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.

Roland Paul Trahan

Roland Paul Trahan

Oct 20, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Roland Paul Trahan, 62, who died Monday, October 20, 2014 at . He will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by...

James Clifford Miguez

James Clifford Miguez

Oct 20, 2014

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of James Clifford Miguez, 71, who died Monday, October 20, 2014 at AMG Specialty Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Landry Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. He is survived by his wife,...

Broderick Joseph Touchet

Broderick Joseph Touchet

Oct 19, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Broderick Joseph Touchet, 57, who died Sunday, October 19, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery in Mulvey with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Mr. Touchet was a tug...

Elizabeth Decker "Betty" Blanchard

Elizabeth Decker "Betty" Blanchard

Oct 17, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elizabeth Decker Blanchard, 96, who died Friday, October 17, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Lake Lawn Cemetery in Metairie, LA. Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Decker Blanchard, wife of departed lifelong resident of Abbeville,...

Nora Jo Faulk

Nora Jo Faulk

Oct 17, 2014

ABBEVILLE— Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home- Abbeville, honoring the precious life of Nora Jo Faulk, who died peacefully in the arms of her parents on October 17, 2014. Nora will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery, with Fr. Randall Moreau and Fr. Keith Landry officiating the services....

Percy Joseph Leblanc

Percy Joseph Leblanc

Oct 16, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Percy Joseph LeBlanc, 92, who died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the...

Mathilde Lebouef Simon

Mathilde Lebouef Simon

Oct 14, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, October 17, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mathilde LeBouef Simon, 90, who died Tuesday, October 14, 2014. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Mrs. "Mot" as she was...

Bernard Mcginn Boudreaux, Jr.

Bernard Mcginn Boudreaux, Jr.

Oct 12, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Bernard McGinn Boudreaux, Jr., 82, who died Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his residence. Ben was a graduate of Gulf Coast Military Academy in Gulfport, Mississippi and served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force. Ben farmed...

Sable Thibodeaux Dubois

Sable Thibodeaux Dubois

Oct 11, 2014

Kaplan —Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Sable Thibodeaux DuBois, 82, who died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Tracy Viator of Abbeville;...

Mark Lege

Mark Lege

Oct 10, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mark Lege, 58, who died Friday, October 10, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ozan Gaspard, Braden Gaspard, Roland Lege, Kevin Arp,...

Gertie B. Broussard

Gertie B. Broussard

Oct 8, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10, 2014 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Gertie B. Broussard, 91, who died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Brian Weber officiating the services....

Ruben Collins, Jr.

Ruben Collins, Jr.

Oct 7, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2014 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church honoring the life of Ruben Collins, Jr., 65, who died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 peacefully at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Mount Triumph Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Darryl Thibeaux officiating the services. He is survived by his wife...

Emery Joseph Bernard

Emery Joseph Bernard

Oct 5, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Emery J. Bernard, 85 who died Sunday October 5, 2014 peacefully at home with family. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Manny Fernandez officiating services. Pallbearers will be Keith Bernard, Caden Bernard,...

Wilda B. Broussard

Wilda B. Broussard

Oct 5, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Wilda B. Broussard, 92, who died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier...

Paul Allen Traywick

Paul Allen Traywick

Oct 5, 2014

ABBEVILLE— Paul Traywick, age 90, passed away October 5, 2014, following a short illness due to cancer. Mr. Traywick was born in Steubenville, Oklahoma on September 8, 1924. Paul was the 3rd of six children of E.E. and Mymia Traywick. Paul's father was one of the original 27 employees of Phillips Petroleum and at the time of Paul's birth, was...

Marlene Broussard Baudoin

Marlene Broussard Baudoin

Oct 4, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Marlene Broussard Baudoin, 74, who died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at her residence. She was laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kendall Faulk officiating the services. Pallbearers were Terry Broussard, Kenneth Leger, Chad Rogers, Michael...

Johnny Abshire, Sr.

Johnny Abshire, Sr.

Oct 1, 2014

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Johnny L. Abshire, 62, who died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He...

Lloyd Joseph Guilbeaux

Lloyd Joseph Guilbeaux

Sep 29, 2014

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 2, 2014 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lloyd Joseph Guilbeaux, 88, who died Monday, September 29, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....

Emery J. Broussard

Emery J. Broussard

Sep 29, 2014

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3, 2014 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Emery Joseph Broussard, 86, who died Monday, September 29, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is...

Harry James Trahan

Harry James Trahan

Sep 29, 2014

ABBEVILLE —Harry James Trahan, 68, who died Monday, September 29, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Harry spent much of his free time watching westerns, fishing, camping and reading. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Patricia Farmer Trahan; and son, Keith Trahan of Lake Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, N.J. Trahan and...

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