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.
Erna Richard Lapointe
Aug 23, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 26, 2016 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Erna Richard LaPointe, 86, who died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Paul Bienvenu officiating...
Chad Duhon
Aug 22, 2016
Kaplan— Chad Duhon, 52, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his spouse of five years, Elizabeth LeBlanc of Kaplan; his father, Calvin Duhon of Abbeville; three step-sons, Cory Sistrunk of Lake Charles, Rodney Sistrunk of New Iberia, and Harley LeBlanc of Kaplan; one step-daughter, Candi Mire of Abbeville; one sister, Charmaine Duhon...
Trudy Ann Fuselier Renard
Aug 22, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Trudy Ann Fuselier Renard, 69, who died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery at a later date with Pastor Jason Duhon officiating the services. Honorary pallbearers...
Beatrice Marie Theall Vice
Aug 21, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Beatrice Marie Theall Vice, 69, who died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath, with...
S. J. "Junior" Luquette
Aug 19, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of S. J. “Junior” Luquette, 81, who died Friday, August 19, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Audrey Luquette...
Hazel Baudoin Mouton
Aug 19, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 22, 2016 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Antonia Hazel Mouton, 86, who died Friday, August 19, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Rickey...
Sandra Marie Breaux
Aug 19, 2016
Kaplan—A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. for Sandra Marie Breaux, 65, who passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Lafayette General Hospital. She is survived by her son, Branden Paul Gaspard; two step-sons, Michael McKown and his wife, Andria and Danny McKown and his wife, Tasha; five grandchildren, Branden...
Annie Rose Broussard Sellers
Aug 18, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Annie Rose Broussard Sellers, 94, who died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services....
Peter Saltzman
Aug 17, 2016
Kaplan—Peter Saltzman, 82, who died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his caregiver, Sasha and her husband, Deron Sinegal; their two children, Derion and Dion Sinegal; four nephews, Dalton Schexnayder, Alton Primeaux, Floyd Primeaux, and Milton Schexnayder; and one niece, Margaret Trahan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eliza Saltzman and the former...
Marie Romero Gisclair
Aug 16, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Marie Romero Gisclair, 93, who died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Msgr. Robert Romero, Jr. officiating the...
Lillian Pontiff Romero
Aug 15, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lillian Pontiff Romero, 93, who died Monday, August 15, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services....
George Hernandez, Jr.
Aug 13, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of George Hernandez, Jr., 85, who died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...
Eva Ortolon
Aug 13, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eva Mae Irvin Ortolon, 97, who died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her daughter's home. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with officiating the services. Eva was born March 24, 1919 in Ged,...
Lorena Abshire Reese
Aug 10, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 14,2016 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lorena Abshire Reese, 91, who passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She was laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Lorena joined her beloved husband, Clyde, on...
Zula Mae Meaux Hebert
Aug 10, 2016
Cow Island—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Zula Mae Hebert, 88, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving...
Ewill Paul Hargrave
Aug 8, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ewill Paul Hargrave, 83, who died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Bill Vincent officiating the services. He is survived by...
Ruth M. Marceaux
Aug 3, 2016
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Ruth Marceaux, 88, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter, Billie and her husband, Kenneth Menard of...
John C. Mire
Aug 2, 2016
Kaplan — Services will be held at a later date honoring the life of John Curtis Mire, 66, who died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Villa Feliciana Nursing Home. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Moore of Crowley; his mother, Irene B. Mire of Kaplan; one sister, Joycelyn Mire of Kaplan; two brothers, Albert Mire, Jr. of Kaplan and...
Edwin T. Hair
Aug 2, 2016
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Gueydan First United Methodist Church honoring the life of Edwin T. Hair, 86, who died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend John Krause officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Joanna Hair Sistrunk...
Louis John " L.J." Broussard
Aug 2, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Louis John Broussard, 91, who died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Louis John Broussard "L.J." was born in Abbeville, LA on July 23, 1925....