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.
Betty Menard Broussard
Jul 24, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Betty Menard Broussard, 67, who died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Paul Roy Eleazar officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Rost, Wade...
Lillian Jean Allen Mouton
Jul 21, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Chapel honoring the life of Lillian Jean Allen Mouton, 58, who died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Heritage Manor and Rehabilitation of Abbeville. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the...
Willie Adolph Cessac
Jul 20, 2010
Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 at St. James Cemetery in Esther for Willie Cessac, 77, of Kaplan. Services will be officiated by Deacon David Vaughn along with the Vermilion Parish Honor Gaurd, which Mr. Cessac was a member.
Ambrose Trahan Jr.
Jul 17, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ambrose Trahan Jr., 79, who died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Gad Painter officiating the services. He is survived by two sons, Michael Gary Trahan...
Fay Cole Deshotels
Jul 15, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Kaplan United Methodist Church honoring the life of Fay Cole Deshotels, 91, who died Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Larry Maxwell officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Edward Savoy...
William "Will" Charles Summers
Jul 15, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, July 19, 2010 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of William Charles Summers, 55, who died Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Ochsner Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. He is...
Rodney Lewis Spence
Jul 12, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Rodney Lewis Spence, 65, who died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He is survived by wife, Lois Spence of Abbeville; two sons, Rodger L. Wilson and his wife Colleen and Dustin J. Robertson...
Helen Margaret Menard Abshire
Jul 12, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16, 2010 at a 2:00p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Helen Margaret Menard Abshire, 68, who died Monday, July 12, 2010 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Brad Guillory officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Ronald P. Broussard
Jul 12, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ronald P. Broussard, 66, who died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Brad Guillory officiating the services. He is survived by his wife...
Irene Trahan David
Jul 11, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Irene Trahan David, 81, who died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Tyler Saltzman,...
Harvey Broussard
Jul 11, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Harvey Broussard, 70, who died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...
Regina Arceneaux
Jul 9, 2010
Abbeville — A graveside service will take place Monday July 12, 2010 for Regina Arceneaux, 81, who died Friday, July 9, 2010 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde Officiating the service. Ms. Arceneaux was an avid gardener who enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She is survived by...
Ellis Dehart
Jul 8, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. , Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ellis DeHart, 83, who died , July 8, 2010, at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Noah Langley officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Justin DeHart, Jacob DeHart,...
Doris J. Walker
Jul 8, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home -Kaplan honoring the life of Doris Jean Walker, 57, who died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, James...
Geneva Sellers Frederick
Jul 6, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Geneva Frederick, 79, who passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery beside her husband, Rigsby J. Frederick, Sr. with Rev. Lane Payne officiating the services....
Raccy Breaux Gary
Jul 6, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Raccy Breaux Gary, 76, who died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Rev. William Blanda officiating the services....
Raymond Stelly
Jul 5, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Raymond Stelly, 67, who died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Mr. Francis Plaisance officiating the services. Pallbearers include Joseph Raymond Stelly, Ronald...
Freddie Lemaire Jr.
Jul 3, 2010
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Freddie LeMaire Jr., 67, who died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his wife,...
Robert Henry Smith
Jul 3, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 5, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Robert Henry Smith, 95, who died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Mr. Smith retired with Vermilion Parish School...
Peggy Lee Harris Arabie
Jul 1, 2010
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Peggy Lee Harris Arabie, 64, who joined her heavenly father on Thursday, July 1, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Mark Broussard officiating the...