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.
Lillie R. Suire
Aug 14, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lillie Suire, 98, who died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Roche of...
Ella Bourque Romero
Aug 13, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ella Bourque Romero, 78, who died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Ella was a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy...
Raoul "Speedy" Thibeaux
Aug 11, 2013
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Raoul Thibeaux, 83, who died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Maison du Monde Living Center. He was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Speedy enjoyed crabbing and the beach. He is survived...
Francisco Ramirez
Aug 9, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 12, 2013 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Francisco Ramirez, 78, who died Friday, August 9, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services....
Myrtis Marie Bufford
Aug 6, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Myrtis Marie Bufford, 70, who died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Iberia Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Janise officiating...
Kendall Keith Saltzman
Aug 6, 2013
"It is finished." John 19:30 GUEYDAN—After a courageous, three-year battle with ALS, Kendall Keith Saltzman, 56, died during the early morning hours of August 6, 2013, at his home surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Gueydan. He will...
Clifford Joseph Stelly
Aug 5, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Clifford Joseph Stelly, 84, who died Monday, August 5, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by his special friend,...
Olite Marie Gaspard
Aug 3, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2013 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Olite Marie Gaspard, 80, who died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived...
Lorraine B. Celestain
Aug 2, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2013 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lorraine B. Celestain, age 79. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. Lorraine B. Celestain was born on September...
Dalton J. Bertrand
Aug 1, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dalton Joseph Bertrand, 86, who died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Janise officiating the services. He is survived by five sons,...
Joseph Percy Solomon Sr.
Aug 1, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2013 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Joseph Percy Solomon, 73, who died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. On...
Martina Lorraine St. Amant
Jul 31, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Martina Lorraine St. Amant, 85, who died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Janise officiating the services. She is survived by...
Jeremy James Little
Jul 30, 2013
Kaplan— Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home – Kaplan honoring the life of Jeremy James Little, 25, who died Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Alexa Shae Landry Little of Kaplan; his mother, Michelle R. Marr of Kaplan; his father, James Little of San Francisco, CA; his...
Alberta Theresa Leblanc
Jul 30, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA, honoring the life of Alberta Theresa LeBlanc, 85, who died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Maison du Monde Living Center in Abbeville. Entombment will take place at St. Paul Mausoleum in Abbeville. Pallbearers will...
Hazel Sellers Durke
Jul 28, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home -Abbeville honoring the life of Hazel Durke, 74, who died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Comeaux and her...
Wilton Joseph Lene'
Jul 27, 2013
"Once a Marine, Always a Marine" Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, July 29, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Wilton Joseph Lene', 95, who died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his residence. Readers will be Sloane Arena and Caroline Buchanan. Gift bearers will be Ellen Lebouef...
Shirley Harrington
Jul 27, 2013
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Shirley Harrington, 88, who died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at AMG Specialty Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by two sons, Dale Faulk and his...
Peter Paul Trahan
Jul 26, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Peter Paul Trahan, 71, who died Friday, July 26, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his wife...
Inez Guidry Saltzman
Jul 25, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Inez Guidry Saltzman, 93, who died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. She will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. She is survived...
Kenneth John White
Jul 24, 2013
Kaplan—Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Kenneth John White, 62, who died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his residence. Reverend Farley Painter will be officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth White of Cow Island; five sons, Kenneth John White Jr. and...