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.
John Dean Meaux, Sr.
Jan 9, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of John Dean Meaux, Sr., 66, who died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Carl Meaux,...
Mary Joyce Trahan
Jan 9, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Joyce Trahan, 78, who died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Charles "Chuck" Reed Landry
Jan 8, 2015
Abbeville-A Memorial Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. St. Charles Street, Abbeville, Louisiana honoring the life of Charles Reed “Chuck” Landry who died Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Branson, Missouri. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Billy Vincent at 7:30 p.m. Interment...
Hilda Gaspard Trahan
Jan 8, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 12, 2015 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Hilda Gaspard Trahan, 81, who died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Hilda...
Mattie Babineaux Moss
Jan 7, 2015
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held Friday, January 9, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Mattie Babineaux Moss, 94, went to her eternal rest January 7, 2015 at 12:45 am at Eastridge Nursing Home. Mattie's final resting place will be at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery...
Linda Hargrave Choate
Jan 7, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Linda Marie Choate, 49, who died Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her two daughters, Angelle Choate and...
Thailan John Moss
Jan 6, 2015
ABBEVILLE —Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Thailan John Moss, who passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his home. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. Keith DeRouen officiating the services. He...
Barney Dale Broussard
Jan 5, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Barney Dale Broussard, 78, who died Monday, January 5, 2015 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the...

Francis Frederick
Jan 5, 2015
Abbeville- Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 08, 2015 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Francis Frederick, 77, of Abbeville who died Monday, January 05, 2015 at AMG Specialty hospital in Lafayette. Deacon Billy Vincent will officiate the services.
Roland Broussard
Jan 4, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John Roland Broussard, 78, who died Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center due to a long illness. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...
Dr. Walter Joseph Primeaux, Jr.
Jan 3, 2015
“Come to me, all you that labor and are burdened and I will refresh you.” Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Dr. Walter Joseph Primeaux, Jr., 86, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 3, 2015...
Joseph Presley Dartez
Dec 29, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Presley Dartez, 86, who died Monday, December 29, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the...
Maurice Arthur Levy
Dec 27, 2014
ABBEVILLLE—Maurice Arthur Levy, 86, who died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at a Lafayette hospital. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Richard Levy; daughter, Janice Noel and her husband John; granddaughter, Lynna Surat and her husband Justin; and a brother, Ira Levy of Portland, ME. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Levy and the former Ada Westerman....
Velta B. Lege
Dec 26, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Velta B. Lege, 85, who died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. She is survived by three daughters,...
Gurdy Gaspard Clostio
Dec 23, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gurdy Gaspard Clostio, 81, who died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Joshua Guillory...
Joseph "Pat" Dore'
Dec 21, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Patrick Dore', 72, who died Sunday, December 21, 2014. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath. He is survived by his son, Matthew Logan Dore'; and sister, Berna Dean Barilleaux...
Raleigh Aucoin
Dec 21, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Raleigh Anthony Aucoin, 71, who died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived...
Terry Lane Mire Abshire
Dec 20, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Terry Lane Mire Abshire, 68, who died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Frank Kendall officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons, John...
Daniel Hebert Sr.
Dec 17, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 20, 2014 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Daniel Hebert, Sr., 55, who died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....
Mary Mae Choate
Dec 17, 2014
Pecan Island—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Mae Choate, 96, who died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her...