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.
Colleen Ryder Hebert
Aug 26, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 30, 2013 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Colleen Ryder Hebert, 44, who died Monday, August 26, 2013 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services...
Martha Broussard
Aug 22, 2013
Kaplan — Martha Jane Broussard, 60, died peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Canon Hospice. She is survived by her mother, Delta C. Broussard; one sister, Esther Broussard; one brother, Michael Broussard, all of Kaplan; numerous nieces; and numerous nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Broussard, one niece, Suzanne Sagrera, and one sister, Sandra Broussard.
Esma Nunez Rochelle
Aug 21, 2013
Kaplan — Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2013 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Esma Nunez Rochelle, 96, who died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. Reverend Johnathan Janise will be officiating the services. She is survived by her four grandchildren, Cheryl B. and her husband, Conroy J. Vincent of Kaplan,...
Beatrice Toups Thibodeaux
Aug 20, 2013
"Greatly loved by her children" Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Beatrice Toups Thibodeaux, 84, who died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth...
Luke Campbell
Aug 20, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home -Kaplan honoring the life of Luke Campbell, 93, who died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his caregivers, Isaac Hebert and...
Nilta Gary Russo
Aug 20, 2013
Abbeville—Nilta Gary Russo, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center surrounded by her family. A Lay Carmelite Rosary will be prayed at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles Street in Abbeville on Friday, August 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at an 11:00...
Christopher Kyle Broussard
Aug 20, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 26, 2013 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pecan Island honoring the life of Christopher Kyle Broussard, 44, who died Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived...
James Lee Daigle
Aug 17, 2013
Youngsville— Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Youngsville, LA. honoring the life of James Lee Daigle, 59, who passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the home of his sister, Penny Arceneaux. Instead of a funeral he chose cremation without a viewing. Jimmy, the son of A.J. Daigle and...
Odelia "Tobby" Lebouef
Aug 17, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 19, 2013 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Odelia Touchet LeBouef, 59, who died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric...
Hilda “Shoon” Hebert
Aug 16, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 18, 2013 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Hilda S. Hebert “Shoon”, 88, who died Friday, August 16, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend...
Thomas Sonnier
Aug 16, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 19, 2013 at a 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Thomas Sonnier, 59, who died Friday, August 16, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. He...
Lillie R. Suire
Aug 14, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lillie Suire, 98, who died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Roche of...
Ella Bourque Romero
Aug 13, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ella Bourque Romero, 78, who died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Ella was a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy...
Raoul "Speedy" Thibeaux
Aug 11, 2013
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Raoul Thibeaux, 83, who died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Speedy enjoyed crabbing and the beach. He is survived...
Francisco Ramirez
Aug 9, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 12, 2013 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Francisco Ramirez, 78, who died Friday, August 9, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services....
Myrtis Marie Bufford
Aug 6, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Myrtis Marie Bufford, 70, who died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Iberia Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Janise officiating...
Kendall Keith Saltzman
Aug 6, 2013
"It is finished." John 19:30 GUEYDAN—After a courageous, three-year battle with ALS, Kendall Keith Saltzman, 56, died during the early morning hours of August 6, 2013, at his home surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Gueydan. He will...
Clifford Joseph Stelly
Aug 5, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Clifford Joseph Stelly, 84, who died Monday, August 5, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his special friend,...
Olite Marie Gaspard
Aug 3, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Olite Marie Gaspard, 80, who died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived...
Lorraine B. Celestain
Aug 2, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2013 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lorraine B. Celestain, age 79. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. Lorraine B. Celestain was born on September...