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.

Rita Theresa Guarino

Rita Theresa Guarino

Jun 16, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial for Rita Theresa Guarino, 93, will be celebrated on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. She died at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at her home after several months of declining health. Father Louis Richard, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, will...

Jimmy Don Graham

Jimmy Don Graham

Jun 13, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jimmy Don (Pappy) Graham 85, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 13, 2020, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family at his home, as he left this world to be with...

John E. Hargrave

John E. Hargrave

Jun 13, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John Ennis Hargrave, 67, who died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at St. Christina Nursing & Rehab Center.  He will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services. Serving as...

Sandra Sue Savoy

Sandra Sue Savoy

Jun 12, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Sandra Sue Savoy, 74, who died Friday, June 12, 2020 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Cupp officiating the services. Pallbearers will be, Elliot...

John Huey Doyle Broussard

John Huey Doyle Broussard

Jun 9, 2020

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Huey Doyle Broussard, 93, who died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his residence.

He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Father Paul Broussard officiating...

Lena B. Vincent

Lena B. Vincent

Jun 9, 2020

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lena B. Vincent, 87, who died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Vermilion Health Care Center.  She will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...

Leo James Cavalier

Leo James Cavalier

Jun 8, 2020

ABBEVILLE—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Leo James Cavalier, who died Monday, June 8, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center.

He will be laid to rest at with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

Leo is survived by his...

Todd Paul Travasos

Todd Paul Travasos

Jun 7, 2020

Abbeville— Private graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Todd Paul Travasos, 59, who died suddenly at his residence on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Mausoleum with Rev. Louis Richard officiating the services. Due to the coronavirus,...

Norma Roberta Meaux

Norma Roberta Meaux

Jun 7, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Norma Roberta Meaux, 61, who died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her residence. Pastor Kerry Doucet will officiate the service. She will be laid to rest at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport, LA, on Friday, June...

Harold Arthur Hutchinson

Harold Arthur Hutchinson

Jun 5, 2020

ABBEVILLE - Harold A. Hutchinson, 85, Abbeville, La., died, Friday June 5, 2020 at Eastridge Nursing Home in Abbeville Louisiana. A private memorial will be held in his honor by the Knights of Columbus. His final resting place will be St. Paul Cemetery, Abbeville La.

Mr. Hutchinson was originally from Upstate New York and moved to Louisiana...

Dave John Simon

Dave John Simon

Jun 5, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June  9, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dave John Simon, 76, who died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

He is survived by...

Jude Perrin

Jude Perrin

Jun 4, 2020

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jude Perrin, 56, who died Thursday, June 4, 2020. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.

Jude loved to cook, fish, and watch LSU sports and Saints football. Spending time with his...

Ivy Joseph Clement, Sr.

Ivy Joseph Clement, Sr.

Jun 4, 2020

ABBEVILLE- Graveside services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June  5, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery honoring the life of Ivy Joseph Clement, Sr., 83, who died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA.  He was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

Ivy...

Aaron James Wallace

Aaron James Wallace

Jun 2, 2020

ABBEVILLE — A memorial service will be held at 1:15 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Aaron James Wallace, 20, who died Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Aaron is survived by his mother, LaTonda R. (Jason) Wallace; father, John Readom; brothers, Lawrence Wallace, Johnathan Greene, Demarco (Juliette) Greene...

Elizabeth Faye Dardeau

Elizabeth Faye Dardeau

Jun 1, 2020

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elizabeth Faye Fontenot Dardeau, 76, who died Monday, June 1, 2020 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.

Elizabeth...

Marie Lollian Romero Broussard

Marie Lollian Romero Broussard

May 30, 2020

Erath—Graveside services will be held Monday, June 1, 2020 at 11:00 am, at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath, honoring the life of Marie Lollian Broussard, 77, who passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at her residence. Pallbearers will be, Nelson Theriot, Jr., Marcus Broussard, Dexter Broussard, Shay Broussard, Rene Dartez, and Shawn Baras.

Marie had...

Rita Mayard Hebert

Rita Mayard Hebert

May 29, 2020

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rita Ann Mayard Hebert, 87, who passed away peacefully at her home on May 29th, 2020. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services....

Linda Broussard Demette

Linda Broussard Demette

May 27, 2020

Erath—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 700 S. Broadway St., Erath honoring the life of Linda Broussard Demette, 72, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to...

Ollie Trahan Noel

Ollie Trahan Noel

May 23, 2020

Abbeville—It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Ollie T. Noel, age 92. Ollie passed away on May 23, 2020 in her home with her doting daughter at her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. She...

Lynn Paul Thibeaux

Lynn Paul Thibeaux

May 23, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lynn Paul Thibeaux, 76, who died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jude...

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