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.
Kenneth Joseph Laperouse Jr.
May 7, 2015
Abbeville – A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville, for Kenneth “Kenny” Joseph Laperouse, Jr., 61, who passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015. A gathering of family and friends will be prior to the Mass, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at St. Mary Magdalen...
Alfred Charles Leblanc
May 7, 2015
ABBEVILLE —Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery honoring the life of Alfred Charles LeBlanc, 81, who died Thursday, May 7, 2015. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Derouen, Gavin Landry, Chris Dodge, David Bias, Jason Jade Romero, Joseph House, Tammy...
Enes Broussard Trahan
May 6, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church honoring the life of Enes Broussard Trahan, 79, who died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Southwind Nursing & Rehab Center. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services....
Alice Parker Broussard
May 4, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Alice Parker Broussard, 90, who died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Alice had a touch...
Norwood Joseph Durr
May 2, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Norwood Joseph Durr, 86, who died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. He is survived by...
Sterling "Cap" Menard
May 2, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Sterling Louis Menard, 88, who died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services....
Andrew Desormeaux
Apr 29, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Andrew Desormeaux, 67, who died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. Pallbearers are his long-time friends and Boys...
John Jaton "J-Bird" Campbell
Apr 29, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 1, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of John Jaton Campbell, 85, who died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....
Jeannette Delcambre Bell
Apr 26, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 1, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Jeannette Delcambre Bell, 68, who died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Hazel M. Vincent
Apr 25, 2015
Kaplan — Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Hazel M. Vincent, 96, who died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons, Devons Vincent...
Taylor Wade Harrington
Apr 25, 2015
Kaplan — Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Taylor Wade Harrington, 17, who died Saturday, April 25, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. I can no longer see...
Rita D. Parquette Lasource
Apr 23, 2015
KAPLAN—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rita Dartez LaSource, 81, who died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. She was a native of Kaplan and resident...
Cheryl Suire Schexneider
Apr 21, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2015 at Harvest Time Tabernacle honoring the life of Cheryl Suire Schexneider, 64, who died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Pastor Robert Wells officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Donnie...
Vernes F. Gallet
Apr 21, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 23, 2015 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Vernes F. Gallet, 84, who died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Reverend Matthew Barzare will be officiating the services. Vernes F. Gallet was...
Minos Elie Manceaux
Apr 21, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Minos Elie Manceaux, 83, who died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Manceaux, Reese Manceaux, Neil...
Jessie "Brother" Marceaux
Apr 19, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jessie “Brother” Marceaux, 72, who died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his three sons, Terry...
Lola Bares Frederick
Apr 18, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lola Bares Frederick, 84, who died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Vernon Mayard Sellers
Apr 18, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Vernon Mayard Sellers, 95, who died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Russie Holcomb
Apr 18, 2015
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Russie Holcomb, 75, who died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Pastor Donnie Crane officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 58...
Kitty Wells Breaux
Apr 15, 2015
Abbeville — Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Landry Cemetery honoring the life of Kitty Wells Breaux, 60, who died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Landry Cemetery with Father Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her brother, Ricky Breaux;...