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.

Mildred Dubois Trahan

Mildred Dubois Trahan

Jan 20, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mildred Trahan, 88, who died Monday, January 20, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services....

Leon Richard Parker

Leon Richard Parker

Jan 15, 2014

Leon Richard Parker, 65, of Mauriceville, Texas, passed away from complications of multiple myeloma on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at MD Anderson in Houston, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on September 4,...

Barbara Brice Schexnider

Barbara Brice Schexnider

Jan 15, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Barbara Brice Schexnider, 65, who died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. Barbara was employed by Big Brothers and...

Rodley Francis Roy

Rodley Francis Roy

Jan 15, 2014

Abbeville— Private services will be held for Rodley Francis Roy, 74, who died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his son, Rodley Jude Roy of Abbeville; daughter, Melinda R. LeBlanc of Abbeville; brothers, Larry Roy, David Roy, Steve Eugene Roy and Nathaniel Roy; sisters, Mildred "Millie" Frankquez, Gladys "Rusty" Matthews, JoAnn Sawyer, Hilda Broussard, Daisy...

Hilda Mae Trahan

Hilda Mae Trahan

Jan 13, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 16, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Hilda Mae Trahan, 76, who passed away at her home on Monday, January 13, 2014, after a lenghty battle with ALS. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend...

John Calvin "Papoo" Langlinais

John Calvin "Papoo" Langlinais

Jan 12, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2014 at a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of John Calvin Langlinais, 83, who died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the...

Glen Adams Meaux

Glen Adams Meaux

Jan 11, 2014

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Glen Adams Meaux, 65, who died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Reverend David Broussard will be officiating the services. Glen was a longtime loyal employee with Acadian Contractors. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, playing...

Guion Hugh Kleinpeter

Guion Hugh Kleinpeter

Jan 11, 2014

Abbeville— A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church honoring the life of Guion Hugh Kleinpeter who died January 11, 2014 in Abbeville, La. at the age of 74. The family requests visiting hours be observed at St. Paul's Episcopal Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service...

John Sheldon Bourque

John Sheldon Bourque

Jan 9, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John Sheldon Bourque, 74, who died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Marceaux Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. He is survived by his...

Walter Abshire

Walter Abshire

Jan 8, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Walter Abshire, 82, who died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Donald Phar officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laura...

Mia Katherine Trahan

Mia Katherine Trahan

Jan 8, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11, 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 Mia Katherine Trahan, 25, who died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the...

Brucy Broussard

Brucy Broussard

Jan 8, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Brucy Wayne Broussard, 65, who died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. He is survived by his mother, Anna Feverjean of...

Shirley D. Gaspard

Shirley D. Gaspard

Jan 8, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Shirley D. Gaspard, 67, who died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 48 years,...

Joseph Boudreaux

Joseph Boudreaux

Jan 7, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Boudreaux, 67, who died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Norris Istre, Ricky Menard,...

Thomas "Tommy" W. Trahan

Thomas "Tommy" W. Trahan

Jan 3, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Thomas Wayne Trahan, 56, who died Friday, January 3, 2014. Pastor Billy Ray Bond will be officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Ty Trahan and his wife, Wendi of Canton, MS; two daughters, Misty Trahan of Picayune, MS and...

Clarence Landry

Clarence Landry

Jan 2, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 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 Clarence Landry, 92, who died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise...

Elsie Marie Touchet

Elsie Marie Touchet

Jan 1, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Elsie Marie Touchet, 89, who died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...

Kim Broussard Sonnier

Kim Broussard Sonnier

Dec 31, 2013

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kim Broussard Sonnier, 41, who died Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. She is survived by her husband, Talbot Sonnier; son, Brennan Viator;...

Agnes Touchet Hargrave

Agnes Touchet Hargrave

Dec 31, 2013

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Agnes Touchet Hargrave, 81, who died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services. She is survived by two sons, Kerry J....

Kim Kell Shelvin

Kim Kell Shelvin

Dec 30, 2013

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kim Kell Shelvin, 32, who died Monday, December 30, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Joe Hebert officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Desmond Sandifier, Broderic Fletcher, Felix...

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