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.
Della Faulk Bourque
Nov 25, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Della Faulk Bourque, 101, who died Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating...
Maxie Lee Schexnider
Nov 23, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Maxie Lee Schexnider, 77, who died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Basile Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Maxie is survived by his daughter,...
Lucy Lee Montgomery Comeaux
Nov 23, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 1, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Lucy Lee Montgomery Comeaux, 73, who died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services.
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Margaret Aline Stroud
Nov 23, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Margaret Aline Stroud, 75, who died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Maison De Lafayette. Deacon Byron Soley will officiate the services. Burial will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery. Margaret and her husband Dwight...
Laura Meaux Elzy
Nov 21, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Shiloh Baptist Church honoring the life of Laura Meaux Elzy, 98, who died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Mountain View Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Mitchell,...
Lillian Leblanc Durke
Nov 20, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Abbeville honoring the life of Lillian LeBlanc Durke, 84, who died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Pres Riley and Rev. Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Luddy Herpin
Nov 20, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Luddy Paul Herpin, 69, who died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre'...
Rodney J. Simon
Nov 16, 2017
Kaplan—Rodney (Jay), age 96, went to his Heavenly Father on November 16, 2017. A life-long resident of Kaplan, Jay served in the Air Force after graduation from Kaplan High School. He then helped his father farm and operate Farmers’ Rice Mill. Jay farmed rice and soybeans for 40 years.
Those left to cherish his memory are the...
Darlene Marie Loftin
Nov 14, 2017
Abbeville — Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 , at Vincent F.H. of Abbeville honoring the life of Darlene Marie Loftin, 60, who died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her residence. Father Gregory Cormier will officiate the services. Burial will take place at a later date. Our mother was a person who was...
Joseph "Joe" Schexnaider
Nov 12, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Schexnaider, 80, who died Sunday, November 12, 2017. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services.
He...
Whitney "June" Gregory Romero
Nov 12, 2017
Henry—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Whitney "June" Romero, 80, who died Sunday, November 12, 2017. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ryan Romero, Matt Richard, Phillip...
Farrell "Todd" Bufford
Nov 12, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Farrell "Todd" Bufford, 55, who died Sunday, November 12, 2017. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
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Mrs. Ivan (Marie) Bourque
Nov 10, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Louise Bourque, 95, who died Friday, November 10, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the...
Samuel Joseph Watkins, Iii
Nov 8, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Samuel Joseph Watkins, III, 63, who died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is survived...
Wilfred Schexnaider, Sr
Nov 6, 2017
Abbeville—A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church honoring the life of Wilfred Schexnaider Sr., 94, who passed away Monday, November 06, 2017 at East Ridge Nursing home. He will be laid to rest at our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Fayda Marie Landry Maturin
Nov 6, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Fayda Marie Landry Maturin, 77, who died Monday, November 6, 2017. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Michael Richard officiating the services. Ms. Fayda never met a stranger....
Troy Mathew Thomas
Nov 5, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Troy Mathew Thomas, 48, who died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Anthony Rice officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Allen Picard, Martin LeBlanc,...
Verna Gaspard Dartez
Nov 5, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marie Verna Dartez, 80, who died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by by...
Alva "Jane" Brice
Nov 4, 2017
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Alva Jane Brice, 69, who died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. She is survived by by her...
Kenneth Menard
Nov 2, 2017
Kaplan—It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Menard, age 65, announces his passing on November 2, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was the youngest of 16 children born to Estella and Arthur Menard. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Billie Marceaux Menard; four children, Hilaree and husband Brady Landry, Elizabeth “Yaba”...