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.
Eva Hargrave
Jan 27, 2013
Eva Hargrave Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Eva Hargrave, 91, who died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Evangeline Oaks Guest House. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement officiating the services. She is survived by three...
Marjorie Mae “Singsie” Broussard Dupuy
Jan 27, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Marjorie Mae Broussard Dupuy, 86, who died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Mr. Patrick Braquet officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Greg Duhon, Chase...
Stella Abshire Duhon
Jan 24, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Stella Abshire Duhon, 87, who died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jerrod Duhon, Josh...
Lorraine "Beeroun" Gaspard Hargrave
Jan 24, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26, 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 Lorraine Gaspard Hargrave, 87, who died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine...
Hubert J. Trahan
Jan 22, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Hubert J. Trahan, 76, who died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Jay Bergeron officiating the services. He is survived by his wife,...
C.J. Joseph Chauvin
Jan 21, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2013 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of C.J. Joseph Chauvin, 78, who died Monday, January 21, 2013 at a Lafayette hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Austin Leger officiating the services....
Roland J. Hargrave
Jan 20, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Roland J. Hargrave, 77, who died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Maison duMonde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Brady Campbell,...
Myrtle Gary Broussard
Jan 18, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Myrtle Gary Broussard, 90, who died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Gabriel Anthony Breaux
Jan 17, 2013
Abbeville— A graveside service will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Abshire Cemetery honoring Gabriel Anthony Breaux, who died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Women's and Children's Hospital. He is survived by his father, Scott Anthony Breaux of Maurice; mother, Danielle Therese Dugas of Maurice; paternal grandparents, James and Kathy Breaux of Meaux; maternal grandparents, Joey...
Carolyn Gilbert Carr
Jan 17, 2013
ABBEVILLE — A private memorial service will be held honoring the life of Carolyn Gilbert Carr, 71, who died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She is survived by her companion, Thomas Steve Austin of Abbeville; sister, Nancy Fournier of Metairie; and two nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Gilbert and...
Daniel "Danny" Byrd Hughes, Jr.
Jan 16, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel Byrd Hughes, Jr., 59, who died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his residence. Rev. Robert Wells will be officiating the services. Danny was an avid outdoorsman. He loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived...
Gladys "Toot" Bourgeois
Jan 16, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Gladys Bourgeois, 90, who died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Dwayne Bourgeois officiating the services. She is survived by two sons, Jeffery Bourgeois...
Loula Thibodeaux Daigle
Jan 16, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Loula Thibodeaux Daigle, 89, who died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Genevieve H. Simon
Jan 16, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Genevieve Hungerford Simon, 93, who died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at her daughter's residence in Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at the Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. Genevieve was a descendant of...
Lillian Melancon
Jan 15, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lillian Daigle Melancon, 96, who died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Nottingham Regional Rehabilitation Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by five daughters, Martha...
Esther Miller Lewis
Jan 15, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 17, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Esther Miller Lewis, 87, who died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Dewey Arcement Jr.
Jan 14, 2013
Kaplan—Dewey Arcement Jr., 74, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at his residence in Kaplan. Dewey was born in Morgan City, the seventh of ten children to the late Dewey Arcement Sr. and the former Maggie Driskill. He married his sweetheart, Earline LeBouef on April 9, 1960. Together they enjoyed going to the casino and visiting family and friends. He worked...
Cecelia R. Primeaux
Jan 12, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 15, 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 Cecelia Roche Primeaux, 85, who died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement...
Raymond Istre
Jan 12, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 14, 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 Raymond Istre, 77, who died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement...
Michelle Rose Miller Gary
Jan 10, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 14, 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 Michelle Rose Miller Gary, 40, who died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D....