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.

Velma F. Stelly

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ritter Paul Trahan

Ritter Paul Trahan

Feb 16, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ritter Paul Trahan, 79, who died Monday, February 16, 2015 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier...

Dorothy Marie Leblanc Manceaux

Dorothy Marie Leblanc Manceaux

Feb 16, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy LeBlanc Manceaux, 80, who died Monday, February 16, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. She is survived by her husband, Minos...

Hilda Ardeneaux Pesson

Hilda Ardeneaux Pesson

Feb 16, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Hilda Ardeneaux Pesson, 96, who died Monday, February 16, 2015 at New Iberia Manor South. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. She is survived by her...

Lena Monceaux Whittle

Lena Monceaux Whittle

Feb 14, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lena Monceaux Whittle, 82, who died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her residence. Reverend Kenneth Mayne will be officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter, Liza Whittle; two sons,...

Roland Levine, Sr.

Roland Levine, Sr.

Feb 13, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Macedonia Baptist Church honoring the life of Roland Joseph Levine, 65, who died Friday, February 13, 2015 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Macedonia Cemetery with Rev. E.J. Guidry officiating the services. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Rolanda...

Leonie Vincent

Leonie Vincent

Feb 13, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Leonie Adams Vincent, 91, who died Friday, February 13, 2015 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Edward...

Edward Primeaux

Edward Primeaux

Feb 13, 2015

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Edward Primeaux, 78, who died Friday, February 13, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Lafayette Memorial Park at 3 p.m. with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his life...

Virley Bodin Duhon

Virley Bodin Duhon

Feb 11, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Virley B. Duhon, 74, who died Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...

Mary Mcmellon

Mary Mcmellon

Feb 10, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Campti, LA honoring the life of Mary McMellon, 73, who died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin...

Louis "Lc" Cyril Smith

Louis "Lc" Cyril Smith

Feb 9, 2015

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Louis “LC” Cyril Smith, 87, who died Monday, February 9, 2015 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the...

Pearl Gaspard Desormeaux

Pearl Gaspard Desormeaux

Feb 7, 2015

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Pearl Gaspard Desormeaux, 93, who died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. She is survived by her sons,...

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