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.
Harry & Benita Clostio
Jun 6, 2015
Harry Clostio, 98, and Benita Clostio, 94, died together in their Kaplan home on June 6, 2015. Harry was born March 8, 1917 in Kaplan to Rodolph and Egete Clostio. Benita was born July 29, 1920 to Alcide and Lima Rose Lege. They were married young, 20 and 17 in Kaplan on November 6, 1937. Harry was a mechanic for...
Laura Lemaire Abshire
Jun 5, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Laura Lemaire Abshire, 84, who died Friday, June 5, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Ben Carter officiating the services. She is survived by her sons, Herbert Abshire and...
Jimmy Paul Vincent
Jun 4, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jimmy Paul Vincent, 51, who died Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. Deacon Randy Hyde will officiate the services. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Howard Vincent; daughter, Marlena Gary of Erath; step-children, Michael Lamkin...
Joseph R. Miller
Jun 3, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Ray Miller, 68, who died Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 33 years,...
Ozite Bourque Trahan
Jun 2, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ozite Bourque Trahan, 96, who died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. She is survived by her two daughters, Geneva and...
Marie Kathleen Cole
May 29, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Marie Kathleen Stevens Cole, 62, who died Friday, May 29, 2015. Chaplain Stephanie LeLeux will officiate the service. She is survived by her sons, Darrel Connor, Brent Connor and Brent Lambert; daughters, Darlene Connor and Vanessa Lambert; sisters,...
Joseph Allen Crochet
May 28, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, 2015 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Joseph Allen Crochet, 73, who died Thursday, May 28, 2015. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Paul...
Thomas Paul Broussard
May 28, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Thomas Paul Broussard, 62, who died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Scott LaPointe, Hunter LaPointe, Timothy...
Frances Adele Wildey Champagne
May 28, 2015
Abbeville— A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Frances Adele Wildey Champagne, 76, of Abbeville, wife of Hartwell J. Champagne, Sr. slipped quietly into eternal rest on Thursday night, May 28, 2015, at her home with family by her side. Frances was born January...
Elizabeth Ann Marque Mouton
May 27, 2015
Kaplan - Elizabeth Ann Marque Mouton departed this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 with her friends and family at her bedside. Better known as Beth, she was born to J.M. Marque and Gloria Blanchard Marque in Plaquemine Louisiana on July 28, 1949. She graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School in 1967 and attended Louisiana State University in...
Carroll " Duck" James Touchet
May 25, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Carroll James Touchet, 68, who died Monday, May 25, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Kenneth Paul Weygand
May 23, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kenneth Paul Weygand, 60, who died Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Deacon Byron Soley officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Weygand Jr., Ethan Weygand,...
Olga R. Pickett
May 23, 2015
ABBEVILLE - Olga Ramke Pickett was born February 26, 1913, in Bancker, Louisiana to parents George Ramke and Emma Foster Ramke. She died May 23, 2015, in Carrollton, Texas, a widow of Herbert Pickett.\ She was predeceased by her parents, George and Emma Ramke; all brothers and sisters, Louise, Diedrich, Bernice, Hermann, William, Thomas, Lloyd, and Marvin; and her husband,...
Mary Ann Premeaux Smith
May 19, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Ann Premeaux Smith, 80, who died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the...
James "Hollywood" Brent D' Augereau
May 17, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of James Brent d'Augereau, 61, who died Sunday, May 17, 2015. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jason Daigle, Chris...
Ivan Joseph Breaux
May 14, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ivan Joseph Breaux, 90, who died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Roland Fontenot officiating the services. Ivan Breaux was a decorated WWII veteran. He served...
Zula Mae Dartez Reaux
May 13, 2015
GOD TOOK YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS HE SAW YOU NEEDED REST HIS GARDEN MUST BE BEAUTIFUL FOR HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Zula Mae Dartez Reaux, 98, who died peacefully...
Cody Hair
May 12, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Cody Hair, 44, who died Monday, May 11, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Rev. David Delino officiating the services. He is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Dawn Hair...
Beatrice "Bee" Roach Duff
May 11, 2015
Beatrice R. Duff, age 94, passed away at Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation in Abbeville on May 11, 2015 at 1:06 AM with many friends nearby. There will be a graveside celebration of life Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery, 2111 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508. Bee's friends are invited to attend. Please think...
Roland Felix Perrin, Jr. "Flip"
May 7, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Roland Felix Perrin, Jr., 52, who died Thursday, May 7, 2015. Flip was a loving father, grandfather, son and brother. He is survived by his daughters, Tosha Perrin and her significant other Abe Dartez, and Samantha Perrin; grandchildren,...