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.

Jeannette Montagne Motty

Jeannette Montagne Motty

May 5, 2007

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeannette Montagne Motty, 81, who died May 05, 2007 at her residence. Reverend William Blanda will officiate at the services. Jeannette was born on May 22, 1925 in Houma, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Mount Carmel in...

Elrod "Pete" Petry

Elrod "Pete" Petry

Apr 30, 2007

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church honoring the life of Elrod "Pete" Petry, 82, who died April 30, 2007 at Lafayette General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. James Cemetery with Father Mathew Mullamangalam officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Johnny Petry,...

Mary Mccloy Tucker

Mary Mccloy Tucker

Apr 29, 2007

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2007, at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Mary McCloy Tucker, 85, who died Sunday, April 29th at Willis Knighton Hospital in Bossier City. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery in Abbeville immediately following. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and...

Elita Marie Moore Miller

Elita Marie Moore Miller

Apr 25, 2007

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Funeral services will be held Friday, April 27, 2007 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Elita M. Miller, 88, who died April 25, 2007 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Elita was a loving...

Craig "Wa-Ta" Doucet

Craig "Wa-Ta" Doucet

Apr 22, 2007

Craig James Doucet, 47, died on April 22, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. A gathering of family and friends were held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Vincent Funeral Home. Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville conducted the funeral arrangements. He is survived by one brother, John "Rickie" Doucet of Kaplan; and two sisters, Tina Pommier of Abbeville and...

Elaine Carney Reed

Elaine Carney Reed

Apr 21, 2007

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April 24, 2007 at Vincent Funeral Home for Elaine C. Reed, 88, who passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Abbeville General Hospital. Interment will be in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX. Mrs. Reed was a native of Texas and a resident of Abbeville. Survivors include...

Pearl Bourgeois Trahan

Pearl Bourgeois Trahan

Apr 19, 2007

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, honoring the life of Pearl Cecelia Bourgeois Trahan, 97, who died Thursday, April 19, 2007 in Hemphill, TX. She was born on September 21, 1909. She was the wife of the late Francis Trahan. A native of Abbeville, she resided...

James L. Leblanc

James L. Leblanc

Apr 18, 2007

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A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of James L. LeBlanc, 61, who died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at his residence. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery with Francis Plaisance officiating. Mr. LeBlanc owned and operated LeBlanc Laundry Mat of...

Harold Sonny Trahan, Jr., M.D.

Harold Sonny Trahan, Jr., M.D.

Apr 18, 2007

Harold George "Sonny" Trahan, Jr. M.D., 59, a 31-year resident of Abbeville and a native of Maurice, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 18, 2007, following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his adoring and heartbroken family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold George Trahan, Sr., M.D. and Bertha Broussard Trahan. He is...

Leona Lege Hebert

Leona Lege Hebert

Apr 18, 2007

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 23, 2007 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Leona L. Hebert, 87, who died April 18, 2007 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Leona was a member of the Good Sam...

Harold David Lyons, Sr.

Harold David Lyons, Sr.

Apr 18, 2007

Harold David Lyons, Sr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 18 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Lyman Sidney Lyons, Sr. and Ethel Dumesnil Lyons Reed of Abbeville, La., and two brothers, Lyman Sidney Lyons, Jr. and Joseph Sidney Lyons. Mr. Lyons served as a...

Marcelle Marie Broussard Mouton

Marcelle Marie Broussard Mouton

Apr 13, 2007

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A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church Thursday, April 19, 2007, at a 3:30 pm mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Marcelle Marie Broussard Mouton, 72, who died on April 13, 2007. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles,...

Elton L. Vincent

Elton L. Vincent

Apr 10, 2007

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, 2007 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elton L. Vincent, 69, who died April 10, 2007 at his residence. He will be laid to rest in Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery with Father Kevin Bordelon and con-celebrant Deacon Chris Mouton officiating...

Edna Mae Landry Meaux

Edna Mae Landry Meaux

Apr 9, 2007

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church at 4:00 p.m. honoring the life of Edna Mae Landry Meaux, 83, who died April 09, 2007 at Eastridge Nursing Home. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. Edna Mae was a retired elementary school teacher with the Vermilion Parish School system for over...

Dupreville Miller

Dupreville Miller

Apr 7, 2007

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, honoring the life of Dupreville Miller, 84 of Abbeville, who died Saturday, April 07, 2007 at his residence. He will be laid to rest in St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend William Rogalla officiating. He is survived by his wife, Ella...

Stanley Wright

Stanley Wright

Apr 4, 2007

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Wright. 58, of Biloxi, MS. died Wednesday April 4 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, AL; after an illness. A native of Abbeville, LA. resided in Biloxi, MS for 18 years. He served his country for 31 years in the United States Air Force. In his illustrious career he received several accolades and...

Joyce Vice Gary

Joyce Vice Gary

Apr 3, 2007

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa Church honoring the life of Joyce Vice Gary, 76, who died April 03, 2007 at her residence. She will be laid to rest in Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Gary, David LeMaire,...

James Harry Pratt

James Harry Pratt

Mar 30, 2007

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate life of James Harry Pratt who died Friday, March 30, 2007 at his home in New Iberia, will be held on Tuesday April 3, 2007 from 3 p.m. till 5 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville.

Paul Henry Vigneaux

Paul Henry Vigneaux

Mar 29, 2007

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Paul John Vigneaux, 51, who died March 29, 2007 at his residence. He is survived by one son, Nicholas Paul Vigneaux of Gresham, Oregon; one daughter, Francine Nicole Vigneaux of Abbeville; one brother, Byron Clyde Vigneaux of Abbeville; and two...

Edmay Mire Davidson

Edmay Mire Davidson

Mar 29, 2007

Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 01, 2007 at a 1:00 p.m. Communion Service at St. Theresa Church honoring the life of Edmay Davidson, 94, who died March 29, 2007 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest in Abshire Cemetery with Deacon Chris Mouton officiating the services. She is survived by one son, Reynold Lavergne; one...

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