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.
Mary Jean Frederick Clark
Sep 6, 2015
Maurice—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Jean Frederick Clark, 68, who died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Father Jerry Mesley officiating the services. Mary was...
Joseph Touchet
Sep 5, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Touchet, 87, who died Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his...
Raywood Joseph Frederick
Sep 3, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 at a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Raywood Joseph Frederick, 78, who died Thursday, September 3, 2015. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Bennett...
John Owen Stelly
Sep 2, 2015
Abbeville—A Gathering of friends and family will be held at Vincent Funeral Home- Abbeville, honoring the life of John Owen Stelly, 56, who died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lenora Duhon Stelly; son, Damien J. Stelly of Abbeville; daughter, Gena Nicole Stelly of Abbeville; three grandchildren, Alana Stelly, Alexis Stelly, and Abbygale...
Bertha "Birdie" L. Istre
Sep 2, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Bertha "Birdie" L. Istre, 63, who returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan...
Ferdinand Thomas Fornols, Jr.
Sep 1, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ferdinand Thomas Fornols, Jr., 89, who died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at his residence in Erath. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Tom Fornols, Pete...
Roland Allen Gary
Aug 31, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, September 7, 2015 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Roland Allen Gary, 93, who died Monday, August 31, 2015 peacefully at his home. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating...
Judy Kay Domec
Aug 30, 2015
Abbeville-Judy Kay Domec, 59, who died Sunday, August 30, 2015 at a Lafayette hospital. She is survived by her two sons, Sean Landry and his wife Tabitha, and Seth Domec; three brothers, Daniel Domec, Dwight Domec, and Michael Domec; two grandchildren, Joycelynn Cunningham and Aidan Landry; and three sisters, Georgie Arabie, Francine Domec, and Deanna Domec. She was preceded in...
Jean A. Guidry
Aug 27, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jean Guidry, 64, who died Thursday, August 27, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Ugwu officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Spell Sr., Raymond Adams, Philip Cox, Tommy...
Presley Belaire Jr.
Aug 27, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Presley Belaire Jr., 78, who died Thursday, August 27, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Fruge Belaire of Gueydan; four...
Lana Payne Davidson
Aug 27, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lana Payne Davidson, 84, who died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Ugwu officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Gavin Cessac, Aaron Harrington,...
Reese Broussard
Aug 26, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Reese Broussard, 64, who died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Lee Rodgers officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Hilton Broussard and...
Joycelyn Anne Primeaux
Aug 26, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joycelyn Anne Primeaux, 64, who died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 peacefully at her home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark Miley officiating...
Loris T. Broussard
Aug 26, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28, 2015 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. David Chapel honoring the life of Loris T. Broussard, 93, who died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...
Theodule Piere "Nomi" Noel
Aug 25, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Theodule Pierre Noel, 87, who died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Reverend Keith Landry will be the Celebrant...
David Michael Degraauw
Aug 23, 2015
Abbeville-A Memorial Mass and Catholic Rite of Christian Burial will be held for David Michael deGraauw who passed Sunday evening after a brief illness at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, La. Visitation and services will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church in Abbeville on Friday, August 28th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. The church will be opened for...
James Howard Guidry
Aug 23, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of James Howard Guidry, 92, who died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Father Brian Harrington officiating the services. Howard was...
Kenneth Wayne Copell
Aug 22, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kenneth Wayne Copell, 65, who died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Wayne...
Russell Dale Lemaire
Aug 22, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Russell Dale LeMaire, 62, who died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...
Una Hebert Lemaire
Aug 20, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. David Chapel honoring the life of Una Hebert Lemaire, 96, who died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Pelican Point Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Mrs. Una was...