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.

Raymond Lee Davidson

Raymond Lee Davidson

Jul 11, 2019

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Raymond Lee Davidson, 78, who died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Lafayette General Southwest Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery with Reverend...

Gena Michelle Darby

Gena Michelle Darby

Jul 11, 2019

ABBEVILLE — A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Gena Michelle Darby, 50, who died Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Gena is survived by her father, Donald Vidalier; two daughters, Alexis Vidalier and Sophia Vidalier,...

Mildred C. Lasalle

Mildred C. Lasalle

Jul 10, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mildred C. LaSalle, 65, who died Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jordan Schexnider, Grant LaSalle, Hagun...

Charles Ragland Godchaux

Charles Ragland Godchaux

Jul 10, 2019

Abbeville- Charles Ragland Godchaux (December 27, 1930 - July 10, 2019) of Abbeville, Louisiana—avid fisherman, great outdoorsman and philanthropist—passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12th at Graceland Cemetery, Abbeville, Louisiana. Reverend Madge McLain of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be...

Dwayne T. Broussard

Dwayne T. Broussard

Jul 9, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dwayne Thomas Broussard, 61, who died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence. Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss will be officiating the services.

Mr. Broussard was a graduate of Meaux High School and considered one...

Cecile Foster Lane

Cecile Foster Lane

Jul 8, 2019

Abbeville- A private memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Cecile Foster Lane, 86, who died Monday, July 8, 2019 at her residence.

Cecile is survived by her son, George Anthony DeAngelo of Abbeville; daughter, Gwen L. Johnson of Abbeville; two step-children, Janise McAfee of La Valle, WI and Sharon Fournerat of...

Marvin V. Heath, Sr.

Marvin V. Heath, Sr.

Jul 7, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July  9, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marvin Van Heath, 87, who died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Bishop Ryan Nelson officiating the services.

He is survived by his...

Doris Joseph Meaux

Doris Joseph Meaux

Jul 5, 2019

ABBEVILLE— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 2:00 PM honoring the life of Doris Joseph Meaux, 87, who died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center following a brief illness. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen...

Roland Anthony Richard

Roland Anthony Richard

Jun 29, 2019

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July  1, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Roland Anthony Richard, 86, who died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Assistant Pastor Mickey Istre officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will...

Abrom Wayne Hargrave

Abrom Wayne Hargrave

Jun 28, 2019

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July  1, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Abrom Wayne Hargrave, 59, who died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...

Joseph "Mudboat Joe" Junior Touchet

Joseph "Mudboat Joe" Junior Touchet

Jun 28, 2019

Kaplan — A family gathering will be held at Vincent Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM, honoring the life of Joseph Junior Touchet, 52, who died Friday, June 28, 2019 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria G. Touchet of Kaplan; his son, Jose Julian Touchet of...

John Beverly "Buster" Broussard

John Beverly "Buster" Broussard

Jun 27, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of John Beverly “Buster” Broussard, 86, who died Thursday, June 27, 2019.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating...

Rita Kershaw Mouton

Rita Kershaw Mouton

Jun 21, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rita Kershaw Mouton, 85, who died Friday, June 21, 2019 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Mr. Bruce Runner officiating the services.

She is survived by her...

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...

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,...

Marty Gerard Baudoin

Marty Gerard Baudoin

Jun 14, 2019

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

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