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.
Nelson Joseph Miguez
Feb 24, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Nelson Joseph Miguez, 75, who died Monday, February 24, 2014 at LA Extended Care Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Landry Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ryne Esponge, Tipper...
Mae Rose Mire
Feb 22, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mae Rose Mire, 83, who died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at AMG Specialty Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating...
Cornelia Harrington Dehart
Feb 22, 2014
Abbeville — A memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Cornelia "Connie" Harrington DeHart, 85, who died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Acadiana Management Group. She is survived by her only daughter, Nancy D. Luquette and her husband, Paul; grandson, Shannon Paul Luquette and his wife, Ellie; "other" daughters, Sue Pere’ Russo, Judy Pere’...
Judith Ann Mckitrick Bruce
Feb 19, 2014
ABBEVILLE—Judith Ann McKitrick Bruce, 63, of Abbeville formerly of Elyria, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at her residence in Abbeville, Louisiana. She was born in Elyria, OH on March 10, 1950 to Howard and Jean McKitrick. Judy graduated from Elyria High School in 1968. She married Bradley D. Bruce of Elyria on April 4, 1970 and resided...
Anneliese Leykamm Vaughn
Feb 16, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Anneliese Elizabeth Vaughn, 67, who died Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Deacon David...
Phyllis Lecount Harrington
Feb 15, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Phyllis LeCount Harrington, 73, who died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at her residence. Phyllis was born in Danville, Illinois on February 11, 1941, to Phillip and Mary LeCount. She moved to Abbeville in 1957 after marrying Al Harrington,...
Eula Choate Lene'
Feb 15, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 17, 2014 at a 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Eula Choate Lene’, 88, who died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Mrs. Clifton Laura Duhon
Feb 14, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 17, 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 Laura Duhon, 73, who died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier...
Larissa Ann Towe
Feb 14, 2014
Larissa Ann Towe, 44, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 in Abbeville, LA. She was born October 7, 1969 in Dallas, TX. She was engaged to be married to Burk Hanks of Abbeville, LA. A private family service will be held at a later time. She studied environmental sciences at the University of Arkansas. She loved tending her garden and...
Antoine Hebert
Feb 12, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Antoine Hebert, 85, who died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Johnathan Janise...
Charles Randal Leblanc
Feb 11, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held Friday, February 14, 2014 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Charles Randal LeBlanc, 54, who died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with the cousin of deceased Rev. Steven...
Demetris "Lil Dee" Anthony Williams
Feb 5, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Demetris "Lil Dee" Anthony Williams, 26, who died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Williams III officiating the services. He is survived by his parents, Edward C....
Benjamin Clay Foster
Feb 5, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Clay Foster, 51, who died Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Reverend Keith Landry will be officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of three years, JoAnne Foster of Kaplan; two step-sons, Shawn Duhon and Benjamin B. Mire,...
Patricia Hollier Mcneill
Feb 4, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Patricia Hollier McNeill, 77, who died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Her son, Father Neil McNeill will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the...
Hazel Ruth Shelvin Petry
Feb 2, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Pleasant Green Baptist Church honoring the life of Hazel Ruth Shelvin Petry, 66, who died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. She is survived by her son, Andrew Petry III; two daughters, Nanette Huntsberry Joiner and her husband Rodney, and Tiffany Shante...
Uris "Pejean" Lemaire
Feb 1, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Uris Paul Lemaire, 77, who died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services....
Margaret Richard Broussard
Jan 31, 2014
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Margaret Richard Broussard, 81, who died Friday, January 31, 2014 at American Legion Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. She...
Alton “Ponchoc” Abshire
Jan 29, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alton “Ponchoc” Abshire, 93, who died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 68 years,...
Cecile Choate Campbell
Jan 28, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Cecile Choate Campbell, 74, who died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Neil Pettit officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Roland Campbell, III, Danny Campbell,...
Joseph Demosthen Touchet, Sr.
Jan 27, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Demosthen Touchet, 70, who died Monday, January 27, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Joey D. Touchet, Randy Chauvin,...