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.
Jessica Lynn O'Bryan
Apr 9, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jessica Lynn O'Bryan, 47, who died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Pastor Steve Delino officiating the services. She is survived...
Walter "Bee" Harrington
Apr 7, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Walter "Bee" Harrington, 54, who died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by two...
Margary Cecile Coulon Rojas
Apr 4, 2013
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 at Westlawn Memorial Park in Gretna honoring the life of Margary Cecile Coulon Rojas, 86, who died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Maison De Lafayette. She is survived by one son, William J. "Bonzo" Rojas Sr. and his wife, Elaine of Kaplan; two daughters, Sandra Callahan and her...
Kersey Paul Trahan
Mar 31, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Kersey Paul Trahan, 79, who died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Thomas Habetz...
Ronald Wayne Bodin
Mar 29, 2013
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ronald Wayne Bodin, 63, who was called to heaven Friday, March 29, 2013. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Father Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Ronald enjoyed working on the family farm and...
Rose Mae Blanchard Robichaux
Mar 27, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rose Mae Blanchard Robichaux, 92, who died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Daniel Besse officiating the services. Ms. Robichaux loved gardening. She most enjoyed her...
Jessie Joseph Labit
Mar 27, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013 at New Life Church honoring the life of Jessie Joseph Labit, 81, who died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Landry Cemetery with Rev. Lane Payne officiating the services. Jessie was the owner/operator of Black's Pump and Water Well Services....
Manita K. Meaux
Mar 25, 2013
Gueydan—Manita Mae Kibodeaux Meaux was brought home to heaven on Monday, March 25, 2013 in the company of angels after 82 years on earth. She touched our lives with her gentle smile and caring touch. Manita was born to the late Edith (Benoit) and Edwin Kibodeaux on January 30, 1931 in Morse and married J.E. Meaux in January 1950. They...
Vicy Guillory Carriere
Mar 24, 2013
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Vicy Guillory Carriere, 75, who died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. She is survived by one son,...
Rita Marceaux Greene
Mar 21, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home -Kaplan honoring the life of Rita Louise "Teta" Marceaux Greene, 86, who died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Billy Vincent officiating the services. She is survived by one son, Douglas...
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...