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.
Belle Bonvillion
Mar 3, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Belle G. Bonvillion, 81, who died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Bennett Jerry Breaux
Mar 3, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Bennett Jerry Breaux, 82, who died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Chad...
Adele Harris Nolan
Mar 3, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Adele Harris Nolan, 75, who died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, peacefully in the comfort of her home. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Dr. John Haith officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jabori...
Lucy Grant Burrows
Mar 2, 2015
Abbeville— Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall (310 S. Lamar St., Abbeville, Louisiana) honoring the life of honoring the life of Lucy Grant Burrows, 69, who died Monday, March 2, 2015. She is survived by her son, Sean Burrows and his wife, Mary of Bozeman,...
Anna "Belle" Primeaux Suire
Mar 1, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Anna Belle Suire, 66, who died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services. Mrs. Suire...
Alton "Natchey" Trahan Sr.
Feb 26, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015, at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Alton John Trahan, 91, who died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Sam Fontana officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Claude Robert Putnam
Feb 25, 2015
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville honoring the life, wit, and wisdom of Claude Robert “Robbie” Putnam, 69, who died Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating. Pallbearers will be Donald Frederick, David Gooch, Everette...
Florence East Romero
Feb 25, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Florence East Romero, 90, who died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating...
Verona Daniels St. Louis
Feb 24, 2015
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Verona Daniels St. Louis, 73, who died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Reverend John Vining will officiate the services. Verona was a loving mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her two...
Ephelia S. Monic
Feb 23, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ephelia S. Monic, 98, who died Monday, February 23, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Trahan, Hunter...
Florence "Flo" Adele Broussard Guidry
Feb 21, 2015
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Florence Adele Guidry, 84, who died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Flo...
Velma F. Stelly
Feb 21, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 23, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Velma F. Stelly, 86, who died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by...
Dallas Joseph Marceaux Jr.
Feb 21, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 24, 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 Dallas Joseph Marceaux Jr., 65, who died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Reverend...
Cory Jude Hebert
Feb 21, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 23, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cory Hebert, 50, who died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Father Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Seth Hebert,...
Ray Allen Comeaux
Feb 21, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 23, 2015 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Ray Allen Comeaux, 65, who died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Linde Sloan Benoit
Feb 19, 2015
ABBEVILLE— A private memorial will be held honoring the life of Linde Sloan Benoit, 47, who died Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her residence. She is survived by her two sons, Steve C. Landry, III and Cory J. Hebert both of Abbeville; father, John B. Benoit and his wife, Brenda of Maurice; mother, Cheryl V. Jeanfreau and her husband, Marcel...
Mack Lin Schexneider
Feb 19, 2015
Kaplan - Mr. Schexneider died February 19, 2015 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals including the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Sharp Shooter Badge. He will be laid to rest during a private ceremony with full military honors at...
Mrs. Emma Lou Hardin Winch
Feb 19, 2015
Pecan Island—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Glad Tiding Church honoring the life of Mrs. Emma Lou Hardin Winch, 83, who died Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Rev. Eno Dautin officiating the services. She is survived by her son,...
Mary D. Broussard
Feb 18, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at a 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary D. Broussard, 87, who died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier...
Robert Jerry Shaw
Feb 18, 2015
ABBEVILLE—Robert Jerry Shaw, 78, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Shaw; daughter, Cindy Rosebrook and her husband, John; and grandson, Joshua Rosebrook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Franklin...