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.
Violet Lois White
Dec 4, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Violet White, 72, who died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. She is survived by sons, Ernie Navarro and companion, Cecilia Touchet, and Destin White and wife,...
Robert Lee Dartez
Dec 3, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Robert Lee Dartez, 85, who died Monday, December 3, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Scott DesOrmeaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Wayne Joseph Martin
Dec 2, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Wayne Joseph Martin, 64, who died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at his residence. Deacon Randy Hyde will officiate the services. He is survived by his wife, Patty Gail Stewart Martin; two sons, Wayne Joseph Martin, Jr. and Michael...
Isabelle Vaughan
Dec 1, 2012
Abbeville— Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Isabelle Vaughan, 79, who died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Kaplan Healthcare Center with Rev. Pres Riley officiating the services. She is survived by her three sons, John E. Thibeaux, Jr. of Perry, Clifton Dyson of Erath and Bryan...
Yvonne Broussard Hebert
Dec 1, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Yvonne Broussard Hebert, 74, who died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Robert Wells officiating the services. Pallbearers will be her three sons, Allen Hebert,...
Ethel Marie Leger
Dec 1, 2012
Gueydan—Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Ethel Marie Leger, 64, who died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Reverend Clint Trahan will be officiating the services. Ms. Ethel worked as the Clerk of Court for the town of Gueydan for over twenty...
Anite Ledet Babineaux
Nov 29, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Anite Ledet Babineaux, 93, who died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne...
Linda Boudreaux Hebert
Nov 29, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Linda Boudreaux Hebert, 57, who died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her two sons, Dustin Reed...
John "Jack" Alden Paulson Iv
Nov 26, 2012
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of John Alden Paulson, IV, 63, who died Monday, November 26, 2012 at his residence. Rev. Robert Wells will be officiating the services. "Jack" enjoyed telling jokes, fishing, cooking, traveling and high school football. He was considered a...
Kenneth James Hebert
Nov 26, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 28, 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 Kenneth James Hebert, 69, who died Monday, November 26, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement officiating...
Drozin "Nan" Nunez
Nov 26, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at a 10a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Drozin Nunez, 89, who died Monday, November 26, 2012. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend D. Blaine Clement officiating the services Mr. Nunez passed...
Mary Matthews Trahan
Nov 21, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2012 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Matthews Trahan, 97, who died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by one sister,...
Purvis James Touchet
Nov 20, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Friday, November 23, 2012 at a 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Purvis James Touchet, 56, who died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating the...
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....