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.
Florence Mouton Guidry
Feb 19, 2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church honoring the life of Florence Mouton Guidry, 77, who died February 19, 2008 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be...
Blanche Morgan Harkins
Feb 15, 2008
Blanche Morgan Harkins, 93, lifetime resident of Vermilion Parish, passed away on February 15,2008 in Abbeville, La. Mrs. Harkins was the widow of Hartwell Harkins who died March 17, 1989. Her parents James S. and Amanda Morgan, as well as her 13 siblings, predeceased her. Mrs. Harkins was born October 8, 1914 in Lake Arthur, La., when her parents were...
Joseph W. Miguez, Sr.
Feb 15, 2008
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Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Joseph W. Miguez, Sr., 76, who died February 15, 2008 at Heritage Manor. He will be laid to rest at Landry Cemetery in Henry with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived...
Blanche Morgan Harkins
Feb 15, 2008
Blanche Morgan Harkins, 93, lifetime resident of Vermilion Parish, passed away on February 15,2008 in Abbeville, La. Mrs. Harkins was the widow of Hartwell Harkins who died March 17, 1989. Her parents James S. and Amanda Morgan, as well as her 13 siblings, predeceased her. Mrs. Harkins was born October 8, 1914 in Lake Arthur, La., when her parents were...
Ray Picard
Feb 13, 2008
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Ray Picard, 78, who died February 13, 2008 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Mausoleum with Father Daniel Picard officiating the services. Ray retired as Chief...
Minos J. Mayard
Feb 12, 2008
ABBEVILLE- Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2008 at a 1 :00 p.m. . Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Minos Joseph Mayard, 88, who died February 12, 2008 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne will be the...
Thelma Hoffpauir Perry
Feb 10, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of Thelma H. Perry, 89, of Abbeville who died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Eastridge Nursing Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Adles Perry of Abbeville;...
Eddie Michael Whittle
Feb 9, 2008
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Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, time pending, for Eddie M. Whittle, 56, who died Saturday, February 09, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Lena Whittle; step father Frank Whittle; step mother, Audrey Bourque;...
Regina Broussard Meyers
Feb 7, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 1 :00 p.m. Saturday, February 09, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Regina B. Meyers, 100, who died February 07 2008 at Courtyard Manor. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce...
Elaine Comeaux Harrington
Feb 6, 2008
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 08, 2008 at an 11 :00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elaine C. Harrington, 69, who died February 06, 2008 at her residence. Monsignor Charles Dubois will officiate the services. She is survived by her husband, Floyd J. Harrington of Abbeville; three sons,...
Gerald James Bertrand
Feb 5, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 08, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Gerald James Bertrand, 66, who died February 05, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Mathew Mullamangalam officiating the services. He is survived by one son, Chris Bertrand and his wife...
Connie Cormier Allen
Feb 2, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2008, at Abbeville United Methodist Church in Abbeville for Connie Cormier Allen, 53, who transitioned to her Lord on Saturday , February 2nd, 2008, at her home in Lafayette. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from...
Joseph Edier Frederick
Jan 30, 2008
ABBEVILLE- Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 02, 2008 at an 11 :00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Edier Frederick, 85, who died January 30, 2008 at Belle Teche Nursing Home in New Iberia. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Chester Arceneaux officiating...
Lydie Champagne Jilek
Jan 26, 2008
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at a 10:00 a. m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Lydie Mary Champagne Jilek 94, who died Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Heritage Manor nursing home. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Kenneth Mayne officiating the...
Lillian Mouton Hebert
Jan 26, 2008
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11:00 a. m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lillian Mouton Hebert 88, who died Saturday, January 26, 2008 at East Ridge nursing home .She will be laid to rest in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Greg Chauvin officiating the services....
Lourse Joseph Touchet
Jan 23, 2008
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26, 2007 at a 10:00 a.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lourse Joseph Touchet, 87, who died January 23, 2008 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Mausoleum with Reverend William Blanda officiating the services. Lourse was a...
Marie Alix Frederick Meaux
Jan 22, 2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 24, 2008 at a 2:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Alix Frederick Meaux, 100, who died January 22, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Greg Chauvin officiating the services. She...
Francis Dennis Dartez
Jan 20, 2008
ABBEVILLE- Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at a 1 :00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church honoring the life of Francis Dennis Dartez, 72, who died January 20, 2008 at Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Rufus John Simon
Jan 16, 2008
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rufus John Simon, 72, who died January 15, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest in St. Mary Magdalen Mausoleum with Father Greg Chauvin officiating the services. He is survived by...
Evelyn Trahan Fontana
Jan 15, 2008
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Lifelong Abbeville resident, Evelyn Fontana, died Tuesday January 15th following a lengthy illness. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Tony and her sister Helen Russo. She is survived by her 7 sons and their families: Anthony and Elise of Abbeville and their daughters Renee’ and Allyson, Carl and Lorain...