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.

Larris Joseph Denais

Larris Joseph Denais

Jan 14, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024  at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Larris Joseph Denais, 95, who died peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2024.   He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...

Evelia “Jeanette” Broussard

Evelia “Jeanette” Broussard

Jan 11, 2024

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11:15 AM at Nunez Baptist Cemetery honoring the life of Evelia “Jeanette” Broussard, 92, who died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her residence. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryeland Broussard, Kyle Broussard, Tim Barrientes, Bobby Goynes, Lane Goynes, and Steven Broussard.

Jeanette went to be with...

Randy "Speck" Plaisance

Randy "Speck" Plaisance

Jan 5, 2024

Gueydan—Randy "Speck" Plaisance passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 64. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his daughter, Nycole Plaisance Carlin and her husband, Ryan of New Iberia; two grandchildren, Hogan Wilmore and Layne Carlin of New Iberia; siblings Debra Abshire...

James "Mahlen" Hebert

James "Mahlen" Hebert

Jan 5, 2024

Kaplan—James “Mahlen” Hebert, 85, passed away on January 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by family, in Kaplan, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan, Louisiana at 1:00 PM on January 9, 2024. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, Louisiana, with Father David Hebert officiating the...

Jimmy Clyde "Big Jake" Lege

Jimmy Clyde "Big Jake" Lege

Jan 4, 2024

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Jimmy Clyde "Big Jake" Lege, 87, who died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...

Donnie Schexneider

Donnie Schexneider

Jan 4, 2024

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Donnie H. Schexneider, 76, who died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Pastor Ryan...

Marie Greene Richard

Marie Greene Richard

Jan 3, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January  8, 2024  at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Greene Richard, 100, who died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery - Youngsville with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...

David Scott Trahan

David Scott Trahan

Jan 3, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January  9, 2024 at New Life Church honoring the life of David Scott Trahan, 69, who died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Pastor Chris Theall officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Paul W. Trahan, Troy Fontenot, Scottie...

Wanda Bouligny Luquette

Wanda Bouligny Luquette

Jan 2, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Wanda Bouligny Luquette, 95, who died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services.  Those...

Cynthia Trahan Laviolette

Cynthia Trahan Laviolette

Jan 1, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, January  5, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Cynthia Trahan Laviolette, 69, who died Monday, January 1, 2024 at her residence.

She will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Deacon Russell Hayes officiating the services.

She is...

Mae Landry Hebert

Mae Landry Hebert

Jan 1, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, January  4, 2024  at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mae Cecile Landry Hebert, 95, who died Monday, January 1, 2024 at The Vermilion at Eastridge.  She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Louis Richard officiating the...

Monte Keith Bertrand

Monte Keith Bertrand

Dec 29, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Monte Keith Bertrand, 54, who died Friday, December 29, 2023. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

He is...

Claudette Marie Broussard

Claudette Marie Broussard

Dec 25, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Claudette Marie Broussard, 69, who died Monday, December 25, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.

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Joseph "Joey" Clarence Broussard

Joseph "Joey" Clarence Broussard

Dec 24, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home Honoring the life of Joseph C. “Joey” Broussard Jr., 73, who passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at The Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA. He will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan, LA...

Brenda Trahan Bouillion

Brenda Trahan Bouillion

Dec 23, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Brenda T. Bouillion, 71, who passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.

Brenda was...

James "Jimmie" Bertrand

James "Jimmie" Bertrand

Dec 23, 2023

Gueydan—James Joseph Bertrand, also known as Jimmie, passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 72 in Lubbock, Texas. Born on November 13, 1951, in Gueydan, Louisiana, Jimmie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Jimmie was known for his kind and caring nature, always ready with...

Sylvia A. Cormier

Sylvia A. Cormier

Dec 23, 2023

Kaplan—Sylvia A. Cormier died Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence at the age of 77. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her four sons, Lee Cormier and his wife, Eva of Delcambre, Clay Cormier of Kaplan, John Cormier of Kaplan and Joshua Cormier and his wife, Ora of...

Donna Jean D'Augereau

Donna Jean D'Augereau

Dec 23, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023  at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Donna Jean d'Augereau, 76, who passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers...

Debbie Hardee

Debbie Hardee

Dec 21, 2023

Gueydan—Deborah (Debbie) Gayle Hardee, 72, of Gueydan, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Abbeville General Hospital.

A private service will be held in Gueydan, LA at a later date.

Debbie was born on April 18, 1951, in Abilene, TX, to Johnnie Ray and Peggy Paul Hardee. After graduating from...

Richard Jules Greene

Richard Jules Greene

Dec 20, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Richard Jules Greene, 71, who died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Ochsner Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....

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