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.
Carol Hebert Dore
Jul 28, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, honoring the life of Carol Hebert Dore, 83, who passed away on July 28, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General. Deacon William Vincent will officiate at the funeral service. Pallbearers will be Joshua Campbell, Drew Campbell, Nicholas Trahan, Lane Campbell,...
Frances Elizabeth Abate
Jul 28, 2025
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of our beloved mother, Frances Elizabeth Abate, 82, who passed away on July 28, 2025, at the Calcutta House after a courageous battle, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength.
Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate at the funeral...
Jean "T-boy" Boudreaux
Jul 26, 2025
ABBEVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean "T-Boy" Boudreaux, who left us peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on August 11, 1955, in Erath, Louisiana, Jean spent his life in southern Louisiana, residing in Abbeville. Jean was a simple man of few words, but his warmth and gentle...
Gregory "Snow" Dartez
Jul 25, 2025
A funeral service officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, August 01, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gregory "Snow" Dartez, 55, who passed away on July 25, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Thursday, July 31, 2025,...
Davis " Big D" Harrington
Jul 25, 2025
Kaplan, Louisiana- A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Timothy Marcantel will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Davis " Big D" Harrington, 59, who passed away on July 25, 2025.
Davis was known for his dedication and love to his family, his love of raising animals, and caring...
Stanley Joseph Hebert Jr
Jul 23, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Don Bernard will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Stanley Joseph Hebert Jr, 67, who passed away on July 23, 2025. A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Sunday,...
Guy "Pat" McCanlies
Jul 23, 2025
Kaplan- A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Nancy Wofford will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Kaplan United Methodist Church honoring the life of Guy "Pat" McCanlies, 81, who passed away on July 23, 2025, at his residence.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM...
Dianne Marie Menard
Jul 23, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Henry, honoring the life of Dianne Marie Menard, 75, who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the Calcutta House. Reverend Cedric Sonnier, Pastor, St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Lafayette, will be the Celebrant of the Mass...
Jared Anthony Hebert
Jul 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jared Anthony Hebert, a devoted husband, loving son, and cherished friend, who left us on July 18, 2025, at the age of 41. Jared was a bright spirit whose memories will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated...
Lou Ella Theresa Hardy Meaux
Jul 18, 2025
A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Keith Duhon will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Lou Ella Theresa Hardy Meaux, who passed away on July 18, 2025 at Vermilion Heath Care Center. She was 84.
Visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Monday from...
Richard Dale Mouton, Sr.
Jul 18, 2025
COW ISLAND-A Memorial Mass honoring the life of Richard Dale Mouton, Sr., will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island with Reverend Glenn Meaux officiating.
Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 AM until the time of the mass; a rosary will be prayed at 12:15 PM. Entombment...
Wasey Paul Broussard, Jr.
Jul 17, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, July 21, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home Abbeville honoring the life of Wasey Paul Broussard, Jr., 80, who passed away on July 17, 2025, at his residence. Rev. Matthew Barzare will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at...
Joseph C. Trahan Sr.
Jul 15, 2025
Joseph Claude Trahan, Sr., born on September 4, 1945, in Abbeville, passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He is the son of Anthony Trahan and Dorothy Treadaway Trahan.
Joseph "Joe" was a veteran in the Army National Guard. He was a father to four children, grandfather to 13 grandchildren, and great grandfather to 14 great...
Steven Paul Meaux
Jul 14, 2025
Gueydan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Corey Campeaux will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Steven Paul Meaux, 92, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.
A visitation will take place at Vincent...
Shirley Marie Leonard
Jul 14, 2025
A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Marie Leonard, 78, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.
A visitation will take place at St. Anne Catholic Church on Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM....
Andrew Sherman
Jul 11, 2025
A Memorial Service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Jean Andrew Sherman, 82, who passed away on July 11, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 8:00 AM until the...
Deborah Lyn Cameron
Jul 9, 2025
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 8, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island, 17315 Lionel Road, Abbeville, Louisiana for Deborah L. Cameron, 70, who passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Father Ted Broussard will be the...
Mayo "Jun" Suire Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
Kaplan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mayo Suire Jr., 73, who passed away on July 9, 2025. God called him home during family prayer at Our Lady of...
Dallas Paul DuBois
Jul 9, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Dallas Paul DuBois, 82, who passed away on July 9, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. Born on October 19, 1942, in Abbeville,...
Dodie Hardy Harrington
Jul 8, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Dodie Hardy Harrington, 43, who passed away on July 8, 2025, at the Calcutta House. Deacon William Vincent will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Those serving as...