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.
Judy Gail Schexneider Fajkus
Sep 2, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Judy Gail Schexneider Fajkus, 67, who died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Memorial Herman Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by...
Dr. Virgie M. Dronet
Sep 1, 2021
Ecclesiastes says that our time “under the sun” is short and cannot be extended. Virgie has made great use of this time and I, along with many others, are better for having known her. Now is the time when she lives “under the Son”.
A legend in education and kindness…you are loved through eternity....
Betty Lege Leblanc
Aug 31, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Betty Lege LeBlanc, 77, who died peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home, after a brief battle with cancer. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father...
Herman "Bert" Bertrand
Aug 30, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of our beloved father, Papaw, and friend, Herman “Bert” Bertrand, who at 88, traded in his good, long life here for a heavenly one, on Monday, August 30th, 2021, while at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Lake Charles,...
Anthony "Curly" Roy Adam
Aug 29, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Anthony Roy Adam, Jr., 63, who died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will...
Thu Thi Bui
Aug 28, 2021
ABBEVILLE—Ceremonial ritual will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville. The funeral procession will then depart for the Lafayette Crematory located at 2920 N. University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. to honor the life of Thu Thi Bui, 69, who died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.
...Nelson Pierre Touchet
Aug 28, 2021
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Nelson Pierre Touchet, 93, who died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his residence. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the services.
Nelson was a retired foreman doing oilfield construction. He was a proud veteran of the...
Marilyn B. Broussard
Aug 28, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marilyn B. Broussard, 79, who died Saturday, August 28, 2021. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Ruby Derouen Gastal
Aug 26, 2021
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Ruby Derouen Gastal, 91, who died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. ...
Elson "Sonny" Joseph Hebert
Aug 25, 2021
Erath- It is with great sadness that the wife of Elson (Sonny) Joseph Hebert, 85, announces his passing on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 after a very long illness. Elson's wishes are to be cremated immediately upon death and preferred not to have a formal viewing or funeral service on his behalf. He thanks all who prayed for him and...
Doris Miller
Aug 25, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held honoring the life of Doris MIller, 101, who died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
Doris was a World War II Veteran. While fighting for his country he was wounded in combat and...
Victoria Samantha Theall
Aug 23, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Victoria Samantha Theall, 33, who died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Asher Stephens...
Catherine Gail Miller
Aug 23, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday , September 01, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Catherine Gail Miller, 48, who died Monday, August 23, 2021. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services.
She...
Joyclyn Hebert Esquivel
Aug 23, 2021
Abbeville—Joyclyn Hebert Esquivel, 63, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Stone Oak Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Chad Romero at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Vincent Funeral Home-Abbeville. She was cremated and remains with her surviving children.
She is survived by her two children and their spouses,...
David Faulk
Aug 20, 2021
Cow Island—A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of David Faulk, 66, who died Friday, August 20, 2021 with his loving wife, Rita Faulk by his side. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Father Matthew Barzare officiating the...
Eunice Delino Meaux
Aug 18, 2021
Abbeville- A private funeral service will be held at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eunice Delino Meaux, 89, who died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Maison duMonde Living Center.
The Cessac family requests that anyone who would like to attend to contact them privately.
Due to the recent rise in Covid-19...
Gerald Mire
Aug 18, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gerald Mire, 82, who died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary...
Russell Paulette Lebouef Istre
Aug 17, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Russell Paulette LeBoeuf Istre, 76, who died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the...
Noe Raywood “Pedo” Broussard
Aug 16, 2021
Abbeville - A private family ceremony was held to honor the life of Noe Raywood “Pedo” Broussard, better known as N.R., who passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence. N.R. celebrated his 100 th birthday in July.
He is survived by his 8 children, Peggy B. Lege, N.R. “Bubba” Broussard and his...
Tina Faye Suire
Aug 16, 2021
Abbeville—A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday March 20, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 300 Pere Megret St. Abbeville, LA 70510 with Reverend Louis Richard officiating, honoring the life of Tina Faye Suire, 66, who died Monday, August 16, 2021 at her residence.
Tina was a graduate of Abbeville High School...