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.
Amson Joseph Duhon
Jun 26, 2017
ABBEVILLE - Amson J. Duhon, 96, died on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home in Meaux. He is survived by his four children: Janice Bradshaw (Frank), Liz Duhon, Cindy Duhon LeBlanc, and Mike Duhon (Debbie). He also leaves his beloved grandchildren: Jason Meaux (Laura), Jennifer Meaux-Guidry (Nick), Libby Jeanne LeBlanc, Aimee LeBlanc Turner (J. J.), Bryson Duhon (Kate) and...
Garchin Stelly
Jun 24, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Garchin Stelly, 67, who died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 33 years,...
Aline "Chinie" Bourque Broussard
Jun 23, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Aline Bourque Broussard, 101, who died Friday, June 23, 2017 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the...
Gaylan "Scoop" Trahan
Jun 21, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gaylan "Scoop" Trahan, 65, who passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Juanita Keith Rodgers
Jun 18, 2017
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Juanita Keith Rodgers, 83, who died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. The granddaughter of John Will and Suzie Wimberley Pyland, she was born to Jasper Hardy and Katy Faye Keith in the Cude, Winters, Wimberley, Pyland,...
Mireille Julien Abshire
Jun 18, 2017
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 19, 2017 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mireille Julien Abshire, 94. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Mireille Julien Abshire returned to her heavenly home on June 18, 2017...
Rose Richard Primeaux
Jun 13, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Rose Richard Primeaux, 88 years old. Rose passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her children and their spouses during her transition to...
Randall John Broussard
Jun 13, 2017
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, LA to honor the life of Randall John Broussard, 64. He resided in Indianapolis, Indiana with...
Russell James Touchet
Jun 12, 2017
Abbeville—Memorial services were held at 3:30 PM on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Russell James Touchet Jr., 27, who died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his father, Russell James Touchet, Sr.; mother, Tammy Lee Trahan; paternal grandfather, Joseph Amos...
Anna L. Bourque
Jun 12, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Anna L. Bourque, 87, who died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating...
Patricia Lee Head Trahan
Jun 12, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Patricia Lee Trahan, 54, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Marvin Dunn officiating the services. Our beloved...
Marlene Ardoin Wall
Jun 11, 2017
Abbeville - A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville honoring the life of Marlene Ardoin Wall, 81, who died Sunday, June11, 2017 at her home in Abbeville. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Michael Richard officiating the services....
Jerry Lee Romero
Jun 10, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Jerry Lee Romero, 67, who died Saturday, June 10, 2017. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kullan Romero, Kayne Breaux,...
Ouida Gisclair Perry
Jun 9, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ouida Perry, 99, who died Friday, June 9, 2017 at her home in Abbeville. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Ouida was a devout Catholic and...
Wardray "Tee" Frank Landry
Jun 8, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 12, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Wardray Frank Landry, 88, who died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery. Father Danny Picard (friend of the family) will celebrate...
Dewayne "Moose" Devoltz
Jun 7, 2017
ABBEVILLE — A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the American Legion Hall – Kaplan honoring the life of Dewayne DeVoltz, 70, who died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his residence He is survived by his wife, Pamela Johnson DeVoltz; sons, Dewayne "Rocky" DeVoltz, Jr. and James Himel; five daughters, Melanie LeBlanc,...
Lovenia Schexnider Mire
Jun 2, 2017
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lovenia Marie Schexnider Mire, 87, who died Friday, June 2, 2017 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the service. She is survived by her sons, Steven Ray Mire and...
Leah Rost
May 30, 2017
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Leah Rost, 80, who passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Kyle White officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Bobby Rost of Gretna;...
Hazel Fevrejean Broussard
May 29, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Fevrejean Broussard, 82, who passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...
Eugenia L. Winch
May 29, 2017
It was on Monday, May 29, that God welcomed his joyful daughter, Eugenia Mae Langlinais Winch of Kaplan, home. She was 82 years old. “Jeannie” as her friends and family knew her, was born on May 14, 1935 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Nellie Marie (Greene) Langlinais and Lovelace Langlinais. The third of the six children, Jeannie grew up in Cow...