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.

Shelton J. Saltzman

Shelton J. Saltzman

Aug 26, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Shelton Joseph Saltzman, 87, who died Friday, August 26, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Rozas officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Charles W. Saltzman...

Mary Elaine Decuir Sherman

Mary Elaine Decuir Sherman

Aug 25, 2016

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Amana Christian Fellowship, 310 Milton Rd., Maurice, honoring the life of Mary Elaine DeCuir Sherman, 71, who died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles George Sherman; daughters, Delaina S. Stephens, Christina Hebert...

Ryan Fedancio Luna

Ryan Fedancio Luna

Aug 25, 2016

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ryan Fedancio Luna, 38, who died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Ryan...

Brenda Eve Vidalier

Brenda Eve Vidalier

Aug 25, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 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 Brenda Eve Vidalier, 64, who passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Paul Bienvenu officiating the services....

Mary L. Hebert

Mary L. Hebert

Aug 24, 2016

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Louise Hebert, 79, who died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Randall Stutes, Lynn Hawkins, Jake Guidry, Glen Trahan, Lonnie Monteaux,...

Erna Richard Lapointe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Subscribe

To Email Notifications

Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.