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.
Wayne Paul Landry
Sep 13, 2012
He will be laid to rest with graveside services per Mr. Landry's wishes at LeMaire Cemetery, Cow Island, La on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11 a.m. Reverend Keith Landry will officiate the services. Mr. Landry passed away while in the care of Heart of Hospice. He served in the US Navy 1961 - 1964 and will be honored with...
Shelby Dean Miguez Bares
Sep 11, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 14, 2012 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church honoring the life of Shelby Dean Miguez Bares, 74, who died Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. She will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Father Kendall Faulk officiating the...
Lena Frederick "Malena" Desormeaux
Sep 10, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lena Frederick Desormeaux, 94, who died Monday, September 10, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Kendall Faulk officiating the services....
Mary "Jeanette" Choate Lachaussee
Sep 10, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Mary "Jeanette" Choate Lachaussee, 79, a lifelong resident of Abbeville, who died Monday, September 10, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with...
Howard J. Toups
Sep 7, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 10, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Howard Joseph Toups, 86, who died Friday, September 7, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Deacon Byron Soley officiating the services. He is survived by two sons, Gerald Toups...
Winnie Lemaire Mouton
Sep 5, 2012
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Winnie LeMaire Mouton, 86, who died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She is survived by her son, Wade A. Mouton and his wife, Beth of Kaplan; three grandsons, Charles Marque Mouton, Paul Benjamin Mouton, and John William Mouton;...
Effie Lemaire "Aunt Effie" Marceaux
Sep 4, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 6, 2012 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Effie LeMaire Marceaux, 94, who passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Father Corey Campeaux...
Harold Paul Roy
Sep 4, 2012
KAPLAN —Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at Abshire Cemetery honoring the life of Harold Paul Roy, 56, who died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Roy and Holly Roy,...
Early G. Hargrave
Sep 2, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Early Hargrave, 95, who died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Opelousas General Health System. She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement officiating the services. She is survived by one son, Floyd...
Eleanor Broussard Dubose
Sep 2, 2012
Indian Bayou—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy honoring the life of Eleanor Broussard Dubose, 99, who passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 2, 2012. She will be laid to rest at Indian Bayou...
Benite Mire Monic
Sep 1, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Benite Monic, 100, who died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Keith Duhon officiating the services. Mrs. Monic loved sewing, dancing and Holly Beach. She...
Ollie Lou Benefield
Aug 31, 2012
Graveside services for Ollie L. Benefield, 99, will be held at New Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday September 4, 2012, in Haynesville, Louisiana. Ollie was a member of New Ramah Baptist Church for over 50 years. Gordon Wayne Rogers will officiate for the services. Ollie was born in Rosten, Arkansas on July 28, 1913, to Milton and Lucy Atkins...
Presley Joseph Primeaux
Aug 31, 2012
Presley Joseph Primeaux, 70, died Friday, August 31, 2012 at his residence. Presley was a lifetime member of the Lions Club. His hobby was recycling aluminum cans, he was nicknamed the "Can Man". He is survived by his wife, Jolane M. Primeaux; two daughters, Linda Simon and her husband, Michael, and Martina Baudoin and her husband, Tim; brother, Loyce Primeaux...
Lucille Hebert Stroder
Aug 30, 2012
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville for Lucille "Lou" Hebert Stroder 76, of Abbeville. Visitation will be Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services.
Ronnie Lee Frederick
Aug 30, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2012 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Ronnie Lee Frederick, 62, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Abbeville, Louisiana, who passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Flannery Oaks Guest House. He will be laid...
Algene "Jean" Primeaux Lemaire
Aug 29, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2012 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Algene "Jean" Primeaux Lemaire, 69, who died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement officiating the services. Mrs....
Mary "Liz" Lapoint
Aug 29, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2012 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Lezida LaPoint, 71, who died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at her son's home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement...
Verlene Touchet
Aug 28, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Verlene Rose Touchet, 70, who died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement officiating the services. She is survived by three sons, Woodie...
Francis Charles Miller
Aug 27, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Francis Charles Miller, 95, who died Monday, August 27, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. He...
Uric Hargrave
Aug 26, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 31, 2012 at an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Uric Hargrave, 74, who died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. Serving...