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.

Nolia Touchet Faulk

Nolia Touchet Faulk

Feb 1, 2024

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, February 5, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Nolia Touchet Faulk, 87, who died on February 1, 2024 at her home in Kaplan, Louisiana. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary...

Randy K. Broussard

Randy K. Broussard

Feb 1, 2024

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 5, 2024 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Randy K. Broussard, 69, who died Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Calcutta House. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services....

Hunter Laroux Miller

Hunter Laroux Miller

Jan 31, 2024

Forked Island—Graveside services will be held Monday, February 5, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Anne Cemetery in Forked Island honoring the life of Hunter Laroux Miller who died January 31, 2024.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hunter Miller, a beloved tiny soul who touched the lives...

Warren James Broussard

Warren James Broussard

Jan 31, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 2, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Warren James Broussard, 83, who died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Louis...

Mildred Marie Decuir Trahan

Mildred Marie Decuir Trahan

Jan 31, 2024

Abbeville—A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, for Mildred Marie Decuir Trahan, 93, who passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.

Joseph Gerald Bourgeois

Joseph Gerald Bourgeois

Jan 29, 2024

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Joseph Gerald Bourgeois, 80, who died Monday, January 29, 2024 at his daughter's residence.  Pastor Johann Sathre will officiate the services.

Purvis J. Monceaux

Purvis J. Monceaux

Jan 27, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Purvis J. Monceaux, 84, who died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....

Georgette (Jo) Veazey Shields Nunez

Georgette (Jo) Veazey Shields Nunez

Jan 27, 2024

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on February 3, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Forked Island, Louisiana honoring the life of Georgette Nunez, 91, who died peacefully on January 27, 2024, at Oak Park Assisted Living in Slidell, Louisiana. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in...

Allen David Matte

Allen David Matte

Jan 24, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:45 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan, honoring the life of Allen David Matte, 70, who passed away at his residence after a brave fight against cancer.  He will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services. Serving...

Karl "Beebee" Nunez

Karl "Beebee" Nunez

Jan 24, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Karl "Beebee" Nunez, 66, who died Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  He will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Pecan Island with Reverend Chyrelena Peyton officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...

Myrlene Leblanc Sellers

Myrlene Leblanc Sellers

Jan 23, 2024

Abbeville—A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Myrlene LeBlanc Sellers, 89, who passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Mausoleum with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services.

Myrlene...

Ryan Conley Frederick

Ryan Conley Frederick

Jan 17, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Ryan Conley Frederick. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Pastor Ejohann Sathre of Our Savior’s Church and Deacon Billy Vincent officiating the services.

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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...

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