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.
Dudlie Ann Thibodeaux Lemaire
Sep 11, 2021
Abbeville— A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dudlie Ann Thibodeaux LeMaire, a lifelong resident of Erath, aged 49, passed away surrounded by family on September 11, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19.
Dudlie was born in Erath on August...
J. Noris Lasalle
Sep 9, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of J. Noris LaSalle, 81, who died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...
Dorothy "Chank" Baudoin Melebeck
Sep 9, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy Marie "Chank" Melebeck of Abbeville , 92, who died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Don Bernard officiating the...
Victorine Petry Broussard
Sep 8, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Victorine “MiaMee” Petry Broussard, 91, who died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...
Jason Hebert
Sep 8, 2021
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Jason Hebert, 47, who died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services.
Jason...
Dalton Peter Saltzman
Sep 6, 2021
“A Golden heart has stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our heart to prove to us he only takes the best"
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of...
Lou Anna Broussard
Sep 4, 2021
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lou Anna Landry Broussard, 83, who died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services.
Mrs. Broussard...
Mark Alan Creasman
Sep 3, 2021
ABBEVILLE — Mark Alan Creasman was born to Richard and Thelma Creasman in Phoenix, Arizona on July 2nd 1954. He died in New Orleans, LA on September 3, 2021 in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Mark attended grade school and high school in Phoenix but always had an affinity for Louisiana, the birth place of his mother.
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Myerl John Hebert
Sep 2, 2021
A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. honoring the life of Myerl John Hebert, 78, who died Thursday, September 2, 2021, after a brief illness.
Myerl was born on May 26, 1943 to Eola White and Pershing Hebert in Abbeville, Louisiana.
After...
Retired 1St Sgt. Gibson P. Abshire
Sep 2, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 6, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Retired 1 ST SGT. Gibson P. Abshire, 93, who died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary...
Judy Gail Schexneider Fajkus
Sep 2, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Judy Gail Schexneider Fajkus, 67, who died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Memorial Herman Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She is survived by...
Dr. Virgie M. Dronet
Sep 1, 2021
Ecclesiastes says that our time “under the sun” is short and cannot be extended. Virgie has made great use of this time and I, along with many others, are better for having known her. Now is the time when she lives “under the Son”.
A legend in education and kindness…you are loved through eternity....
Betty Lege Leblanc
Aug 31, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Betty Lege LeBlanc, 77, who died peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home, after a brief battle with cancer. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father...
Herman "Bert" Bertrand
Aug 30, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of our beloved father, Papaw, and friend, Herman “Bert” Bertrand, who at 88, traded in his good, long life here for a heavenly one, on Monday, August 30th, 2021, while at Harbor Hospice Hospital in Lake Charles,...
Anthony "Curly" Roy Adam
Aug 29, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Anthony Roy Adam, Jr., 63, who died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will...
Thu Thi Bui
Aug 28, 2021
ABBEVILLE—Ceremonial ritual will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville. The funeral procession will then depart for the Lafayette Crematory located at 2920 N. University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. to honor the life of Thu Thi Bui, 69, who died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.
...Nelson Pierre Touchet
Aug 28, 2021
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Nelson Pierre Touchet, 93, who died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his residence. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the services.
Nelson was a retired foreman doing oilfield construction. He was a proud veteran of the...
Marilyn B. Broussard
Aug 28, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marilyn B. Broussard, 79, who died Saturday, August 28, 2021. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Ruby Derouen Gastal
Aug 26, 2021
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Ruby Derouen Gastal, 91, who died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. ...
Elson "Sonny" Joseph Hebert
Aug 25, 2021
Erath- It is with great sadness that the wife of Elson (Sonny) Joseph Hebert, 85, announces his passing on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 after a very long illness. Elson's wishes are to be cremated immediately upon death and preferred not to have a formal viewing or funeral service on his behalf. He thanks all who prayed for him and...