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.

Linest Trahan

Linest Trahan

Oct 23, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mr. Linest Trahan, 83, who died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the...

Mitchell David Thibeaux

Mitchell David Thibeaux

Oct 22, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Mitchell David Thibeaux, 49, who died Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Cupp officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Wesley LeMaire, Patrick...

Gloria Bell Bourque

Gloria Bell Bourque

Oct 22, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Gloria Bell Bourque, 94, who died Friday, October 22, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

She is survived by her two...

Dylan James Hollier

Dylan James Hollier

Oct 22, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November  2, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dylan James Hollier, 22, who died Friday, October 22, 2021.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

He is...

Mathilde "Matsy" Latour Guidry

Mathilde "Matsy" Latour Guidry

Oct 21, 2021

ABBEVILLE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville on Friday, October 29, 2021, honoring the life of Mathilde “Matsy” Latour Guidry, 84, who passed away on October 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery #2 with...

Ervis P Trahan

Ervis P Trahan

Oct 21, 2021

Ervis grew up on a rice and cattle farm on the Louisiana prairie on the outskirts of Mulvey. He was a Boy Scout and a graduate of Kaplan High School, class of 1956. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1962 to 1964. Ervis graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana...

Judy Lynn Dronet

Judy Lynn Dronet

Oct 20, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Judy Lynn Dronet, 74, who died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Carolyn Romero Tompkins

Carolyn Romero Tompkins

Oct 18, 2021

ABBEVILLE — A memorial gathering will be held at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM, honoring the life of Carolyn Romero Tompkins, 75, who died Monday, October 18, 2021 at her residence.

She is survived by her three daughters, Katherine Forster of...

Bernadean Cormier Leger

Bernadean Cormier Leger

Oct 13, 2021

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Bernadean Cormier Leger, 80, who died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery...

Jason Christopher White

Jason Christopher White

Oct 11, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Jason Christopher White, 38, who died Monday, October 11, 2021 at his residence, with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

He is survived by his mother, Rebecca S. White of Kaplan; his four...

Thelma Landry Trahan

Thelma Landry Trahan

Oct 10, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Thelma Landry Trahan, 90, who died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence.

Thelma was a life-long New Orleans Saints fan who also enjoyed watching baseball.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Betty Harrington Gaspard

Betty Harrington Gaspard

Oct 10, 2021

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Betty Harrington Gaspard, 88, who passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.  She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare...

Joyce Breaux

Joyce Breaux

Oct 10, 2021

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Joyce Breaux, 89, who died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.

She is survived...

Michael James Clostio Sr.

Michael James Clostio Sr.

Oct 6, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael James Clostio Sr., 71, who died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Lane Payne officiating the services.  Pallbearers will...

Nettie Marie Detraz

Nettie Marie Detraz

Oct 6, 2021

ABBEVILLE— A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church in Esther, honoring the life of Nettie Marie Lege Detraz, 77, who died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Nettie is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Detraz; two daughters, Daphne Credeur and her...

Alvin "Moose" Ray Vaughn

Alvin "Moose" Ray Vaughn

Oct 5, 2021

Kaplan- Private graveside services will be held at LeMaire Cemetery honoring the life of Alvin “Moose” Ray Vaughn, 72, who died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.

He is survived by his sister, Dorsey Dean Stelly Veazey of Forked Island; his brother, Deacon David Vaughn and his wife, Patricia of Cow Island;...

Mary Magdalen Mayeux

Mary Magdalen Mayeux

Oct 4, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October  9, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Magdalen Mayeux, 69, who died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.  She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery...

Roland Joseph Simon

Roland Joseph Simon

Oct 4, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October  6, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Roland Joseph Simon, 77, who died Monday, October 4, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Todd Simon and...

Roland Francis Leblanc

Roland Francis Leblanc

Oct 3, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October  5, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Roland Francis LeBlanc, Sr., 96, who passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 3, 2021 - the day of the Lord's Resurrection and the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. He...

Azelie L. Touchet

Azelie L. Touchet

Sep 28, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Azelie L. Touchet, 79, who died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services.

She is survived by her...

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