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.
Jerome B. Hebert
Aug 18, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jerome B. Hebert, 83, who died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of...
Gregory Joseph Leonards
Aug 17, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2014 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Gregory Joseph Leonards, 65, who died Sunday, August 17, 2014. He will be laid to rest at St. Leo Cemetery with Fr. Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Stephen Leonards, Lawrence Leonards,...
Ronald Lee Broussard
Aug 15, 2014
Maurice—Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ronald Lee Broussard, 76, who died Friday, August 15, 2014 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services....
Harcie "Paul" Gaspard
Aug 14, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Harcie “Paul” Gaspard, 78, who died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 28...
Lucille Lemaire
Aug 14, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lucille LeMaire, 100, who died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She...
Rickey Paul Lemaire
Aug 13, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rickey Paul LeMaire, 57, who died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of...
Arlene Marceaux
Aug 13, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Arlene Marceaux, 81, who died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Roland Fontenot officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 41 years,...
Verta Mae "Pie" Leblanc Richard
Aug 12, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held Monday, August 18, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Verta LeBlanc Richard, 90, who died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. "Miss. Pie"...
Minos Paul Touchet
Aug 8, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Minos Paul Touchet, 88, who died Friday, August 8, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Steve Delino officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Nick Touchet, Cory Touchet, Broc...
Dr. J. Peverly Broussard
Aug 7, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dr. J. Peverly Broussard, 83, who died Thursday, August 7, 2014 at LA Extended Care Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin...
Lawrence Joseph Benoit
Aug 4, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Lawrence Joseph Benoit, 89, who died Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence in Kaplan surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare...
Rita Thibodeaux Primeaux
Aug 2, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 4, 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 Rita Thibodeaux Primeaux, 94, who died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating...
Elson "B-B" Joseph Campbell
Aug 2, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elson Joseph Campbell, 83, who died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Mr. Campbell was a loving father,...
Vernon John Richard
Aug 1, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Vernon John Richard, 88, who died Friday, August 1, 2014 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Marceaux Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Tony...
Eldridge Vincent
Aug 1, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 4, 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 Eldridge Vincent, 101, who died Friday, August 1, 2014 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at St. Anthony Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier...
James "Andy" Andrew Chauvin, Jr.
Aug 1, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of James “Andy” Chauvin, Jr., 49, who died Friday, August 1, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin...
Dorothy Mae "Shine" Menard Theriot
Jul 31, 2014
Henry—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy Mae Menard Theriot, 94, who died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery. Mrs. Shine was well known and loved for her fantastic cooking...
Etienne Bourque, Jr.
Jul 31, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Etienne Bourque Jr., 75, who died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Joe Baudoin officiating the services. He is survived by his brother,...
Henry Patrick Overstreet
Jul 28, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Henry Patrick Overstreet, 86, who died Monday, July 28, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Deacon Tim Marcantel will be officiating the services. He is survived by his grandchildren, Zack Hebert, Duke Barras and Dodie Touchet Romero and...
Charles Keith Simon
Jul 27, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Charles Keith Simon, 63, who died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his son, Damian Simon; daughter, Desiree Guidry and her husband Garrett; two step daughters, Melody Langlinais and Jessica Delaughter and her...