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.
James "Jim Dale" Landry, Sr.
Mar 20, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of James ‘Jim Dale” Dale Landry, Sr., 82, who passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the...
Eugene Vincent
Mar 18, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Eugene Vincent, 90, who died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah and...
Antoinette Rose Nassar
Mar 18, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Antoinette Rose Nassar, 95, who died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Francis...
Roland Troy Copell
Mar 16, 2018
Abbeville-Roland Troy Copell, 55, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. Troy is survived by his brother, Tommy Copell of Henry; two sisters, Barbara Cornelius and husband George of Los Lunas, NM, and Kathy Copell of Abbeville; niece, Shannon Hebert; and great niece, Alyx Hebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Copell...
Karen Sue Broussard
Mar 15, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Praise Church honoring the life of Karen Sue Broussard, 54, who died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at University Hospital and Clinics. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Choate officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jim Delino, Jeremy Domingue, Chandler Rose,...
Jeanell Marie Theall Foreman
Mar 15, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 19, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeanell Marie Theall Foreman, 76, who died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....
Darothy Mae Dartez Broussard
Mar 13, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Darothy Mae Broussard, 91, who died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Tarsisius Puling officiating the services....
Lana Louies Lambert
Mar 13, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lana Louies Lambert, 62, who died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Steve Delino officiating the services. Lana is survived by her...
David Neil Faulk
Mar 12, 2018
ABBEVILLE — A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 16, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 101 N. Leonard St. in Abbeville, honoring the life of David Neil Faulk, 53, who died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Vermilion Health Care Center. David is survived by his two daughters, Ashley R. Romero...
Ernest "Ernie" Fontaine
Mar 12, 2018
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Kaplan, LA, honoring the life of Ernest "Ernie" Fontaine, 99, who passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Evangeline Memorial Gardens with...
Harold Joseph Kuehling
Mar 11, 2018
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Harold Joseph Kuehling, 90, who passed away on March 11, 2018 in Abbeville, LA. He will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery. Harold was born in Bancker on July 27, 1927 to Marie...
James "Jimmy" Meaux
Mar 11, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of James “Jimmy” Meaux, 83, who passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Courville, Derek Courville, Camren Meaux, Chase...
Warren Suire
Mar 10, 2018
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Warren Suire, 91, who died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Terry Suire...
Colastie Boudreaux
Mar 9, 2018
Abbeville— A graveside service was held on Monday March 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM at LeBlanc Cemetery honoring the life of Colastie Boudreaux, 84, who died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Maison duMonde Living Center. Colastie is survived by her brothers, Joseph "LJ" Boudreaux and Alfred "AJ" Boudreaux; sisters, Martha Primeaux and Aline Hargrave; and numerous nieces and nephews. She...
Tommy West Leger
Mar 5, 2018
Abbeville-Tommy West Leger, age 52 passed away on Monday, March 5th at Ochsner Medical Center surrounded in love by family and friends. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, Tommy lived in the Gulf Port/Biloxi area for over 30 years working as a hair dresser and was known for his expressive personality and unique style. He is survived by his father and mother,...
Arlene Henry Faulk
Mar 4, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Arlene Marie Henry Faulk, 73, who died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at her residence. Francis Plaisance with the Abbeville Church of Christ will officiate the service. Arlene is survived by her husband, Joseph Faulk; son, Derrick Faulk...
Barbara Kennedy Miller
Mar 3, 2018
Barbara Kennedy Miller, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She is survived by her three children, Sherrie and her husband, Ray Landry of Kaplan, Tammy LeMaire of Kaplan, and Percy Miller, Jr. of Kaplan; three sisters, Rebecca Kennedy of Noble, OK, Jackie and her husband, Donald Gaspard of Kaplan, and Vanessa and her husband,...
Hazel Montagne Gaspard
Mar 2, 2018
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 5, 2018 at St. Mary Cemetery honoring the life of Hazel Margaret Montagne Gaspard, 92, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at her residence. Reverend Michael Richard will be officiating the services. Hazel is survived by her two sons, Glen Gaspard and Dickie Gaspard; one daughter,...
Lucien Joseph Cavalier, Jr.
Feb 27, 2018
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 01, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lucien Joseph Cavalier Jr., 79, who died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Marl Cavalier,...
Martha Lucy Marceaux Smith
Feb 25, 2018
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Martha Lucy Marceaux Smith, 74, who passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating...