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.
Hortense Mouton Bourque
Apr 24, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Hortense Mouton Bourque, 98, who died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services....
Vernice Mire Landry Henry
Apr 21, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2013 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lyons Point honoring the life of Vernice Mire Landry Henry, age 81 and a resident of Crowley, who died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest...
Willis S. Boudoin
Apr 20, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Willis S. Boudoin, 87, who died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of...
Madelyn Elizabeth Bila
Apr 18, 2013
ABBEVILLE — A private memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Madelyn Elizabeth Bila, 2, who died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at her residence. She is survived by her parents, Blake Bila and the former Megan Wallace; sisters, Devin Wallace and Kyrstin Bila; grandparents; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in...
Jewel "Jerry" Dean Mathis Broussard
Apr 17, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville, Georgia, honoring the life of Jewel Dean Mathis Broussard, better known in the community as "Jerry", 79, who died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Westview Cemetery in Nashville, Georgia, her place of birth, in...
Dalton Bonvillion
Apr 16, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 at a 2p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church honoring the life of Dalton Bonvillion, 78, who died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of...
Lynda Ivy Lasalle
Apr 16, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home -Kaplan honoring the life of Lynda Ivy LaSalle, 60, who died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Billy Arnold officiating the services. She is survived by one son, Steven LaSalle and his...
Eleanor Ann Dubois
Apr 10, 2013
Eleanor Ann Dubois, 88, born on November 3, 1924 in Springdale, Arkansas, long time resident of Abbeville, Louisiana, currently resided in Longview, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2013. Private graveside service will be held at St. Paul's Cemetery in Abbeville, Louisiana on Saturday, April 20th. It will be officiated by Reverend L.C. "Bucky" Faggard of High Island, Texas. Her...
Rena Breaux Broussard
Apr 10, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rena Breaux Broussard, 86, who died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend William Blanda officiating the services. She is...
Scott Brady Frederick
Apr 10, 2013
ABBEVILLE—It is with profound sadness that our “Angel”, Scott Brady Frederick, age 40, went to be with Our Lord in Heaven, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He died at 6:00 AM at his residence in Abbeville, with his loving “Mother”, Debra by his side. Scott was born on January 5, 1973 in Abbeville, Louisiana and was an only child born...
Clifford "T-Cliff" Leblanc
Apr 10, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12, 2013 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Clifford LeBlanc, 89, who died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Thomas Habetz officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Jessica Lynn O'Bryan
Apr 9, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jessica Lynn O'Bryan, 47, who died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Pastor Steve Delino officiating the services. She is survived...
Walter "Bee" Harrington
Apr 7, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Walter "Bee" Harrington, 54, who died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by two...
Margary Cecile Coulon Rojas
Apr 4, 2013
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna honoring the life of Margary Cecile Coulon Rojas, 86, who died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Maison De Lafayette. She is survived by one son, William J. "Bonzo" Rojas Sr. and his wife, Elaine of Kaplan; two daughters, Sandra Callahan and her...
Kersey Paul Trahan
Mar 31, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 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 Kersey Paul Trahan, 79, who died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Thomas Habetz...
Ronald Wayne Bodin
Mar 29, 2013
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ronald Wayne Bodin, 63, who was called to heaven Friday, March 29, 2013. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Father Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Ronald enjoyed working on the family farm and...
Rose Mae Blanchard Robichaux
Mar 27, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rose Mae Blanchard Robichaux, 92, who died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Daniel Besse officiating the services. Ms. Robichaux loved gardening. She most enjoyed her...
Jessie Joseph Labit
Mar 27, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013 at New Life Church honoring the life of Jessie Joseph Labit, 81, who died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Landry Cemetery with Rev. Lane Payne officiating the services. Jessie was the owner/operator of Black's Pump and Water Well Services....
Manita K. Meaux
Mar 25, 2013
Gueydan—Manita Mae Kibodeaux Meaux was brought home to heaven on Monday, March 25, 2013 in the company of angels after 82 years on earth. She touched our lives with her gentle smile and caring touch. Manita was born to the late Edith (Benoit) and Edwin Kibodeaux on January 30, 1931 in Morse and married J.E. Meaux in January 1950. They...
Vicy Guillory Carriere
Mar 24, 2013
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Vicy Guillory Carriere, 75, who died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. She is survived by one son,...