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.

Helen Mire Broussard

Helen Mire Broussard

Mar 6, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 09, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St. honoring the life of Helen Mire Broussard, 88, who died Friday, March 06, 2020 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. Serving...

Helen Bourque Bertrand

Helen Bourque Bertrand

Mar 3, 2020

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 06, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Helen Bourque Bertrand 94, who died Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services.

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Gloria Dean Romero Veronie

Gloria Dean Romero Veronie

Feb 28, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gloria Dean Romero Veronie, 71, who died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Abbeville General Hospital. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the services. She will be buried at a later date.

Gloria is survived...

Delores Ann Miller

Delores Ann Miller

Feb 28, 2020

ABBEVILLE— A private family memorial will be held honoring the life of Delores Ann Miller, 81, who died Friday, February 28, 2020 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery.

Ethel Langlinais Gaspard

Ethel Langlinais Gaspard

Feb 25, 2020

“I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race – I have kept the faith”.

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Ethel Langlinais Gaspard, 87, who died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at...

Joseph Trahan

Joseph Trahan

Feb 25, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph L. Trahan, 83, who died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.

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Rose Mae "Tina" Lebouef

Rose Mae "Tina" Lebouef

Feb 24, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rose Mae “Tina” LeBouef, 73, who died Monday, February 24, 2020 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Wallace "Blackie" Gary

Wallace "Blackie" Gary

Feb 23, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Wallace “Blackie” Gary, Sr., 66, who died Sunday, February 23, 2020.  He will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services.

He is survived by his three...

Marie T. Suire

Marie T. Suire

Feb 23, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marie T. Suire, 92, who died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.

She is survived by...

Stevie Huyen Lam

Stevie Huyen Lam

Feb 19, 2020

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery for Stevie Huyen Lam, infant, who died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Billy Vincent officiating the services.

Stevie is survived by her parents, Trung...

Terry John Lee

Terry John Lee

Feb 18, 2020

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 21, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Terry John Lee, 72, who died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services.

Terry is survived by his wife,...

Leroy "Bill" "Bilou" Istre

Leroy "Bill" "Bilou" Istre

Feb 16, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of LeRoy Istre, 74, who died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 62...

Harold "Tuffy" Taft Merritt, Jr.

Harold "Tuffy" Taft Merritt, Jr.

Feb 14, 2020

Kaplan—A private family service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Harold Taft Merritt, Jr., 79, who died Friday, February 14, 2020 at Legacy Nursing Home.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.

He is survived by...

Hildrie "Shug" Stelly, Sr.

Hildrie "Shug" Stelly, Sr.

Feb 14, 2020

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Hildrie “Shug” Stelly, Sr., 92, who died Friday, February 14, 2020 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

He...

Florence Broussard Rageur

Florence Broussard Rageur

Feb 12, 2020

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Florence Broussard Rageur, 99, who died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Whealdon Estates.

She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.

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Wesley J. Lemaire, Sr.

Wesley J. Lemaire, Sr.

Feb 12, 2020

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Wesley J. LeMaire, Sr., 67, who died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services.

He is survived by...

Donald Ray Wadlington

Donald Ray Wadlington

Feb 11, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Donald Ray Wadlington, 72, who died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Scott Crosby officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jordon Hoke, Corey...

Dallas J. Trahan

Dallas J. Trahan

Feb 10, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dallas Joseph Trahan, 92, who died Monday, February 10, 2020 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

He is survived...

Glenn David "Grabo" Broussard

Glenn David "Grabo" Broussard

Feb 9, 2020

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Glenn David Broussard, 64, who died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronald...

Betty S. Richard

Betty S. Richard

Feb 9, 2020

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Betty S. Richard, 76, who died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

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