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.
Joel Roy Howard
Mar 20, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joel Roy Howard, 49, who died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at his residence in Kaplan. Reverend David Broussard will be officiating the services. Mr. Howard was part-owner of...
Harold "Hiyo" Meaux
Mar 18, 2011
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Greene Cemetery honoring the life of Harold "Hiyo" Meaux, 82, who died Friday, March 18, 2011 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann G. Meaux of Meaux; three sons, Wade Meaux and wife, Nancy of Broussard, Dale Meaux...
Elaine Cormier Broussard
Mar 18, 2011
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Monday, March 21, 2011 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Elaine Cormier Broussard, 63, who died Friday, March 18, 2011 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. She is...
Sable Rose Landry Broussard
Mar 15, 2011
Kaplan— Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2011 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Sable Rose Landry Broussard, 84, who died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend David...
Newton "Bea" Suire
Mar 15, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Newton "Bea" Suire, 84, who died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Robert Wells officiating the services. He was born and raised in...
Rosa Belle Lemaire
Mar 14, 2011
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Rosa Belle LeMaire, 93, who died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services....
Nola Babineaux Boudreaux
Mar 14, 2011
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Nola Babineaux Boudreaux, 87, who died Monday, March 14, 2011 at her residence. Officiating the services will be Rev. Bob Ogle, Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Lafayette. A private burial will be held at a later date....
Alton "Tan" Romero Sr.
Mar 13, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alton Romero, 91, who marched on to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 13, 2011, from his residence in Kaplan. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with his nephew, Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating...
Marguerite Campbell
Mar 12, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, March 14, 2011 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Marguerite "Sister" Campbell, 78, who died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...
Kenneth James Broussard
Mar 10, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Kenneth James Broussard, 70, who died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery in Abbeville with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Serving as...
Ruby Trahan Roy
Mar 9, 2011
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Ruby Trahan Roy, 82, who died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at her residence. She is survived by three sons, Robert Roy and his wife, JoLane of Erath, Preston Roy of Abbeville...
Eda Potier Istre
Mar 8, 2011
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 10, 2011 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Eda Potier Istre, 88, who died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services....
Paul Cleveland Hargrave, Sr.
Mar 7, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Paul Cleveland Hargrave, Sr., 74, who died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Bobby Jean Carter officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Paul...
Dennis Simon
Mar 6, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 10, 2011 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Dennis Simon, 92, who died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard and...
Olton Nick Noel
Mar 4, 2011
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Olton Octave "Nick" Noel, 88, who died Friday, March 4, 2011 at peacefully at his home. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Lovelace...
Rose M. Guidry
Mar 4, 2011
Robert's Cove—Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Church of Christ Cemetery of Robert's Cove honoring the life of Rose Mouton Guidry, 86, who died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. Pastor Paul Istre will be officiating the services. She is survived by one son, Joseph Ray Guidry of Kaplan;...
Eula "Tut" Vincent Suire
Mar 4, 2011
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Eula "Tut" Vincent Suire, 90, who died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the...
Ruth Yates Gary
Mar 3, 2011
Abbeville-Ruth Yates Gary, 62, died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Michael Gary of Abbeville; two sons, Robert Kilpatrick of Abbeville and Jeff Yates of Hope, AR; daughter, Jennifer Stiles of Abbeville; three brothers, Clarence, Ronnir Dale and Billy Joe Yates all of Emerson, AR; three sisters, Imogene Yates of...
Alice S. Hebert
Feb 28, 2011
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 2, 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 Alice Simon Hebert, 91, who died Monday, February 28, 2011 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating...
Jarrod Blake Kibodeaux
Feb 26, 2011
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Jarrod Blake Kibodeaux, 43, who died Saturday, February 26, 2011. He will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Broussard officiating the services. He is survived by one son, Brandon Cade Kibodeaux, of Houston; two...