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.
Mary Mae Hardy
Jun 3, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012 at Briggs United Methodist Church honoring the life of Mary Mae Hardy, 85, who died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Briggs Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. She is survived by two sons, Rufus Hardy...
Leo Paul Abshire
Jun 3, 2012
Abbeville— A visitation will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 for Leo Paul Abshire, 76, who died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Opal Meaux Abshire of Abbeville; sons, Jody Lee Abshire of Houston, Brad Charles Abshire of Abbeville and Chad Roy Abshire and wife Tracy of Abbeville; daughters, Jacqueline A. Hebert...
John Benjamin “J.B.” Trahan
Jun 2, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, June 4, 2012 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Benjamin Trahan, 84, who died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his residence. John was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired as a bus driver with Greyhound Lines...
Joseph Emery Simon Jr.
May 29, 2012
KAPLAN — Memorial Services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Joseph Emery Simon Jr., 77, who died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He is survived by his wife of thirty five years, Dorothy S. Simon of Kaplan; seven sons, Michael Simon and his wife Lynette of Abbeville, Wilbe Simon of Abbeville,...
Chloe Marie Hebert
May 28, 2012
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Chloe Marie Hebert, 94, who died Monday, May 28, 2012 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Deacon Metrejean officiating the services. She is survived by...
Cole Derek Lemaire
May 27, 2012
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Cole Derek Lemaire, 28, who died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Reverend David Broussard will be officiating the services. Cole was a loving son, brother, and friend. A 2002 graduate of Kaplan High School,...
Paula Baudoin Landry
May 27, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Paula Baudoin Landry, 88, who died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Betty Broussard Olds
May 26, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Betty B. Olds, 74, the former Mrs. Louis Hebert of Abbeville, who died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at her residence in Erath surrounded by her four daughters, Lisa, Donna, Shirley and Elizabeth. She will be laid to rest...
Annette Noel Dauterive
May 26, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Annette Noel Dauterive, 94, who died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda officiating...
Brenda F. Hebert
May 25, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Brenda F. Hebert, 60, who died Friday, May 25, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David...
Bertha Leger
May 25, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 28, 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 Marie Bertha Leger, 87, who died Friday, May 25, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the...
Gussie B. Primeaux
May 25, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Gussie B. Primeaux, 83, who died Friday, May 25, 2012 at Opelousas General Health System. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. She is survived by two sons, Eldridge...
Mickey L. Plaisance
May 22, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2012 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mickey Plaisance, 72, who died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...
Judith Annie Michaud
May 21, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Judith Annie Michaud, 69, who died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Judith was a avid bingo and boureé...
Elaine Decuire Quebodeaux
May 21, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2012 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elaine Decuire Quebodeaux, 67, who died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James Quebodeaux;...
Ruth Barras Meyers
May 20, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ruth Meyers, 89, who died Sunday, May 20, 2012 of complications arising from COPD, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Scott...
Mazie Hebert Lemaire
May 18, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 21, 2012 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mazie Eve LeMaire, 89, who died Friday, May 18, 2012 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services....
Eufis Joseph Hebert
May 16, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church honoring the life of Eufis Joseph Hebert, 76, who died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Father Bill Melancon officiating the services. Pallbearers will be,...
Betty J. Suire
May 16, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Betty Jane Suire, 74, who died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Mrs. Suire was born February 13, 1938...
Herta Broussard Schexnayder
May 15, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2012 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Herta Broussard Schexnayder, 89, who died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Kendall Faulk officiating the services. She is...