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.

Paula Claire Durke

Paula Claire Durke

Sep 10, 2023

Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so!

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Paula Claire Durke, 64, who passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by family.

Paula was a 1976 graduate...

William "Bill" Frederick Gardiner

William "Bill" Frederick Gardiner

Sep 9, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Gueydan First United Methodist Church honoring the life of William “Bill” Frederick Gardiner, 66, a loving father, grandfather and adoring husband who left this earthly life Saturday, September 9, 2023.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Chyrelena Peyton officiating the...

Fay Howard

Fay Howard

Sep 6, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September  9, 2023 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Fay Howard, 92, who died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Maison duMonde Living Center.  She will be laid to rest at Andrus Cove Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services with...

Mason Gerard Roy

Mason Gerard Roy

Sep 6, 2023

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September  9, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mason Gerard Roy, 28, who died Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  He will be laid to rest at Shell Beach Cemetery with Reverend Mitchell Guidry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will...

Anh Thi Nguyen

Anh Thi Nguyen

Sep 4, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Anh Thi Nguyen, 85, who died Monday, September 4, 2023, at Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

She is survived by her nephew,...

Clyde Paul Reese, Jr.

Clyde Paul Reese, Jr.

Sep 1, 2023

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September  5, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Clyde Paul Reese, Jr., 73, who died Friday, September 1, 2023 at his residence after a battle with colon cancer. Father Corey Campeaux, pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church, will conduct...

Paul Daniel Broussard

Paul Daniel Broussard

Aug 29, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Daniel Broussard, 84, who died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Maison duMonde Living Center.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend...

Donald Joseph Gaspard

Donald Joseph Gaspard

Aug 28, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Donald Joseph Gaspard, 74, who died Monday, August 28, 2023 at his residence. Reverend Keith Landry will  officiate the services.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Belva “Jane” Gaspard of Kaplan;...

Anthony Galitsky M.D.

Anthony Galitsky M.D.

Aug 25, 2023

Abbeville—A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 300 Pere Megret St. in Abbeville, honoring the life of Dr. Anthony Galitsky, 53. Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ will be the Celebrant for the Mass. The family request visiting hours be observed on Tuesday September 5, 2023 from 10:00 AM...

Cynthia Richard Dartez

Cynthia Richard Dartez

Aug 24, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Cynthia Richard Dartez, 66, who died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Oschner Lafayette General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Joshua LeBlanc officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Travis...

Roland James Laviolette

Roland James Laviolette

Aug 24, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 28, 2023  at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Roland James Laviolette, 64, who died Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Oschner Lafayette General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.  Those serving as pallbearers...

Finn Jude Breaux

Finn Jude Breaux

Aug 23, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Finn Jude Breaux, 3 months, who died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his residence.  Deacon John Dugas will officiate the service.

Finn enjoyed watching cartoons.  Playing with his big brother, Sawyer and hanging out...

Jean Marie Thibeaux Bertrand

Jean Marie Thibeaux Bertrand

Aug 23, 2023

Erath—Memorial Services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Jean Thibeaux Bertrand, age 59, who passed away at New Iberia Manor North on Monday, August 23, 2023.

Jean Thibeaux Bertrand was born on June 26, 1964, in Lafayette, La. She was a longtime resident of Erath. She enjoyed talking on the phone, playing...

Valla Mae Broussard Legè

Valla Mae Broussard Legè

Aug 22, 2023

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. James Church in Esther honoring the life of Valla Mae Broussard Legè, 83, who died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.

Valla was a...

Judith "Judy" Herpin Vidallier

Judith "Judy" Herpin Vidallier

Aug 21, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Judith "Judy" Ann Herpin Vidallier, 70, who died Monday, August 21, 2023, at Abbeville General Hospital after a brief illness.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the...

Elzie "Red" Cormier

Elzie "Red" Cormier

Aug 21, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Elzie “Red” Cormier, 90, who died Monday, August 21, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

He is survived by his...

Daniel Ray Arabie,Sr.

Daniel Ray Arabie,Sr.

Aug 20, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel Ray Arabie, 81, who died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.  Those serving as pallbearers will...

Wilburn "Moon" L. Mullen

Wilburn "Moon" L. Mullen

Aug 19, 2023

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Wilburn L. “Moon” Mullen, 91, who passed away peacefully Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

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Daniel "Danny" Ray Trahan

Daniel "Danny" Ray Trahan

Aug 18, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA honoring the life of Daniel “Danny” Ray Trahan, of Maurice, LA who passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Calcutta House in Lafayette, at the age of 65. Entombment will be at St....

Frances “Roma” Detraz

Frances “Roma” Detraz

Aug 14, 2023

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023  at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Frances Roma Detraz, 86, who passed away peacefully on her birthday, Monday, August 14, 2023.  Such a glorious welcome to enter heaven on her birthday.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with...

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