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.

Alex P. Marceaux

Alex P. Marceaux

Feb 14, 2026

A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Alex Paul Marceaux, 39, who passed away on February 14, 2026. Interment will follow at Gueydan Cemetery. 

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Saturday, April 11,...

Jasper Ryan Richardson

Jasper Ryan Richardson

Mar 15, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Jasper Ryan Richardson, who left this world far too soon on March 15, 2026, at the tender age of six. Born on November 6, 2019, in Abbeville, Louisiana, Jasper radiated joy and laughter from the very start. He brought light into every room he entered, often seen with a brilliant...

Frances "Sue" Pere' Huey

Frances "Sue" Pere' Huey

Apr 1, 2026

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 2:30 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Frances “Sue” Pere’ Huey, 82, who passed away on April 1, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Chad...

Shirley Frederick Fontenot

Shirley Frederick Fontenot

Mar 30, 2026

Abbeville-A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Francois Sainte-Marie will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Frederick Fontenot, 81, who passed away on Monday March 30, 2026 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving...

Rita Pamela Lamarre

Rita Pamela Lamarre

Mar 26, 2026

Rita Pamela Lamarre, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, where she was surrounded by family and lovingly cared for by her daughter.

A celebration of life will be held at a date and time to be determined. Details will be shared with family and friends as arrangements...

Paul Russley Broussard

Paul Russley Broussard

Mar 26, 2026

Paul Russley Broussard was born on February 15, 1941 in Kaplan, LA. He grew up on a farm outside of Kaplan in Wright, LA. along with his parents, brother, and among many other loving family members. He had great pride in his upbringing, culture, and family.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 1:00...

Michael P Landry

Michael P Landry

Mar 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Paul Landry, age 66, of Kaplan, Louisiana, who passed away on March 24, 2026.

Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery....

Charles E. "Chuck" Melebeck

Charles E. "Chuck" Melebeck

Mar 19, 2026

ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Daniel Picard will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Charles Edward Melebeck, 75, who passed away on March 19, 2026, at Sage Specialty Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

Charles "Chuck" Melebeck was...

Adam Charles LaViolette

Adam Charles LaViolette

Mar 18, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Adam Charles LaViolette, 82, who passed away on March 18, 2026, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the...

Phylis "Mike" Richard

Phylis "Mike" Richard

Mar 17, 2026

Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Phylis "Mike" Richard, 74, who passed away on March 17, 2026, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Friday, March 20, 2026, from...

Kasie Luquette Richardson

Kasie Luquette Richardson

Mar 15, 2026

"A wildflower in a world of chaos"

Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Kasie Luquette Richardson, 33, who passed away on March 15, 2026.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St.,...

Preston Miller Summers, Sr.

Preston Miller Summers, Sr.

Mar 11, 2026

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 18, 2026 at Vincent Funeral Home- Abbeville for Preston Miller Summers, age 81, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 11, 2026. The family requests that visitation be observed from 11:00am until 1:00pm with the funeral service beginning at 1:00pm.

Preston was born on June 6, 1944. Growing up in Abbeville, he was...

Elaine O'Bryan Trahan

Elaine O'Bryan Trahan

Mar 9, 2026

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Pastor Jeremy Cupp will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Elaine O'Bryan Trahan, 84, who passed away on March 9, 2026, at The Calcutta House of Lafayette. She will be laid to rest beside her late husband at Graceland Cemetery. A...

John "Jeff"  Stelly

John "Jeff" Stelly

Mar 9, 2026

ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Daniel Picard will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Henry, honoring the life of John Jeffery Stelly, 92, who passed away on March 9, 2026. He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be his...

Gerald J. Ryder

Gerald J. Ryder

Mar 6, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Gueydan, Louisiana. He will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery in Morse, Louisiana. Reverend Fr. Stephen Irudayasamy will officiate the services.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Wednesday, March 11, 2026,...

Raymond John Hanks

Raymond John Hanks

Mar 6, 2026

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 09, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Raymond John Hanks, 83, who passed away on March 6, 2026, at Legacy at St. Christina Nursing and Rehab Center in Pineville. He will be laid to rest at St....

Paul LeBlanc

Paul LeBlanc

Mar 1, 2026

Gueydan, La - Funeral services officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 05, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Paul LeBlanc, 91, who passed away on March 1, 2026, at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Richard Stephens Wiley Sr.

Richard Stephens Wiley Sr.

Feb 28, 2026

Richard Stephens Wiley Sr., age 54, passed away on February 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Bradenton, Florida, but called Baton Rouge, Louisiana, home for many years. Richard was an avid fisherman and talented woodworker who found joy in working with his hands. He loved tending to his chickens and vegetable garden while spending time...

Virgie C. LeMaire

Virgie C. LeMaire

Feb 28, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Virgie C LeMaire, 78, who passed away on February 28, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the...

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