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.

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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Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard

Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard

Jan 20, 2023

Kaplan—A memorial celebration will be held at the American Legion Hall from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 19, 2023 honoring the life of Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard who passed away at her home under hospice care on January 20, 2023 after a 15 day stay at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

Winnie was born...

Mark Wayne Campbell

Mark Wayne Campbell

Jan 19, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mark Wayne Campbell, 63, who died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services.

He is survived by his...

Hortense Smith

Hortense Smith

Jan 17, 2023

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Hortense LeBlanc Smith, 97, who died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Maison duMonde Living Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

She is survived...

Melise Marie Broussard

Melise Marie Broussard

Jan 13, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Melise Marie Broussard, age 96, who passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital surrounded by her family. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Charles Esuaiko officiating...

Purvis James Bourque

Purvis James Bourque

Jan 11, 2023

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Purvis James Bourque, 75, who died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Abbeville General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services.  Pallbearers...

Robert "Stanley" Guidry

Robert "Stanley" Guidry

Jan 10, 2023

Abbeville—A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church on Thursday, January 26, 2023, honoring the life of Robert Stanley Guidry, 93, who died peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Calcutta House.  He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard...

Elaine Primeaux Mouledous

Elaine Primeaux Mouledous

Jan 8, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elaine Primeaux Mouledous, 92, who died Sunday, January 8, 2023.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard and con celebrant, Father Steve LeBlanc officiating the...

Clifton Alfred Broussard Sr.

Clifton Alfred Broussard Sr.

Jan 7, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023, at a 12:30 PM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, honoring the life of Clifton Alfred Broussard, Sr., 85, who died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at home, surrounded by his children.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery,...

Mildred Ann Keleshian

Mildred Ann Keleshian

Jan 6, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mildred Ann Keleshian, 81, who passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Calcutta House, with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services.

She is survived by her son, Chuck Roberson (Christine LaSalle) of Kaplan; her...

Eugenia Davidson Klein

Eugenia Davidson Klein

Jan 5, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eugenia Davidson Klein, 95, who died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers will...

Ricky Anthony Faulk

Ricky Anthony Faulk

Jan 4, 2023

Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Ricky Anthony Faulk, 68, who died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at New Iberia Manor South.  He will be laid to rest in St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the service.

Ricky...

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