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.
Mark W. Matthews
Jan 26, 2021
Abbeville- A private service will be held for Mark Wayne Matthews, 61, who died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence.
He loved to spend time working on his farm and enjoyed riding cutting horses.
He is survived by his two sisters, Darlene Neveaux and Paulette Breaux; two brothers, John Matthews and James Matthews; uncle,...
Mary Linda Grace Brailey
Jan 25, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Linda Grace Brailey, 69, who died Monday, January 25, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the...
Alvin F. Broussard
Jan 25, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Alvin F. Broussard, 87, who died Monday, January 25, 2021 at Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Yalonde H. Hargrave
Jan 24, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Yolande H. Hargrave, 83, who died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She...
C. Paul Bergeron
Jan 21, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of C. Paul Bergeron, 98, who died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Reverend Louis J. Richard will officiate the service.
He was a member of...
Dallas "Gramps" Fontenot
Jan 19, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dallas “Gramps” Fontenot, 85, who died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Hebert officiating the...
Nona Marie Landry Lovell
Jan 19, 2021
ABBEVILLE-- Nona Marie Landry Lovell, a native of Abbeville and resident of Lafayette, died on January 19, 2021, of natural causes. She was 92.
She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Claire Repp and her husband Elbert of Maurice; Mary Leslie Brightwell and her husband Mark of Carthage, Texas; and Amy Marie Lovell of Iota; as well...
Dorothy Sherman Leblanc
Jan 19, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy Sherman LeBlanc, 83, who died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.
She...
Richard Gale Trahan
Jan 16, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Richard Gale Trahan, 77, who died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...
Brittany Jane Cormier
Jan 13, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Brittany Jane Cormier, 34, who died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Beaux Cormier,...
Harold Charles Roussel
Jan 13, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Harold Charles Roussel, 71, who died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services.
...Carl Justin Marceaux
Jan 12, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Carl Justin Marceaux, 58, who died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in McAllen, Texas. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...
Mildred Cornor Benoit
Jan 12, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Mildred Cornor Benoit, 91, who died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her children. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...
Wade Lemaire
Jan 12, 2021
Cow Island—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Wade LeMaire, 73, who died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital, with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa LeMaire of Kaplan; his son, Chris LeMaire...
Cecil Daniel Norman
Jan 11, 2021
Abbeville-Cecil Daniel Norman, 88, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Landry Norman; children, Theresa Norman Elshire, Janet Norman Kahla, Keith Norman, Lena Norman Blackstock, Sandra Richard Albert, Joe Richard, Lisa Vaughan, Gina Vaughan, and Natasha Vaughan LeBlanc; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and siblings, Laura Norman and Hubert...
Emily C. Gaspard
Jan 9, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Emily Clostio Gaspard, 75, who died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Hebert officiating the...
Darryl Wayne Campbell, Sr.
Jan 9, 2021
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Gueydan First United Methodist Church honoring the life of Darryl Wayne Campbell, Sr., 73, who died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend John Krause officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Taylor...
Connie W. Thibodeaux
Jan 9, 2021
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Connie Wayne Thibodeaux, 62, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, LA. She will be laid to rest at...
Cheryl Ann Hebert
Jan 8, 2021
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Cheryl Ann Hebert, 65, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 8, 2021 in Lafayette Louisiana following a brief illness. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most...
Ella B. Harrington
Jan 8, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ella B. Harrington, 82, who died Friday, January 8, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...