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.
Lilly Richard Cessac
Apr 2, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, April 6, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Lilly Richard Cessac, 95, who died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Throughout her 95 years...
Ulysse Broussard Jr.
Mar 30, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ulysse Broussard Jr., 81, who died Monday, March 30, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Ulysse was...
Nelda Abshire Libersat
Mar 27, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Nelda Libersat, 90, who died Friday, March 27, 2015. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services. Nelda was a loving wife, mother and...
Timothy Paul Guidry
Mar 26, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Timothy Paul Guidry, 56, who died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at his residence. Father Neil Pettit will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Cody Miller, Genson Dennies, Damon Fontenot, Bryan Domingue, Kerry Simon,...
Roy Bertrand, Sr.
Mar 26, 2015
Abbeville- Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 30, 2015, to celebrate the abundant life of Roy Bertrand, Sr. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church at 11:00am. On Thursday, March 26, 2015, surrounded by his beloved wife and family, he peacefully left his earthly home for his eternal home. He will...
Hilda Hebert Broussard
Mar 25, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Abbeville honoring the devout life, generous soul, and self-sacrificing spirit of Hilda “Bea” Marie Hebert Broussard, 91, who journeyed home to be with Our Lord at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Visitation will be held...
Eldridge "Glen" Istre
Mar 22, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eldridge Glen Istre, 70, who died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hargrave Istre;...
Wilda "Dod" Broussard
Mar 22, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 2015 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Wilda "Dod" Broussard, 100, who died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Griffin Paul Reaux
Mar 22, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Griffin Reaux, 87, who died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. He is...
Marie “Poochie” Elaine Stelly
Mar 21, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marie Elaine Stelly, 67, who died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Dustin Trahan, Drake...
Kitzie Richard Foster
Mar 21, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Kitzie Richard Foster, 35, who died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Acadia General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services. She is...
Lennis J. Baudoin
Mar 20, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lennis J. Baudoin, 63, who died Friday, March 20, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his companion, Dorothy Turner of...
Roberta Ramke Bruno
Mar 19, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Roberta Ramke Bruno, 93, who died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Pastor John Ward officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ivan Bruno,...
Keith Ryan Castille, Sr.
Mar 19, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Keith Ryan Castille, 49, who died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his residence. Pastor Dick Menard will officiate the service. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lopez Mouton; son, Keith Ryan Castille, Jr.; three daughters, Ashley C....
Edward "Slim" Conner
Mar 19, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Edward “Slim” Conner, 81, who died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his sister, Linda Stelly...
Marlin "Dean" Hargrave
Mar 17, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marlin “Dean” Hargrave, 75, who died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his two brothers,...
Verna V. David
Mar 16, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Verna Vincent David, 86, who died Monday, March 16, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Roland Fontenot officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Lucas David, Kyle David,...
Cordell Scott Campbell
Mar 15, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cordell Scott Campbell, 46, who died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with...
Carol B. Trahan
Mar 15, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, March 16, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Carol B. Trahan, 75, who died Sunday, March 15, 2015 at LA Extended Care Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier...
Adeline Callahan Hebert
Mar 11, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Adeline Callahan Hebert, 81, who died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...