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.
Antoine Hebert
Feb 12, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Antoine Hebert, 85, who died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise...
Charles Randal Leblanc
Feb 11, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held Friday, February 14, 2014 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Charles Randal LeBlanc, 54, who died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with the cousin of deceased Rev. Steven...
Demetris "Lil Dee" Anthony Williams
Feb 5, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Demetris "Lil Dee" Anthony Williams, 26, who died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Williams III officiating the services. He is survived by his parents, Edward C....
Benjamin Clay Foster
Feb 5, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Clay Foster, 51, who died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Reverend Keith Landry will be officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of three years, JoAnne Foster of Kaplan; two step-sons, Shawn Duhon and Benjamin B. Mire,...
Patricia Hollier Mcneill
Feb 4, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Patricia Hollier McNeill, 77, who died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Her son, Father Neil McNeill will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the...
Hazel Ruth Shelvin Petry
Feb 2, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Pleasant Green Baptist Church honoring the life of Hazel Ruth Shelvin Petry, 66, who died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. She is survived by her son, Andrew Petry III; two daughters, Nanette Huntsberry Joiner and her husband Rodney, and Tiffany Shante...
Uris "Pejean" Lemaire
Feb 1, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Uris Paul Lemaire, 77, who died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services....
Margaret Richard Broussard
Jan 31, 2014
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Margaret Richard Broussard, 81, who died Friday, January 31, 2014 at American Legion Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. She...
Alton “Ponchoc” Abshire
Jan 29, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alton “Ponchoc” Abshire, 93, who died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 68 years,...
Cecile Choate Campbell
Jan 28, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Cecile Choate Campbell, 74, who died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Roland Campbell, III, Danny Campbell,...
Joseph Demosthen Touchet, Sr.
Jan 27, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Demosthen Touchet, 70, who died Monday, January 27, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Joey D. Touchet, Randy Chauvin,...
Laura Trahan Carrette
Jan 25, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 27, 2014 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Laura Trahan Carrette, 92, who died Saturday, January 25, 2014. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter,...
Thomas Cormier
Jan 25, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at a 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Thomas Cormier, 83, who died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda officiating the services. He was the...
John Ira Leblanc
Jan 24, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 27, 2014 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Ira LeBlanc, 78, who died Friday, January 24, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Annie Mae Trahan Bourque
Jan 23, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Annie Mae Trahan Bourque, 84, who died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Joe Hebert officiating the services. She is survived by her...
Claude Orin Hoover
Jan 23, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Claude Orin Hoover, 62, who died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Pres Riley officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Rickey Meaux, David Ashley,...
Josephine Marie Gisclair Lacour
Jan 23, 2014
ABBEVILLE—A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Josephine Marie Gisclair Lacour, 77, who died Thursday, January 23, 2014 at her residence. She is survived by her two sons, Danny Landry and his wife Sandra of Abbeville and...
Lois Ann Stakes Babineaux
Jan 21, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lois Ann Stakes Babineaux, 72, who died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. She is survived...
Mary Ann Peré Abshire
Jan 21, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2014 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Ann Peré Abshire, 83, a lifelong resident of Abbeville and a native of Kaplan, LA, who passed away on January 21, 2014 at the St. Joseph’s Hospice Carpenter House in Baton Rouge,...
Carroll "Yogi" Lee Broussard
Jan 20, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home -Kaplan honoring the life of Carroll Lee “Yogi” Broussard, 75, who died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by...