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.
Ava Grace Guidry
May 23, 2018
Gueydan—Graveside services were held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Gueydan Cemetery honoring the life of Ava Grace Guidry, who passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Jennings American Legion Hospital. She was laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services.
She is survived by her parents, Matthew...
Lillian Faye Morris
May 19, 2018
Kaplan - Lillian Faye Morris was born into heaven at 5:25 PM on Saturday, May 19th, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan. The family request that visiting hours be observed on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 1:00 PM until the services. Burial will follow in...
Arnold "Pete" James Lege
May 19, 2018
ABBEVILLE— A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, honoring the life of Arnold "Pete" James Lege, 68, who died Saturday, May 19, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial along with inurnment will be held at a later date. “Pete” was born and raised on the marshlands and supported the...
Hung Van Tran
May 17, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Hung Van Tran, 54, who died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery following the services. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years,...
Ravis "Ray" Frederick
May 17, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ravis "Ray" Frederick, 81, who passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...
John Keith Broussard
May 15, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of John Keith Broussard, 65, who died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Paul Broussard officiating the services. He is survived by his parents,...
Ellis J. Toups, Sr.
May 12, 2018
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ellis J. Toups, Sr., 89, who passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux...
Cecil Bruce Gremillion, Jr.
May 11, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cecil Bruce Gremillion Jr., 70, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and motivated businessman, who passed away after an intense battle with renal cancer on Friday, May 11, 2018 at his home in Abbeville. He...
Eldridge John Meaux
May 11, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Eldridge John Meaux, 89, who died Friday, May 11, 2018. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is survived by...
Gertrude Landry Adams
May 10, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gertrude Landry Adams, 83, who passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Wiltz "Sonny" Joseph Lebouef, Jr.
May 6, 2018
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Wiltz Joseph LeBouef Jr., 87, who died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St, Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. He was a loving husband,...
Velta Marie Vincent
May 5, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Velta Marie Vincent, 88, who died Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. She is survived by her two daughters,...
Ernest "Shobee" Gaspard
May 4, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ernest "Shobee" Gaspard, 73, who died Friday, May 4, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.
He is survived by his...
Roger Dale Menard
May 3, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Roger Dale Menard, 69, who died Thursday, May 3, 2018 peacefully at his daughter’s residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Patricia Graham Frederick officiating the services. Roger was born and...
Annie Lou Weekly Broussard Black
Apr 30, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Annie Lou, 78, who passed away peacefully at Brian Center East in Hickory, North Carolina, with her loving daughter, Cheryl by her side. She will be laid to rest at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived...
Rita Lege Pellerin
Apr 29, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Rita Lege Pellerin, 90, who died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jake Hebert, Christian...
James "Teanny Man" Hebert
Apr 27, 2018
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 30, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of James "Teanny Man" Hebert, 82, who passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is...
Shirley C. C. Dubois
Apr 26, 2018
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Shirley Cormier Dubois, 80, who died on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Frankie Dubois, Sr.;...
Johnny Jewell Sirmon
Apr 25, 2018
Abbeville - Funeral services will be held at 1 :00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Johnny Jewell Sirmon, 65, who was born in Vermilion Parish, November 26, 1952 to Revis Green Sirmon and Lorraine Breaux Sirmon. He passed away at home on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He will be...
Patricia "Pat" Herpin
Apr 24, 2018
Kaplan—A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Patricia "Pat" Herpin, 71, who passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....