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.

Alva Jane Richard

Alva Jane Richard

Aug 19, 2018

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 20, 2018 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Alva Jane Richard, 83, who died on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the...

Thelma Schexnider

Thelma Schexnider

Aug 16, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Thelma Schexnider, 84, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Thelma...

Gina Marie Landry Touchet

Gina Marie Landry Touchet

Aug 14, 2018

Erath—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gina Marie Landry Touchet, 56, who died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Deacon Keith Duhon officiating the...

Theresa Joy Coleman Touchet

Theresa Joy Coleman Touchet

Aug 13, 2018

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Theresa Joy Coleman Touchet, 83, who died Monday, August 13, 2018 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....

Essie Marie Mayeux

Essie Marie Mayeux

Aug 12, 2018

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Essie Marie Mayeux, 87, who died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre'...

Paul Robert Miller Sr.

Paul Robert Miller Sr.

Aug 12, 2018

Abbeville-Paul Robert Miller, Sr. 67, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by his first cousin, Reverend Steven C. LeBlanc was held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 17, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. He was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Paul Robert Miller,...

Ryan Kenneth Rabalais

Ryan Kenneth Rabalais

Aug 11, 2018

Abbeville- On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Ryan Kenneth Rabalais passed away at the age of 46 at the Heart Hospital of Lafayette, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. He will be laid to rest at St....

Flora Belle Trahan Luquette

Flora Belle Trahan Luquette

Aug 9, 2018

Abbeville- Private services were held honoring the life of Flora Belle Trahan Luquette, 86, who died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lovelace Luquette, Sr.; three sons, Lovelace Luquette, Jr. and his wife Trudi of Lafayette, Kenneth James Luquette and his wife Judy of Abbeville, and Robert John Luquette...

James "Jimmy" Rodney Richard, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Rodney Richard, Jr.

Aug 5, 2018

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at an 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of James Rodney Richard Jr., 64, who died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....

Michael Wayne Broussard

Michael Wayne Broussard

Aug 4, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday August 8, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville honoring the life of Michael Wayne Broussard, 58, of Baton Rouge, who died Saturday, August 4th, 2018 at Lady of The Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Burial will be at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery in Abbeville. Mike was a resident at Landsbury...

Jane L. Simon

Jane L. Simon

Aug 4, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Jane L. Simon, 86, who died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the...

Shannon B. Campbell

Shannon B. Campbell

Aug 3, 2018

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shannon B. Campbell, 42, who died Friday, August 3, 2018. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ty Broussard, Dason Bernard,...

Richard D. Leblanc

Richard D. Leblanc

Aug 2, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August  7, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Richard Dale LeBlanc, 71, who died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Joseph Daniel Lebouef

Joseph Daniel Lebouef

Aug 2, 2018

Abbeville— A graveside service was held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 3, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery honoring the life of Joseph Daniel LeBouef, 76, who died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He was laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services. Joseph is survived by...

Jerry Wayne Capps

Jerry Wayne Capps

Jul 27, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jerry Wayne Capps, 73, who died Friday, July 27, 2018 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Zula Ann Foster...

Rose Bourque Lambert

Rose Bourque Lambert

Jul 26, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Rose Bourque Lambert, 88, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 26, 2018. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery - Abbeville with Rev. Dennis Romero officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...

Zina "Z" Walsh Cormier

Zina "Z" Walsh Cormier

Jul 25, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Zina "Z" Walsh Cormier, 52, who died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Patten officiating the services. She is survived by...

Douglas Leo Toups

Douglas Leo Toups

Jul 24, 2018

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 27, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery honoring the life of Douglas Leo Toups, 87, who died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Deacon Donald Bernard will be officiating the services. Douglas was a U.S. Army-Retired-Vietnam War Veteran. He is survived by his sister, Connie Broussard Richard...

Shawn Christopher Holmes

Shawn Christopher Holmes

Jul 21, 2018

Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Shawn Christopher Holmes, 49, who died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Belle Teche Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Deacon Don Bernard will officiate the service. Burial will be held at a later date. Shawn was an avid...

Deborah Marie Guidry

Deborah Marie Guidry

Jul 20, 2018

Kaplan — Deborah Marie Guidry, 62 years old, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, July 26, 2018...

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