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.
Stephen Marshall Leblanc
Jan 23, 2016
Stephen Marshall “Marsh” LeBlanc died unexpectedly on January 23, 2016 at the age of 48. He was the youngest of 7 children born to Maxine Landry and Roland F. LeBlanc. He was born on July 13, 1967. At the young age of 4, his mother died, so he was cared for by many family members including his father, grandmothers, great...
Dale David
Jan 22, 2016
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dale David, 75, who died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Del Dean...
Lona Marie Prejean Broussard
Jan 22, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 25, 2016 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lona Marie Prejean Broussard, 85, who died Friday, January 22, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services....
Bruce Wayne Schexnayder
Jan 22, 2016
Abbeville— A private service will be held at a later date for Bruce Schexnayder, 64, who died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
John Larry Vincent
Jan 21, 2016
ABBEVILLE— Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of John Larry Vincent, 69, who died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services....
Herman Bertrand, Jr.
Jan 21, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Herman Bertrand, Jr., 65, who died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his father, Herman...
Charles E. Hernandez
Jan 20, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Charles Edward Hernandez, 71, who died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Hernandez of...
Harry James Trantor
Jan 19, 2016
Abbeville — A private graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Campti Cemetery in Center, Texas honoring the life of Harry James Trantor, 91, who died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. Mr. Trantor was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, although strong willed he was often very softhearted. He devoted...
Cindy Primeaux Kibodeaux
Jan 15, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Cindy Primeaux Kibodeaux, 56, who died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Pastor Joseph Boutin officiating the services. She is survived by her husband...
Newton Paul Trahan
Jan 14, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 18, 2016 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Newton Paul Trahan, 89, who died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery with Reverend David...
Stuee Lynn Mallet Louviere
Jan 12, 2016
Abbeville- Stuee Lynn Mallet Louviere, 46, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her residence. In honoring with her wishes no services will be held. She is survived by her husband, Murphy Louviere; mother, Paulette Guidry Mallet; daughter, Kristin Rose Louviere; step-son, Christopher Rhett Louviere; brother, Toby Wayne Mallet; sister, Waynette Mallet Redwing; and maternal grandmother, Elia Guidry. She was preceded...
Joyce Mae Nunez
Jan 12, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joyce Mae Nunez, 85, who died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Faulk, Sr. officiating the services. She is survived...
Velta Brasseaux Miguez
Jan 11, 2016
ABBEVILLE —Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2016 at Bancker Cemetery honoring the life of Velta Brasseaux Miguez, 79, who died Monday, January 11, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Deacon Bryon Soley officiating the services. She is survived by her one sister, Doris Brasseaux...
Roderick "Hot Rod" Vincent
Jan 9, 2016
Kaplan - A memorial service honoring the life of Roderick "Hot Rod" Vincent will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Riverside Church of Christ (200 South City Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70503). Rod passed away on January 9, 2016 due to a motorcycle accident while vacationing in Costa Rica. He is survived by his only daughter, Tori...
Brian Patrick Theunissen
Jan 9, 2016
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Brian Patrick Theunissen, 30, who died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. He is survived...
Mark Anthony Broussard
Jan 8, 2016
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mark Anthony Broussard, 50, who died Friday, January 8, 2016 at Willis-Knighton Health System. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 20...
Dorothy Milliman Pinkard
Jan 7, 2016
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Gueydan honoring the life of Dorothy Milliman Pinkard, 88, who died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Solera at West Houston. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Rev. Joe Hilbun officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons,...
Rena Fay Mire Touchet
Jan 6, 2016
Abbeville— A memorial gathering will be held Friday January 15, 2016 honoring the life of Rena Fay Touchet, 64, who died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She is survived by her son, Dwight David Touchet, Jr.; mother, Lovenia Schexnider Mire; two brothers, Steven Mire and Edward Mire; two sisters, Verna Bourque and Emily Gaspard; three grandchildren, David...
Joel Beauxis Stokes
Jan 4, 2016
Abbeville—A memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2016 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joel Beauxis Stokes, 71, our beloved husband, father, and friend, peacefully went with God on Monday, January 4, 2016, in his home. Throughout his valiant battle with lung cancer he was surrounded by the strength and love...