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 Marie Labry
Mar 21, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Eula Marie LaBry, 82, who died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal Faulk officiating the services. She is survived by three sons, Denward and his...
Houston Joseph Simon
Mar 18, 2013
KAPLAN—Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Houston Joseph Simon, 87, who died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He is survived by his son, Allen Ray Simon of Denham Springs; two daughters, Gloria Aucoin of St. Gabriel and Diana Fredricks of Gainesville, FL; three sisters, Willa Simon of Kaplan, Mary...
Roland Joseph Connor
Mar 18, 2013
Abbeville — Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Roland Joseph Connor, Sr. 74, who died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruth Frederick Connor; son, Roland Connor, Jr. and wife, Amy of Abbeville; daughters, Vicki Connor of Abbeville, and Crystal Lange and...
Joseph "Jay" Leblanc
Mar 15, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph “Jay” LeBlanc, 82, who died Friday, March 15, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 43 years,...
Loula Primeaux Robertson
Mar 15, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Loula Primeaux Robertson, 99, who died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Joe Hebert officiating the services. Loula was a retired school teacher. She...
Marie Yvonne Gaspard
Mar 13, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marie Yvonne Gaspard, 78, who died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Gaspard...
Alonzo Jasper 'Aj' Thomas
Mar 12, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Alonzo Jasper Thomas, 97, who died Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. A.J. was one of Abbeville's first entrepreneurs. Among his many...
Eunice Domingue Mouton
Mar 11, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2013 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Eunice Domingue Mouton, 91, who died Monday, March 11, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....
Dorothy Elizabeth "Grammie" Schleicher
Mar 10, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy Elizabeth Schleicher, 91, who died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Chaplain Mark Broussard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Bobby Meaux, Jorge Villasenor, Ty...
Lloyd "Sonny" Broussard Jr.
Mar 10, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lloyd Gabriel "Sonny" Broussard Jr., 58, who died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. He is survived by one son, Erik...
Eunice Bourque Broussard
Mar 8, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Eunice Bourque Broussard, 76, who died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Alex Cormier
Mar 3, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Alex Cormier, 96, who died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Hazel Gaspard Touchet
Mar 2, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Gaspard Touchet, 75, who died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Iberia Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived...
Elvine Gaspard Schexnider
Mar 2, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Elvine Gaspard Schexnider, 89, who died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her two stepchildren, Isabelle...
Mahlen Matthew Meaux
Mar 2, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, March 4, 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 Mahlen Matthew Meaux, 86, who died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with...
William Harold Mouton
Mar 2, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, March 4, 2013 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of William Harold Mouton, 71, who died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating...
Albert Charles Steen, Sr.
Feb 27, 2013
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Albert Charles Steen, Sr. 89, President of C.S. Steen Syrup Mill, Inc. for over thirty years and past President/CEO of Creole Fermentation Industries, Inc., who died Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He will be laid to rest at a...
George James "Jimmie" Klein
Feb 25, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of George James Klein, 86, who died Monday, February 25, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia D. Klein;...
Lillie Appel Theall
Feb 24, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church honoring the life of Lillie Appel Theall, 91, who died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Father Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Troy...
Shirley Perrin Saltzman
Feb 20, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Shirley Perrin Saltzman, 67, who died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at the Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Cook officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers were Enson...