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.

Marcus Brian Boudreaux

Marcus Brian Boudreaux

Jun 21, 2024

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy, LA honoring the life of Marcus Brian Boudreaux, 66, who passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of...

Raymond Frederick

Raymond Frederick

Jun 20, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Raymond Frederick, 76, who died Thursday, June 20, 2024. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.

Raymond was a graduate of Abbeville High School...

Larry L. Lené,

Larry L. Lené,

Jun 18, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Larry L. Lené, 81, at 2:00pm on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. A recitation of the Rosary will begin at 1:30pm.

A native of Abbeville, Larry graduated from Mount Carmel and the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now ULL) and served...

Umae S. Gaspard

Umae S. Gaspard

Jun 18, 2024

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2024 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Umae S. Gaspard, 97, who died Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy...

Donald Mergist

Donald Mergist

Jun 16, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2024  at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Donald Mergist, 86, who died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with his nephew, Kenneth Davis officiating the services.

Donald was a veteran...

Kenneth Paul Boudreaux, Sr.

Kenneth Paul Boudreaux, Sr.

Jun 15, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 22, 2024  at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kenneth Paul Boudreaux, Sr., 72, who died Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Ernest Breaux  officiating the services.  Those serving as pallbearers will...

Barbara Gayle Plummer

Barbara Gayle Plummer

Jun 15, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Barbara Gayle Plummer, 65, who died Saturday, June 15, 2024 at a hospital in New Orleans.  Deacon Byron J. Soley will officiate the service.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dennis...

John Alton Trahan, Jr.

John Alton Trahan, Jr.

Jun 9, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of John "Alton" Trahan, Jr., 72, who died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. James Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services. Serving as...

Paul Roy Pommier

Paul Roy Pommier

Jun 7, 2024

Kaplan—Paul Roy Pommier died on the morning of Friday, June 7 to enter the eternal gates of heaven. Paul, more commonly known as "Roy", was a simple, quiet, country man.  He lived his life in the simplest form with a serving heart.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June...

Trula Dupuy Minvielle

Trula Dupuy Minvielle

Jun 7, 2024

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Trula Dupuy Minvielle, 71, who passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery at a later date with Deacon William Vincent...

Helen T. Blier

Helen T. Blier

Jun 6, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Helen T. Blier, 72, who died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Calcutta House - Hospice of Acadiana in Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Timmy Farris officiating the services....

Jane F. Simon

Jane F. Simon

Jun 5, 2024

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy honoring the life of Jane Frederick Simon, 87. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 5, following a long, well fought, battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She will...

Mary L. Broussard

Mary L. Broussard

Jun 5, 2024

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June  8, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary L. Broussard, 88, who died Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Fr. Glenn Meaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will...

Scotty Lynn Hyatt

Scotty Lynn Hyatt

May 30, 2024

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 3:30 PM on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Scotty Lynn Hyatt, 63, who passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  Pastor Chris Theall will officiate the services.

Scotty Hyatt was one of those mysterious types...

Barbara Nell Toups White

Barbara Nell Toups White

May 27, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Barbara Nell Toups White, 76, who died Monday, May 27, 2024 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Deacon Byron J, Soley officiating the services....

Mary Ann Broussard

Mary Ann Broussard

May 26, 2024

Forked Island—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June  1, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Ann Broussard, 92, who died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services. Serving as...

Brandt "Shorty" Terro

Brandt "Shorty" Terro

May 23, 2024

Leroy—Roger Brandt Terro, known by most as “Shorty,” passed away peacefully at his residence on May 23, 2024, at the age of 75, surrounded by his beloved family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in...

Dudley Joseph Stevens

Dudley Joseph Stevens

May 22, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Dudley Joseph Stevens, 78, who died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home in Abbeville. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Rev. William Schambough officiating the services.

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Arthur Lee Elmer, Sr.

Arthur Lee Elmer, Sr.

May 21, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Arthur Lee Elmer, Sr., 92, who passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Brown officiating the services. Honored to serve as...

Arlene Matte Cook

Arlene Matte Cook

May 20, 2024

Kaplan—Arlene Matte Cook, 56, died Monday, May 20, 2024 at Abbeville General Hospital.

Arlene lived in Moss Bluff for 46 years before moving to Cow Island. She enjoyed the quietness of the area. Her two favorite pastimes were watching old movies and spending time with her best friend, her mother.

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