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.
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,...
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...