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.
Anna Gilbert Stewart
Nov 20, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Anna Gilbert Stewart, 72, who died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Joseph Hebert officiating the services. Pallbearers will be her six grandchildren....
Catherine Ann Ramke
Nov 18, 2012
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Catherine Ann Ramke, 59, who died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. She is survived by her husband, Ray Allen Veillon of Theall; son, John Clayton Ramke and wife, Theresa of Abbeville; daughter, Kacy Jo Veillon of Theall; brothers, Terry Ramke...
Phillip James Chauvin
Nov 14, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Phillip James Chauvin, 39, who died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Baudoin Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by parents, Shirley S. and Rodney...
June Lynn Schexnaider Trahan
Nov 14, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, November 16, 2012 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of June Lynn Schexnaider Trahan, 67, who died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Keith...
Joseph Dudley "Bruce" Broussard
Nov 13, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2012 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Dudley Broussard, 88, who died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda...
Betty Jane Boutte Boudreaux
Nov 11, 2012
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Betty Jane Boutte Boudreaux, 69, who died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda...
Francis Ray Comeaux
Nov 11, 2012
Abbeville —Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 15, 2012 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Francis Ray Comeaux, 78, who died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....
Curtis Anthony Leblanc
Nov 10, 2012
Abbeville— A gathering of family and friends will be held at Monday November 12, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Curtis Anthony LeBlanc, 49, who died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by former wife, Ellen LeBlanc; sons, Curtis LeBlanc Jr. and Jay Cashat; daughter, Olivia LeBlanc; brother, Kenneth LeBlanc; three sisters, Diana...
Celestine Abshire Hargrave
Nov 8, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Celestine Abshire Hargrave, 79, who died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. She is survived by four sons, Roger...
Iris "Pep" Hebert
Nov 8, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Iris "Pep" Hebert, 85, who died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Paul,...
Catherine "Cat" Dorothy Shelvin
Nov 6, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 10, 2012 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Catherine Dorothy Shelvin, 55, who died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Corey Campeaux officiating the services....
Lee "Shorty" Louvier
Nov 6, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 8, 2012 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lee "Shorty" Louvier, 76, who died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at his residence in Gueydan. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services....
April E. Abshire Mayard
Nov 3, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 8, 2012 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of April E. Abshire Mayard, 34, who died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry and Reverend William Rogalla officiating the...
Annie Mae Haden Broussard
Nov 3, 2012
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 5, 2012 at St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Annie Mae Haden Broussard, 90, who died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers include Todd Toups, Chad Toups, Jon Isaac Langlinais, Brian Frederick, Eric...
Jeanette Boudoin Griffin Labiche
Nov 2, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeanette Griffin Labiche, 69, who died Friday, November 2, 2012 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend...
Anita Duhon Guidry
Oct 31, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Anita Duhon Guidry, 93, who died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons,...
Hugh Thomas Watkins
Oct 29, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012 at New Life Church honoring the life of Hugh Thomas Watkins, 45, who died Monday, October 29, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Lane Payne and Pastor Ronald Watkins officiating the services. Hugh enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia. He...
Santo Rizzuto
Oct 24, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 27, 2012 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Santo Rizzuto, 87, who died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at American Legion Hospital. He will be laid to rest at the Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the services. Santo...
Kenneth Lee Guidry
Oct 24, 2012
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kenneth Lee Guidry, 70, who passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, LA. Pastor John Vining of Abbeville United Methodist Church will conduct the service. He is survived by...
Joseph Bernie Wayne David
Oct 23, 2012
Kaplan - Joseph Bernie Wayne David passed away peacefully in his sleep between five and six a.m. the morning of October 23, 2012. As per Bernie's wishes, no public service will be held. The family requests memorial donations be made in his name to St. Jude's Hospital - 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105.