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.

Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard

Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard

Jan 20, 2023

Kaplan—A memorial celebration will be held at the American Legion Hall from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 19, 2023 honoring the life of Winnie Theresa Boutte Broussard who passed away at her home under hospice care on January 20, 2023 after a 15 day stay at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

Winnie was born...

Mark Wayne Campbell

Mark Wayne Campbell

Jan 19, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mark Wayne Campbell, 63, who died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services.

He is survived by his...

Hortense Smith

Hortense Smith

Jan 17, 2023

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Hortense LeBlanc Smith, 97, who died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Maison duMonde Living Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

She is survived...

Melise Marie Broussard

Melise Marie Broussard

Jan 13, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Melise Marie Broussard, age 96, who passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital surrounded by her family. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Charles Esuaiko officiating...

Purvis James Bourque

Purvis James Bourque

Jan 11, 2023

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Purvis James Bourque, 75, who died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Abbeville General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services.  Pallbearers...

Robert "Stanley" Guidry

Robert "Stanley" Guidry

Jan 10, 2023

Abbeville—A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church on Thursday, January 26, 2023, honoring the life of Robert Stanley Guidry, 93, who died peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Calcutta House.  He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard...

Elaine Primeaux Mouledous

Elaine Primeaux Mouledous

Jan 8, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elaine Primeaux Mouledous, 92, who died Sunday, January 8, 2023.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard and con celebrant, Father Steve LeBlanc officiating the...

Clifton Alfred Broussard Sr.

Clifton Alfred Broussard Sr.

Jan 7, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023, at a 12:30 PM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, honoring the life of Clifton Alfred Broussard, Sr., 85, who died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at home, surrounded by his children.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery,...

Mildred Ann Keleshian

Mildred Ann Keleshian

Jan 6, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mildred Ann Keleshian, 81, who passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Calcutta House, with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services.

She is survived by her son, Chuck Roberson (Christine LaSalle) of Kaplan; her...

Eugenia Davidson Klein

Eugenia Davidson Klein

Jan 5, 2023

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Eugenia Davidson Klein, 95, who died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers will...

Ricky Anthony Faulk

Ricky Anthony Faulk

Jan 4, 2023

Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Ricky Anthony Faulk, 68, who died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at New Iberia Manor South.  He will be laid to rest in St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the service.

Ricky...

Mary "Laura" Gaspard

Mary "Laura" Gaspard

Jan 3, 2023

Abbeville— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 6, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Church honoring the life of Mary “Laura” Hargrave Gaspard, 89, who passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Louis Richard officiating the services.

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Venola Rose Broussard

Venola Rose Broussard

Jan 1, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January  4, 2023   at St. James Chapel in Esther honoring the life of Venola Rose Broussard, 84, who died Sunday, January 1, 2023.  She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Mark Broussard, Brady...

Eula Mae T. Gaspard

Eula Mae T. Gaspard

Dec 31, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January  4, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Eula Mae T. Gaspard, 91, who died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

She is survived...

Kimberly Lorraine Vincent

Kimberly Lorraine Vincent

Dec 31, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January  6, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Kimberly Lorraine Vincent, 48.  She will be laid to rest at Shell Beach Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Irudayasamy officiating the services.

Kimberly was born on March 24, 1974 in Pasadena, TX to Reatha and...

Randall Benoit

Randall Benoit

Dec 29, 2022

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, January  2, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Randall Benoit, 63, who died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Francis Cao officiating the services.  Those serving...

Stanford Melancon

Stanford Melancon

Dec 28, 2022

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January  4, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Stanford Melancon, 77, who passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Horace Butler

Horace Butler

Dec 28, 2022

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Horace Butler, 84, who died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Campus.  He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Brother Chris Fuselier officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Chad Savoy,...

James Royley Lemaire

James Royley Lemaire

Dec 27, 2022

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of James Royley LeMaire, 84, who died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

Royley retired...

Makayla "Kk" Menard

Makayla "Kk" Menard

Dec 27, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Makayla Rian Menard, 21, who passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services.

Makayla was a beautiful,...

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