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.

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,...

B.J. "Bub" Lege

B.J. "Bub" Lege

Dec 26, 2022

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 30, 2022 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of B.J. “Bub” Lege, 93, who died Monday, December 26, 2022 at Vermilion Health Care Center.  He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Glenn Meaux officiating the services. Serving...

John "Badau" Edward Dartez

John "Badau" Edward Dartez

Dec 24, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John "Badau" Edward Dartez, 84, who passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Irudayasamy officiating the...

Mervis Paul Saltzman

Mervis Paul Saltzman

Dec 23, 2022

Kaplan—A kind and loving heart stopped beating.  Mervis Paul Saltzman, 88, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy...

Warren "Jimmy" D'Augereau

Warren "Jimmy" D'Augereau

Dec 22, 2022

Abbeville- Private memorial services were held honoring the life of Warren “Jimmy” d'Augereau, 76, who died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center.  He was laid to rest at St. Mary Madgalen Cemetery.

He is survived by his sisters, Carrie "Marie" d'Augereau of Abbeville, and Laurence “Sis” Faye Gondron of Erath; brothers, Martial James d'Augereau...

Marie Annie Lou Simon Abshire

Marie Annie Lou Simon Abshire

Dec 22, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marie Annie Lou Simon Abshire, 79, who died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Bobby Richard officiating the services.

Marie loved gardening,...

Betty Jane Theall

Betty Jane Theall

Dec 22, 2022

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Betty Jane Theall, 82, who died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Calcutta House in Lafayette.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

Betty...

George Joseph Wayne Couvillion

George Joseph Wayne Couvillion

Dec 20, 2022

Abbeville— A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church honoring the life of George Joseph Wayne Couvillion, 72, who passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital. Reverend Paul Bienvenu will be officiating the services. Readers for the Mass will be Angelle Dartez and Emily...

Thomas "Tom" Wade Villejoin

Thomas "Tom" Wade Villejoin

Dec 16, 2022

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Thomas Wade Villejoin, 80, who died Friday, December 16, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Irudayasamy officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...

Gloria Fay Dartez Bergeron

Gloria Fay Dartez Bergeron

Dec 16, 2022

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gloria Fay Dartez Bergeron, age 79, who died Friday, December 16, 2022, at her residence surrounded by family.  She will be laid to rest at St Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services.  ...

Velma Rae Vincent Quibodeaux

Velma Rae Vincent Quibodeaux

Dec 15, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Velma Rae Vincent Quibodeaux, 94, who died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  She will be laid to rest at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.

Velma was...

Rex Samuel Herpin

Rex Samuel Herpin

Dec 14, 2022

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Rex Samuel Herpin, 24, who died Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

Rex Samuel Herpin...

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