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.

Leona Marie St. Julien

Leona Marie St. Julien

Feb 20, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March  4, 2023 at Lighthouse Church of Kaplan honoring the life of Leona Marie St. Julien, 79, who died Monday, February 20, 2023 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Pastor Joseph Baudoin, Sr. officiating the...

Ralph Libersat

Ralph Libersat

Feb 12, 2023

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ralph Libersat, 68, who passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Fr. Louis Richard will officiate the service.

Born November 7, 1954, to the late Bernard Libersat, Jr. and Nelda Libersat, Ralph...

Michael Norman Russo

Michael Norman Russo

Feb 11, 2023

Abbeville —A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Michael Norman Russo, 81, passed away February 11, 2023.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Louis Richard officiating the...

Anna Broussard Hebert

Anna Broussard Hebert

Feb 11, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Anna May Broussard Hebert, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Donald Bernard officiating the services....

Earline Marie Dyson Broussard

Earline Marie Dyson Broussard

Feb 9, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023, at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Earline Marie Dyson Broussard, 98, who died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Eastridge Nursing Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.

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Laodis Joseph Primeaux

Laodis Joseph Primeaux

Feb 7, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February  9, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Laodis Joseph Primeaux, 93, who died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services....

Virgie Ann Bertrand Stelly

Virgie Ann Bertrand Stelly

Feb 4, 2023

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February  7, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Virgie Ann Bertrand Stelly, 91, who passed away peacefully leaving behind a lifetime of loving memories and a legacy of care and devotion to her family.  She will be laid to...

Brian Dale Broussard

Brian Dale Broussard

Feb 1, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February  5, 2023  at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Brian Dale Broussard, 61, who died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from injuries he received in an automobile accident.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services....

Hazel Durke Broussard

Hazel Durke Broussard

Jan 30, 2023

Abbeville— Hazel Durke Broussard, 97, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 30, 2023.  A scripture service honoring her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, the Reverend John Vining, former pastor of Abbeville United Methodist Church, will be conducting the service. She will be laid...

Donald Lee Frederick

Donald Lee Frederick

Jan 30, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February  6, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Donald Lee Frederick, 20, who died Monday, January 30, 2023. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be officiating the services.

He is survived by his mother, Raven Harrington and her husband, Jeffrey of Maurice; father,...

Rose Marie Mills Suire

Rose Marie Mills Suire

Jan 28, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Rose Marie Mills Suire, 83, who passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center on January 28, 2023.   She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating...

Lillie Mae "Bugga" Latour Broussard

Lillie Mae "Bugga" Latour Broussard

Jan 27, 2023

Abbeville—A Memorial mass will be held on April 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St Mary Magdelon Catholic Church honoring the life of Lillie Mae Latour Broussard, 89, who died Friday, January 27, 2023, at The Vermilion at Eastridge.  Father Dan Picard will officiate the services. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery in Abbeville,...

Rita Euriest Simon Labry

Rita Euriest Simon Labry

Jan 25, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Rita Euriest Simon LaBry, 94, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...

Cresswood Lane Bertrand

Cresswood Lane Bertrand

Jan 24, 2023

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Cresswood Lane Bertrand, 65, who died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his residence.

He is survived by his spouse, Peggy Palombo of Kaplan; his son, Cody Bertrand of Jennings; his five...

Charles Breaux

Charles Breaux

Jan 23, 2023

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Charles Breaux, 63, who died Monday, January 23, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services.  Serving as pallbearers...

Walter Jude Lemaire

Walter Jude Lemaire

Jan 23, 2023

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Walter Jude LeMaire, 59, who died Monday, January 23, 2023 at his residence.

He is survived by his sister, Beatrice LeMaire of Kaplan; and his mother, Gwendlyn Chauvin LeMaire of Kaplan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Calude LeMaire.

Delores "Tina" Meyers

Delores "Tina" Meyers

Jan 22, 2023

Kaplan—Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services honoring the life of Delores “Tina” Meyers, 79, who died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

“Tina” was a lifelong resident of Kaplan.  She enjoyed playing...

Mona Nichols

Mona Nichols

Jan 21, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mona Nichols, 59, who died Saturday, January 21, 2023. She will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Father Mark Miley officiating the services.

She is survived by her two sons, Ross Stoute...

Gage Michael Cessac

Gage Michael Cessac

Jan 21, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gage Michael Cessac, age 18, who passed Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Keith...

Margaret Esther Summers Badger

Margaret Esther Summers Badger

Jan 20, 2023

Abbeville—Margaret Esther Summers Badger, age 82, passed peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Despite being a single mother of 2, Margaret earned a BS degree in Business Administration at The University of New Orleans and then a law degree at Loyola University College of Law.  She was employed with Chevron’s legal department in New Orleans.

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