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.
Debra Kibodeaux Broussard
Jan 9, 2026
ABBEVILLE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Debra Ann Kibodeaux Broussard, who left us on January 9, 2026, at the age of 71. Debra was born on October 22, 1954, in Crowley, Louisiana, and raised her family in Abbeville, where she created a warm and loving home as a dedicated homemaker.
A celebration of life honoring Debra’s memory...
Edward M. Hardy
Jan 27, 2026
ABBEVILLE-Funeral services officiated by Father Don Bernard will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 30, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Edward Maine Hardy, 82, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away on January 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St....
Paul Donald Trahan
Jan 25, 2026
Abbeville-Funeral services officiated by Deacon Keith Duhon will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, honoring the life of Paul Donald Trahan, 84, who passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jarrod Broussard, Kade...
Mark Breaux
Jan 23, 2026
A memorial service officiated by Deacon Byron Soley will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 pm at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Mark Brian Breaux, 69, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans Hospice Wing.
Mark was an avid lover of Bass fishing and any kind...
Lalan Nguyen
Jan 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Lalan Nguyen, who left this world on January 21, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on March 3, 1965, in Saigon, Vietnam, Lalan made her home in Broussard, Louisiana, where she dedicated her life to being a loving homemaker.
Lalan was a vibrant and passionate woman, known...
Janiel A. Hargrave
Jan 18, 2026
A graveside service officiated by Reverend Farley Painter will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Janiel A. Hargrave, 76, who passed away on January 18, 2026, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital - Jennings. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the...
Joseph Wilson Babineaux "Piggy"
Jan 18, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Wilson Babineaux "Piggy", 87, who passed away on January 18, 2026. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Joseph enjoyed a long and fulfilling career...
Lurcy "Red" Dartez
Jan 17, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Lurcy "Red" Dartez, 70, who passed away on January 17, 2026. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Dartez, Blake Dartez, Zachary Vaughn, Dakota...
Caleb Duke Landry
Jan 15, 2026
Caleb Duke Landry, 45, passed away on January 15, 2026 at his residence in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Caleb was a kind and compassionate soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. He had a deep love of books, travel and movies, and he loved getting lost in a good story or setting off on a new adventure. Caleb enjoyed the...
Bradly "POPPA" Broussard
Jan 15, 2026
ABBEVILLE - A memorial service officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM, honoring the life of Bradly “POPPA” Broussard, 70, who passed away on January 15, 2026, at Abbeville General Hospital.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles...
Diana "Dee Dee" Duhon
Jan 13, 2026
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Diana “Dee Dee” Beraud Duhon, 70, who passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
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Betty Campbell Touchet
Jan 12, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Betty Campbell Touchet, 84, who passed away on January 12, 2026 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery.
A celebration of life will take place at...
Delmer Lee Jordan
Jan 12, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 11:30 AM, Friday, January 16, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Delmer Lee Jordan, 88, who passed away on January 12, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers...
Elijah "E.J." Sabastian Benoit
Jan 11, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Troy Duhon will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Elijah "E.J. Sabastian Benoit, 14, who passed away on January 11, 2026, at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Gabe Benoit,...
Angela Marissa Ledford
Jan 9, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Minos Foster will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Angela Marissa Ledford, 55, who passed away on January 9, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Pecan Island Community Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home...
David "Joe" Anders
Jan 9, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Travis Graves will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of David "Joe" Anders, 73, who passed away on January 9, 2026, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
A visitation will take...
James Meyer Mestayer
Jan 7, 2026
ABBEVILLE-A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Randy Courville will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of James Meyer Mestayer, 83, who passed away on January 7, 2026, at The Carpenter House. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery alongside his wife. Serving as...
Dolores "Dee" Cormier
Jan 7, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Dolores Marie Cormier, 86, who passed away on January 7, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
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Melisa Ann Stanley
Jan 6, 2026
Abbeville-It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Melisa Ann Wordell Stanley, 59, who passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Calcutta House.
Heaven gained a selfless and caring soul. Melisa was a loving wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend. As a nurse, she put the healing of others above her own with unmatched dedication....
Betty Foster Morgan
Jan 5, 2026
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Emmanuel Fernandez will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, Esther (21125 LA Hwy. 333, Abbeville), honoring the life of Betty Jane Foster Morgan, 91, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Esther...
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