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.

Judy Ann Breaux Miller

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,...

Felton Elzy, Jr.

Felton Elzy, Jr.

Feb 15, 2016

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Felton Elzy, Jr., 92, who died Monday, February 15, 2016 at his residence. Minister Albert Hill will be officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patricia Matthews Elzy of Kaplan; two sons, Felton...

Mario Celestino

Mario Celestino

Feb 15, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 19, 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 Mario Alberto Celestino, 40, who died Monday, February 15, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Mario was...

Alix Labry Vincent

Alix Labry Vincent

Feb 14, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alix LaBry Vincent, 88, who died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark Miley officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 67...

Bret J. Theriot

Bret J. Theriot

Feb 14, 2016

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Bret Jerome Theriot, 56, who died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his residence surrounded by loving family. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Mitchell Guidry officiating...

Evelyn Reese Hartwell

Evelyn Reese Hartwell

Feb 13, 2016

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Gueydan honoring the life of Evelyn Reese Hartwell, 96, who went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, February 13, 2016 after being a good and faithful servant here on earth. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend...

Daniel Wade Huval

Daniel Wade Huval

Feb 9, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonse Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Wade Huval, 81, who died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonse Cemetery with the Reverend Father Paul Broussard, Pastor of St. Leo...

Damian Michael Abshire

Damian Michael Abshire

Feb 6, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Damian Michael Abshire, 18, who died Saturday, February 6, 2016. He is survived by his father, Ryan J. Abshire and his wife Angela; mother, Heidi Weintritt and her husband Daniel; siblings, Cody Abshire, Ethan Abshire, Isabella Ashley, and...

William Henry Miller, Jr.

William Henry Miller, Jr.

Feb 6, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of William Henry Miller, Jr, 69, who died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. William was a lifelong resident of Abbeville...

Harvey Derouen

Harvey Derouen

Feb 4, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 8, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Harvey Derouen, 55, who died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Brian Harrington officiating the services. He was the owner/operator...

L.J. Reaux, Jr.

L.J. Reaux, Jr.

Feb 2, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, 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 Laodice Joseph Reaux, Jr., 99, who passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. L.J. was a life long resident...

Cecile Brasseaux Landry

Cecile Brasseaux Landry

Feb 1, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Cecile Brasseaux Landry, 96, who died Monday, February 1, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Charles Langlois officiating the services. She is survived...

Edison "Bee" Abshire

Edison "Bee" Abshire

Jan 30, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Edison Abshire, 82, who died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. He is survived by his companion, Peggy Matthew...

Romona Mae Abshire Mouton

Romona Mae Abshire Mouton

Jan 30, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Romona Mae Abshire Mouton, 81, who died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....

Peggy R. Dartez

Peggy R. Dartez

Jan 29, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 1, 2016 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Peggy Ruth Dartez, 76, who died Friday, January 29, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. Mrs. Dartez was a...

Chad Antoine Mire

Chad Antoine Mire

Jan 29, 2016

Abbeville— A gathering of family and friends will be held at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Chad Antoine Mire, 55, who died Friday, January 29, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his two sons, Bryant "Bubba" Mire and his companion Kristen Perkins and Blake Mire; mother, Audrey Ann Trahan Mire; brothers, Newman "Nookie" Mire...

Kenneth "Easy" Vincent

Kenneth "Easy" Vincent

Jan 29, 2016

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Kenneth “Easy” Vincent, 57, who died Friday, January 29, 2016. He will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Minister David Broussard officiating the services. Kenneth enjoyed cooking, fishing, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He...

Harry Joseph Romero, Jr.

Harry Joseph Romero, Jr.

Jan 28, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Harry Joseph Romero, Jr., 62, who died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his son, Gabe Romero of Kaplan; two daughters, Kelli Romero of Kaplan and Brandi and her husband, Josh Courville of...

Morton Schwartz

Morton Schwartz

Jan 27, 2016

ABBEVILLE—A private graveside service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Morton Schwartz, 93, who died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. Morton Schwartz, born August 24, 1922 in Los Angeles, California. His parents, Arthur and Jenny Schwartz, had three children, Morton being the...

Dwayne Michael Hebert

Dwayne Michael Hebert

Jan 26, 2016

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Dwayne Michael Hebert, 43, who died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his parents, Clara...

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