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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,...