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 Robert Romero, Sr.

Joseph Robert Romero, Sr.

Jul 3, 2022

Abbeville-Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Joseph Robert Romero Sr., 95, who died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at East Ridge Nursing and Rehab. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Msgr....

Claude Joseph Duhon Jr.

Claude Joseph Duhon Jr.

Jul 2, 2022

Abbeville—A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Claude Joseph Duhon Jr., who died at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  Reverend Louis J. Richard will officiate the services.

Claude was born in Crowley, raised in...

Beverly "Jean" Guidry Broussard

Beverly "Jean" Guidry Broussard

Jul 2, 2022

Pecan Island—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July  7, 2022 at Glad Tiding Church honoring the life of Beverly “Jean” Guidry Broussard, 82, who died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Calcutta House.  She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery with Pastor Steve Delino officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Sonia Greene Bertrand

Sonia Greene Bertrand

Jun 26, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Sonia Greene Bertrand, 71, who died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Irudayasamy officiating the services.

She is survived by her...

Arville Touchet

Arville Touchet

Jun 24, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Arville Touchet, 85, who died Friday, June 24, 2022. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Alice B. Villejoin

Alice B. Villejoin

Jun 24, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alice B. Villejoin, 76, who passed away peacefully with her family Friday, June 24, 2022 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating...

Benjamin Avery Abshire

Benjamin Avery Abshire

Jun 23, 2022

Kaplan—Memorial services officiated by Reverend Ted Broussard will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Benjamin Avery Abshire, 47, who died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at MD Anderson Hospital.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Maria Doucet Abshire of Kaplan; one...

Dennis Ray Lemaire

Dennis Ray Lemaire

Jun 23, 2022

Dennis Ray LeMaire, 74, who died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Corey LeMaire, Chad LeMaire, Peyton LeMaire, Seaver LeMaire, Kiley Patin and Brent Colomb.

Dennis is a 1967 graduate of Abbeville High School.  After high school he joined the United States Army. ...

Shelton Joseph Suire

Shelton Joseph Suire

Jun 17, 2022

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Shelton Joseph Suire, 74.   Mr. Shelton will have a private burial, at a later date. His four grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Shelton Joseph Suire – car and truck enthusiast, fishing and boating...

Richard “Wayne” Touchet

Richard “Wayne” Touchet

Jun 15, 2022

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Richard Wayne Touchet, 74, who died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  Reverend Louis J. Richard and con-celebrant, Father Glenn Meaux will officiate the service.  Pallbearers...

Davalyn Moreland Duhon

Davalyn Moreland Duhon

Jun 13, 2022

Leroy-A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy honoring the life of Davalyn Moreland Duhon, 77.  Davalyn lost her lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Woodbriar Assisted Living and Memory Care in Maurice. Reverend Paul...

Fred Maturin

Fred Maturin

Jun 11, 2022

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Fred Maturin, 86, who died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Eastridge Nursing Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

Fred was a...

Elizabeth Ann Leblanc

Elizabeth Ann Leblanc

Jun 9, 2022

Kaplan— Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Elizabeth Ann LeBlanc, 50, who died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her residence.

She is survived by her three sons, Cory Sistrunk of Lake Charles, Rodney Sistrunk of Kaplan and Harley LeBlanc of Kaplan; her daughter, Candidissima Mire and her wife, Lyndsey Mire...

Annie Grace Meaux Vaughan

Annie Grace Meaux Vaughan

Jun 9, 2022

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Annie Grace Meaux Vaughan, 83, who died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the...

Jack F. Breaux, Sr.

Jack F. Breaux, Sr.

Jun 8, 2022

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Jack F. Breaux, Sr., 54, who died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his two sons, Jack F. Breaux, Jr. of Lafayette and Brian K. Reed of Mowata; his two grandsons, Bryson Reed and...

Rosa Mae Gaspard

Rosa Mae Gaspard

Jun 8, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rosa Mae Gaspard, 84, who died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Calcutta House.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Irudayasamy officiating the services. Serving...

Brenda Hartman Stelly

Brenda Hartman Stelly

Jun 7, 2022

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Brenda Hartman Stelly, 77, who died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most...

Shirley A. Mouton

Shirley A. Mouton

Jun 6, 2022

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June  8, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Shirley A. Mouton, 82, who died Monday, June 6, 2022 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

She is survived...

Catherine Comeaux Thomas

Catherine Comeaux Thomas

Jun 6, 2022

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Catherine Comeaux Thomas, 71, of Carencro, Louisiana. She died peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Oschner Lafayette General Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She will...

Ruby Nolia Borel Westerbuhr

Ruby Nolia Borel Westerbuhr

May 31, 2022

Abbeville- A memorial will be held at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 101 E. Vermilion St. Abbeville, LA. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. honoring the life of Ruby Nolia Borel Westerbuhr, 76, who died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her residence.

She is survived by her two sons, Mike Puckett and his wife, Michelle of New Orleans,...

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