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.
Lou Ella Hebert Leblanc
Aug 30, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 2, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lou Ella Hebert LeBlanc, 86, who died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard...
Nella C. Bertrand
Aug 28, 2019
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Nella C. Bertrand, 92, who died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Golden Age Nursing Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Wayne Paul Bertand,...
Jeanne David Romero
Aug 27, 2019
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us"
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Jeanne David Romero, 93, who died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be...
Lillian Bernard Leblanc
Aug 27, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. James Church in Esther, honoring the life of Lillian Bernard LeBlanc, 102, who died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services.
Her...
Roland Lee Duplantis
Aug 26, 2019
A private memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Roland Lee Duplantis, 57, who died Monday, August 26, 2019 at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Abbeville, Roland was the owner of Video Store Galore and also worked as an oilfield dispatcher.
Roland enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...
Eldith Breaux Lege
Aug 25, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eldith Breaux Lege, 100, who died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating...
Jay Steele Richardson
Aug 20, 2019
Kaplan – Memorial services for Jay Steele Richardson will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan. Jay passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 after a very courageous battle with cancer. Interment will be at a later time. Father Gene Tremie will conduct the services.
Jay was born November...
Virgil Keith Vincent
Aug 17, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, August 23, 2019 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Virgil Keith Vincent, 62, who died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services....
Joyce B. Harrington
Aug 17, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joyce B. Harrington, 65, who died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Michael James Abshire
Aug 14, 2019
Abbeville-A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael James Abshire, 67, who died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, due to a lengthy illness.
Michael is survived by his wife, Darline P. Abshire; daughter, Renee Abshire...
Cheryl Marie Meaux
Aug 14, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cheryl Marie Meaux, 66, who died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Vermilion Health Care Center.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the...
Pearly Abshire Lege
Aug 13, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Pearly Marie Abshire Lege, 83, who died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Serving...
Michael J. "Big Mike" Detraz
Aug 10, 2019
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael J. “Big Mike” Detraz, 69, who died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Eunice Manor Nursing Home. Reverend Louis Richard will officiate the services.
Big Mike was a lifelong resident of Abbeville and a...
Byrum "Breezie" Brown
Aug 8, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Byrum Burton Brown, 75, who died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home among loved ones. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Chad Thibodeaux officiating the services.
He is...
Garner Lee
Aug 5, 2019
Kaplan —Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at honoring the life of Garner Lee, 87, who died Monday, August 5, 2019 at his residence. He was laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Wallace Primeaux officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Lee of Kaplan; and one...
Jeanette L. Bernard
Aug 5, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jeanette L. Bernard, 81, who died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services. Serving as...
Darold Dale Dupuis, Jr.
Aug 4, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Darold Dale Dupuis Jr., 58, who died Sunday, August 4, 2019.
He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services.
Darold enjoyed spending time with...
Bea Montgomery
Aug 3, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Bea Ann Montgomery, 78, a native of Rayne and resident of Kaplan, who peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, August 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving...
Lorris John Morvant
Aug 3, 2019
Abbeville-On Saturday, August 3, 2019, Lorris John Morvant, 84, died at his residence after a very lengthy battle with cancer.
He is survived by two daughters, Nanette Comeaux and Debra Morvant, both of Abbeville; son, Christopher John Morvant and husband, Dr. Alan Leung of San Francisco, California; two brothers, Ray Morvant of Kaplan and Jimmy Morvant of...
Edward Joseph Hebert
Aug 3, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Edward Joseph Hebert, 86, who died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Eastridge Nursing Center.
He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Chaplin Mark Broussard officiating the services.
Edward...