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.
Eula Mae A. Guidry
Dec 23, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27, 2013 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Eula Mae A. Guidry, 80, who died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry...
Andrus Kibodeaux
Dec 23, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Andrus Kibodeaux, 85, who died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Jennings American Legion Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Mr. Kibodeaux made his home in Lafayette, LA....
Perry William Thurman
Dec 22, 2013
ABBEVILLE— Perry William Thurman, 64, died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Henderson Thurman of Abbeville; two sons, David Thurman of Belle Chasse and Jonathan Thurman of Belle Chasse; daughter, Mellissa Thurman of Abbeville; sister, Ruthie Orrick of St. Louis; sister-in-law, Patricia Delcid of Kenner; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded...
Dudley John Duhon Sr.
Dec 22, 2013
Kaplan— Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Dudley John Duhon Sr., age 83, who died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery....
Donna "Maw" Breaux
Dec 22, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Donna Reese Breaux, 53, who died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of...
Donald Stoute
Dec 22, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27, 2013 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Donald Stoute, 60, who died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Pallbearers will be N.R. Broussard, Jr., Randy Delcambre, Charles LeBlanc, Craig Miller, Michael...
Audrey Marie Soileaux
Dec 21, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Audrey Marie Soileaux, 84, who died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Chaplain Luther Burney officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Keith Dain Sellers, Jr., Randall...
Darrell "Guillot" Collins
Dec 18, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Darrell "Guillot" Collins, 53, who died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Mr. Farryl Guillot officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 18 years,...
Clarence Lege Sr.
Dec 15, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Clarence Lege Sr., 100, who died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is...
Hazel Marie Cessac Vollmer
Dec 14, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 at a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Hazel Marie Cessac Vollmer, 86, of Abbeville, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Maurice, Louisiana after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s. She...
Carl Bob Smith
Dec 14, 2013
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Carl Bob Smith, 60, who died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is survived by one...
Thomas James "Tommy T" Trahan
Dec 13, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Thomas James Trahan, 58, who died Friday, December 13, 2013 after a very short battle with cancer at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating...
Kayla Rose Touchet
Dec 12, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kayla Rose Touchet, infant, who died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Women's and Children's Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Lois Peltier and Weston Touchet; sisters, Lexi Touchet, Kylie Touchet, Rilee Touchet, Aleigha Touchet and Layla Touchet;...
Mary Lillian Palombo
Dec 10, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Lillian Palombo, 75, who died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons, Rusty Palombo...
Anna Mae Sellers
Dec 9, 2013
Abbeville — A memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Anna Mae Sellers, 86, who died Monday, December 9, 2013. She is survived by her son, Marion J. Sellers; eight grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Sellers; parents, Angus Landry and the...
Charlie Joseph Frederick
Dec 7, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Charlie Joseph Frederick, 57, who died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Chester Arceneaux officiating the services....
Joseph Stanley Semond (Simon)
Dec 5, 2013
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Stanley Semond, 85, who died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Vermilion Health Care Center. Joe will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Joe retired from Williams Service Group in 1995. He was a veteran of...
Allen J. Gary Sr.
Dec 4, 2013
Kaplan—A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Allen Joseph Gary, 62, who died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at his residence. Reverend Johnathan Janise will be officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Dakota Gary of Kinder; one...
Velma Abshire Trahan
Dec 4, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Velma Abshire Trahan, 76, who died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Joseph Kerry Meaux
Nov 29, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Shiloh Baptist Church honoring the life of Joseph Kerry Meaux, 54, who died Friday, November 29, 2013 at his residence. Pastor Ronald Cheatham will be officiating the services. He is survived by his three sons, Leandro Fitzgerald Meaux of Kaplan, Emmanuel Joseph Meaux of Jennings, and Dexter...