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 Catherine Montet Dronet
Feb 7, 2022
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Bancker Cemetery honoring the life of Mary Montet Dronet, 77, who died Monday, February 7, 2022 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.
She is...
Tao Van Nguyen
Feb 6, 2022
ABBEVILLE—Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at The VN Hall, 1201 N. Lafitte Rd., Abbeville honoring the life of Tao Van Nguyen, 73, who died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend James Bam Nguyen officiating the services.
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Debra Fay Guidry
Feb 4, 2022
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Debra Fay Guidry, 65, who died Friday, February 4, 2022 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery
She is survived by her mother,...
Lydia Meaux Montagne
Feb 3, 2022
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Lydia Meaux Montagne, 80, who died Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.
She...
Mary E. Trahan
Feb 3, 2022
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary E. Trahan, 91, who died Thursday, February 3, 2022. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Cecile Broussard Light
Feb 1, 2022
A private memorial will take place at a later date honoring the life of Cecile K. Broussard Light, 77, who died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her daughter’s residence.
My mother might have had a stubborn side to her. However, she loved each and every one of her family in her special way. She was a strong-willed...
Ryan "Kiki" Oneil Geroge
Feb 1, 2022
Kaplan — Ryan “Kiki” Oneil George, 43, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal Boullion George; his two sons, Alex Geroge and Malcolm George and his fiancѐe, Brittany Klumpp; his daughter, Taylor George; his two grandchildren, Liam George and Luka Geroge; his father, Van Huynh; and his mother, Geraldine Harrington.
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Anna Lou Hebert Touchet
Jan 31, 2022
Abbeville- Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Anna Lou Hebert Touchet, 90, who died Monday, January 31, 2022. She will be buried alongside her late husband in St. Paul Cemetery. Reverend Donald Bernard will officiate the services....
Cecile Hebert Chatagnier
Jan 29, 2022
Kaplan — Cecile Hebert Chatagnier, 90, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vermilion Health Care Center.
Friends and family will remember her as a caring and giving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her three children, Harlan J. Chatagnier, Jr. and his companion, Ramona Breedlove, Cynthia Milliman and her husband, Harry, and...
Christopher "Penu" Knilans
Jan 26, 2022
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Christopher “Penu” Knilans, 57, who died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services. Serving...
Sharon Frederick Faulk
Jan 23, 2022
A memorial will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Sharon Margaret Frederick Faulk, 72, who died Sunday, January 23, 2022, surrounded by close family.
Sharon met Donald when they were juniors in high school in 1966. The pair fell in love and were...
Ramsie Kate Baumgardner
Jan 23, 2022
Maurice—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ramsie Kate “Ram” Baumgardner, 18, who entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 23, 2022 after a tragic automobile accident in Vermilion Parish. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery...
Mae Grace Mouton
Jan 22, 2022
KAPLAN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mae Grace Mouton, 81, who died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the...
Glenda Faye Ware
Jan 21, 2022
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Glenda Faye Ware, 64, who died Friday, January 21, 2022 at her residence. Fr. Andre Metrejean will officiate the service.
Glenda was a loving and devoted wife and mother.
She is survived...
Jerry Don Wilson
Jan 20, 2022
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of J. "Jerry" Don Wilson, 72, who passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2022. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Pastor Gabe...
Ursula Jane Celestain
Jan 18, 2022
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Ursula Jane Celestain, 71, who was called home to join her parents on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most...
Elizabeth "Liz" Rudd
Jan 16, 2022
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Elizabeth “Liz” Rudd, 75, who died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Williams III officiating the services.
She is survived...
Elgin Duhon Holland
Jan 15, 2022
Maurice—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Elgin Duhon Holland, 86, who died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at AMG Specialty Hospital - Park Place Campus. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating...
Dana Burt
Jan 14, 2022
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dana Burt, 51, who died Friday, January 14, 2022, with Reverend Thurman Floyd officiating the services.
He is survived by his fiancѐe, Shelli Koch of Kaplan; his son, Lucas Burt of Kaplan; his daughter,...
Ellis R. Bordelon
Jan 12, 2022
Maurice—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 17, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ellis R. Bordelon, 76, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence after battling cancer the last couple of months. Reverend Donald Bernard will be officiating the services. Eucharistic...