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.

Floyd Saltzman, Jr.

Floyd Saltzman, Jr.

Sep 15, 2018

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Gueydan First Baptist Church honoring the life of Floyd Saltzman, Jr., 71, who died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Pastor Troy Duhon officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will...

Billie Wayne Broussard

Billie Wayne Broussard

Sep 11, 2018

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Billie Wayne Broussard, 84, who died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating...

May Rose F. Abshire

May Rose F. Abshire

Sep 10, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of May Rose Abshire, 85, who died Monday, September 10, 2018 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services....

Howard J. Gaspard

Howard J. Gaspard

Sep 5, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, September  9, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Howard Joseph Gaspard, 79, who died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by one son, Gerald...

Sandra Louise Mccammant

Sandra Louise Mccammant

Sep 5, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Sandra Louise McCammant, 58, who died Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Michael Broussard officiating the services. Sandra is survived by her two...

Sanders "Bub" Gaspard

Sanders "Bub" Gaspard

Sep 4, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September  6, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Sanders "Bub" Gaspard, 89, who died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas Dupre' officiating the services. He is survived by his wife...

James H. Touchet

James H. Touchet

Sep 4, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of James H. Touchet, 69, who died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Floyd Wade Vincent

Floyd Wade Vincent

Sep 2, 2018

Maurice—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Floyd Wade Vincent, 57, who died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. Pallbearers will...

Beverly Ann Bourque

Beverly Ann Bourque

Sep 1, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Beverly Ann Bourque, 59, who died Saturday, September 1, 2018. Reverend Nicholas DuPre' will officiate the services. Burial will be held at a later date. Beverly passed away after a long 10 month journey with cancer. Our...

Florine Joiner Gamble

Florine Joiner Gamble

Aug 28, 2018

Kaplan - Wake services will be conducted for Florine Joiner Gamble of Kaplan on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. She will await the resurrection in the Inglewood Cemetery in Inglewood, California. On Tuesday morning at 2:00 AM, the death angel visited...

Jules Edward "J.E." Meaux

Jules Edward "J.E." Meaux

Aug 27, 2018

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Jules Edward (J. E.) Meaux. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Jules Edward (J. E.) Meaux was brought home in the company of angels, to his heavenly...

James Glenn Rigsby

James Glenn Rigsby

Aug 27, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September  1, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of James Glenn Rigsby, 84, who died Monday, August 27, 2018 at The Haven at Windmere.  He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Theresa Boudreaux Sonnier

Theresa Boudreaux Sonnier

Aug 27, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Theresa Boudreaux Sonnier, 56, who died Monday, August 27, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ashley Sonnier, Anna...

Mary Lena Gary Marting

Mary Lena Gary Marting

Aug 27, 2018

Gueydan—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Gueydan Cemetery honoring the life of Mary Lena Gary Marting, 86, who died Monday, August 27, 2018 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.

She is survived by her step-son, Bruce Blotner; one step-daughter, Linda Kline; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like...

Jeanette Broussard Thibodeaux

Jeanette Broussard Thibodeaux

Aug 26, 2018

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeanette Louise Thibodeaux, 85, who died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  She will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. She...

Joan David

Joan David

Aug 26, 2018

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Joan David, 53, who died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Watson David and the former Theresa Louise Dailey; one brother, Steven David; one sister, Mary...

Ozite Lynn "Meme-Gram-Sis" Primeaux

Ozite Lynn "Meme-Gram-Sis" Primeaux

Aug 25, 2018

Ozite Lynn (Clostio) Primeaux passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 3:45 pm with loved ones by her side. She was 95 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Primeaux.

Lynn was a native of Kaplan, LA; longtime resident of Port Sulphur, LA; and for the last 23...

Christopher Mouledous

Christopher Mouledous

Aug 25, 2018

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Christopher Mouledous, 57, who died Saturday, August 25, 2018. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with the Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Father Steven Leblanc will serve as con-celebrant....

Galen Hebert

Galen Hebert

Aug 23, 2018

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Galen Hebert, 66, who passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Camelot of Broussard. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Ramona Hebert; one son, Terence Hebert of Kaplan; one daughter, Gayla and her...

Laura Gautreaux Morgan

Laura Gautreaux Morgan

Aug 21, 2018

Abbeville - Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville honoring the life of Laura Gautreaux, who died at the age of 97 on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at The Trace in Covington. Burial will be at Pecan Island Community Cemetery. Laura was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Share by: