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.

Michael E. Lamarre

Michael E. Lamarre

Dec 5, 2023

Kaplan—A memorial celebration will be held from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday, December  8, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Michael E. Lamarre, 67, who died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. Dusty Durbin will lead prayers in Michael’s honor at the close of the celebration....

John Edwin Hebert

John Edwin Hebert

Dec 2, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, December  9, 2023  at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Edwin “Ed” Hebert, 93, who died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, LA.  He will be laid to rest at the Hebert Family Cemetery with Reverend...

Dale "Bear" Hebert

Dale "Bear" Hebert

Nov 30, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dale "Bear" Hebert, 77, who died Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Joseph Clemille Baudoin, Jr.

Joseph Clemille Baudoin, Jr.

Nov 27, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Mission Church honoring the life of Joseph Clemille Baudoin, Jr., 54, who died Monday, November 27, 2023 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with...

Ke Thi Nguyen

Ke Thi Nguyen

Nov 27, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December  2, 2023 at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ke Thi Nguyen, 86, who died Monday, November 27, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. James Bam Nguyen officiating the services.

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Albert "Junior" Luquette

Albert "Junior" Luquette

Nov 26, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Albert "Junior" Luquette, 85, who passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery...

Andrew Scott Undheim

Andrew Scott Undheim

Nov 25, 2023

Abbeville— A private Memorial Service will be held by the family for Andrew “Scott” Undheim, 61 who passed away on Saturday November 25, 2023, at his residence in Abbeville, LA.

Scott was born on May 24, 1962, in Vista, California, the son of Alv Undheim and Anita Johnson Undheim.

Scott grew up in California but...

Desmond James Demette

Desmond James Demette

Nov 24, 2023

Erath—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery honoring the life of Desmond James Demette, who died Friday, November 24, 2023, at Lourdes Womens & Childrens Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath with Pastor Blake Cotter officiating the...

Terri Lee Gaspard

Terri Lee Gaspard

Nov 21, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Terri Lee Gaspard, 61, who died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of...

Shirley "Momma" Newton

Shirley "Momma" Newton

Nov 17, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Shirley 'Momma' Newton, 70, who died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy officiating...

Levi J. Schexnider

Levi J. Schexnider

Nov 17, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 24, 2023 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Levi Joseph Schexnider, 87, who died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend...

Chester Joseph Dubois

Chester Joseph Dubois

Nov 15, 2023

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery 410 Old Kaplan Hwy Abbeville, LA honoring the life of Chester J. Dubois, 90, who passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his residence in Santa Fe, Texas.

Mr. Chester proudly served his country in U. S. Navy and...

Rollie Fowler Allen Jr.

Rollie Fowler Allen Jr.

Nov 13, 2023

Abbeville- Rollie F. Allen, Jr. of Carencro, La. went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 13, 2023. He battled with COPD for 14 years, determined to live as full a life as he could. And he did.

Rollie was born on September 8, 1940, in Newellton, La., to Rollie F. Allen, Sr. and Bonnie...

Kenneth Hardy

Kenneth Hardy

Nov 10, 2023

Kaplan—Kenneth Hardy, 74, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence.  A celebration of life honoring Kenneth will be held on a later date.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Jude Hardy and his wife, Tiffany of Cameron, and Brandon Paul Hardy and his wife, Michelle of Abbeville; one daughter, Billie Johnson and her husband, Travis...

Gertie R. Morvant

Gertie R. Morvant

Nov 7, 2023

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Gertie R. Morvant, 92, who died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend...

Be Thi Ha

Be Thi Ha

Nov 6, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM  Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Be Thi Ha, 75, who passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital.

She is survived by her five daughters, Linh Ha, Tuyen Ha, Van Ha. Hong Ha, and Le Ha; and...

April Dian Lafleur-Leger

April Dian Lafleur-Leger

Nov 5, 2023

Kaplan—April was born on April 27, 1976, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a very healthy 8 lb., 6 oz. baby. She loved her Maw-Maw Sarah and Paw-Paw Lambert. April always put her brother before herself. In 1992, she and her family moved to Erath, LA where her family still resides. April always put the Lord first in everything...

Vernis "Slim" Leger

Vernis "Slim" Leger

Nov 5, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Vernis "Slim" Leger, 80, who died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services.

He is...

Janice Ann D. Broussard

Janice Ann D. Broussard

Nov 3, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Janice Ann Delcambre Broussard who passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Deacon William “Billy” Vincent will officiate the services.

Janice was a loving and compassionate...

Brigadier General Retired Robert Joseph Leblanc

Brigadier General Retired Robert Joseph Leblanc

Oct 29, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Robert Joseph LeBlanc, 101, who passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Reverend Chester Arceneaux will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct...

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