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March 18, 1952 - June 21, 2017

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gaylan "Scoop" Trahan, 65, who passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
Gaylan became a passionate crawfish and cattle farmer after his employment with Unocal for 32 years. He was a true handyman and there was nothing he couldn't fix. He was a hard worker and a great role model. Scoop never met a stranger and he definitely had a contagious laugh. He loved music, LSU football, Mardi Gras, hunting, and fishing. Family meant the most to him and he enjoyed having them over for Sunday meals. Gaylan will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Wanda Trahan of Kaplan; two sons, Aaron Trahan and his wife, Brittney of Judice and David Trahan of Kaplan; two daughters, Jenny and her husband, Jodie Broussard of Kaplan and Paula and her husband, Barret LeMaire of Lafayette; two sisters, Verdine Trahan of Lafayette and Cheryl and her husband, Glynn Pierret of Judice; one brother, Carlin Trahan and his wife, Faye of Erath; and ten grandchildren, Dylan, Lauren, Gabriel, Aidan, Emma, Olivia, Jacob, Joshua, Abigial, and Amelia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurest John Trahan and the former Daisy Mae Suire.
The family would like to thank Dr. Salman Malad, the staff of Cancer Center of Acadiana, and the staff of Heart of Hospice for providing such compassionate care.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 9:00 AM until the procession departs for the church.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Trahan family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

June 22, 1946 - June 18, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A memorial honoring the life of Curley Frances Bessard, 71, known as Bookey, who passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center in Abbeville, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Kinchen Funeral Home in Abbeville.

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Delores S. Stoute, age 85, at 10:00AM on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. David Hebert officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday from 8:30AM until Mass with a rosary being recited at 9:00AM by the Catholic Daughters.
Mrs. Stoute passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Delores was born on February 27, 1932 to the late Edval and Elodie Dubois Simon and was one of five children. She married the love of her life Vories J. Stoute in 1951 and they had three children. She worked as an office manager for Dr. Bernard Lahasky, Dr. David Lahasky, and also for Scott Hollier. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends during camping trips and going on vacations to the beach. She had a passion for working with children and was a Girl Scout Troop Leader for years. Later in life she enjoyed painting, quilting, knitting, and crochet. Most of all she loved to cook and entertain for family and friends. Delores was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Vories J. Stoute of Erath; her children Timothy P. Stoute of Erath, Kassey S. LeBlanc and husband Tim of Texas, Hope S. Hebert and husband Sean of Youngsville; two brothers, Roger Simon and wife Sabra of Erath, Edval Simon and wife Barbara of Delcambre; one sister, Liben Broussard of Meaux; half-sister, Ruby Simon of Erath; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edval and Elodie Dubois Simon; one sister, Lolian Volges; and two granddaughters, Heather and Michelle LeBlanc.
The family would like to give special thanks to the sitters who sat with Mrs. Delores, Patra Daugereau and Lisa Knight, the staff of Lafayette General Medical Center ICU, and Acadian Homecare.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
Family assisted by David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 East Putnam Street, (337) 937-0405.

Sand bags are available throughout Vermilion Parish in preparation for the tropical storm.
The Vermilion Parish Police Jury has sand and bags available at the following locations:
• Public Works Barn located at 2211 Leonie St. in Abbeville
• Area 1 Barn, 13115 Mack Switch Road in Erath
• Area 2 Barn, 12002 Calvin Lebeouf Road in Abbeville
• Area 3 Barn, 29429 Veterans Memorial Dr. in Gueydan
• Area 4 Barn, 13531 Gladu Rd. in Kaplan
You must bring your own shovel.
The City of Abbeville has sandbags available
They can be picked up at the city barn. The facility is located at 1811 Godchaux St. in Abbeville. Elderly or disabled residents in need of assistance with sandbags can have them delieved by calling 893-8550.
Sand and bags are available to the citizens and businesses of the Village of Maurice. Citizens are to report to City Hall with proof of residency to obtain their bags. There will be a limit of eight (8) bags per household. For those elderly and/or disabled please check with City Hall for filled bags.
The City of Kaplan has sand and bags available at the city yard located at East Amy St.
The town of Erath only has sand bags available for residents who live in the town of Erath.
There will be a city worker checking the driver’s license to make sure they are a resident of Erath.