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.

Michael James Abshire

Michael James Abshire

Aug 14, 2019

Abbeville-A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael James Abshire, 67, who died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, due to a lengthy illness.

Michael is survived by his wife, Darline P. Abshire; daughter, Renee Abshire...

Cheryl Marie Meaux

Cheryl Marie Meaux

Aug 14, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cheryl Marie Meaux, 66, who died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Vermilion Health Care Center.

She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the...

Pearly Abshire Lege

Pearly Abshire Lege

Aug 13, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Pearly Marie Abshire Lege, 83, who died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Serving...

Michael J. "Big Mike" Detraz

Michael J. "Big Mike" Detraz

Aug 10, 2019

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael J. “Big Mike” Detraz, 69, who died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Eunice Manor Nursing Home. Reverend Louis Richard will officiate the services.

Big Mike was a lifelong resident of Abbeville and a...

Byrum "Breezie" Brown

Byrum "Breezie" Brown

Aug 8, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Byrum Burton Brown, 75, who died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home among loved ones. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Chad Thibodeaux officiating the services.

He is...

Garner Lee

Garner Lee

Aug 5, 2019

Kaplan —Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August  7, 2019 at  honoring the life of Garner Lee, 87, who died Monday, August 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Wallace Primeaux officiating the services.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel Lee of Kaplan; and one...

Jeanette L. Bernard

Jeanette L. Bernard

Aug 5, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August  8, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jeanette L. Bernard, 81, who died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services. Serving as...

Darold Dale Dupuis, Jr.

Darold Dale Dupuis, Jr.

Aug 4, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Darold Dale Dupuis Jr., 58, who died Sunday, August 4, 2019.

He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services.

Darold enjoyed spending time with...

Bea Montgomery

Bea Montgomery

Aug 3, 2019

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August  6, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Bea Ann Montgomery, 78, a native of Rayne and resident of Kaplan, who peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, August 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving...

Lorris John Morvant

Lorris John Morvant

Aug 3, 2019

Abbeville-On Saturday, August 3, 2019, Lorris John Morvant, 84, died at his residence after a very lengthy battle with cancer.

He is survived by two daughters, Nanette Comeaux and Debra Morvant, both of Abbeville; son, Christopher John Morvant and husband, Dr. Alan Leung of San Francisco, California; two brothers, Ray Morvant of Kaplan and Jimmy Morvant of...

Edward Joseph Hebert

Edward Joseph Hebert

Aug 3, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Edward Joseph Hebert, 86, who died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center.

He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Chaplin Mark Broussard officiating the services.

Edward...

Alma Lou Landry

Alma Lou Landry

Aug 1, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Alma Lou Landry, 85, who died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers...

Pervis Jean Primeaux

Pervis Jean Primeaux

Jul 31, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 2, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Pervis Jean Primeaux, 88, who died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services....

Ray Landry

Ray Landry

Jul 31, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lucien Ray Landry, 65, who died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiate the service.

Ray is survived by his sister, Kay Landry Mayard...

Juanita R. Gaspard

Juanita R. Gaspard

Jul 22, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Juanita Rose Gaspard, 74, who died Monday, July 22, 2019 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services.

She is survived by...

Anna Lee Stelly Robin

Anna Lee Stelly Robin

Jul 19, 2019

Abbeville, La. and Arnaudville, La. ~ Funeral services will be held Friday, July 26, 2019 at a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville for Anna Lee Stelly Robin, age 90, who passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center in Abbeville.

First visitation will be observed Wednesday,...

Patrina Renee Landry

Patrina Renee Landry

Jul 18, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Patrina Renee Landry, 45, who died Thursday, July 18, 2019.

She will be laid to rest at Centuries Memorial Park 8801 Mansfield Road Shreveport, LA 71108.

Patrina is survived by her two...

Suzan Callahan Frederick

Suzan Callahan Frederick

Jul 17, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Suzan Callahan Frederick, 61, who died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services. Serviving as...

Everette Joseph Boutte, Sr.

Everette Joseph Boutte, Sr.

Jul 16, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses honoring the life of Everette Joseph Boutte, Sr., 80, who died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

Everette is survived by his children, Gail Mané Celestine, Patricia...

Linda B. Quebodeaux

Linda B. Quebodeaux

Jul 14, 2019

PECAN ISLAND—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Glad Tiding Church honoring the life of Linda Quebodeaux, 80, who died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Vermilion Health Care Center.  She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Brad Broussard officiating the services.

She is survived...

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