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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...