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.
Dowell B. Hudson
Dec 22, 2006
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Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Catholic Church honoring the life of Lt. Colonel Dowell B. Hudson, who died Friday, December 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery...
Robert James Broussard
Dec 22, 2006
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Robert James Broussard, 63, passed away at home on Friday, December 22, 2006. He was born in Pecan Island, Louisiana, and traveled and lived many places throughout his life. He was a man of many ideas and steadfast dreams, following them to wherever they took him. He was a lover of music, and one...
Aubrey Joseph Blanchet
Dec 22, 2006
A Graveside service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2006, at St. Paul Cemetery, honoring the life of Aubrey Joseph Blanchet, 79, who died Friday, December 22, 2006, at a New Iberia nursing home. Deacon Chris Mouton officiated the service. Mr. Blanchet is a retired Police Jury member for over 30 years; he also owned and operated Nu-Way...
Thomas Meaux
Dec 21, 2006
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Abbeville: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of Thomas Meaux, 86, of Abbeville, LA who died December 21, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his family. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Bordelon officiating....

Glynn Richard Moreland
Dec 20, 2006
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 22, 2006, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Glynn Richard Moreland, 81, who died Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at his residence in Abbeville. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Bordelon officiating and Reverend Donald Theriot concelebrating. Pallbearers will be David Moreland, Bryce...
Corey James Miguez
Dec 10, 2006
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Corey James Miguez, 29, who died December 10,2006. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery at a later date. with officiating the services. Corey competed in the Special Olympics for over fifteen years. The Miguez family would...
Mary A. Landry Allain
Dec 10, 2006
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church for Mary Allain, 86, of Abbeville, who died Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Abbeville General Hospital. Interment will follow in the St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery in Abbeville. Fr. William Blanda will celebrate the funeral mass and conduct the graveside...
Adam Floyd Devillier
Dec 9, 2006
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Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Vincent Funeral Home for Adam Floyd Devillier, 80, of Kenner, who died Friday, December 9, 2006, at a River Ridge Hospital. Interment will follow in the Mary Mausoleum in Abbeville. The Deacon Chris Mouton will celebrate the funeral service and conduct...
Alton Leo Hebert
Dec 8, 2006
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Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2006, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church for Alton Leo Hebert, 75, of Abbeville, who died Friday, December 8, 2006, at Lafayette General Medical Center. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery in Abbeville. The Reverend Kevin Bordelon will celebrate the funeral mass...
Robert Edward Blanchet
Dec 8, 2006
Mr. Robert Edward “Ed” Blanchet died in his home in Meaux, Louisiana on the morning of December 8, 2006 at age 83.The son of Otis and Mable Stauffer Blanchet of Abbeville, he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Catherine Brookshire Blanchet, seven children; four sons, Harry and his wife Peggy of LA, Edward of Santa Barbara, CA, Benjamin...
Wallace Lovell
Dec 4, 2006
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Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, honoring the life of W.W. “Bill” Lovell, age 78, who died at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nona Landry Lovell; three daughters, Claire and...
Leroy Joseph Melebeck
Nov 28, 2006
Leroy Joseph Melebeck, 86, died November 28, 2006 at Abbeville General Hospital. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Mergist Melebeck; two step sons, Edward Dubois and his wife Carolyn of Oak Harbor, Washington and Charlie Dubois and his wife Jessica of New Iberia; one step daughter, Mary D. Thibeaux...
Irene Broussard Prejean
Nov 25, 2006
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A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church Monday, November 27, 2006 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Irene Broussard Prejean, 78, who died November 25, 2006. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles, Abbeville, Sunday,...
Mary Dotsie B. Lutgring
Nov 25, 2006
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Mary Dotsie Broussard Lutgring, 78, who died November 25, 2006. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles, Abbeville, Monday, November 27th from 4:00 p.m....
Arnold Joseph Mouton
Nov 23, 2006
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A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church Monday, November 27, 2006 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Arnold Mouton, 77, who died November 23, 2006. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles, Abbeville, Sunday, November...
Francis C. Palombo, Sr.
Nov 22, 2006
LAFAYETTE- Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 25, 2006 at a 10:30 a.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Church honoring the life of Francis C. Palombo, Sr., 73, who died November 22, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. Glen Provost...
James “Snap” Norman Choate
Nov 21, 2006
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Funeral services will be held Friday, November 24, 2006 at a 1:30 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Church honoring the life of James "Snap" Norman Choate, 76, who died November 21, 2006 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the...
Wavel Meaux Broussard
Nov 21, 2006
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Church honoring the life of Wavel M. Broussard, 77, who died at her residence. She will be laid to rest in St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Christian Broussard, Colby Broussard, Cale Broussard,...
Susan Irene Comesana
Nov 20, 2006
ABBEVILLE- Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Susan Irene Comesana, 55, who died November 20, 2006 at Abbeville General Hospital. Deacon David Vaughn will officiate at the services. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Comesana, Sr. of Abbeville; three sons, Ernest Comesana, Jr, Beau Comesana...
Alan Miller
Nov 18, 2006
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Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2006, honoring the life of Alan Miller, 74, who died November 18, 2006 at his residence.He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with reverend William Blanda officiating the serves.Alan was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by...