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.
Daniel Jude Broussard
May 20, 2013
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Jude Broussard, 48, who died Monday, May 20, 2013 at a Lafayette hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Thomas Habetz officiating the services. Danny was a huge LSU sports...
George Ernest Leblanc
May 18, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of George Ernest LeBlanc, 32, who died Saturday, May 18, 2013. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Hebert, Clarence (Bubba) Desormeaux, Derek Dugas, Frank Lemaire, Jason Bourque and James Latiolias....
Ardine D. Duhon
May 18, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ardine D. Duhon, 73, who died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services....
John Gaspard Sr.
May 15, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John Gaspard Sr., 70, who died Tuesday, May 15, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Andre Metrejean officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Gaspard of...
Ed Greene
May 14, 2013
KAPLAN — Ed passed away May 14, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 76 years old. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Vincent Funeral Home. Ed was born April...
Lula Richard Stelly
May 14, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Lula Richard Stelly, 82, who died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is...
Farrell James Fontenot
May 13, 2013
Lafayette—A memorial service honoring the life of Farrell James Fontenot, 71, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Family Life Church, 2223 Dulles Drive, Lafayette. Todd Menard, minister of Family Life Church and Marshall Clotiaux, minister of Living Faith Church will be officiating. Farrell’s family is asking that you bring a smile and some of...
Cynthia Marie Duhon
May 13, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Cynthia Marie Duhon, 59, who died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. Deacon Randy Hyde will be officiating the services. Cynthia will always be remembered for her friendly and outgoing personality, she never met a stranger....
Aline Jeanne Landry Leblanc
May 11, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Aline Jeanne Landry LeBlanc, 92, who died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Born on August...
Harry Castro
May 9, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 at New Life Church honoring the life of Harry Castro, 90, who died Thursday, May 9, 2013. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Lane Payne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Sammy Gaspard, Robert G. Castro, Troy Castro, Danny Landry, Kenneth Frederick and...
Eve Abshire Richard
May 7, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Eve Abshire Richard, 79, who died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Eve was active in...
Audrey Faulk Mire
May 4, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Audrey Faulk Mire, 78, who died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. James Cemetery with Reverend Ronald Abshire officiating the services. She is survived by her husband...
Dr. Henry Broussard Landry
May 3, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Dr. Henry Broussard Landry, 88, who died Friday, May 3, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Wendell David
May 2, 2013
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Wendell David, 69, who died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette. The services will be officiated by Deacon David Vaughn. Wendell was a deputy sheriff for the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office for 12...
Paul D. Harrington
May 2, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul D. Harrington, 72, who died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is...
Toby Joseph Simon
May 2, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Toby Joseph Simon, 38, who died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center. Deacon Randy Hyde will officiate the services. He is survived by his wife, Angela Menard; mother, Sandra Simon; three sons, Austin Joseph Simon, Shay...
Michael James Trahan
May 1, 2013
ABBEVILLE — A private memorial with family and friends was held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 honoring the life of Michael James Trahan, 61, who died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at New Iberia Manor South. He is survived by his brothers, Johnny Trahan of Abbeville, Patrick Baudoin of Abbeville and Darrell Baudoin of New Mexico. He was preceded in death...
Douglas P. Reese
Apr 30, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Douglas P. Reese, 86, who died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Boutin officiating the services. Mr. Reese was employed by Superior Oil...
Lavinia Leleux Breaux
Apr 27, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, April 29, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lavinia Leleux Breaux, 95, who died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at New Iberia Manor South Nursing Home. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Thomas Habetz...
Elta Mae Delino "Boo" Branham
Apr 25, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church in Henry, LA, honoring the life of Elta Mae Delino Branham, 93, who died Thursday, April 25, 2013. She passed away at Abbeville General Hospital, where she and her husband volunteered for over 20 years. She will be laid...