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.
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...
Barbara Ann Duhon
Feb 19, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Barbara Ann Duhon, 57, who died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Pastor Dave Rousse officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Michael d'Augereau, Brody Peltier, Matt...
Sandra Marie Campbell Elliott
Feb 18, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church honoring the life of Sandra Marie Campbell Elliott, 48, who died Monday, February 18, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Bill Melancon officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Diana T. "Big Momma" Harrington
Feb 17, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Faith Christian Church honoring the life of Diana Touchet Harrington, 69, who died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services. She is survived by three sons, Raymond Harrington...
Carl B. Leger
Feb 14, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 16, 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 Carl Barry Leger, 76, who died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Reverend William C. Blanda will officiate at the Mass. He will be...
Patricia Leleux Adams
Feb 13, 2013
Kaplan—Patricia LeLeux Adams, 56, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her residence. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Larry Adams; her mother, Lucy B. LeLeux; three daughters, Deidre Adams, Skye Hair, and Joelle Adams; sister, Sandra and her husband, Steve Simon; two grandchildren, Jessica and Destiny Hair, all of Leleux; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...
Yvette Hebert Frederick
Feb 12, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, 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 Yvette Hebert Frederick, 87, who died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Kendal...
Paulette Broussard East
Feb 11, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Paulette Broussard East, 56, who died Monday, February 11, 2013. Pastor David Rousse will officiate the service. She is survived by her husband, Haywood A. East "Tony"; former husband, Harold Buford; four sons, Quentin A. Buford, Cody J....
Blaine Paul Reaux Jr.
Feb 9, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Blaine Paul Reaux Jr., 38, who died Saturday, February 9, 2013. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Father Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Brian Reaux, Jacob...
Carolyn Faye Broussard Sehon
Feb 7, 2013
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Carolyn Faye Broussard Sehon, 69, who died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating the services. She is survived by her son, James...
Yvonne Dartez Primeaux
Feb 5, 2013
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2013 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Yvonne Dartez Primeaux, 61, who died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Breaux Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her fiance,...