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.
Marie "Willie Mae" Herpin Frith
Jul 4, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie “Willie Mae” Herpin Frith, 95, who passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 4, 2021. She will be laid to rest at Our...
Allie Leleaux Touchet
Jul 4, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Allie Leleaux Touchet, 90, who died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
Allie Leleaux Touchet was born on January 29, 1931. She married...
Charles Emery Brasseaux
Jul 3, 2021
Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Charles Emery Brasseaux, 83, who died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his residence. His cremains will be buried at a later date. Reverend Louis J. Richard will officiate the service.
Charles or “Bubba”...
Richard Uriegas, Sr.
Jul 3, 2021
Kaplan — Memorial services will be held at a later date, honoring the life of Richard Uriegas, Sr., 66, who died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vickie Uriegas; his two sons, Richard Uriegas, Jr. of Kaplan and Paul Uriegas and his wife, Michelle of Atmore, AL;...
Mary Lou Bernard Leblanc
Jul 3, 2021
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Mary Lou Bernard LeBlanc, 89, who died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Patricia Lavino; grandson, Alessio Lavino and his fiancée, Amanda Haley; brother, Emery Bernard; two sisters,...
Richard "Wine-O" Lebouef
Jul 3, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Richard “Wine-O” LeBouef, 73, who died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Bryan...
Laxcy James Vincent Sr.
Jul 2, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Laxcy James Vincent Sr., 78, who died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Laxcy Vincent, Jr., Brady...
Ida Mae Libersat Mergist
Jul 1, 2021
Henry—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 5, 2021 at St. John Catholic Church in Henry honoring the life of Ida Mae Libersat Mergist, 95, who died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.
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Mark Preston Harrington
Jul 1, 2021
Abbeville— Mark Preston Harrington, 48 died on July 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held at Vincent Funeral Home- Abbeville on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Keith Duhon officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Allison Hardy, Darrel Connor, Sr., James Delahoussaye, Darrel Connor,...
Callie Rose Dartez
Jun 29, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mrs. Roy Dartez, 93, the former Callie Rose Richard who died Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy...
Mabel Saltzman Walker
Jun 29, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. David Chapel honoring the life of Mabel Saltzman Walker, 94, who died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kirby...
Mary Ann Guidry
Jun 29, 2021
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Ann Guidry, 76, who died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
Mary...
Della "Jean" Abshire Lege
Jun 28, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Della “Jean” Abshire Lege, 82, who died Monday, June 28, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcentel officiating the services.
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Joan Scroggin Greco
Jun 28, 2021
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville honoring the life of Joan Scroggin Greco, 91 who died Monday June 28, 2021 at Iberia General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard...
Larry Wayne Litwiler, Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Larry Wayne Litwiler, Sr., 62, who died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his residence. Pastor Jeremy Cupp will be officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Litwiler of...
Gaynelle Trahan Duhon
Jun 24, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gaynelle Marie Trahan Duhon, 85, who died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.
Gaynelle was...
Edward Sabry Mire
Jun 23, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Edward Sabry Mire, 95, who died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Hebert officiating the services. Serving...
Brenda Hyatt Jones
Jun 22, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Brenda Hyatt Jones, 68, who died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Pastor Daniel Goodman will be officiating the services. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving...
Billy Dan Lambert
Jun 21, 2021
Jennings— Billy Dan Lambert peacefully passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. Graveside services were held at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
He was born in Idabel, OK. As a young boy, his family moved to Port Barre, LA. Billy Dan eventually settled in Abbeville, LA where he graduated high school with both basketball and track scholarships. ...
Jo Nel Broussard Fairchild
Jun 19, 2021
Erath—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Erath, honoring the life of Jo Nel Broussard Fairchild, 63, who died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her residence in Erath surrounded by her family.
Jo Nel Broussard Fairchild was born in Port Arthur, Texas,...