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.
Jane "Janie" Chapman
Apr 23, 2012
GUEYDAN—When we remember Janie, we recall a sprinkle of freckles, a glint of sunset in her hair, her penetrating blue eyes, and her bubbling laughter. She had an indomitable spirit, which enfolded her family, her friends, her pets, and her colleagues. That spirit served her well when she worked for the office of the District Attorney, helping citizens in need....
Elrita "Kicken" Meaux
Apr 23, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 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 Elrita Mae Hebert Meaux, 78, who died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith...
Walter J. Leboeuf
Apr 22, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Walter Joseph LeBoeuf, 79, who died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend William C....
Zackary Lemaire
Apr 21, 2012
Kaplan—Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Zackary Joseph LeMaire, 18, who died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Reverend Blaine Fontenot will be officiating the services. He is survived by parents, Jeffery and Mary LeMaire of Kaplan; his fiancee, Shelly Friou of...
Bernard Bennett Bohrer
Apr 20, 2012
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial and services honoring the life of Bernard "Benny" Bohrer, 86, will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday April 24th at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Benny, as he was known to family and friends, passed away peacefully Friday April 20th at Maison du Monde nursing home with his family by his side. He will be...
Keffer T. Delino, Ii
Apr 20, 2012
Abbeville— Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church, in Henry, honoring the life of Keffer Thomas Delino, II, 49, who died Friday, April 20, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services....
Juanita Benoit
Apr 20, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home -Gueydan honoring the life of Juanita Benoit, 88, who died Friday, April 20, 2012 at Southwind Nursing & Rehab Center. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Farley Henry officiating the services. Mrs. Benoit was a teacher and librarian at Gueydan...
Hilda Hargrave
Apr 19, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Hilda Breaux Hargrave, 77, who died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith...
Christopher Moss Corcoran
Apr 17, 2012
Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Graceland cemetery.
James Dale "Jim" Girouard
Apr 17, 2012
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of James Dale Girouard, 86, who died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Reverend Farley Painter and Reverend Jim Girouard Jr. will be officiating the services. “A grouchy old man with a loving heart,” James “Jim” Girouard...
Neoma Leblanc "Mickey" Lege
Apr 15, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Neoma “Mickey” LeBlanc Lege, 87, who died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Scott DesOrmeaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be, Shawn Lege,...
Ervin John Meaux
Apr 13, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ervin John Meaux, 76, who died Friday, April 13, 2012 at Belle Teche Nursing and Rehab. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie...
Antoinette Immaculatte Leccese Howard
Apr 12, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Antoinette Immaculatte Leccese Howard, 58, who died Thursday, April 12, 2012. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor David Delino officiating the services. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Howard, Sr. of Abbeville;...
Francis Sonnier, Jr.
Apr 10, 2012
ABBEVILLE—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery honoring the life of Francis Sonnier, Jr., 70, who died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. He is survived by his...
Darrell Trahan
Apr 8, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Darrell James Trahan, 56, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Maison duMonde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by two sons, Ryan...
Gean Trantor
Apr 8, 2012
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Campti Cemetery in Center, TX, honoring the life of Melba Gean Trantor, 84, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Pallbearers will be Patrick Landry, Chad "Bubba" Landry, Roy Landry, James Trantor, Colt Landry and Dustin Dronet. Mrs. Trantor was always a...
Mary Armosa Frederick
Apr 8, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Mary Armosa Frederick, 83, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Chester Arceneaux officiating the...
Megan Nicole Bourque
Apr 8, 2012
KAPLAN — Memorial services will be held at a later day honoring the life of Megan Nicole Bourque, 24, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Elise Bourque and her companion, Van Ditch of Kaplan; father, Jaimes Marceaux of New Iberia; one brother, Kirk James Bourque of Lake Charles; godmother,...
Dotsie Mae Langlinais Leblanc
Apr 7, 2012
Abbeville— A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at St. Anne's Church in Cow Island, Louisiana at 1:00 p.m. for Dotsie Mae Langlinais LeBlanc, 80, who died peacefully on Saturday, April 7 at Lafayette General Hospital. Dotsie was born at home in Cow Island, Louisiana on January 14, 1932, and was raised there. She won a scholarship...
Dave Broussard
Apr 7, 2012
Abbeville— Mr. Joseph Dave Broussard departed this life Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home in Meaux. Mr. Broussard was a retired rice farmer and horseman who enjoyed life and loved to travel. He was born September 9, 1914, near Maurice, one of 10 children born to Alexander O'Neil Broussard and Ophelia Trahan Broussard. In life, Mr. Broussard was a...