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.
Riley Joseph Trahan
May 2, 2012
Abbeville – A Mass of Christian Burial for Riley J. Trahan, 78, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Visitation will be at Vincent funeral Home of Abbeville on Friday, May 4, 2012 from noon until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, May...
Carl Charles Hyfield
May 2, 2012
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Carl Charles Hyfield, 70, who died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. He is survived by his step daughter, Leslie Trahan and husband Clifton Touchet of Abbeville; eight grandchildren...
Sandrus "Sandy" Guidry Jr.
May 2, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Sandrus Joseph Guidry Jr., 48, who died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Shell Beach Cemetery in Lake Arthur (Shell Beach Road, Gueydan) with Deacon David Vaughn officiating...
Tammy R. Doucet
May 1, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 4, 2012 at a 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Tammy R. Doucet, 45, who died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan...
Percy Lee Meaux
May 1, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, May 4, 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 Percy Lee Meaux, 80, who died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Scott Desormeaux officiating...
Lilly V. Leger
May 1, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Lilly Vincent Leger, 81, who died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at the Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Elias Ed Baldwin, Reverend Dore Langley and Dr. Jeff Cook officiating...
Roland Joseph Harrington
Apr 30, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 3, 2012 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Roland Joseph Harrington, 80, who died Monday, April 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janis Mayeux Harrington; two daughters, Stella L. Harrington and Denise M. Harrington; brother, Dayton Harrington;...
Ricky James Sheffield
Apr 26, 2012
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ricky James Sheffield, 56, who died Thursday, April 26, 2012 in Baton Rouge. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Pastor Butch Labauve officiating the services. Ricky was awarded Floral Designer of the...
David A. Lee
Apr 23, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at Esther Baptist Church honoring the life of David Andrew Lee, 74, who died Monday, April 23, 2012 at his residence in Kaplan. He will be laid to rest at the Esther Cemetery with Reverend Wallace Primeaux officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 56...
Mercy Jules Jr.
Apr 23, 2012
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Chapel honoring the life of Mercy Jules Jr., 56, who died Monday, April 23, 2012 at his sister's home in Kaplan. Reverend Keith Landry will be officiating the services. He is survived by one son, Zerrick Nelson of Atlanta, Georgia; one granddaughter, Zhane...
Nola Feverjean "Moo" Landry
Apr 23, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Nola Feverjean Landry, 89, who died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by three sons, Russell...
Jane "Janie" Chapman
Apr 23, 2012
GUEYDAN—When we remember Janie, we recall a sprinkle of freckles, a glint of sunset in her hair, her penetrating blue eyes, and her bubbling laughter. She had an indomitable spirit, which enfolded her family, her friends, her pets, and her colleagues. That spirit served her well when she worked for the office of the District Attorney, helping citizens in need....
Elrita "Kicken" Meaux
Apr 23, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Elrita Mae Hebert Meaux, 78, who died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith...
Walter J. Leboeuf
Apr 22, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Walter Joseph LeBoeuf, 79, who died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend William C....
Zackary Lemaire
Apr 21, 2012
Kaplan—Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Zackary Joseph LeMaire, 18, who died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Reverend Blaine Fontenot will be officiating the services. He is survived by parents, Jeffery and Mary LeMaire of Kaplan; his fiancee, Shelly Friou of...
Bernard Bennett Bohrer
Apr 20, 2012
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial and services honoring the life of Bernard "Benny" Bohrer, 86, will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday April 24th at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Benny, as he was known to family and friends, passed away peacefully Friday April 20th at Maison du Monde nursing home with his family by his side. He will be...
Keffer T. Delino, Ii
Apr 20, 2012
Abbeville— Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church, in Henry, honoring the life of Keffer Thomas Delino, II, 49, who died Friday, April 20, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services....
Juanita Benoit
Apr 20, 2012
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home -Gueydan honoring the life of Juanita Benoit, 88, who died Friday, April 20, 2012 at Southwind Nursing & Rehab Center. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Farley Henry officiating the services. Mrs. Benoit was a teacher and librarian at Gueydan...
Hilda Hargrave
Apr 19, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 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 Marie Hilda Breaux Hargrave, 77, who died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Keith...
Christopher Moss Corcoran
Apr 17, 2012
Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Graceland cemetery.