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.

Maudry Guidry Viator

Maudry Guidry Viator

Feb 18, 2022

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Maudry Guidry Viator, 90, who died Friday, February 18, 2022, at The Carpenter House.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be...

Libby Lane Lemaire

Libby Lane Lemaire

Feb 17, 2022

Kaplan — Libby Lane LeMaire, 46, died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. LeMaire of Kaplan; her son, Dustin John Young of Lake Charles; her daughter, Sarah Young of Duson; her sister, Belinda Ball; her brother, Robley Rene LeMaire; and her four grandchildren.

She was preceded...

Sava Harrington Iii

Sava Harrington Iii

Feb 16, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Sava Harrington III, 59, who died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy...

Calise "Peanut" Bourque

Calise "Peanut" Bourque

Feb 14, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Calise “Peanut”  Bourque, 62, who died Monday, February 14, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.

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Charles W. Saltzman

Charles W. Saltzman

Feb 13, 2022

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Charles W. Saltzman, 72, who died Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare...

Beverly Mae Savoy Labit

Beverly Mae Savoy Labit

Feb 13, 2022

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Beverly Mae Savoy Labit, 91, who died Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Eastridge Nursing Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services. ...

Carole Anne Delcambre

Carole Anne Delcambre

Feb 12, 2022

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Carole Anne Delcambre, 60, who died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.

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Carl Brent Suire

Carl Brent Suire

Feb 12, 2022

Kaplan — Carl Brent Suire, 61, died peacefully Saturday, February 12, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Campbell Touchet; his stepfather, Lercy Touchet; and his son, Kristopher Ryane Suire.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, David Allen Suire and George Allen Roy Suire, Jr.; his son, Blaine Suire; and his father,...

Mary Catherine Montet Dronet

Mary Catherine Montet Dronet

Feb 7, 2022

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Bancker Cemetery honoring the life of Mary Montet Dronet, 77, who died Monday, February 7, 2022 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.  She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

She is...

Tao Van Nguyen

Tao Van Nguyen

Feb 6, 2022

ABBEVILLE—Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at The VN Hall, 1201 N. Lafitte Rd., Abbeville honoring the life of Tao Van Nguyen, 73, who died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend James Bam Nguyen officiating the services.

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Debra Fay Guidry

Debra Fay Guidry

Feb 4, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Debra Fay Guidry, 65, who died Friday, February 4, 2022 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery

She is survived by her mother,...

Lydia Meaux Montagne

Lydia Meaux Montagne

Feb 3, 2022

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February  7, 2022 at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Lydia Meaux Montagne, 80, who died Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.

She...

Mary E. Trahan

Mary E. Trahan

Feb 3, 2022

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February  7, 2022 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary E. Trahan, 91, who died Thursday, February 3, 2022.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...

Cecile Broussard Light

Cecile Broussard Light

Feb 1, 2022

A private memorial will take place at a later date honoring the life of Cecile K. Broussard Light, 77, who died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her daughter’s residence.

My mother might have had a stubborn side to her.  However, she loved each and every one of her family in her special way.  She was a strong-willed...

Ryan "Kiki" Oneil Geroge

Ryan "Kiki" Oneil Geroge

Feb 1, 2022

Kaplan — Ryan “Kiki” Oneil George, 43, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Crystal Boullion George; his two sons, Alex Geroge and Malcolm George and his fiancѐe, Brittany Klumpp; his daughter, Taylor George; his two grandchildren, Liam George and Luka Geroge; his father, Van Huynh; and his mother, Geraldine Harrington.

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Anna Lou Hebert Touchet

Anna Lou Hebert Touchet

Jan 31, 2022

Abbeville- Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Anna Lou Hebert Touchet, 90, who died Monday, January 31, 2022.  She will be buried alongside her late husband in St. Paul Cemetery. Reverend Donald Bernard will officiate the services....

Cecile Hebert Chatagnier

Cecile Hebert Chatagnier

Jan 29, 2022

Kaplan — Cecile Hebert Chatagnier, 90, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vermilion Health Care Center.

Friends and family will remember her as a caring and giving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her three children, Harlan J. Chatagnier, Jr. and his companion, Ramona Breedlove, Cynthia Milliman and her husband, Harry, and...

Christopher "Penu" Knilans

Christopher "Penu" Knilans

Jan 26, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Christopher “Penu” Knilans, 57, who died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services. Serving...

Sharon Frederick Faulk

Sharon Frederick Faulk

Jan 23, 2022

A memorial will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Sharon Margaret Frederick Faulk, 72, who died Sunday, January 23, 2022, surrounded by close family.

Sharon met Donald when they were juniors in high school in 1966. The pair fell in love and were...

Ramsie Kate Baumgardner

Ramsie Kate Baumgardner

Jan 23, 2022

Maurice—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ramsie Kate “Ram” Baumgardner, 18, who entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 23, 2022 after a tragic automobile accident in Vermilion Parish.  She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery...

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