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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Carrie "Pete" Doucet

Carrie "Pete" Doucet

Sep 28, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October  4, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Carrie “Pete” Doucet, 79, who died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at The Guest House.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the...

Melissa Mouton

Melissa Mouton

Sep 27, 2021

ABBEVILLE -Private services were held for Melissa Ann Mouton, 54, who died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, Monday, September 27th, 2021 at Maison Du Monde in Abbeville, La after a lengthy battle with Huntington's Disease.

Melissa was born on March 29th, 1967 and raised in Kaplan, to the union of the late James Dexter...

Aaron Rixby Lebeouf

Aaron Rixby Lebeouf

Sep 22, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Aaron Rixby LeBeouf, 56, who died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension.  He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carroll Fontenot, Brennon LeBeouf, Alex Moreau, Josh...

William "Billy" Joseph Meaux

William "Billy" Joseph Meaux

Sep 22, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of William "Billy" Joseph Meaux, 75, who died peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Kern, Gil Meaux, Shane Meaux, Casey...

Dr. Kelly Matthews Ryder

Dr. Kelly Matthews Ryder

Sep 22, 2021

Abbeville— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Abbeville.  In the morning of Wednesday September 22, 2021, at 7:06 A.M. Kelly Matthews Ryder, DC, ART, CCSP, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical center in Baton Rouge,...

Shirley Stelly Rung

Shirley Stelly Rung

Sep 20, 2021

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Stelly Rung, 91, who died Monday, September 20, 2021 surrounded by her family at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the...

Harris Paul Lemaire

Harris Paul Lemaire

Sep 19, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Harris Paul LeMaire, 76, who died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence.  Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the service.

In 1962 he joined the U.S. Marines where he served his country proudly...

William Gaspard, Jr.

William Gaspard, Jr.

Sep 18, 2021

Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of William Joseph Gaspard Jr., 56, who died Saturday, September 18, 2021.  Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the service.

William is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Wadlington of Abbeville; father, William Gaspard,...

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