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.

Patricia Richard

Patricia Richard

Oct 9, 2024

Kaplan - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Patricia Richard, 83, who passed away on October 9, 2024 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Reverend Glenn Meaux will be concelebrating. Burial...

Joseph "CJ" Bertrand

Joseph "CJ" Bertrand

Oct 7, 2024

ABBEVILLE-It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph “C J” Bertrand, 91, of Abbeville, Louisiana. Born in Henry, LA on December 18, 1932, “CJ” peacefully passed away on Monday October 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen...

Mary Lee Abshire

Mary Lee Abshire

Oct 4, 2024

Kaplan - A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 14, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Lee Abshire, 96, who passed away on October 4, 2024 at The Carpenter House. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

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Mary Alice Mire

Mary Alice Mire

Oct 4, 2024

Kaplan - We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mary Alice Mire, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us on October 4, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman...

Juanita Ardeneaux Hardin

Juanita Ardeneaux Hardin

Oct 4, 2024

Abbeville- Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Juanita Margaret Ardeneaux Hardin, 81, who passed away on October 4, 2024 at Maison duMonde Living Center.

She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Brad Broussard officiating....

Catherine Louise Trahan Miller

Catherine Louise Trahan Miller

Oct 4, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church celebrating the life of Catherine Louise Trahan Miller, 74, who died Friday, October 4, 2024. Burial will follow at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Mausoleum in Maurice, La. with the Reverend Father Louis Richard officiating the services....

Lorgie Joseph Peltier

Lorgie Joseph Peltier

Oct 2, 2024

ABBEVILLE- A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Lorgie Joseph Peltier, 93, who passed away on October 2, 2024, at Maison du Monde.  Rev. Nicholas Duprẻ will officiate at the funeral service.  Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Glenn...

Kevin Gerard Sellers

Kevin Gerard Sellers

Oct 1, 2024

Abbeville- A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, October 12, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church for Kevin Gerard Sellers, 59, who passed on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Huntsville, AL. Rev. William Massie will officiate the services. Urn bearers will be Steve and Lois Sellers.

The family will receive family and friends at Vincent Funeral Home...

Chad Michael Lemaire

Chad Michael Lemaire

Sep 27, 2024

KAPLAN - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chad Michael LeMaire, age 52, on September 27, 2024, in Pecos, Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Brian Broussard will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 4, 2024 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Burial...

Margaret Hebert Mouton

Margaret Hebert Mouton

Sep 27, 2024

Margaret Hebert Mouton

Abbeville, La

September 16, 1944 - September 22, 2024

A memorial service honoring the life of Margaret Hebert Mouton will be held at First United Methodist Church (213 N State St. Abbeville, La) on October 5, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Cynthia...

Mitchell Lane Guidry

Mitchell Lane Guidry

Sep 26, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mitchell Lane Guidry, 66, who died Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Father "Su" Suresh Mathangi officiating the services.

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Joan Katherine Hymel

Joan Katherine Hymel

Sep 25, 2024

Kaplan— Joan Katherine Hymel (Talbot) drifted from this plane of existence into the next on the evening of September 25, 2024, after a spirited fight with thyroid cancer, and an extensive hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church....

Cynthia "Tootie" Lachaussee

Cynthia "Tootie" Lachaussee

Sep 24, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Cynthia "Tootie" Lachaussee, 56, who died Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Father "Su" Suresh Mathangi officiating the services.

She...

Michele Landreneau Hargrave

Michele Landreneau Hargrave

Sep 24, 2024

Abbeville—Michele Landreneau Hargrave, beloved wife, daughter, and esteemed Director of Waiver in the field of social services, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at her residence in Abbeville, LA. Born on April 29, 1966, in New Orleans, LA, Michele's dedication to her work, her family, and her community was unparalleled.

Throughout her life, Michele made a...

Eloise Morgan Vaughan

Eloise Morgan Vaughan

Sep 23, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Eloise Morgan Vaughan, 91, who died Monday, September 23, 2024. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Reverend Brad Broussard officiating the services.

Eloise was a passionate reader and...

John Emery Landry

John Emery Landry

Sep 22, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 26, 2024  at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Emery Landry, 79, who died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Abbeville General Hospital.  He  will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Alexander Albert officiating the services.

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Irene Faulk Romero

Irene Faulk Romero

Sep 21, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 23, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Irene Faulk Romero, 90, who died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Father Alexander Albert officiating the services.  Those...

Wilson Joseph Mouton

Wilson Joseph Mouton

Sep 21, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Wilson Joseph Mouton, 81, who died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Maison duMonde Living Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon Tim Marcentel officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be...

Jimmie And Bernice Landry

Jimmie And Bernice Landry

Sep 20, 2024

Abbeville—On the morning of Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Jimmie J. Landry, 90, passed away from this earthly life, and two days later on September 20, 2024, his beloved wife of seventy years Bernice J. Broussard, age 88, followed. They died within days of each other, as if part of God’s divine plan for them to never be apart. Both...

Edward "Bajune" Abshire, Jr.

Edward "Bajune" Abshire, Jr.

Sep 16, 2024

Kaplan—A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 honoring the life of Edward "Bajune" Abshire, Jr., age 84, who died Thursday, September 16, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his two sons, Rickey Abshire of Walker and Gerald Abshire of Abbeville; two daughters, Rita Mathews of Kaplan and Karan Abshire of Abbeville; one...

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