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.
Joseph "Len" Villejoin
Mar 6, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph “Len” Villejoin, 71, who died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice Broussard Villejoin of Indian Bayou;...
Haywood P. Campbell
Mar 4, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Haywood P. Campbell, 79, who died Friday, March 4, 2016 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. Reverend Keith Landry will be officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Mandy Hebert of Forked Island; one sister, Mary Ann Kinslow...
Dorothy Mae (Sing) White Hebert
Mar 2, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy "Sing" Mae White Hebert, 87, who died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center. Rev. Gregory Cormier will officiate the service. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother...
Zulmae Bonvillian Henry
Mar 1, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Zulmae Bonvillian Henry, 101, who died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Lee Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Arlene H. Faulk and her husband Joseph of...
Ronald Lester Thomas
Mar 1, 2016
ABBEVILLE — A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Abbeville United Methodist Church, honoring the life of Ronald Lester Thomas, 79, who died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Reverend John Vining will officiate. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 11:00 a.m. until time of...
Marcus Hebert
Feb 29, 2016
Kaplan — Marcus Hebert, 64, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, February 29, 2016. He is survived by his two sons, Stoney Hebert of McKinney, TX and John Hebert of Kaplan; two daughters, Haley Hebert of Lake Charles and Angel Bonin of New Iberia; and three grandchildren, Gabi Bonin, Khaine Hebert, and Khannon "Potato" Hebert. He was preceded...
Jenius Joseph Lee, Jr.
Feb 29, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jenius Joseph Lee, Jr., 88, who died Monday, February 29, 2016 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. He is survived by...
John Anthony "Johnny Bee" Broussard
Feb 28, 2016
Abbeville— Memorial services will be held March 4, 2016 at a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Anthony "Johnny Bee" Broussard, 54, who died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his residence. Reverend Louis Richard will officiate the service. "Johnny Bee" was an employee at Halliburton for 20 years. He...
Rita B. Mouton
Feb 28, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Rita Boudreaux Mouton, 85, who died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Rev. Lamarylis Cotten officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Graling...
Fadra Theall David
Feb 25, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Fadra Theall David, 95, who died peacefully at home at the age of 95 on February 25, 2016. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Father Louis J. Richard will...
May Adams Peltier
Feb 24, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of May Rita Adams Peltier, 80, who died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the...
Robert Joseph Degraauw
Feb 24, 2016
Robert Joseph (Bob) deGraauw, 89, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Lafayette General Hospital. Born and raised in Abbeville, La, son of Frank and Anita (Bodin) deGraauw, he was a life-long resident of Abbeville. After graduating from Abbeville High school, he joined the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater as a Signalman during World War II. He...
Helen T. Trahan
Feb 21, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, 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 Helen T. Trahan, 85, who died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Maison De Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Mabel Noel Lyons
Feb 20, 2016
Mabel Noel Lyons, 90, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Brookdale Bonita Springs. Formerly of Jackson, MS, she had been a resident of Bonita Springs for the past 2 years. Mabel was born October 15, 1925 in Abbeville, LA a daughter of the late Louis Henry and Elizabeth (Griffin) Noel. Mabel’s career was spent working...
Eula Marie Guilbeaux
Feb 20, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eula Marie Guilbeaux, 96, who died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers...
David "Jap" Hebert
Feb 19, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2016 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of David “Jap” Hebert, 56, who died Friday, February 19, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Picard officiating the services. "Jap" was...
Anna Ruth "Lady Jane" Buras Acereto
Feb 19, 2016
Kaplan — Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Anna Ruth “Lady Jane” Buras Acereto, 75, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 19, 2016. She was a native of Plaquemines Parish born in Buras on April 18, 1940. She was a resident of Kaplan for the past year. She is survived by...
Richard Dale Arabie
Feb 19, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Richard Dale Arabie, 71, who died Friday, February 19, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Randy Dugas officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Mark Barr, Jay M. Romero,...
Ruby Abshire Bertrand
Feb 18, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2016 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ruby Marie Bertrand, 88, who died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Judy Ann Breaux Miller
Feb 17, 2016
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Graceland Cemetery honoring the life of Judy Ann Miller, 72, who died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Maison du Monde Living Center. Brother Julius Robertson will officiate the services. She is survived by her husband, Richard Miller of Abbeville; daughter, Jamie Williams of Gueydan; and two grandchildren,...