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.

Emile Lebouef

Emile Lebouef

Feb 14, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Emile LeBouef, 86, who died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.

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Claudette Landry Beraud

Claudette Landry Beraud

Feb 14, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Claudette Landry Beraud, 83, who died Thursday, February 14, 2019. Deacon Joe Hebert will officiate the services.

Claudette is survived by her son, Gregory Beraud; two daughters, Diana "DeeDee" Duhon and husband Mark, and...

Frank Area Godchaux, Iii

Frank Area Godchaux, Iii

Feb 13, 2019

Abbeville—Frank Area Godchaux III, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 5, 1927, he was the son of Mary Lawrence Ragland Godchaux and Frank Area Godchaux Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Agnes Kirkpatrick Godchaux; four children, Katherine Area G. Derby (Joel), Mary Lawrence G....

Daniel Romero, Sr.

Daniel Romero, Sr.

Feb 11, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Romero, Sr., 85, who died Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero officiating...

Cay Do

Cay Do

Feb 10, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cay Do, 70, who died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. James Nguyen officiating the services.

The family...

John Allen Williams

John Allen Williams

Feb 10, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at New Beginnings Primitive Baptist Church honoring the life of John Allen Williams, 59, who passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Williams officiating the services.

He is...

Dorothy Hardy Toups

Dorothy Hardy Toups

Feb 9, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:45 PM on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy Hardy Toups, 86, who died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Rene’ Pellissier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Keman McGee, Tyler...

James "Bozie" Holmes Iii

James "Bozie" Holmes Iii

Feb 7, 2019

Abbeville—A celebration of life will be held from 10:00AM to 1:00 PM with a tribute beginning at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of James Whitfield Holmes III, 68, who died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital - Park Place Campus.

James served in the US...

Hazel Doucet

Hazel Doucet

Feb 7, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February  8, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Doucet, 85, who died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Edward Duhon officiating the services.

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Randy Dale Hebert

Randy Dale Hebert

Feb 6, 2019

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Randy Dale Hebert, 67, who died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the...

James Monroe White, Jr.

James Monroe White, Jr.

Feb 6, 2019

Kaplan—A memorial service will be held at Kaplan Baptist Church, 400 N. Trahan Ave., Kaplan on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM honoring the life of James Monroe White Jr., 88, who died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Maison duMonde Living Center.

James is survived by his son, Samuel White and his wife, Carolyn; two daughters,...

Sheila A. Cox

Sheila A. Cox

Feb 5, 2019

Abbeville—A private family memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Sheila Annette Griffin Cox, 68, who died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital.

Sheila is survived by her daughter, Tammy White and her husband, Butch; son, Anthony Dewayne Howard; and five grandchildren, Kaylee White, Kelly White, Kylie White, Brittany...

Joseph Eraste Hebert

Joseph Eraste Hebert

Feb 4, 2019

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February  9, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Eraste Hebert, 61, who died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia...

Jolane Menard Primeaux

Jolane Menard Primeaux

Feb 3, 2019

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, JoLane M. Primeaux passed away peacefully at the age of 73.

She leaves her memory to be cherished by her two daughters, Linda Simon and husband Mike of Erath and Martina Baudoin and husband Tim of Abbeville; her five grandchildren, Sydney “CC” Baudoin, Kala Simon, Keri Beasley and husband Johnny, Amber Gastal...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Stelly

Jacqueline "Jackie" Stelly

Feb 3, 2019

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February  6, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Jacqueline Stelly, 56, who died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the...

Josephine Mullins Primeaux

Josephine Mullins Primeaux

Feb 2, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Josephine Primeaux, 83, who died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services. Mrs. Primeaux enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She...

Alfred Ray Romaine

Alfred Ray Romaine

Jan 31, 2019

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February  6, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Alfred Ray Romaine, Jr., 86, who died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Darsen Wayne Cormier

Darsen Wayne Cormier

Jan 31, 2019

Kaplan—It is with great sadness that the family of Darsen Cormier announces his passing after a long health battle on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the age of 58.

Darsen will be remembered by his children, Jobe Cormier and Hannah Herpin and her husband, Martin. He will also be missed by his mother, Yolande Simon; his brother,...

Ta Nguyen

Ta Nguyen

Jan 31, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, February 4, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ta Nguyen, 84, who died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. James Nguyen officiating the...

Vernis Leger

Vernis Leger

Jan 30, 2019

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February  5, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Vernis Joseph Leger, 86, who died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his daughter's residence.  He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....

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