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.
Natalie Ardoin Primeaux
Mar 10, 2021
“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.”
Abbeville—A private Mass of Christian Burial for family only will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church to honor the life of Natalie Primeaux, 90, who passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, to be with her beloved husband, Walter.
...Samantha Ramke Sonnier
Mar 7, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Samantha Ramke Sonnier, 52, who died Sunday, March 7, 2021. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Tracy MacKenzie officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Coby Sonnier, Cody Tournear, Brock...
Linda Touchet Turner
Mar 7, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Linda Touchet Turner, 72, who died Sunday, March 7, 2021. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. Those serving as...
Daxton “Dax-Baby” Harrington
Mar 6, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Faith Christian Church honoring the life of Daxton Charles Harrington, 21, who died Saturday, March 6, 2021. He will be laid to rest at Lege Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.
A few heartfelt words from his loving mother; “if you...
Marcelius Cormier
Mar 6, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marcelius Cormier, 90, who died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Hebert officiating the services.
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Neil Jude Dugas
Mar 6, 2021
Abbeville- Neil Jude Dugas, age 61, of Abbeville, was called home by God on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Neil was born September 20, 1959 to Larry G. Dugas, Jr. and Flaudry Prejean Dugas.
Neil was happiest when riding horses, sitting behind the wheel of his 18-wheeler, and when with his family, children, and grandchildren. He had a...
Brooke Nicole Demette
Mar 5, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 8, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Brooke Nicole Demette, 37, who died Friday, March 5, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
Unconditional...
Joseph "Red" J. Duhon
Mar 2, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph J. “Red” Duhon, 78, who died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend...
James "Deano" Frederick
Mar 1, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of James Dean Frederick, 63, who died Monday, March 1, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry...
F.W. "Rickey" Chapman
Feb 28, 2021
Gueydan—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Gueydan Cemetery honoring the life of Frederick Warren “Rickey” Chapman III, 73, who died Sunday, February 28, 2021. Reverend Corey Campeaux will officiate the services.
At the time of his death, Rickey was a business consultant. He was the cofounder and owner of...
Lilly M. Harrington
Feb 28, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lilly M. Harrington, 88, who died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....
Roy Glen Touchet, Sr.
Feb 27, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Roy Glen Touchet, Sr., 69, who died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as...
Bert "Pepper" Wilton Broussard
Feb 25, 2021
Abbeville— A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Bert Wilton Broussard Jr., 64, who died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence.
He is survived by his son, Bubba Broussard and his wife, Heather; daughter, Karen Morrissey and her husband,...
Elvina Frederick Campbell
Feb 24, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elvina Frederick Campbell, 100, who died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Timothy Meaux, Mark Meaux, Dereck Campbell, Linc...
Louis Charles Ramke
Feb 24, 2021
Abbeville—A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Louis Charles Ramke, 80, who died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence. Pallbearers will be Collin Ramke, Kalob Ramke, Patrick Ramke, Kyle Ramke, Steven Ramke, Jr. and Brock Sonnier.
He is survived by...
Fred "Benny" Marceaux, Jr.
Feb 23, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Fred “Benny” Marceaux, Jr., 69, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the...
Lula Mae Bergeron Broussard
Feb 23, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lula Mae Bergeron Broussard, 89, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with her son, Reverend Father Paul Broussard officiating...
Joshua Cade Pere
Feb 23, 2021
Abbeville— A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joshua Cade Pere, 30, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez will officiate the services.
He is survived by his mother, Lorie...
Anna Vincent
Feb 23, 2021
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church honoring the life of Anna Vincent, 91, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Reverend Neil Pettit officiating the services.
She is...
Leonard Smith
Feb 22, 2021
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Leonard Smith, 76, who died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Oschner Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Istre Cemetery with Pastor Joseph Boutin officiating the services.
He is survived by...