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.
Gertrude Petry
May 7, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Pleasant Green Baptist Church honoring the life of Gertrude Petry, 85, who died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Harold Keys officiating the services. She is survived by her sons, Harold L.Keys, Jr....
Thomas "Tommy" Guidry Sr.
May 7, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Thomas Guidry, 62, who died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Paul Roy Eleazar officiating the services. Tommy Guidry was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend,...
Audrey May Vincent
May 6, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2011 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Audrey May Vincent, 77, who died Friday, May 6, 2011 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Clint Trahan officiating the...
Roberta Veazey Granberry
May 5, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2011 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Roberta Veazey Granberry, 87, who died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Scott DesOrmeaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Preston John Broussard
May 5, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Preston John Broussard, 93, who died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Mr. Broussard was a loving father, grandfather and...
Frances T. Kersnick
May 4, 2011
KAPLAN—Frances Tiny Kersnick (Molzahn), age 93, passed away peacefully at Kaplan Healthcare Center in Kaplan, Louisiana on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Born on July 26, 1917, in Chase County, Nebraska, to Frank and Susie Benson, she married Edward John Molzahn on July 19, 1934. They farmed in the Chase County area of Nebraska until they moved to Colorado in 1945....
Cindy Meaux
Apr 30, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Cindy Meaux, 48, who died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Noah Langley officiating the services. She is survived by her fiance, Herbert Hargrave of Kaplan; her...
Ronald Bossley
Apr 30, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ronald H. Bossley, 75, who died Saturday, April 30, 2011. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Scott DesOrmeaux officiating. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Bossley, Mike Zeringue, Justin...
Felix Manson Cabrol
Apr 29, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 2, 2011 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Felix Manson Cabrol, 76, who died Friday, April 29, 2011 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Scott DesOrmeaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Warren Stelly
Apr 29, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 2, 2011 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Warren Stelly, 64, who died Friday, April 29, 2011 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...
Marie "Taunt Bud" Derouen
Apr 28, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marie Derouen, 84, who died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. She is survived by two sons, Larry Broussard...
Lawrence Broussard
Apr 25, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lawrence Broussard, 76, who died Monday, April 25, 2011 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Paul Roy Eleazar officiating...
Donald J. Greene
Apr 22, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, April 25, 2011 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of John Donald Greene, 77, who died Friday, April 22, 2011 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard...
Minos Baudoin
Apr 22, 2011
Abbeville-Memorial services will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011 at Abbeville Main Fire Station, 210 W. Vermilion Street, Abbeville honoring the life of Minos Baudoin, 76, who died Friday, April 22, 2011. He leaves his memory to his seven children: Marty Baudoin, Alicia Reyes, Tamara Baudoin and husband Jerry, Timothy Baudoin and wife Martina,...
Vernice Joseph "V.J." Meaux
Apr 21, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Vernice Joseph "V.J." Meaux, 73, who died Thursday, April 21, 2011 at LTAC of Acadiana. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Drake Meaux,...
Anna Dell Hudson
Apr 18, 2011
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Anna Dell Hudson, 85, who died Monday, April 18, 2011 at Eastridge Nursing Center. The family would like to thank Eastridge Nursing Center for their loving care, also AAA Home Health and Hospice. A special thanks to Trudy...
Katherine Fruge Benoit
Apr 17, 2011
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday April 21, 2011 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Katherine Fruge Benoit, 52, who died Sunday, April 17, 2011 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. She is...
Elizabeth Stewart Dartez
Apr 13, 2011
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Elizabeth Stewart Dartez, 50, who died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Graveside traditions to follow in Indian Bayou United Methodist Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. She is survived by her husband,...
Verba Francis Abshire
Apr 13, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, April 15, 2011 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Verba Francis Abshire, 79, who died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Simien officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Carla Sue Monic
Apr 12, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Carla Sue Monic, 61, who died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. Carla Sue was a long time dedicated...