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.
Helen T. Trahan
Feb 21, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, 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 Helen T. Trahan, 85, who died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Maison De Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Mabel Noel Lyons
Feb 20, 2016
Mabel Noel Lyons, 90, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Brookdale Bonita Springs. Formerly of Jackson, MS, she had been a resident of Bonita Springs for the past 2 years. Mabel was born October 15, 1925 in Abbeville, LA a daughter of the late Louis Henry and Elizabeth (Griffin) Noel. Mabel’s career was spent working...
Eula Marie Guilbeaux
Feb 20, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eula Marie Guilbeaux, 96, who died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers...
David "Jap" Hebert
Feb 19, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2016 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of David “Jap” Hebert, 56, who died Friday, February 19, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Picard officiating the services. "Jap" was...
Anna Ruth "Lady Jane" Buras Acereto
Feb 19, 2016
Kaplan — Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Anna Ruth “Lady Jane” Buras Acereto, 75, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 19, 2016. She was a native of Plaquemines Parish born in Buras on April 18, 1940. She was a resident of Kaplan for the past year. She is survived by...
Richard Dale Arabie
Feb 19, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Richard Dale Arabie, 71, who died Friday, February 19, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Randy Dugas officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Mark Barr, Jay M. Romero,...
Ruby Abshire Bertrand
Feb 18, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 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 Ruby Marie Bertrand, 88, who died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Judy Ann Breaux Miller
Feb 17, 2016
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Graceland Cemetery honoring the life of Judy Ann Miller, 72, who died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Maison du Monde Living Center. Brother Julius Robertson will officiate the services. She is survived by her husband, Richard Miller of Abbeville; daughter, Jamie Williams of Gueydan; and two grandchildren,...
Felton Elzy, Jr.
Feb 15, 2016
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Felton Elzy, Jr., 92, who died Monday, February 15, 2016 at his residence. Minister Albert Hill will be officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patricia Matthews Elzy of Kaplan; two sons, Felton...
Mario Celestino
Feb 15, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 19, 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 Mario Alberto Celestino, 40, who died Monday, February 15, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Mario was...
Alix Labry Vincent
Feb 14, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alix LaBry Vincent, 88, who died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark Miley officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 67...
Bret J. Theriot
Feb 14, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Bret Jerome Theriot, 56, who died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his residence surrounded by loving family. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Mitchell Guidry officiating...
Evelyn Reese Hartwell
Feb 13, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Gueydan honoring the life of Evelyn Reese Hartwell, 96, who went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, February 13, 2016 after being a good and faithful servant here on earth. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend...
Daniel Wade Huval
Feb 9, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonse Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Wade Huval, 81, who died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonse Cemetery with the Reverend Father Paul Broussard, Pastor of St. Leo...
Damian Michael Abshire
Feb 6, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Damian Michael Abshire, 18, who died Saturday, February 6, 2016. He is survived by his father, Ryan J. Abshire and his wife Angela; mother, Heidi Weintritt and her husband Daniel; siblings, Cody Abshire, Ethan Abshire, Isabella Ashley, and...
William Henry Miller, Jr.
Feb 6, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of William Henry Miller, Jr, 69, who died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. William was a lifelong resident of Abbeville...
Harvey Derouen
Feb 4, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 8, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Harvey Derouen, 55, who died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Brian Harrington officiating the services. He was the owner/operator...
L.J. Reaux, Jr.
Feb 2, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, 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 Laodice Joseph Reaux, Jr., 99, who passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. L.J. was a life long resident...
Cecile Brasseaux Landry
Feb 1, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Cecile Brasseaux Landry, 96, who died Monday, February 1, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Charles Langlois officiating the services. She is survived...
Edison "Bee" Abshire
Jan 30, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Edison Abshire, 82, who died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his companion, Peggy Matthew...