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.
Jeanne Touchet
Jul 14, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeanne Touchet, 97, who died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by four sons,...
Nelson Pierre Saltzman Sr.
Jul 14, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Nelson Pierre Saltzman Sr., 89, who died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. The Vermilion Honor Guard will be...
Edna Marie Schexnaider
Jul 12, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, July 15, 2013 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Edna Marie Schexnaider, 80, who died Friday, July 12, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery in Meaux with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the...
Dineen Faye Stelly Dubois
Jul 11, 2013
ABBEVILLE-A private memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Dineen Stelly DuBois, 48, originally from Henry, La, who died Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Kyle DuBois; daughter, Megan Dubois Toups and husband, Ted Toups; father, Jeffrey Stelly; four brothers, Rudy Stelly, Kim Brasseaux, Dwayne...
Claude Tilton Hebert
Jul 9, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, July 12, 2013 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Claude Tilton Hebert, 82, who died Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Bost,...
Jerod Lynn Broussard
Jul 9, 2013
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jerod Lynn Broussard, 46, who died Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Having no children of his own, he was a father...
Brent Aaron Stutes
Jul 8, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Brent Aaron Stutes, 30, who died Monday, July 8, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Corey Reed,...
Brian Keith Primeaux
Jul 8, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Brian Keith Primeaux, 39, who died Monday, July 8, 2013. He will be laid to rest at Breaux Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Janise officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Howard, Johnathon Dartez, Shane Reaux, Alan...
Joyce Claire Connor Meaux
Jul 7, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joyce Claire Connor Meaux, 80, who lost her battle to cancer, Sunday, July 7, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Timothy Gaspard, Vance Gaspard, Christopher Gaspard, Shawn...
Louise Winnie Belle Guidry Hargrave
Jul 6, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 10, 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 Louise Winnie Belle Guidry Hargrave, 81, who died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Janise...
Joyce Aline Vidalier
Jul 1, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joyce Aline Vidalier, 79, who died Monday, July 1, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers are Chris, Carl, Quentin, Scotty,...
Rita Duhon Hebert
Jun 29, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, July 5, 2013 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 Duhon Hebert, 70, who died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at The Methodist Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating...
Braxton Allen Thomas Smith
Jun 29, 2013
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held Friday, July 5, 2013 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Braxton Allen Thomas Smith, who died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Women's and Children's Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services....
Rosa Marie Desormeaux
Jun 29, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Rosa Marie Desormeaux, 86, who died Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of...
Nellie B. Landry
Jun 26, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Nellie B. Landry , 87, who died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Nellie was known by family and...
Joseph Lamar Griffith
Jun 25, 2013
Ringgold—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Rockett Funeral Home in Ringgold, La. honoring the life of Joseph Lamar Griffith, 77, who died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Andrews Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Charley Vance Griffith of...
Stephen Roy Bennett
Jun 22, 2013
Abbeville— Private services were held for Stephen Roy Bennett, 64, who died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Marcille Ramke Bennett; two sons, Wilbur Bennett and his wife, Amanda of Abbeville and David Bennett and his wife, Mary of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; one granddaughter, Alice Bennett-McMyne of Sault Ste. Marie, MI;...
Amy Landry Gaspard
Jun 21, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Amy Landry Gaspard, 90, who died Friday, June 21, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by...
Nelson Joseph Hebert Jr.
Jun 20, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Nelson Joseph Hebert Jr., 76, who died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Ed Williamson officiating the services. He is survived by one son,...
Brian Gerard Hebert
Jun 19, 2013
Kaplan—Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Brian Gerard Hebert, 54, who died Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. Deacon David Vaughn will be officiating the services. He is survived by one son, Gabe Hebert of Thibodaux; three daughters, Amber Hebert, Brianna Hebert,...