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.

Fred Monceaux, Jr.

Fred Monceaux, Jr.

Apr 4, 2017

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Fred Monceaux, Jr., 96, who died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Troy Duhon officiating the services. He is survived by his son,...

Earline Marie Dore

Earline Marie Dore

Apr 2, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Earline Marie Dore, 83, who died Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. She is survived by...

Melinda Kay Griffin Doxey

Melinda Kay Griffin Doxey

Apr 2, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Melinda Kay Griffin Doxey, 53, passed away on April 2, 2017 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. She died peacefully at The Carpenter House surrounded by her loving family. She will be laid to rest at...

Elton "Chick" Schexnider

Elton "Chick" Schexnider

Apr 2, 2017

Kaplan - Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Elton “Chick” Schexnider, 88 years old, who passed away peacefully at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family at the age of 88. Chick was born on February 14, 1929. A native of Crowley, LA and a resident of Kaplan, LA for 57 years....

Kimberly Sue Grau Garrett

Kimberly Sue Grau Garrett

Mar 31, 2017

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kimberly Sue Grau Garrett, 51, who died Friday, March 31, 2017. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Steve Delino officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Zailen Guillotte, Derrian Harrison, Kendell Landry,...

Elray "T-Ray" Lege

Elray "T-Ray" Lege

Mar 31, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Elray "T-Ray" Lege, 70, who died Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda M. Lege; two sons, Brud...

Daniel Sellers

Daniel Sellers

Mar 30, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Daniel Sellers, 82, who died Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Joel Faulk officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Andy...

Charles "C.L." Broussard

Charles "C.L." Broussard

Mar 29, 2017

Abbeville- Funeral services will be held Monday, April 3, 2017 at 1 p.m. honoring the life of C.L. (Charles Lucius) Broussard, 86, who died Wednesday, March 29 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. A sergeant in the United States Army...

Theresa Ann Toups

Theresa Ann Toups

Mar 29, 2017

Nunez—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Nunez Baptist Cemetery honoring the life of Theresa Ann Toups, 80, who died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Yoakum Community Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Lee Rodgers officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Dwayne Simon...

Goldie Menard Meaux

Goldie Menard Meaux

Mar 29, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Goldie Menard Meaux, 81, who died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Maison duMonde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Oris Joseph Barry

Oris Joseph Barry

Mar 29, 2017

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Oris Joseph Barry, 95, a World War II Army Veteran, who died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew...

Velma Gaspard Frederick

Velma Gaspard Frederick

Mar 28, 2017

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Velma Gaspard Frederick, 67, who died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. She is survived by...

Jessie Lee Bourque

Jessie Lee Bourque

Mar 27, 2017

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jessie Lee Bourque, 81, who died Monday, March 27, 2017 at Lafayette General Southwest. He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Delta Stelly

Delta Stelly

Mar 24, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Delta Stelly, 92, who died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Stone County Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the...

Joseph Aristile Bourque

Joseph Aristile Bourque

Mar 24, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 27, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Aristile Bourque, 85, who died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. He is...

Sandra Miller Bufford

Sandra Miller Bufford

Mar 24, 2017

Cow Island—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 27, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Sandra Miller Bufford, 53, who died Friday, March 24, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her companion, Byron...

Maudrey Mae Stelly Choate

Maudrey Mae Stelly Choate

Mar 22, 2017

ABBEVILLE—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at St. John Church honoring the life of Maudrey Mae Stelly Choate, 74, who died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Corey Choate, Brady...

Eula Jean "Dodge" Guidry

Eula Jean "Dodge" Guidry

Mar 22, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Eula Jean "Dodge" Guidry, 81, who died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the...

Rodney S. Lejeune Sr.

Rodney S. Lejeune Sr.

Mar 22, 2017

Gueydan—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Gueydan Cemetery honoring the life of Rodney S. LeJeune Sr., 82, who died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his residence. Reverend Corey Campeaux will be officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Earline B. LeJeune of Gueydan; two sons, Conrad LeJeune...

Rena G. Leonard

Rena G. Leonard

Mar 22, 2017

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Rena Gaspard Leonard, 76, who died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services....

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