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.
Dorothy Hardy Quebodeaux
Nov 9, 2014
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Dorothy Hardy Quebodeaux, 84, who died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services....
Alexander Ballington Motty
Nov 8, 2014
Abbeville — A private memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Alexander Ballington Motty, 65, who died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Alexander was a lifelong resident of Abbeville. During his life he enjoyed cooking for and spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and raising ducks...
Peggi Gillespie
Nov 7, 2014
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Peggi Gillespie, 61, who died Friday, November 7, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Freddie Babin, Steve...
Charles Glenn Miller
Nov 5, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Charles Glenn Miller, 63, who died Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Arnold Cormier, Willien Broussard, Kyle Marooney and Shawn...
Evelyn C. Weekly
Nov 5, 2014
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, November 7, 2014 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Evelyn Circle Weekly, 81, who died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Dennis Lee Denais
Nov 5, 2014
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dennis Lee Denais, 80, who died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Rev. William Schambough will conduct the funeral services. Entombment will be held in St. Paul Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Josh &...
Brooklynne Paige Romero
Nov 3, 2014
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Brooklynne Paige Romero, 18, who died Monday, November 3, 2014 at her residence. Reverend Ted Broussard will be officiating the services. She is survived by her parents, Joel and Peggy Romero of Cow Island; one brother, Austin Romero...
Richard Keith Romero, Sr.
Nov 3, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Richard Keith Romero, Sr., 60, who died Monday, November 3, 2014. He was laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Romero of Basile; two sons, Richard John Manuel and Richard Keith Romero, Jr.;...
Dorothy Saltzman Simon
Nov 2, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dorothy Saltzman Simon, 67, who died Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. Reverend Matthew Barzare will be officiating the services. She is survived by her mother, Lauris Gaspard of Kaplan; four sons, James Thompson...
Paul Weston Trahan
Oct 28, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2014 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Weston Trahan, 83, who died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating...
Cecile Baudoin Richard
Oct 28, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, October 31, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Cecile Baudoin Richard, 92, who died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....
Percy David Breaux
Oct 25, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Percy David Breaux, 85, who died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise officiating the services. Serving...
Isabelle Meaux
Oct 24, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Isabelle Meaux, 88, who died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Riverbend Nursing and Rehab Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons,...
Victorine Elizabeth Scott Vincent
Oct 24, 2014
A Loved one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home Which will never be filled Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Victorine Scott Vincent, 94, who died Friday, October 24, 2014 at her residence....
Edward "Sonny" Arpin
Oct 24, 2014
Gueydan—Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Edward Arsene Arpin, 85, who died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is survived by his three daughters,...
Judy Faye Lavergne
Oct 24, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Judy Lavergne, 59, who died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Ray Lavergne; three sons, Joseph Lee Lavergne,...
Helen Courtland
Oct 23, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Helen Courtland, 80, who died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with her granddaughter Jeannine Caswell Vote officiating the services. She is survived by her...
Peter "Pete" Touchet
Oct 23, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Peter “Pete” Touchet, 53, who died Thursday, October 23, 2014 at University Hospital and Clinics. He will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Damian...
Harris Joseph Sellers
Oct 22, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, October 24, 2014 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Harris Joseph Sellers, 87, who died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....
Alvin “Bubbie” Koch
Oct 21, 2014
Pecan Island—Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Pecan Island Baptist Church honoring the life of Alvin “Bubbie” Koch, 77, who died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital . He will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Rev. James Moore officiating the services....