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.
Annette D. Witt
Apr 25, 2008
Private memorial services will be held at a later date for Mrs. Annette D. Witt who passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at her residence in Abbeville. Survivors are her husband, John L. Witt, Sr. of Abbeville; 1 son, John L. “Jack” Witt, Jr. and his wife, Mary of Abbeville; 1 daughter, Diane Louise White and her husband, John of...
Ouida Marie Hebert
Apr 24, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Ouida Marie Hebert, 80, who died April 24, 2008 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Forked Island Cemetery with Deacon Art Bakler officiating the services. She is survived by three sons, Robert Anthony Broussard of Delcambre,...
Dawn Nicole West
Apr 22, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, for Dawn West, 34, who passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in Lafayette. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery in Lafayette. The Reverend Darren Eldridge of St. Edmond's Roman Catholic Church will officiate at the services. Dawn was a native...
Gene Curvis Fontenot, Sr.
Apr 19, 2008
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Gene C. Fontenot, Sr. age 69, who died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. Interment will be in the Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Greg Chauvin officiating. Gene...
Laurice Bourque Guidry
Apr 15, 2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17,2008 at a 11:00 a.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Laurice Bourque Guidry, 91, who died April 15, 2008 at Eastridge Skilled Nursing Facility. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Toot later in life...
Joseph Cevey Primeaux
Apr 15, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17,2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Cevey Primeaux, 73, who died April 15, 2008 at Medical Center of SW Louisiana. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Greg Chauvin officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Martha...
Jerry Joseph Hebert
Apr 12, 2008
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home chapel in Abbeville, honoring the life of Mr. Jerry Joseph Hebert, 52 who died Saturday, April 12, 2008 at his residence in Youngsville. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery in, with his brother in law, Rev. Pete Jones officiating the services. Mr. Hebert...
Leroy Charles Picard
Apr 11, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Leroy Charles Picard, 62, who died April 11, 2008 at Vermilion Health Care. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. He is survived by his mother, Felicie Durio...
Wilbur James Baker
Apr 10, 2008
Mr. Wilbur James Baker, 74, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. Mr. Baker’s wishes were to be cremated with no services to follow. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Janie Baker of San Diego, CA; a brother, Robert Becker; and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Becker;...
Donna Marie Vaughn Garling
Apr 10, 2008
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14, 2008 at an 11:00 a.m. mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana honoring the life of Mrs. Donna Marie Vaughn Garling, 81 who died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at East Ridge Assisted Living in Abbeville. Burial will follow in Ottawa Hills Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio. Mrs....
Michael James Guillotte
Apr 6, 2008
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Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at a 2:00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Michael James Guillotte, 42. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jay Isbell, Chris Matherne, Kent Broussard, Tim Baudoin, Curt Duhon...
William Dehart
Apr 4, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 07, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home for William Dehart, 86, of Abbeville who died Friday, April 4th, Heritage Manor Nursing Home. He will be buried in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.
Kelvin James White
Apr 3, 2008
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 05, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home for Kelvin White, 49, of Abbeville, who died Thursday, April 03, 2008. He was buried in St. James Cemetery in Esther. Survivors include two sons, Anthony "Chance" White and Norwood James White, both of Abbeville; two brothers, Kerry White and Kenwood White and one sister,...
Rene' Giles Trahan
Apr 2, 2008
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Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 05, 2008 at a 12:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Rene' Giles Trahan, 29, who died April 02, 2008 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. Reverend Kenneth Mayne will officiate the services. She is survived by her mother, Gleeda...
Eunice Gerard Guidry
Apr 1, 2008
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Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 03, 2008 at a 1 :00 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Eunice Gerard Guidry, 95, who died April 01, 2008 at Vermilion Health Care. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth...
Irene Ramke
Mar 30, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Irene Ramke, 83, who died March 30, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. She is survived by three nieces, Rae Woods of Starks, Verna...
Marie Neuvee Duhon Vincent
Mar 26, 2008
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Neuvee Duhon Vincent, 93, who died March 26, 2008 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with The Reverend Martin Leonard will be the celebrant of...
Ronald Joseph Richard
Mar 25, 2008
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Ronald Joseph Richard, 66, who died March 25, 2008. He will be laid to rest at Miguez Cemetery in Delcambre at a later date with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Touchet Richard;...
Joseph “J.C.” C. Gaspard
Mar 17, 2008
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home Chapel, honoring the life of Joseph “J.C.” C. Gaspard, 76, who died Monday March 17, 2008 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Kendal Faulk officiating the services. He is survived by two daughters, Darla Gaspard Romero...
Willa Mae G. Lemaire
Mar 15, 2008
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008 at Vincent Funeral Home Chapel, honoring the life of Willa Mae G. Lemaire, 82, formerly of Kaplan, who died at 4:30 p.m.on Saturday March 15, 2008 at Belle Teche Nursing Home in New Iberia. She will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Reverend Gregory Chauvin officiating...