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.
Frank James Whittle
Feb 17, 2019
Delcambre—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Our Lady of The Lake Church - Delcambre honoring the life of Frank James Whittle, 83, who died Sunday, February 17, 2019. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery with Rev. John "Buddy" Breaux officiating the...
Susan Faulk Picard
Feb 17, 2019
Abbeville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 22, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Susan Elaine Faulk Picard, 52, who died Sunday, February 17, 2019. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery in Leroy with Rev. Louis Richard officiating the...
Sgt. Forrest John Kritzer
Feb 16, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Sgt. Forrest John Kritzer, 86, who died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He will...
Emile Lebouef
Feb 14, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Emile LeBouef, 86, who died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.
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Claudette Landry Beraud
Feb 14, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Claudette Landry Beraud, 83, who died Thursday, February 14, 2019. Deacon Joe Hebert will officiate the services.
Claudette is survived by her son, Gregory Beraud; two daughters, Diana "DeeDee" Duhon and husband Mark, and...
Frank Area Godchaux, Iii
Feb 13, 2019
Abbeville—Frank Area Godchaux III, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 5, 1927, he was the son of Mary Lawrence Ragland Godchaux and Frank Area Godchaux Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Agnes Kirkpatrick Godchaux; four children, Katherine Area G. Derby (Joel), Mary Lawrence G....
Daniel Romero, Sr.
Feb 11, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Romero, Sr., 85, who died Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero officiating...
Cay Do
Feb 10, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Cay Do, 70, who died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. James Nguyen officiating the services.
The family...
John Allen Williams
Feb 10, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at New Beginnings Primitive Baptist Church honoring the life of John Allen Williams, 59, who passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Williams officiating the services.
He is...
Dorothy Hardy Toups
Feb 9, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:45 PM on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy Hardy Toups, 86, who died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Rene’ Pellissier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Keman McGee, Tyler...
James "Bozie" Holmes Iii
Feb 7, 2019
Abbeville—A celebration of life will be held from 10:00AM to 1:00 PM with a tribute beginning at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of James Whitfield Holmes III, 68, who died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital - Park Place Campus.
James served in the US...
Hazel Doucet
Feb 7, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Doucet, 85, who died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Edward Duhon officiating the services.
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Randy Dale Hebert
Feb 6, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Randy Dale Hebert, 67, who died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the...
James Monroe White, Jr.
Feb 6, 2019
Kaplan—A memorial service will be held at Kaplan Baptist Church, 400 N. Trahan Ave., Kaplan on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM honoring the life of James Monroe White Jr., 88, who died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Maison duMonde Living Center.
James is survived by his son, Samuel White and his wife, Carolyn; two daughters,...
Sheila A. Cox
Feb 5, 2019
Abbeville—A private family memorial service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Sheila Annette Griffin Cox, 68, who died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital.
Sheila is survived by her daughter, Tammy White and her husband, Butch; son, Anthony Dewayne Howard; and five grandchildren, Kaylee White, Kelly White, Kylie White, Brittany...
Joseph Eraste Hebert
Feb 4, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Eraste Hebert, 61, who died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia...
Jolane Menard Primeaux
Feb 3, 2019
On Sunday, February 3, 2019, JoLane M. Primeaux passed away peacefully at the age of 73.
She leaves her memory to be cherished by her two daughters, Linda Simon and husband Mike of Erath and Martina Baudoin and husband Tim of Abbeville; her five grandchildren, Sydney “CC” Baudoin, Kala Simon, Keri Beasley and husband Johnny, Amber Gastal...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Stelly
Feb 3, 2019
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Jacqueline Stelly, 56, who died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the...
Josephine Mullins Primeaux
Feb 2, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Josephine Primeaux, 83, who died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services. Mrs. Primeaux enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She...
Darsen Wayne Cormier
Jan 31, 2019
Kaplan—It is with great sadness that the family of Darsen Cormier announces his passing after a long health battle on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the age of 58.
Darsen will be remembered by his children, Jobe Cormier and Hannah Herpin and her husband, Martin. He will also be missed by his mother, Yolande Simon; his brother,...