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.
Laura Falgout Broussard
Jun 5, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2014 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Laura Falgout Broussard, 90, who died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Louis...
Kevin Lasalle
Jun 5, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Kevin LaSalle, 53, who died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Reverend Steve Delino officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of...
Aubrie Rae Uriegas
Jun 2, 2014
Kaplan — Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island honoring the life of Aubrie Rae Uriegas, who died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Tulane University Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by...
Odelia Lebouef Leblanc
Jun 2, 2014
Kaplan — Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 4, 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 Odelia LeBouef LeBlanc, 88, who died Monday, June 2, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise...
Raymond Joseph Gerard
May 31, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Raymond Gerard, 79, who died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. A...
Andre Michael Landry
May 29, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, June 2, 2014 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church honoring the life of Andre Michael Landry, 26, who died Thursday, May 29, 2014. Reverend Bill Melancon will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Charles Gentry "Chuckie" Landry, Bailey LeMaire, Joey Landry, Brent Landry, Josh Suire and...
Doris Virginia Lewing
May 29, 2014
Abbeville- A memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Doris Virginia Lewing, 78, who died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. She is survived by her two sons, James David Lewing, and Bud Lewing and his wife Lavonne; daughter, Chrisi Lewing and her husband, Michael Courtney; three grandchildren, Trey Lewing, Melissa March and...
Rose May "Not" Natille Baudoin
May 29, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rose May Natille “Not” Baudoin, 86, who died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier and Pastor Tommy Magee officiating the services. She...
Michael J. "Lil Mike" Detraz Jr.
May 27, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Michael James Detraz Jr., 39, who died Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Readers for the Mass will be Lisa Detraz and Charlotte Detraz and the gift bearers will be Michael's godparents, Sharyon Boudreaux and...
Rusty James Gaspard
May 25, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rusty James Gaspard, 45, who died Sunday, May 25, 2014. He will be laid to rest at Marceaux Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. He is survived by his mother, Linda Marceaux of Kaplan; three sisters,...
Ella Marie Mouton Leblanc
May 25, 2014
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Ella Marie LeBlanc, 88, who died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Franklin Foundation Hospital with her family by her side. Reverend Joseph Breaux will officiate the Mass. Pallbearers will be...
Shawn Patric Harrington
May 24, 2014
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Crossroads Church honoring the life of Shawn Patric Harrington, 44, who died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Acadia St. Landry Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Flodry Breaux of Kaplan; one son, Braxton Shawn Harrington of Kaplan; one daughter, Cailey Dayle Harrington of Kaplan; two sisters,...
James Steve Sonnier
May 23, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of James Steve Sonnier, 58, who died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Steve Delino officiating the services. James was a devoted husband, loving...
Joseph Rudd
May 21, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Rudd, 70, who died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Ernest Williams, III officiating the services. He is survived by his wife...
Joseph "Mickey" Lloyd Frith
May 20, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22, 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 Joseph “Mickey” Lloyd Frith, 71, who died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating...
Douglas R. "Doug" Beck
May 17, 2014
Kaplan— Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Douglas R Beck, 42, who died Saturday, May 17, 2014. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Scottie Beck, Ronnie...
Ethel Broussard
May 16, 2014
Pecan Island—Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Pecan Island Community Cemetery honoring the life of Ethel Broussard, 84, who died Friday, May 16, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda and her husband, Terry Burroughs of Johnson Bayou;...
Murphy Schexnider
May 13, 2014
Kaplan — Murphy Schexnider, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Murphy was a loving father and grandfather. He was a retired meat cutter, raised his children in Olympia, WA, and then returned to his home town of Kaplan 15 years ago. He is survived by his two sons, Darren and Shane Schexnider of...
David Wayne Bourque
May 12, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of David Wayne Bourque, 58, who died Monday, May 12, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Glenn Bourque, Donald Bourque,...
Ruth Zulma B. Broussard
May 12, 2014
ABBEVILLE—Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ruth Zulma B. Broussard, 96, who died Monday, May 12, 2014 at her home. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend William Blanda officiating the services. Ruth...