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.

Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams

May 25, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June  2, 2023 at New Beginnings Primitive Baptist Church honoring the life of Joseph Williams, 79, who died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Williams III officiating the services.

Mr....

Winfred J. Abshire

Winfred J. Abshire

May 25, 2023

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 26, 2023 at LeMaire Cemetery honoring the life of Winfred J. Abshire, 81, who died Thursday, May 25, 2023.  He will be laid to rest with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

He is survived by his son, Kevin Abshire and his wife, Sydney of Kaplan;...

Nancy White Thomas

Nancy White Thomas

May 22, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at   1:00 PM  on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Nancy White Thomas, 80, of Abbeville, Louisiana. Nancy passed away Monday evening, May 22, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving husband and family. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul...

Janell Lasalle Vincent

Janell Lasalle Vincent

May 19, 2023

ABBEVILLE—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Janell Lasalle Vincent, 67, who died Friday, May 19, 2023, at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the...

Cecile "Louella" Boutin

Cecile "Louella" Boutin

May 18, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at   2:00 PM  on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Cecile “Louella” Boutin , 90, who died Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center.   She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Pastor Joseph Boutin officiating the...

Dorothy Toups Pere'

Dorothy Toups Pere'

May 17, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy Toups Peré, 82, who died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Calcutta House. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services.

Dotsie, as she...

Barbara Ellen Hebert

Barbara Ellen Hebert

May 14, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Barbara Ellen Hébert, 91, of Abbeville, Louisiana, who passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Louis Richard officiating the...

Larry James Baudoin

Larry James Baudoin

May 13, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Larry James Baudoin, 83, who died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the...

Alton "Tan" J. Abshire

Alton "Tan" J. Abshire

May 11, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alton J. “Tan” Abshire, 87, who passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Alyssa Jane Carroll Boudreaux

Alyssa Jane Carroll Boudreaux

May 9, 2023

Abbeville—Alyssa Jane Carroll Boudreaux passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her residence in Youngsville at the age of 60. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, Rev. Lance Otwell, Caney Lake Baptist Church will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery....

Andrus J. Roche

Andrus J. Roche

May 8, 2023

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Andrus Joseph Roche, 76, who died Monday, May 8, 2023 at Calcutta House.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Serving as...

Peterman Bourque

Peterman Bourque

May 7, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 11, 2023  at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Peterman Bourque, 97, who died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Calcutta House at Hospice of Acadiana in Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.  Those...

Susan Kaye Stelly

Susan Kaye Stelly

May 7, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Susan Kaye Monteaux Stelly, 63, who died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the...

Lauris “Maw Kate” Gaspard

Lauris “Maw Kate” Gaspard

May 3, 2023

Kaplan —Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May  5, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lauris “Maw Kate” Gaspard, 94, who died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Irudayasamy officiating the services.

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David Keith Landry

David Keith Landry

May 1, 2023

Abbeville—A celebration of life will be held at a later date honoring the life of David Keith Landry, 60, who passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.

David was born on August 25,1962. He was a 1980 graduate of Abbeville High School.  After graduation, he attended USL and later joined the National Guard, where he proudly served our...

Rex O. Simon

Rex O. Simon

Apr 30, 2023

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday May 3, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy honoring the life of Rex O. Simon, 87. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 30, 2023, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be laid to...

Scott David Mcgregor

Scott David Mcgregor

Apr 28, 2023

Kaplan—Graveside services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday , May  3, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Scott David McGregor, 72, who died Friday, April 28, 2023 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Suzonne Renee Faulk...

James Milton Delcambre, Jr.

James Milton Delcambre, Jr.

Apr 28, 2023

Abbeville — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of James Milton Delcambre, Jr., 86, who died Friday, April 28, 2023 at his residence. He will be laid to rest St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating...

Una Louise Vincent Broussard

Una Louise Vincent Broussard

Apr 21, 2023

Abbeville — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Una Louise Vincent Broussard , 87 , who died peacefully Friday , April 21, 2023, at her residence . She will be laid to rest at St. Paul...

Christopher Calef Willett

Christopher Calef Willett

Apr 21, 2023

A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at St. Mary of False River Catholic Church honoring the life of Christopher Calef Willett, 55, who died Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home in New Iberia. Interment will take place at a later date.

He was a devoted father, husband, son,...

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