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.
Quentin Buford
Jan 24, 2015
ABBEVILLE—Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Quentin Buford, 36, who died January 24, 2015, due to an automobile accident in Clinton, Alabama. He is survived by his father, Harold Buford, daughter, Summer Bell Buford; three brothers, Cody Buford, Stephen Buford and Jamie Buford; two...
Mary Mccaul Morgan
Jan 23, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Mary McCaul Morgan, 90, who died Friday, January 23, 2015 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. William Schambough officiating the services. She is survived by her husband...
June Theresa Trahan Noel
Jan 20, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of June Trahan Noel, 91, who died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the...
Ena Breaux Lege
Jan 19, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ena Breaux Lege, 98, who died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Anselm Ofodum officiating the services....
Helen “Sis” Melancon
Jan 19, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Helen “Sis” Melancon, 93, who died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Norman J. Mouton
Jan 18, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Norman J. Mouton, 82, who died Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Don Mouton,...
Earl "Pudgy" Turnage Jr.
Jan 17, 2015
Kaplan—With heavy hearts, we’d like to announce the passing of Earl “Pudgy” Turnage, Jr. at 61 years old. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Ted...
Irvin Joseph Decuir "Black"
Jan 15, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Irvin Joseph Decuir, 76, who died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. Pastor Scott Crosby will be officiating the services. He is survived by his two sons, Shane Decuir and Huey Irvin Decuir; daughter, Ruby Jewel...
Alice B. Vincent
Jan 15, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Alice B. Vincent, 92, who died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Lloyd Joseph Dugas
Jan 14, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lloyd Joseph Dugas, 81, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Gueydan, Louisiana, after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his four daughters, Rose Dugas, Pearl LeMaire, Sherry Dugas, and Loma Abshire; two...
Beatrice T. Ryder
Jan 13, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 at a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church honoring the life of Beatrice T. Ryder, 68, who died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Acadia General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services. She is survived by...
Allen Paul Touchet
Jan 12, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Allen Paul Touchet, 77, who died Monday, January 12, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is...
Donnie Jacob Bodin
Jan 11, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Donnie Jacob Bodin, 57, who died Sunday, January 11, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Bill Melancon officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Benjamin...
Audrey T. Landry
Jan 10, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Audrey T. Landry, 80, who died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating...
Luther Paul Savoy
Jan 10, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Luther Paul Savoy, 71, who died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his...
Kenneth Ray Mallet
Jan 9, 2015
Kaplan— A memorial gathering will be held at Vincent Funeral Home – Kaplan from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. honoring the life of Kenneth Ray Mallet, 63, who died Friday, January 9, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Mayann Mallet of Kaplan; one son, Mark Rangas of Kaplan; one daughter, Tammy Mallet of Kaplan; one sister,...
John Dean Meaux, Sr.
Jan 9, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of John Dean Meaux, Sr., 66, who died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Carl Meaux,...
Mary Joyce Trahan
Jan 9, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Joyce Trahan, 78, who died Friday, January 9, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Charles "Chuck" Reed Landry
Jan 8, 2015
Abbeville-A Memorial Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. St. Charles Street, Abbeville, Louisiana honoring the life of Charles Reed “Chuck” Landry who died Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Branson, Missouri. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Billy Vincent at 7:30 p.m. Interment...
Hilda Gaspard Trahan
Jan 8, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 12, 2015 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Hilda Gaspard Trahan, 81, who died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Hilda...