School, where she received the American Legion Award, she was the devoted wife of Roy Couvillon for sixty-five...

Albert F. "Benjie" Frederick, Jr

Albert F. "Benjie" Frederick, Jr

Apr 8, 2016

Abbeville —A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Albert F. “Benjie” Frederick, Jr., 75, who died Friday, April 8, is scheduled for 11:00am April 23, 2016 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Abbeville, LA. Mass to be preceded by a rosary and reflection of his life at 10:00am, also at the church. He is survived...

Gerald J. "Hammy" Patin

Gerald J. "Hammy" Patin

Apr 7, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Gerald J. “Hammy” Patin, 79, who died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. Fr. Chester Arceneaux will be officiating the services. Hammy was known as a quarter horse and thoroughbred owner and trainer. His horses...

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