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.

Laura Mae Herpin

Laura Mae Herpin

Mar 23, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Laura M Herpin, 98, who died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Chris Crochet

Chris Crochet

Mar 18, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Chris Crochet, 49, who died Thursday, March 18, 2021.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Conner, Clayton Duhon, Brian Braus, Layne...

Gene Francis Jones

Gene Francis Jones

Mar 18, 2021

A private memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Gene Francis Jones, 80, who died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at.  Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Gene was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors.  He also enjoyed gardening and...

John Amos Broussard, Jr.

John Amos Broussard, Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John Amos Broussard, Jr., 67, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services....

Diana Cormier

Diana Cormier

Mar 18, 2021

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM to celebrate the life of Diana Cormier, 72, of Lyons Point, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Metairie, LA.

Diana was the beloved wife of Nancy Hirzel.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hodo Paul and...

Wesley Dixon Jr.

Wesley Dixon Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

Abbeville- Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Faith Hope Baptist Church, 407 Duroq St., Abbeville.  Dr. Warren Milson will officiate the services.  He will be laid to rest at Prairie Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Fontnette, William B. Dixon, Jalen B. Dixon, Governor W. Dixon, and Eric A. Stellky.  Honorary...

Marjorie Touchet Richard

Marjorie Touchet Richard

Mar 18, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Marjorie Touchet Richard, 82, who died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Brian...

Paula Ann Garrot

Paula Ann Garrot

Mar 17, 2021

Abbeville-

Paula Ann Crain Garrot (“Ann”) was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 6, 1947 to Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Penn Crain, Jr. In 1965 she graduated from C.E. Byrd High School.  She attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. After graduating with a BA in History...

Efton Joseph Fontenot, Sr.

Efton Joseph Fontenot, Sr.

Mar 17, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Efton Joseph Fontenot, 77, who died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. ...

Charles James Gunter

Charles James Gunter

Mar 17, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. James Church honoring the life of Charles James Gunter, 93, who died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Brett...

Nancy Anne Matthews

Nancy Anne Matthews

Mar 17, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Queen Nancy, 67, who died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, with Reverend Mark Miley officiating and Reverend Matthew Barzare concelebrating the services. Serving as...

Charmaine Abshire Lafleur

Charmaine Abshire Lafleur

Mar 15, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Charmaine Abshire LaFleur, 51, who died Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating and Reverend Mark Miley concelebrating the services.

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Paul “P.D” Marceaux

Paul “P.D” Marceaux

Mar 15, 2021

Kaplan – A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul “P.D.” Marceaux, 90, who died Monday, March 15. 2021, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend...

Joan Lormand Guidry

Joan Lormand Guidry

Mar 14, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Joan Lormand Guidry, 67, who died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matt...

Lovelace John Hebert Sr.

Lovelace John Hebert Sr.

Mar 13, 2021

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Lovelace John Hebert Sr., 90, who died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.  He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery in Cow Island with Reverend Matthew Barzare...

Gloria Jane Bertand Faulk

Gloria Jane Bertand Faulk

Mar 13, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Gloria Jane Bertrand Faulk, 80, who died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark...

Ellen Gail Broussard

Ellen Gail Broussard

Mar 13, 2021

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Ellen Gail Broussard, 74, who died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Eastridge Nursing Center.

She is survived by her son, Greg Gaspard and his wife, Wendy of Austin, TX; step-children, Ann Nerren of Erath, Darlene Menard...

Audrey Marie Suire

Audrey Marie Suire

Mar 11, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Audrey Marie Suire, 71, who died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home.  She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

She...

Nedia Vidallia Guarino

Nedia Vidallia Guarino

Mar 11, 2021

Abbeville—A 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Nedia V. Guarino at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville on Monday March 15 th ,2021. Reverend Louis Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen will serve as the Celebrant of the Mass. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am in the church prior to the...

Vernise “Maw” Harrington

Vernise “Maw” Harrington

Mar 10, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Vernise “Maw” Harrington, 89, who died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Bryan...

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