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.

Willa Mae G. Lemaire

Willa Mae G. Lemaire

Mar 15, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home Chapel, honoring the life of Willa Mae G. Lemaire, 82, formerly of Kaplan, who died at 4:30 p.m.on Saturday March 15, 2008 at Belle Teche Nursing Home in New Iberia. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Gregory Chauvin officiating...

Joseph M. Ognibene

Joseph M. Ognibene

Mar 14, 2008

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Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday March 17, 2008 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, honoring the life of Joseph "Joe" Ognibene who died on Friday March 14, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Cemetery in Abbeville with Reverend Gregory Chauvin...

Lionel George Porter

Lionel George Porter

Mar 11, 2008

A memorial service will be held at a later date, honoring the life of Lionel George Porter, 83, of Butte La Rose, who died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. He is survived by two brothers, Mahlon J. Porter Sr. of Beaumont, TX and Paul P. Porter of Syoset, NY; two sisters, Lorraine Newsum Farmer of Silsbee, TX...

Ella Mae Hebert Becker

Ella Mae Hebert Becker

Mar 7, 2008

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Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008 at St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Ella Mae Becker, 77, of Abbeville, who died Friday, March 7th, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. She will be laid to rest in St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason...

Hazel Guidry Mitchell

Hazel Guidry Mitchell

Mar 5, 2008

View Video Tribute Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Guidry Mitchell, 84, who died March 5, 2008 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Mausoleum with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. She...

Namez Bergeron Boudreaux

Namez Bergeron Boudreaux

Mar 3, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 1 :30 p.m. Thursday, March 06, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Namez Bergeron Boudreaux, 90, who died March 03, 2008 . She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend William Blanda officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jim Theall, Nick St. Marie, Mark...

Minnie King Hall Berry

Minnie King Hall Berry

Mar 2, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of Minnie King Hall Berry, 93, who died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Keith Milligan officiating. Mrs. Berry was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Teacher. She was born...

Billy Wayne Broussard

Billy Wayne Broussard

Mar 1, 2008

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at the Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Billy Wayne Broussard, 61 who died at his residence in Abbeville Saturday March 1, 2008. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Rev. John Vining will conduct the services. Billy Wayne was born February 11, 1947 in Abbeville....

Tony W. Maronge

Tony W. Maronge

Feb 29, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 1 :00 p.m. Saturday, March 01, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Tony W. Maronge, 50, who died February 29, 2008 at Dauterive Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Richard Meche officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Laura C. Maronge...

Louise Bourque Boudreaux

Louise Bourque Boudreaux

Feb 27, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, honoring the life of Mrs. Frederick Boudreaux nee: Louise Bourque, 90, originally of Abbeville who died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Bossier City, LA. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating. She is survived by two sons, Whitney Istre...

Larry Gene Broussard, Sr.

Larry Gene Broussard, Sr.

Feb 21, 2008

ABBEVILLE- Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Larry Gene Broussard, Sr., 74, who died February 21, 2008 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Art Bakeler officiating the services. He is survived by...

Florence Mouton Guidry

Florence Mouton Guidry

Feb 19, 2008

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church honoring the life of Florence Mouton Guidry, 77, who died February 19, 2008 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...

Joseph W. Miguez, Sr.

Joseph W. Miguez, Sr.

Feb 15, 2008

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Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Joseph W. Miguez, Sr., 76, who died February 15, 2008 at Heritage Manor. He will be laid to rest at Landry Cemetery in Henry with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived...

Blanche Morgan Harkins

Blanche Morgan Harkins

Feb 15, 2008

Blanche Morgan Harkins, 93, lifetime resident of Vermilion Parish, passed away on February 15,2008 in Abbeville, La. Mrs. Harkins was the widow of Hartwell Harkins who died March 17, 1989. Her parents James S. and Amanda Morgan, as well as her 13 siblings, predeceased her. Mrs. Harkins was born October 8, 1914 in Lake Arthur, La., when her parents were...

Blanche Morgan Harkins

Blanche Morgan Harkins

Feb 15, 2008

Blanche Morgan Harkins, 93, lifetime resident of Vermilion Parish, passed away on February 15,2008 in Abbeville, La. Mrs. Harkins was the widow of Hartwell Harkins who died March 17, 1989. Her parents James S. and Amanda Morgan, as well as her 13 siblings, predeceased her. Mrs. Harkins was born October 8, 1914 in Lake Arthur, La., when her parents were...

Ray Picard

Ray Picard

Feb 13, 2008

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Ray Picard, 78, who died February 13, 2008 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Mausoleum with Father Daniel Picard officiating the services. Ray retired as Chief...

Minos J. Mayard

Minos J. Mayard

Feb 12, 2008

ABBEVILLE- Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2008 at a 1 :00 p.m. . Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Minos Joseph Mayard, 88, who died February 12, 2008 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne will be the...

Thelma Hoffpauir Perry

Thelma Hoffpauir Perry

Feb 10, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of Thelma H. Perry, 89, of Abbeville who died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Eastridge Nursing Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Adles Perry of Abbeville;...

Eddie Michael Whittle

Eddie Michael Whittle

Feb 9, 2008

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Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, time pending, for Eddie M. Whittle, 56, who died Saturday, February 09, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Lena Whittle; step father Frank Whittle; step mother, Audrey Bourque;...

Regina Broussard Meyers

Regina Broussard Meyers

Feb 7, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 1 :00 p.m. Saturday, February 09, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Regina B. Meyers, 100, who died February 07 2008 at Courtyard Manor. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce...

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