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.
Carlton "C.J." Foster
Apr 3, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Carlton James Foster, 88, who died Friday, April 3, 2020 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services.
He is survived by his daughter, Karlene Foster Gardner and her husband, Mikel of Cuba, New Mexico; two...
Michael R. Uriegas
Apr 2, 2020
Abbeville— Michael R. Uriegas, 60, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his residence.
He is survived by his three sons, Aaron Uriegas and his wife, Caitlin of Kaplan, Dusty Uriegas and his girlfriend, Crystal Menard of Forked Island, and Mickey Uriegas of Larose; his daughter, Mia Uriegas of Fort Worth, TX; his three grandchildren, Ellie, Dax, and...
Richard W. "Ricky" Upton
Apr 1, 2020
Abbeville — Graveside services will be held honoring the life of Richard Wayne Upton, 64, who died Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Keith Duhon officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Heath Upton, Drake Upton, Tracy Clark, Brennan Clark, Paxton Gardiner, and Barney Prejean. Honorary pallbearers...
Dianna Primeaux Thomas
Mar 29, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services were held honoring the life of Dianna Primeaux Thomas, 70, who died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Pallbearers were Chance Thomas, Gavin Thomas, Peyton Derouen, Cooper Derouen, Jude Primeaux, and Toby Primeaux.
Dianna is survived by her husband of 50 years, Willie Thomas of Abbeville; one son, Chance Thomas and his...
Presley Paul Gaspard
Mar 28, 2020
Abbeville—Graveside services were held honoring the life of Presley Paul Gaspard, 63, who died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his residence.
Presley is survived by his wife of 27 years, Alena LeDoux Gaspard of Forked Island; two daughters, Kylie Gaspard and Caleb LeMaire of Forked Island, and Audrey Gaspard Henderson and her husband Barrett of Cow Island;...
Obey Lee Leblanc, Sr.
Mar 27, 2020
Delcambre—Graveside services were held honoring the life of Obey Lee LeBlanc, Sr., 75, who died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Maison du Monde Living Center.
Obey is survived by his five sons, Obey Lee LeBlanc, Jr. and his wife, Mary Beth of Sunset, Michael James LeBlanc and his wife, Holly of Anacoco, Louis Joseph LeBlanc and his...
Theodore Joseph "Teddy" Lemaire
Mar 27, 2020
Abbeville—Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Honoring the life of Teddy LeMaire, 76, who passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center, after months of declining health.
Entombment will be at a later date at...
Marie Elise Lege Donohue
Mar 25, 2020
Abbeville --Marie Elise Lege Donohue, born January 29, 1924, peacefully left this earth with all of God’s blessings on March 25, 2020. “Meezie” or “Momeeze” to all family, friends and their friends, was a lifelong resident of Abbeville, Louisiana. She was predeceased by the love of her life, John Paul Donohue, Sr. “Papa John,” her husband of...
Earline Cormier Monteaux
Mar 25, 2020
Abbeville—Private graveside services were held honoring the life of Earline Cormier Monteaux, 86, who died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her residence.
Earline is survived by her four children, Lonnie Monteaux and his wife Michelle of Kaplan, Gene Monteaux, Jr. and his wife Kari of Kaplan, Jeanette Breaux and special friend Mitch of Abbeville, and Glenn Monteaux...
John "Poppa John" Krmenec
Mar 21, 2020
Kaplan—Private graveside services will be held honoring the life of John “Poppa John" Krmenec, 74, who died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Pastor Lane Payne officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Freida Mathews Krmenec of Kaplan; his three sons,...
Arnold John Hebert
Mar 21, 2020
ABBEVILLE— A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 23, 2020 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Arnold John Hebert, 65, who died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Reverend Paul Bienvenu will officiate the service.
Arnold was a 1972 graduate of Abbeville High...
David Charles Mayard
Mar 20, 2020
Abbeville—Private graveside services will be held honoring the life of David Charles Mayard, 71, who died Friday, March 20, 2020 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard offic i ating the services.
Serving as pallbearers will be Frances Touchet, Jude Broussard, Tony Pellichino, Glynn Mayard,...
Marcus Jude Campbell
Mar 20, 2020
Kaplan—Private graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Marcus Jude Campbell, 38, who died Friday, March 20, 2020.
He is survived by his daughter, Jailyn Campbell of Kaplan; and his parents, Bobby Dale and Lee Anna Campbell.
He was preceded in death...
Karl "Tappy" Hollier
Mar 16, 2020
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Karl B. “Tappy” Hollier, 99, who passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 16th, 2020 at his residence. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville. Pallbearers for the service...
Elaine Vincent Faulk
Mar 13, 2020
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elaine Vincent Faulk, 82 who died Friday, March 13, 2020 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Community Cemetery, with Fr. Louis Richard officiating. Pallbearers will be Jude Faulk,...
Mary Bessie Hebert
Mar 12, 2020
ABBEVILLE— A private graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Mary Bessie Hebert, 85, who died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Vermilion Health Care Center.
Mary is survived by her two sons, Gary Hebert and his wife Kelly of Maurice, and Wayne Hebert of...
Benjamin Joseph Bourque
Mar 11, 2020
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Benjamin Joseph Bourque, 88, who died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services....
Chad James Clark
Mar 9, 2020
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Chad James Clark, 49, who died Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Aline M. Marceaux
Mar 8, 2020
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Aline M. Marceaux, 65, who died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...
Margaret Ann Lemaire Oldaker
Mar 8, 2020
Kaplan-Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at honoring the life of Margaret Ann Oldaker, 63, who died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.