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.
Allen Ray Suire Sr.
Feb 6, 2017
Abbeville—Allen Ray Suire Sr., 73 years old, who died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Maison duMonde Living Center. He is survived by his three sons, Clifford W. Suire and his wife Jodi, Seth Suire and his wife Lea, and Ryan Suire and his wife Holly; daughter, Cynthia Suire; sister, Jeanette Holland; and six grandchildren, Jacob, Gabriella, Aleksander, Liam, Peyton and...
Pauline “Polly” Hebert Meaux
Feb 6, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Pauline “Polly” Hebert Meaux, 94 years old, who died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center after a long and happy life. She will be laid to rest...
Irene "Nen" Menard Huval
Feb 5, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Irene Mary Menard Huval, 91 years, who died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Oray T....
Casey Suire
Feb 4, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Casey Suire, 40 years old, who passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Corey Suire,...
Alwin James Derouen
Feb 2, 2017
ABBEVILLE - Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday February 8, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville for Alwin James Derouen, 93 years of age, who died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Lafayette General Hospital. Alwin was born July 4, 1923, in New Iberia, Louisiana. A graduate of St. Peter’s College (now Catholic High of New Iberia),...
Annie Mae Bourque Durke
Jan 31, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Annie Mae Bourque Durke, 93 years, who died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Chaplain Mark Broussard officiating the services. She is survived by...
Van Paul Landes
Jan 31, 2017
Kaplan — A committal service at Seaside Memorial Park will be held at a later date honoring the life of Van Paul Landes, 87 years old, who died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Flora P. Landes of Kaplan; and one sister, Lynn Landes Singley and her husband, Charlie...
William "Bill" Cheek
Jan 28, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of William "Bill" Cheek, 60 years, who died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu...
Brenda Marshall Guidry Place
Jan 25, 2017
Abbeville— A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Brenda Marshall Guidry Place, 75 years, who died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. She is survived by her son, Todd Thomas and his wife Dodie of Abbeville; step-son, Keith Thomas of Lafayette;...
Therese B. Labry
Jan 24, 2017
Kaplan - Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan, LA honoring the life of Therese Broussard LaBry who died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Center in Abbeville, LA. She will be laid to rest at Fountain Memorial Mausoleum in Lafayette, LA. Father Paul Bienvenue will officiate...
Earl James Meaux
Jan 23, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Earl James Meaux, 67 years, who died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Marcus Roy,...
Jerome Lee Herpin
Jan 17, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Jerome Lee Herpin, 68 years old, who passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to...
Irene Peltier Schexnayder
Jan 17, 2017
ABBEVILLE — A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home, on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM honoring the life of Irene Peltier Schexnayder, 84 years, who died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Clifford J. Schexnayder; daughter, Sheila Schexnayder Suire and her husband Robert; son, Ricky Schexnayder...
Otto Bertrand
Jan 17, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Otto Bertrand, 91 years, who died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. He is survived by his spouse, Neila...
Sharon Bruno Choate
Jan 15, 2017
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Sharon Choate, 69 years, who died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Brandon Choate, Scott Choate,...
Gladys Marie Meaux
Jan 14, 2017
Abbeville-A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday January 16, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Gladys Marie Meaux, 90 years, who died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. She...
Mary Myrtis Abshire
Jan 14, 2017
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Myrtis Abshire, 72 years, who died on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Terry Anthony Jackson
Jan 13, 2017
ABBEVILLE— A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. Therese of The Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Terry Anthony Jackson, 37 years, who died Friday, January 13, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in...
Kathryn "Kathy" Hargrave O'Quin
Jan 13, 2017
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Kathryn "Kathy" Hargrave O'Quin, 61 years old, who passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Long officiating the services....
Arron J. Hebert
Jan 11, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Arron James Hebert, 67 years, who died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery. Arron was an inspector for the Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry for 35...