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.

Harris Kenneth Lapointe

Harris Kenneth Lapointe

Jun 19, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Harris Kenneth LaPointe, 86, who died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his residence.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Luke...

Leona Graffeo Leblanc

Leona Graffeo Leblanc

Jun 18, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Leona Graffeo LeBlanc, 93, who died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Gary Schexnayder officiating the services....

Larry James Primeaux

Larry James Primeaux

Jun 17, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Larry James Primeaux, 64, who died Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Cedric Primeaux, Zepherin Primeaux, Kent Abshire, Kendrick Trahan, John...

Earl James Touchet

Earl James Touchet

Jun 16, 2019

Abbeville- Earl James Touchet, 72, of Abbeville, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Lafayette General Medical Hospital. He was born September 17, 1946, in Abbeville, LA to Gladys Marie DeMarcay Touchet and Curley Joseph Touchet.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret...

Marty Gerard Baudoin

Marty Gerard Baudoin

Jun 14, 2019

Abbeville-A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Alfred Lovelace Doucet

Alfred Lovelace Doucet

Jun 14, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alfred Lovelace Doucet, 91, who died Friday, June 14, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

He is survived...

Ervis Broussard

Ervis Broussard

Jun 14, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ervis Broussard, 93, who died Friday, June 14, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Brennan Mire, Wyatt Roy, Caitlin Roy, Anthony Langlinais,...

Lucille "Tuffy" Benoit

Lucille "Tuffy" Benoit

Jun 13, 2019

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Lucille Benoit, 74, who died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her residence. Reverend Corey Campeaux will be officiating the services.

Lucille was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed playing cards with...

Joanne Broussard Hebert

Joanne Broussard Hebert

Jun 13, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joanne Broussard Hebert, 71, who died Thursday, June 13, 2019. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.

Joanne is survived by...

Evelyn Barry

Evelyn Barry

Jun 13, 2019

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Evelyn Barry, 94, who died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

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Earl "T-Earl" Dartez

Earl "T-Earl" Dartez

Jun 10, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Earl George Dartez, 88, who died Monday, June 10, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

He is survived by his...

Euphemie "Faye" Petry

Euphemie "Faye" Petry

Jun 10, 2019

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Euphemie B. Petry, 87, who died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services.

She...

Paul English Mayeaux

Paul English Mayeaux

Jun 6, 2019

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:15 AM on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Paul English Mayeaux, 57, who died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital.

Reverend Louis Richard will officiate the services.

Paul is survived by his wife, Anna Holmes Mayeaux; son, Maxwell...

Shirley M. Petry

Shirley M. Petry

Jun 5, 2019

Gueydan - The Family of Shirley Petry is mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from her earthly life on June 5, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born to L.C. and Inez Melancon, on January 17, 1928 and lived in Klondike. She was married to Proford Petry who preceded her in death in...

Wilda Prejean Broussard

Wilda Prejean Broussard

Jun 5, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Wilda Mary Broussard, 94, who went to meet the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers...

Ella Mae Labry Hebert

Ella Mae Labry Hebert

Jun 4, 2019

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ella Mae Labry Hebert, 93, who died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Acadia General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...

Norman Lee Primeaux

Norman Lee Primeaux

Jun 3, 2019

Abbeville-Private graveside services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Norman Lee Primeaux, 72, who died Monday, June 3, 2019.

Norman is survived by his son, Shawn Primeaux; grandson, Ethan Primeaux; sister, Margaret Broussard; and three brothers, Alvin Primeaux, Daniel Primeaux (Lynn), and Robert Primeaux.

He was preceded in death by...

Robert "Beka" Dale Vincent

Robert "Beka" Dale Vincent

Jun 3, 2019

Kaplan   — Robert "Beka"  Dale Vincent, 59, died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter, Shyann Vincent of Abbeville; his parents, Joseph Vincent, Jr. and Eugenia LeMaire Vincent of Kaplan; two sisters, Bonnie and her husband, Bubba Benoit of Kaplan and Connie V. and her husband, Kenneth Romero of...

Marie Sousette Dyson

Marie Sousette Dyson

May 31, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Marie Sousette Miller Dyson, 83, who died Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Cameron, LA with Deacon...

Wilfred "Dale" Racca

Wilfred "Dale" Racca

May 30, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Wilfred “Dale” Racca, 68, who died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. Reverend Mark Miley will be officiating the services.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Pamela Lassus...

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