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.
Pamela A. Hargrave
Jan 3, 2019
Gueydan — A private family gathering was held at Vincent Funeral Home on January 7, 2019 honoring the life of Pamela Hargrave, 65, who died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, William Hargrave; two sons, Kenneth Woosley of Gueydan and Keith Woosley and his wife, Jennifer, of Dallas, TX;...
Linda Connor Stelly
Jan 1, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Linda Connor Stelly, 86, who died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...
Trudy Segura Hardy
Dec 31, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 4, 2019, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Trudy Segura Hardy, 56, who died Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence after battling cancer for four years. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with...
Thomas Mark Suire
Dec 26, 2018
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Thomas Mark Suire, 55, who died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Rapides Regional Medical Center.
He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the...
Frankie Wamble
Dec 24, 2018
Kaplan — A celebration of life will be held at a later date honoring Frankie Wamble, 98, who died Monday, December 24, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.
She is survived by her son, Gaylon E. Wamble and his wife, Linny of Denver CO; her daughter, Glenda and her husband, Carlton Herpin of Kaplan; her three sisters, Dolores...
Garland Stelly
Dec 20, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Garland Stelly, 93, who died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Marty...
Helen Broussard Lapointe
Dec 20, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Helen Broussard LaPointe, 85, who died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.
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Mae Rose Dartez
Dec 19, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mae Rose Dartez, 71, who died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Mary Lou Romero Bertrand
Dec 19, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Romero Bertrand, 85, who died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....
Susan Fontenot Bodin
Dec 17, 2018
Maurice—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Susan Fontenot Bodin, 62, who died Monday, December 17, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating...
Jimmie Paul Touchet
Dec 17, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Jimmie Paul Touchet, 75, who died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Maison duMonde Living Center. Fr. Andre Metrejean will officiate the service. Burial will take place at a later date....
Ruby Suire Touchet
Dec 15, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ruby Suire Touchet, 78, who died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
She is survived by...
Wanda Latiolais
Dec 14, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Wanda Latiolais, 92, who died Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....
Joan Young Collins
Dec 13, 2018
ABBEVILLE — Graveside services were held on Friday, December 14, 2018, at 3p.m. at Graceland Cemetery, honoring the life of Joan Young Collins, 76, who died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at The Bradford Rehabilitation Center in Shreveport, LA, after a lengthly battle with cancer.
Virginia Joan Young Collins was a long time resident of Mississippi, and a...
Tammy Comeaux Galtier
Dec 13, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Tammy Marie Comeaux Galtier, 59, who died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her residence.
She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery with Rev. John "Buddy" Breaux officiating the...
Allen John Thibeaux
Dec 13, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 17, 2018, at New Life Church honoring the life of Allen John Thibeaux, 76, who died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kelly Mire, Jude Mire,...
Laura Gandy Broussard
Dec 12, 2018
Pecan Island—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Pecan Island Community Cemetery honoring the life of Laura Gandy Broussard, 88, who died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Denham Springs. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...
Vernice Trahan Hebert
Dec 9, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Vernice Trahan Hebert, 96, who died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with...
Ida Trahan Gary
Dec 9, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Ida Trahan Suire Gary, 101.
On Sunday, December 9, 2018, our beloved mother entered eternal rest. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr....
Percy Lormand, Jr.
Dec 8, 2018
Kaplan - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan, LA, honoring the life of Percy Lormand, Jr., 75, who died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
Percy was born June 28, 1943 to Velma Broussard and Percy Lormand,...