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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...