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.
Norman Vaughan
Jan 31, 2009
Pecan Island--Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Pecan Island Baptist Church honoring the life of Norman "To-To" Gail Vaughan, 72, who died Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret M. Vaughan of Pecan Island; two sons, Norman "Pete" Vaughan and his wife Tawana...
Dickie Dale Roy
Jan 30, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2009 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Dickie Dale Roy, 47, who died Friday, January 30, 2009 due to the result of an automobile accident. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the...
Myrtis Landry Menard
Jan 28, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2009 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Myrtis Landry Menard, 82, who died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard...
Lelia Breaux Duhon
Jan 27, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lelia Breaux Duhon, 96, who died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. She is survived by one daughter, Audrey...
Carl Sonnier
Jan 25, 2009
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Carl Sonnier, 68, who died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Mitchell Guidry officiating the services. He...
Laura Mae Hebert Fontenot
Jan 23, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Laura Mae Fontenot, 70, who died Friday, January 23, 2009 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her husband of 44...
Marie Bennie Duhon
Jan 20, 2009
ABBEVILLE: Marie "Bennie” Duhon passed away peacefully at her home on the 20th day of January, 2009. She was born September 5, 1914. She is survived by two sons Whitney J. Duhon Jr. his wife Nancye Tucker Duhon, Bernard F. Duhon and his wife Jeanell Simon Duhon, three grand children Whitney J. Duhon III (Trey) His wife Carla Lahaye Duhon,...
Norman Paul Broussard
Jan 20, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Norman Paul Broussard, 74, who died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Paul Roy Eleazar officiating the services. He is survived by his...
Johnny Wayne Georgia
Jan 20, 2009
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Johnny Wayne Georgia, 64, who passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Lloyd Trisler and Rev. Jr. Trisler officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Louella David Cosper
Jan 19, 2009
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Louella David Cosper, 74, who died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Heritage Manor of Abbeville. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. William Gearheard officiating the services. She is survived by her aunts,...
Clarence Roy
Jan 18, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Clarence Roy, 84, who died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon Paul Roy Eleazar officiating the services. He is survived by his companion of...
Sheila Begnaud Schexneider
Jan 17, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Sheila Begnaud Schexneider, 59, who died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Ochsner Medical Center of Baton Rouge. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Brother Rodney Begnaud officiating the services. She is survived by her...
Elsie Trahan Leblanc
Jan 16, 2009
Elise LeBlanc, widow of Jean Libbe LeBlanc, who passed away Friday, January 16, 2009 at Heritage Manor of Abbeville, only three weeks from her 100th birthday. She was adopted from a catholic orphanage in New Orleans, LA. Her adopted parents were Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Trahan of Abbeville. In 1910 The Sisters of Charity from the New York Foundling Orphan...
Joseph Faulk
Jan 15, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Faulk, 92, who died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Paul Roy Eleazar officiating the services. He was preceded in death by by his...
Mary Louise Hardee
Jan 14, 2009
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Gueydan First United Methodist Church honoring the life of Mary Louise Hardee, 83, who died Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at American Legion Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Rev. Doug Milliron officiating the services. She is survived by three sons, Dwight Hardee...
Bryan Alpha Hebert
Jan 12, 2009
Graveside services will be held at Graceland Cemetery honoring the life of Bryan Alpha Hebert, 80, who died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Abbeville General Hospital. Fr. William Blanda will be officiating the services. Mr. Hebert served in the U.S. Army. His hobbies included gardening and visiting with family and friends. He is survived by his two brothers, Terry Hebert...
Alice Joyce Landry Lejeune
Jan 12, 2009
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Alice Joyce Landry LeJeune, 79, who died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Mitchell Guidry officiating the services. She is survived by one...
John S. Faulk
Jan 11, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of John S. Faulk, 89, who died on his 62nd wedding anniversary, Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan...
Raywood Joseph Landry
Jan 11, 2009
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at a 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Raywood Joseph Landry, 87, who died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Rev. Chester Arceneaux officiating the services. He is...
Presley Trahan
Jan 10, 2009
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, January 12, 2009 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Presley Trahan, 89, who died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating...