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.

Matthew "Lee" Marceaux

Matthew "Lee" Marceaux

Jul 31, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Matthew “Lee” Marceaux, 57, who died Monday, July 31, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Derek Jude Duhon

Derek Jude Duhon

Jul 28, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August  2, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Derek Jude Duhon, 47, who died Friday, July 28, 2023. Pastor Sean Walker of The Bayou Church will officiate the service.  Burial will take place at a later date in St. Paul Cemetery.

Derek...

Joseph "Minus" Mouton

Joseph "Minus" Mouton

Jul 28, 2023

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August  2, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph “Minus” Mouton, 90, a loving husband and father who passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, Friday, July 28, 2023 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  He...

John Lasalle

John Lasalle

Jul 27, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John  LaSalle, Sr., 86, who died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home.  He will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services. Pallbearers will be John...

Carrie Broussard Suire

Carrie Broussard Suire

Jul 25, 2023

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Carrie Broussard Suire, 96, who died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Maison duMonde Living Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy officiating the services....

Beverly Abshire Hebert

Beverly Abshire Hebert

Jul 24, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 27, 2023  at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Beverly Abshire Hebert, 85, who died Monday, July 24, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most...

Joseph V.J. Conner

Joseph V.J. Conner

Jul 23, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 1, 2023  at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph V.J. Conner, 92, who died Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Shreveport, LA.  He will be laid to rest at Saint Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Daniel Picard officiating the services.

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Cori Wayne Duhon

Cori Wayne Duhon

Jul 22, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Cori Wayne Duhon, 51, who passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Calcutta House   in Lafayette, LA.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Chris Reis of Our Savior’s Church in...

Donald James Vidalier

Donald James Vidalier

Jul 21, 2023

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are missed beyond words and loved beyond measure.” Unknown Author

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Donald James Vidalier, 78, who died Friday, July 21, 2023, at his residence.  Deacon...

Johnny J. Broussard

Johnny J. Broussard

Jul 15, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Johnny Joseph Broussard, 61, who died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.

He is survived by...

Judy Chauvin Connor

Judy Chauvin Connor

Jul 13, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Judy Chauvin Connor, 82, who died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Vermilion Health Care Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services....

Lauris Jean Broussard

Lauris Jean Broussard

Jul 12, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Lauris Jean Broussard, 103, who died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Eastridge Nursing Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the...

Saybie P. Suire

Saybie P. Suire

Jul 10, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Saybie Prejean Suire, 88, who died Monday, July 10, 2023 at Vermilion Health Care Center, with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.

She is survived by her son, Ricky L. Suire of Forked Island;...

Carmen "Nona" Guidry Perrin

Carmen "Nona" Guidry Perrin

Jul 8, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, 901 Frederick Avenue, Kaplan, LA, honoring the life of Carmen Nona Guidry Perrin, 91, who passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her residence in Indian Bayou, LA. Reverend Mark Miley will celebrate the Mass. Readers...

Jimmie Dale Choate

Jimmie Dale Choate

Jul 7, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jimmie Dale Choate, 84, who passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services. Honored...

Joyce Marceaux Menard

Joyce Marceaux Menard

Jul 5, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July  8, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Joyce Marceaux Menard, 81, who died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Elizabeth Ann Walker Henry

Elizabeth Ann Walker Henry

Jul 5, 2023

Ann was born on November 30, 1948 in Bellville, Texas to R.L. Walker, Jr. and Mabel Saltzman Walker. She spent her early childhood in Hempstead, then Kemah, Texas, and remained a proud Texan all her life, despite her Cajun roots. Her family moved to the Philippines in 1957 where her father was stationed by the Air Force. Upon returning...

Theresa Russo Travasos

Theresa Russo Travasos

Jul 5, 2023

Abbeville—Private graveside services were held at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Theresa Russo Travasos, 93, who died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at her residence.

Theresa was a graduate of Abbeville High School and SLI (now UL at Lafayette, where she received a Bachelor's degree. She then taught school at Forked Island and bookkeeping at the...

Marjorie Istre Hebert

Marjorie Istre Hebert

Jul 3, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, July  5, 2023  at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Marjorie Istre Hebert, 87, who died Monday, July 3, 2023 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.

Marjorie was a devoted...

Billy Carroll Bailey

Billy Carroll Bailey

Jun 29, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July  9, 2023  at First Baptist Church of Abbeville honoring the life of Billy Carroll Bailey, 91, who died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Maison duMonde Living Center.  He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Pres Riley officiating the services.

Billy spent most...

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