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.
James Dale "Jim" Girouard
Apr 17, 2012
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of James Dale Girouard, 86, who died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Reverend Farley Painter and Reverend Jim Girouard Jr. will be officiating the services. “A grouchy old man with a loving heart,” James “Jim” Girouard...
Neoma Leblanc "Mickey" Lege
Apr 15, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Neoma “Mickey” LeBlanc Lege, 87, who died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Scott DesOrmeaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be, Shawn Lege,...
Ervin John Meaux
Apr 13, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Ervin John Meaux, 76, who died Friday, April 13, 2012 at Belle Teche Nursing and Rehab. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie...
Antoinette Immaculatte Leccese Howard
Apr 12, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Antoinette Immaculatte Leccese Howard, 58, who died Thursday, April 12, 2012. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor David Delino officiating the services. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Howard, Sr. of Abbeville;...
Francis Sonnier, Jr.
Apr 10, 2012
ABBEVILLE—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery honoring the life of Francis Sonnier, Jr., 70, who died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. He is survived by his...
Darrell Trahan
Apr 8, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Darrell James Trahan, 56, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Maison duMonde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by two sons, Ryan...
Gean Trantor
Apr 8, 2012
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Campti Cemetery in Center, TX, honoring the life of Melba Gean Trantor, 84, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Pallbearers will be Patrick Landry, Chad "Bubba" Landry, Roy Landry, James Trantor, Colt Landry and Dustin Dronet. Mrs. Trantor was always a...
Mary Armosa Frederick
Apr 8, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Mary Armosa Frederick, 83, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Chester Arceneaux officiating the...
Megan Nicole Bourque
Apr 8, 2012
KAPLAN — Memorial services will be held at a later day honoring the life of Megan Nicole Bourque, 24, who died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Elise Bourque and her companion, Van Ditch of Kaplan; father, Jaimes Marceaux of New Iberia; one brother, Kirk James Bourque of Lake Charles; godmother,...
Dotsie Mae Langlinais Leblanc
Apr 7, 2012
Abbeville— A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at St. Anne's Church in Cow Island, Louisiana at 1:00 p.m. for Dotsie Mae Langlinais LeBlanc, 80, who died peacefully on Saturday, April 7 at Lafayette General Hospital. Dotsie was born at home in Cow Island, Louisiana on January 14, 1932, and was raised there. She won a scholarship...
Dave Broussard
Apr 7, 2012
Abbeville— Mr. Joseph Dave Broussard departed this life Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home in Meaux. Mr. Broussard was a retired rice farmer and horseman who enjoyed life and loved to travel. He was born September 9, 1914, near Maurice, one of 10 children born to Alexander O'Neil Broussard and Ophelia Trahan Broussard. In life, Mr. Broussard was a...
Alyne Thomas - Matt
Apr 2, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at a 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Alyne Matt, 90, who died Monday, April 2, 2012 at Cornerstone Village South in Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Hampton Davis officiating the services....
Jim Sanders
Apr 2, 2012
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jim Sanders, 75, who died Monday, April 2, 2012. Reverend Farley Painter will be officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, of fifty-two years Delta Miller Sanders of Kaplan; one son, Tim Sanders and his wife...
Irene M. Stelly
Mar 31, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Irene Marie Stelly, 80, who died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 65 years,...
Robert Francis Broussard
Mar 31, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, April 2, 2012 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Robert Francis Broussard, 82, who died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Anna Hargrave
Mar 30, 2012
Abbeville —Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Anna Hargrave, 57, who died Friday, March 30, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hargrave; father, Howard Toups; sons, Brant Soley and Byron Soley; step-son, Christopher Hargrave; daughter, Theresa LeBlanc; brothers,...
Percy J. Manceaux Jr.
Mar 29, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, April 2, 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 J. Manceaux Jr., 75, who died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Kendal...
Leonard Bourque Sr.
Mar 28, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, March 30, 2012 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church honoring the life of Leonard Bourque Sr., 78, who died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Reverends William Rogalla and Keith Landry officiating the services....
Beverly Marie Miller Summers
Mar 26, 2012
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, March 30, 2012 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Beverly Marie Miller Summers, 95, who died Monday, March 26, 2012 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend William C. Blanda officiating the...
Hilda T. Bourque
Mar 25, 2012
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Hilda Touchet Bourque, 73, who died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Cook officiating the services. She is survived by her husband, Etienne...