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.
Michael Norman Russo
Feb 11, 2023
Abbeville —A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Michael Norman Russo, 81, passed away February 11, 2023. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Louis Richard officiating the...
Anna Broussard Hebert
Feb 11, 2023
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Anna May Broussard Hebert, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Donald Bernard officiating the services....
Earline Marie Dyson Broussard
Feb 9, 2023
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023, at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Earline Marie Dyson Broussard, 98, who died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.
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Laodis Joseph Primeaux
Feb 7, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Laodis Joseph Primeaux, 93, who died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services....
Virgie Ann Bertrand Stelly
Feb 4, 2023
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Virgie Ann Bertrand Stelly, 91, who passed away peacefully leaving behind a lifetime of loving memories and a legacy of care and devotion to her family. She will be laid to...
Brian Dale Broussard
Feb 1, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Brian Dale Broussard, 61, who died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from injuries he received in an automobile accident. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services....
Hazel Durke Broussard
Jan 30, 2023
Abbeville— Hazel Durke Broussard, 97, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 30, 2023. A scripture service honoring her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, the Reverend John Vining, former pastor of Abbeville United Methodist Church, will be conducting the service. She will be laid...
Donald Lee Frederick
Jan 30, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Donald Lee Frederick, 20, who died Monday, January 30, 2023. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be officiating the services.
He is survived by his mother, Raven Harrington and her husband, Jeffrey of Maurice; father,...
Rose Marie Mills Suire
Jan 28, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Rose Marie Mills Suire, 83, who passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center on January 28, 2023. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating...
Lillie Mae "Bugga" Latour Broussard
Jan 27, 2023
Abbeville—A Memorial mass will be held on April 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St Mary Magdelon Catholic Church honoring the life of Lillie Mae Latour Broussard, 89, who died Friday, January 27, 2023, at The Vermilion at Eastridge. Father Dan Picard will officiate the services. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery in Abbeville,...
Rita Euriest Simon Labry
Jan 25, 2023
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Rita Euriest Simon LaBry, 94, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Cresswood Lane Bertrand
Jan 24, 2023
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Cresswood Lane Bertrand, 65, who died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his residence.
He is survived by his spouse, Peggy Palombo of Kaplan; his son, Cody Bertrand of Jennings; his five...
Walter Jude Lemaire
Jan 23, 2023
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Walter Jude LeMaire, 59, who died Monday, January 23, 2023 at his residence.
He is survived by his sister, Beatrice LeMaire of Kaplan; and his mother, Gwendlyn Chauvin LeMaire of Kaplan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Calude LeMaire.
Charles Breaux
Jan 23, 2023
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Charles Breaux, 63, who died Monday, January 23, 2023 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...
Delores "Tina" Meyers
Jan 22, 2023
Kaplan—Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services honoring the life of Delores “Tina” Meyers, 79, who died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
“Tina” was a lifelong resident of Kaplan. She enjoyed playing...
Mona Nichols
Jan 21, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mona Nichols, 59, who died Saturday, January 21, 2023. She will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Father Mark Miley officiating the services.
She is survived by her two sons, Ross Stoute...
Gage Michael Cessac
Jan 21, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gage Michael Cessac, age 18, who passed Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Keith...
Margaret Esther Summers Badger
Jan 20, 2023
Abbeville—Margaret Esther Summers Badger, age 82, passed peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Despite being a single mother of 2, Margaret earned a BS degree in Business Administration at The University of New Orleans and then a law degree at Loyola University College of Law. She was employed with Chevron’s legal department in New Orleans.
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Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard
Jan 20, 2023
Kaplan—A memorial celebration will be held at the American Legion Hall from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 19, 2023 honoring the life of Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard who passed away at her home under hospice care on January 20, 2023 after a 15 day stay at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
Winnie was born...
Mark Wayne Campbell
Jan 19, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mark Wayne Campbell, 63, who died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services.
He is survived by his...