Notable Births & Deaths for Capitan ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Capitan. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Mary Alice Fontenot     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Alice Fontenot<1>
  • She was born in Eunice (LA) on April 16, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Lafayette (LA) on May 12, 2003 (a Monday).
  • Eunice is located in Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana.
  • Lafayette is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Capitan. Both communities are located in Lafayette Parish.
  • At the time of her death, she was 93.
  • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west northwest of Capitan. The cemetery is located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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• Alton 'Rockin Dopsie' Rubin     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alton 'Rockin Dopsie' Rubin<1>
  • He was born in Carencro (LA) on February 10, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Opelousas (LA) on August 26, 1993 (a Thursday).
  • Carencro is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Capitan. Both communities are located in Lafayette Parish.
  • Opelousas is located in Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 61.
  • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Capitan. The cemetery is located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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• Rufus Thibodeaux     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thibodeaux<1>
  • He was born in Ridge (LA) on January 5, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 13, 2005 (a Saturday).
  • Ridge is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Capitan. Both communities are located in Lafayette Parish.
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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• Buckwheat Zydeco     (Musician)
  • Born: Stanley Dural, Jr.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buckwheat Zydeco<1>
  • He was born in Lafayette (LA) on November 14, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Lafayette (LA) on September 24, 2016 (a Saturday).
  • Lafayette is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Capitan. Both communities are located in Lafayette Parish.
  • Lafayette is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Capitan. Both communities are located in Lafayette Parish.
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Capitan. The cemetery is located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Capitan to Calvary Cemetery