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.
Norman "Pete" Vaughan
May 1, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Norman "Pete" Vaughan who passed away on May 1, 2025 at his residence at the age of 63.
Funeral Services officiated by Deacon Billy Vincent will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, May 05, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of...
Clifteen "Cliffy" Trahan
May 1, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, May 05, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Clifteen "Cliffy" Trahan, 68, who passed away on May 1, 2025 at her residence. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Gooch II, Austin Willis, Nathan Gary, Gavin Perry, Weston Landry,...
Nancy Levgerne Greene
May 1, 2025
Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose love, care, and steady presence made a lasting impact on everyone around her.
Nancy spent her career helping others as a dedicated nurse, CPR instructor, and respiratory therapist. She worked at Abbeville General, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Lafayette General. Her...
Joyce Hebert Carlin
Apr 29, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at noon at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 700 S. Broadway St., Erath honoring the life of Joyce Hebert Carlin, 87, who journeyed home to be with Our Lord on April 29th. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Lourdes Cemetery. Father Clinton Sensat will...
Gene Peter Meaux
Apr 29, 2025
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, honoring the life of Gene Peter Meaux, 90, who passed away on April 29, 2025 at his residence. Rev. Ravi Jampangi will officiate the memorial service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville.
A visitation will take place...
Gerald M. Nunez
Apr 29, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 4:30 pm, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Abbeville United Methodist Church, 213 N. State Street, Abbeville, honoring the life of Gerald M. Nunez, 85, who passed away on April 29, 2025, at a local nursing home. Reverend Cynthia L. Luquette will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at Graceland...
Barbara Gayle Guttry
Apr 25, 2025
Kaplan - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mark Miley will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Barbara "Gayle" Guttry, 68, who passed away on April 25, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
A visitation will take place...
Kenny D. Leger
Apr 24, 2025
Kaplan, Louisiana- A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mark Miley will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Kenny Dale Leger, 61, who passed away on April 24, 2025 at his residence.
Kenny was a devoted husband, a loving dad, and a...
Peter James DeHart
Apr 23, 2025
ABBEVILLE- A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville honoring the life of Peter James DeHart, 69, who passed away on April 23, 2025 at his residence. Reverend Cynthia L. Luquette will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry DeHart,...
Mary Neva Adams Hardy
Apr 23, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Neva Adams Hardy, 85, who passed away on April 23, 2025 at Abbeville General Hospital. Reverend François Sainte-Marie will officiate at the funeral mass. Burial will follow at St....
Evangeline Saltzman Bernard
Apr 23, 2025
ABBEVILLE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Esther honoring the life of Evangeline Saltzman Bernard, 93, who passed away on April 23, 2025, at Abbeville General Hospital. Rev. Emmanuel “Manny” Fernandez will officiate at the funeral mass. Burial will follow at Esther Community Cemetery. Pallbearers...
Rebecca Smith Vondenstein
Apr 21, 2025
A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Corey Campeaux was held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Rebecca Smith Vondenstein, 61, who passed away on April 21, 2025. Burial followed at Gueydan Cemetery.
A visitation was held at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 12:30 PM...
Wanita Trahan Vincent
Apr 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Wanita Trahan Vincent, who left us peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 4, 1944, in Delcambre, Louisiana, Wanita was a treasured homemaker and a devoted matriarch who filled our lives with love and warmth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Barbara LeBlanc Viator
Apr 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Viator on April 21, 2025. Born on July 1, 1941, in Abbeville, LA, Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who enriched the lives of those around her with warmth and kindness.
Barbara retired as a Teacher's Aide for the Vermilion Parish School Board after 35 years...
Howard John Constantin
Apr 20, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services will be held AT 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Howard John Constantin, 90, who passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Burial to follow at Saint Paul Cemetery, Jacqulyn St., Abbeville. He was born in Indian Bayou, La. On October 20, 1934.
Howard was a...
Zula Mae Hebert Frederick
Apr 20, 2025
Zula lived a long, beautiful life in the Kaplan area, living to the age of 100. She passed away peacefully, late Sunday evening at Maison Du Monde nursing home where she had been a resident for her last years.
From 1973 until her retirement in 1997 Zula was employed at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital where one was always greeted by her...
Robert Joseph Touchet
Apr 19, 2025
Abbeville- Robert Joseph Touchet, a devoted husband, father, friend, and servant-hearted member of his community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, at the age of 69, due to complications from a fall. Born in Fukuoka, Japan, in 1955 to the late Louis J. Touchet and Fuki Hori Touchet, Robert lived a life marked by kindness, friendliness, light-hearted mischief, and...
Lona Bouillion Touchet
Apr 19, 2025
ABBEVILLE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre honoring the life of Lona Bouillion Touchet, 101, who passed away on April 19, 2025 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Reverend Buddy Breaux will officate the services. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the...
Leona Peter Hopkins
Apr 19, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Leona P. Hopkins, 92, who passed away on April 19, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Father Glenn Meaux will officiate the funeral mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary...
Velma Ann Guidry Hebert
Apr 19, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, on Thursday April 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM honoring the life of Velma Ann Guidry Hebert, 83, who passed away at her home with Hope Health Hospice and Family members assistance on Saturday April 19, 2025 Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate the funeral service. Honored to...