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.

Gerald M. Nunez
Apr 29, 2025
Abbeville-Funeral Services are pending for Gerald M. Nunez, 85 who passed away on Tuesday April 29, 2025 in Abbeville, LA .
A more detailed obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, LA (337) 893-4661.
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...
Norris Paul Baudoin
Apr 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norris Paul Baudoin, who left us on April 18, 2025, at the age of 86, in his home in Abbeville, Louisiana. Born on August 23, 1938, in Erath, LA, Norris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53...
Dr. Harold Paul Travasos
Apr 17, 2025
Abbeville- A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 19, 2025 at St. Paul Cemetery, honoring the life of Dr. Harold Paul Travasos, 99, who passed away on April 17, 2025 at his residence. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate at the service.
Dr. Harold (as he was called) was a graduate of SLI (now UL at Lafayette) and...
Hazel Theresa Simon
Apr 14, 2025
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Hazel Theresa Simon passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones. A Graveside Service officiated by Reverend Josh Scanlan will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Gueydan Cemetery honoring the life of Hazel Theresa Simon, 88.
Hazel was in the Navy for 3 years from October 7,1958 to October 6,...
Gordon Paul Bourque
Apr 11, 2025
A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Gordon Paul Bourque, 83, who passed away on April 11, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 9:00 AM until service with...
Mary Ellen Simon
Apr 5, 2025
A Funeral Service officiated Deacon William Vincent by will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Ellen Simon, 74, who passed away on April 5, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM...