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.
Lorenia Marie Broussard
May 6, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lorenia Marie Broussard, 82, who died Saturday, May 6, 2017. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services. Pallbearers will be her six oldest grandsons, Seth Broussard, Elliot...
Jeff C. Smith
May 4, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jeff Conley Smith, 83, who died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Maison Teche Nursing Home. He will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Duplantis, Eddie Duplantis, Josh Boudreaux, Allen Matte,...
Karen E. Hardy
May 2, 2017
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Abshire Cemetery honoring the life of Karen E. Hardy, 56, who died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Lafayette General Southwest. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Keith Hardy of Kaplan; one son, Wade Bergeron,...
Norman "Joe" Marceaux
May 1, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Norman "Joe" Marceaux, 49, who died Monday, May 1, 2017. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services. He is survived by his three sons, Evan Marceaux of Lafayette,...
Dorothy Mae Touchet
May 1, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Dorothy Mae Touchet, 73, who died Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. She is survived by...
Beverly Ann Meaux
Apr 28, 2017
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Beverly Ann Meaux, 65, who died Friday, April 28, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her two sons, Shannon Domingue of Baton Rouge and Michael Regan, II and his wife, Ashlee of Lafayette; two daughters,...
Charles "C.J" J. Hebert
Apr 27, 2017
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Charles "C.J." J. Hebert, 85, who died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Jennings American Legion Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Samuel Fontana officiating the services. He is survived by his...
Laura Mae B. Reaux
Apr 27, 2017
Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Laura Mae B. Reaux, 88, who died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. She...
Pressley Francis Viator
Apr 27, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Pressley Francis Viator, 87, who died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the...
Floyd Joseph Leblanc, Sr.
Apr 26, 2017
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Floyd Joseph LeBlanc, Sr., 74, who died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of...
Ida Edith Henry
Apr 25, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. Edith, 97, returned to her heavenly home on April 25, 2017 after a long and faith-filled life....
Howard Joseph Schexnyder
Apr 24, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Howard Joseph Schexnyder, 80, who died Monday, April 24, 2017 at AMG Specialty Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the...
John Lynn Louviere
Apr 24, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Lynn Louviere, 70, who died Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. His wishes were to be cremated and buried at a later date. Pallbearers will be Beau Louviere, Rene...
Winnie Toups Mayard
Apr 22, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 24, 2017 at St. James Church honoring the life of Winnie Toups Mayard, 89, who died Saturday, April 22, 2017. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter, Rae Nell Faulk...
Frances Broussard Girouard
Apr 20, 2017
“il essuiera toutes les larmes” Kaplan - On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Frances passed peacefully in her home, shaded by the dozens of oak trees on her 100-acre farm in Cossinade, near Kaplan. “Sis” lived life to the fullest every day of her 94 years, and never passed up an opportunity for adventure. At 16 years old, she secretly wed...
David "Duck" Broussard
Apr 18, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of David “Duck” Broussard, 59, who died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Ann Broussard of Kaplan; one step-daughter, Jerry Primeaux of Houston, TX;...
Roy Paul Richard
Apr 16, 2017
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Roy Paul Richard, 82, who died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory...
Una R. Primeaux
Apr 15, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Una R. Primeaux, 87, who died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. She is...
Russell Wade Hebert
Apr 15, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Russell Wade Hebert, 69, returned to his heavenly home on April 15, 2017 after a short illness. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. He was born to the late John Renes Hebert and...
Mae Rose Dubois Matte
Apr 14, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mae Rose Dubois Matte, 79, who died Friday, April 14, 2017 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Mae Rose was a member of...