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.
Shirley "Yvonne" Creasey Lege
Sep 16, 2014
A memorial service for Yvonne Creasey Lege, 83, of Abbeville will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, 12:00 noon at the Vincent Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends and loved ones on Saturday for visitation 10 am until noon at the funeral home. Interment will be private and take place at St. Paul cemetery at a later date. Yvonne...
Gregory Suire
Sep 14, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gregory Suire, 57, who died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Post Acute Speciality Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kurt Romero,...
Wilfred “Dago” Leleux
Sep 11, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, September 15, 2014 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church honoring the life of Wilfred "Dago" Leleux, 97, who died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services....
Mary B. Bertrand
Sep 11, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Linda Jane Broussard Bertrand, 82, who died Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend...
Jerry Ike Smith
Sep 10, 2014
Abbeville—Jerry Ike Smith, born June 10, 1934, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Anne Ketchum Smith, married for 27 years, he was preceded in death by his parents, James Elbert Smith and Elsie Mae Robbins Smith, his sister, Kate Smith Riley, and daughter Kathleen Smith Colombel and is survived by his brother Ralph James Smith (Betty),...
Richard James Istre
Sep 10, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Richard James Istre, 71, who died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Brother Mark Broussard officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 50...
Vernice B. Lebouef
Sep 10, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Vernice LeBouef, 87, who died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by her five sons, Ernest...
Lloyd St. Amant
Sep 3, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lloyd St. Amant, 75, who died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. He is survived by his step-son, William...
Elaine Leblanc Romero
Sep 1, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elaine LeBlanc Romero, 83, who died Monday, September 1, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Elaine was a devoted and loving mother and...
David "Pickle" Uriegas
Aug 31, 2014
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of David “Pickle” Uriegas, 33, who died Sunday, August 31, 2014. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his companion of 15 years, Kasey Roche of...
Tamara Brooke Doucet Davidson
Aug 29, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2014 at New Life Church honoring the life of Tamara Brooke Doucet Davidson, 32, who died Friday, August 29, 2014. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Heath Doucet, Miranda Doucet, Dwayne Manceaux, Will Caillouet, Cody...

Severan Vincent
Aug 28, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Severan Vincent, 89, who died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his wife...
Harris Joseph David
Aug 27, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Harris Joseph David, 82, who died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at LA Extended Care Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Learline G. David of Kaplan;...
Carra Trahan
Aug 21, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25, 2014 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Carra Trahan, 95, who died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Maison De Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the...
John Joseph Derouen
Aug 20, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Joseph Derouen, 90, who died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....
Joseph Lawrence Richard
Aug 20, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2014 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Joseph Lawrence Richard, 81, who died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Serving...
Carol Benoit Marceaux
Aug 20, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2014 at a 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Carol Benoit Marceaux, 66, who died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier and Reverend...
Melvin Paul Bertrand
Aug 19, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Melvin Paul Bertrand, 75, who died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at his residence in Crowley. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Dr. Richard Ledet and Dr. Charlie Crews officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Terry Landry Schexnider Owen
Aug 19, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Terry Landry Schexnider Owen, 53, who died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating...