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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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...
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...
Dolores Ledet Meaux
May 31, 2022
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 3, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Dolores Ledet Meaux, 88, who died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, surrounded by her family. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Her grandson, Father Seth Lemaire will celebrate the funeral...
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,...
Gladys Landry Denais
May 29, 2022
Abbeville—A Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Gladys Landry Denais, 96, who died peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services. ...
Wilbur "Bubba" Benoit
May 22, 2022
Kaplan—Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Wilbur “Bubba” Benoit, 66, who died Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his residence.
Bubba was always a hard worker, he started working at the age of 15, farming his parents land and walking levees in Gueydan. He worked...
Dudley Joseph Meaux
May 22, 2022
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Dudley Joseph Meaux, 96, who died Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...
Martha Boudreaux Primeaux
May 12, 2022
ABBEVILLE – Memorial services will be held at a later date honoring the life of Martha Boudreaux Primeaux, 86, who died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
Martha is survived by her children, Thomas Mike Primeaux, Richard M. Primeaux, Joseph K....
Mary Lee White Broussard
May 12, 2022
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Mary Lee White Broussard, 91, who died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.
She is...
Lovelis "Buddy" Hebert, Jr.
May 11, 2022
ABBEVILLE--Buddy Hebert, 66, passed away at 12:18 a.m. on May 11th at his home in Lafayette, Louisiana. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday May 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and a short funeral service will immediately follow at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, Louisiana. Interment in the family mausoleum will be at a later date....
Mary "Mamma" L. Guillot
May 10, 2022
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mary “Mamma” L. Guillot, 83, who died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Irudayasamy officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Veronica...