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.
Danny Reed Campbell
May 12, 2020
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Danny Reed Campbell, 61, who died Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services.
Danny is survived by his...
Stella Marie Lequeux
May 12, 2020
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Stella Marie Lequeux, 96, who died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services.
Gardening was...
Shirley Abshire
May 10, 2020
Kaplan—Graveside services were held at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Shirley Abshire, 83, who died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
She is survived by her son, Carson Abshire and his wife, Verlene of Kaplan; her two daughters, Rhonda A. Davis and her husband, Robbie of Fairhope, AL and Krisen...
Patsy Ruth Doyle Lemaire
May 8, 2020
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Patsy Ruth Doyle LeMaire, 75, who died Friday, May 8, 2020 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Greg Willis officiating the services.
After being employed at Garan, Inc. for years, Patsy became a loving babysitter to many children in the...
Verian Ann Bertrand
May 5, 2020
Abbeville-A private graveside service will be held honoring the life of Verian Ann Broussard Bertrand, 73, who died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Verian is survived by her two sons, Shannon Bertrand and his wife, Sandra, and Shyle Bertrand and his wife, Jami; five grandchildren, Hali Bertrand, Konner Bertrand, Kade Bertrand, Emeral Guidry...
Gurthel V. Decuire
May 1, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Gurthel V. Decuire, 95, who died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers are Robert Nugier, Jason Cabrol, Barry Broussard, Lawrence Decuire, Jr., Olton Decuire, and Jonathan Vincent. Honorary...
Natalina Esteves Carabiberis
Apr 28, 2020
KAPLAN—Graveside services were held honoring the life of Natalina Esteves Carabiberis, 91, who died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Evangeline Oaks Guest Home. She was be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.
She is survived by her two sisters, Emelia E. Engel of Porto Alegre, Brazil and Ana E. Fraga of Porto Alegre, Brazil; and her brother,...
Gilbert Hargrave
Apr 27, 2020
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Gilbert Hargrave, 91, who died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services.
Gilbert was a native and lifelong resident of Kaplan. He was married to the late Louise Winnie...
Ella Mae Lemaire Elder
Apr 24, 2020
Gueydan— Graveside services were held honoring the life of Ella Mae LeMaire Elder, 94, who died Friday, April 24, 2020 at The Broadway Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Ella Mae was born and raised in Gueydan. She currently resided in Lockport, LA.
She is survived by her three sons, John O. Elder, Jr. (Jesse) of Alvarado, TX,...
Beth Broussard Melebeck
Apr 23, 2020
Beth Broussard Melebeck, passed away on April 23, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. In view of the current COVID-19 Pandemic, graveside services, with immediate family only, will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Louis Richard and Father Donald Bernard presiding. A memorial mass will be held at...
Louis Dryfaus Stoute Jr.
Apr 23, 2020
Kaplan—Graveside services were held at honoring the life of Louis Dryfaus Stoute Jr., 80, who passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at his home. He was laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife/companion, Ruby Suire Stoute; four children, Vickie Stevens of Kaplan, Jerry Stoute and his wife, Melanie of Cow Island,...
Anthony "Tony" Sebastian Laporte
Apr 23, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services were held honoring the life of Anthony Sebastian LaPorte, 52, who died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence. He was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sammy LaPorte, Scott LaPorte, Landon LaPorte, Shaun DeCuir, Jr., Tristan LaPorte and Dale Landry.
He was a God-fearing man who loved the Lord with everything...
Lawrence Amedee Meaux
Apr 23, 2020
ABBEVILLE—Graveside services were held honoring the life of Lawrence Amedee Meaux, 85, who died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence. He was laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Pallbearers were L. Karl Meaux, Kent Meaux, James Gahn and Kody Meaux.
Lawrence worked as a public server with the Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court office. His...
Della Cormier Broussard
Apr 21, 2020
Abbeville — Private graveside services will be held honoring the life of Della Mae Cormier Broussard, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Under the current circumstances, funeral services will be private.
She was an avid card player and enjoyed a weekly games of Bourré. She never missed an opportunity for a trip to the...
Tanya Martin Broussard
Apr 20, 2020
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Tanya Martin Broussard, 65, who died Monday, April 20, 2020 at her residence.
Tanya is survived by her husband, Marcell J. Broussard of Kaplan; two daughters, Ta'Shayna Broussard of Kaplan and Triiána Broussard of Kaplan; five brothers, Tony Martin (Shabone) of Galveston, Zachary Martin (Sherrie)...
Mary Eunice Faulk
Apr 18, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Mary Eunice Faulk, 102, who died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services.
She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia Broussard of Meaux and Jennifer Mouton Trahan of Lafayette;...
Lucillle Griffin Comeaux
Apr 18, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Green Cemetery (Prairie Avenue) honoring the life of Lucille Griffin Comeaux, 68, who died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her residence, with Reverend Mideate Derouen officiating the services.
She is survived by her husband of six years, Billy Comeaux of Abbeville; her daughter, Charmaine Griffin of Abbeville; two sisters, Marjorie...
Laodice M. Leblanc
Apr 16, 2020
Leroy—Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Laodice LeBlanc, 91, who died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Laura Meaux LeBlanc of Meaux; his daughter Lynn L. Pere and her husband, Doug...
Agnes Kirkpatrick Godchaux
Apr 16, 2020
Agnes Kirkpatrick Godchaux passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 16, 2020. Agnes was born December 28, 1927 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Elijah Nevins Kirkpatrick and Mary Fish Kirkpatrick. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years Frank A. Godchaux III, by her sisters, Betsy Manning and Sarah Reade and by...
Joseph "Bobby" Clayton Huntsberry
Apr 14, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Joseph “Bobby” Clayton Huntsberry, 83, who was welcomed into Heaven by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. His final days were spent surrounded by his family.
Joseph was born in Abbeville, LA on June 12, 1936. He was reared and educated in Abbeville...
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