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.
Patrick “Wild Child” Matte
Sep 21, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Patrick “Wild Child” Matte, 44, who died Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Bill Vincent officiating the services. He is survived by his two sons, Jordan...
Peggy Ann Boudreaux
Sep 20, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Peggy Ann Boudreaux, 66, who died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Rev. Jason Duhon officiating the services. She is survived by her three sons,...
Patricia Ann Morgan Horn
Sep 20, 2015
Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Abbeville United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of Patricia Ann Morgan Horn, 66, who died Sunday, September 20, 2015. Reverend John Vining will officiate the service. Patricia was a long time member of the Abbeville United Methodist Church. She worked as a safety manager in...
Terry Lee Rudisill
Sep 18, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, September 28, 2015 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church honoring the life of Terry Lee Rudisill, 42, who died Friday, September 18, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Reverend Bill Melancon officiating the services. Pallbearers will be members...
Esther Louise Hardin Bourque
Sep 18, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Glad Tiding Church honoring the life of Esther Louise Bourque, 75, who died Friday, September 18, 2015. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Rev. Harold Eiland officiating the services. She is survived by husband, Holloway E. Bourque, Jr. of Pecan Island;...
Joseph Vernon Hebert
Sep 17, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Vernon Hebert, 94, who died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at a local nursing home. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Rev. Brian Harrington officiating the services....
Pamela Gaspard
Sep 17, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Pamela Hebert Gaspard, 64, who died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jude Champagne, Matthew Gaspard, Colby...
Charles Ronald Meaux, Sr.
Sep 16, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 18, 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 Charles Ronald Meaux, Sr., 75, who died Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Fr. Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving...
Gladys “Meon” T. Lemaire
Sep 15, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Gladys T. “Meon” LeMaire, 90, who died Tuesday, September 15, 2015. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons, Roland B. LeMaire and...
Lucille Mayard Bernard
Sep 12, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, September 14, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Lucille Mayard Bernard, 97, who died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Rev. Michael Delcambre officiating the services....
Roland Joseph Touchet
Sep 8, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Roland Joseph Touchet, 74, who died Tuesday, September 8, 2015. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Brother Travis Brice officiating the services. Pallbearers will be John Duhon, Blake Edgington, Cody Maturin, Lloyd Patout,...
Wilton John Broussard
Sep 8, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Wilton John Broussard, 71, who died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Pastor Jason Miller officiating the services. He is survived by his two daughters, Tammy...
Robert "Dale" Vincent
Sep 7, 2015
Kaplan— A memorial mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Robert Dale Vincent, 70, who died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Fr. Mark...
Mary Jean Frederick Clark
Sep 6, 2015
Maurice—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Jean Frederick Clark, 68, who died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Father Jerry Mesley officiating the services. Mary was...
Joseph Touchet
Sep 5, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Touchet, 87, who died Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his...
Raywood Joseph Frederick
Sep 3, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 at a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Raywood Joseph Frederick, 78, who died Thursday, September 3, 2015. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Bennett...
John Owen Stelly
Sep 2, 2015
Abbeville—A Gathering of friends and family will be held at Vincent Funeral Home- Abbeville, honoring the life of John Owen Stelly, 56, who died Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lenora Duhon Stelly; son, Damien J. Stelly of Abbeville; daughter, Gena Nicole Stelly of Abbeville; three grandchildren, Alana Stelly, Alexis Stelly, and Abbygale...
Bertha "Birdie" L. Istre
Sep 2, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Bertha "Birdie" L. Istre, 63, who returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan...
Ferdinand Thomas Fornols, Jr.
Sep 1, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ferdinand Thomas Fornols, Jr., 89, who died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at his residence in Erath. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Tom Fornols, Pete...
Roland Allen Gary
Aug 31, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, September 7, 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 Roland Allen Gary, 93, who died Monday, August 31, 2015 peacefully at his home. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating...

