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.

Jim Russell Bazar

Jim Russell Bazar

Jul 10, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2015 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Jim Russell Bazar, 46, who died Friday, July 10, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital.He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Manny Fernandez officiating the services. Jim was passionate...

Helen Staynoff Abshire

Helen Staynoff Abshire

Jul 9, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 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 Staynoff Abshire, 92, who died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Rosewood Retirement & Assisted Living. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark...

Shirley Semond

Shirley Semond

Jul 8, 2015

Abbeville — Services are currently pending for Shirley May Snyder Semond, 72, who died Wednesday, July 8, 2015 due to an automobile accident. She is survived by her son, David Sutton; one daughter, Deborah Vogt; one step-daughter, Barbara Ann Semond; one brother, George Snyder; one sister, Lori Snyder; six grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Tiffany, Kayla, Kale, and Ernest; and eight great...

Helen Savoy

Helen Savoy

Jul 6, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services for Helen Theriot Savoy, 65, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home Chapel- Abbeville with Reverend Bill Melancon officiating. Scripture readings will be recited by Becky Soirez and Shelanne Richard. Pallbearers will be Kevin Savoy, Chad Savoy, Kodi Savoy, Jude Soirez, Christopher Hebert, Justin Toups, and Robert "Boo" Savoy, Jr. Honorary...

Reno Adam Benoit

Reno Adam Benoit

Jul 5, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Reno Adam Benoit, 89, who died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Robert Wells officiating the services. He is survived by his three children, Brenda...

Darrell Marceaux

Darrell Marceaux

Jul 4, 2015

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Darryl James Marceaux, 76, who died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is...

Randal R. Harrington Sr.

Randal R. Harrington Sr.

Jul 4, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Randal Ray Harrington Sr., 61, who died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services....

Mariah Marceaux

Mariah Marceaux

Jul 1, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mariah Dawn Marceaux, 18, who died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her father, R.P Marceaux and his wife, Linda...

Preston J. Broussard

Preston J. Broussard

Jun 30, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Preston Joseph Broussard, 97, who died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Mary...

Charles Campbell

Charles Campbell

Jun 28, 2015

Abbeville— A mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 3, 2015, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Abbeville honoring the life of Charles Campbell, 79, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at his home, after a dignified, courageous, and hard-fought battle against cancer. He was surrounded by...

Norris Joseph Lemaire

Norris Joseph Lemaire

Jun 27, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, June 29, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Norris Joseph Lemaire, 88, who died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Bill Melancon officiating the services....

Renola Stelly Vidrine

Renola Stelly Vidrine

Jun 26, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 28, 2015 at a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Renola Stelly Vidrine, 75, who died Friday, June 26, 2015 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She...

Megan Paige Guidry

Megan Paige Guidry

Jun 25, 2015

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Megan Paige Guidry, 18, who died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Deacon Joseph Hebert officiating the services. She is survived by her parents, Damian...

Ramona Intermill Baudoin

Ramona Intermill Baudoin

Jun 22, 2015

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ramona Intermill Baudoin, 80, who died Monday, June 22, 2015 at her residence. Brother David Rousse will be officiating the services. A native of Bruce, SD, Mona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She lived...

Nellie Marceaux Pierce

Nellie Marceaux Pierce

Jun 21, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Nellie Pierce, 92, who died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery. Pallbearers include her grandsons Michael Vaughn, JD Pierce, Kevin Campisi, and Aaron Crenshaw, and her nephew...

Ruth Demeyer Villien

Ruth Demeyer Villien

Jun 18, 2015

ABBEVILLE — Ruth DeMeyer Villien of Abbeville, died June 18, 2015 after a lengthy struggle with blood cancer. She was a retired educator with extensive experience in California and Vermilion Parish. Ruth then volunteered at Abbeville General Hospital for over twenty years. She was born during the Depression to a large, caring, farm family in Blythe, California. There she developed...

J.B. Primeaux

J.B. Primeaux

Jun 18, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of J. B. Primeaux, 59, who died Thursday, June 18, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Pres Riley officiating the services. He is survived by the love of his life, Mary Katherine Gutierrez;...

Jean “Pierre” Touchet

Jean “Pierre” Touchet

Jun 18, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jean Lauris Touchet, 80, who died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Brother Lee Rodgers officiating the services. He is survived by his three sons, Bill...

Teddy Ray Joseph Romero, Sr.

Teddy Ray Joseph Romero, Sr.

Jun 18, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Teddy Ray Joseph Romero, Sr., 56, who died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his residence. Deacon Tim Marcantel will officiate the service. He is survived by his four sons, Brandon J. Romero, Shane J. Romero, Teddy Ray Romero,...

Wayne N. Zaunbrecher

Wayne N. Zaunbrecher

Jun 17, 2015

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 at a 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Wayne Nicholas Zaunbrecher, 76, who died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services....

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