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.

Scott Joseph Menard

Scott Joseph Menard

Oct 27, 2026

IAbbeville- Scott Joseph Menard, 60, of Abbeville, Louisiana, passed away on October 27, 2026. He was born in Abbeville on October 10, 1966, to Patrick Joseph Menard and Nola Marie Menard. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Henry. Rev. Bret Lee will celebrate the Mass,...

Paul "Tom" LaPoint

Paul "Tom" LaPoint

Oct 26, 2026

Paul Thomas LaPoint, affectionately known to his family as "Popo Tommy," passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the age of 92.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. He will be laid to rest at...

Mavis Touchet Mallet

Mavis Touchet Mallet

Oct 24, 2026

ABBEVILLE—Funeral services honoring the life of Mavis Touchet Mallet, 94, will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home 209 S. Saint Charles St. Abbeville, with Deacon Keith Duhon officiating. Mavis passed away on Saturday October 24, 2026, and will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Paul Mausoleum, 515 Jacqulyn...

Tyler Paul Frederick

Tyler Paul Frederick

Oct 23, 2026

ABBEVILLE —Memorial Services will be conducted for Tyler Paul Frederick, 34, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:30 A.M., at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, LA.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:30 AM and will conclude at...

Norma Ann Simon Vincent

Norma Ann Simon Vincent

Oct 22, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Norma Simon Vincent, 90, who departed this life peacefully on October 22, 2026, at The Vermilion at Eastridge. She will be laid to rest at...

Iva Lee Hobbs

Iva Lee Hobbs

Oct 22, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Iva Lee Hobbs, who left us peacefully on October 22, 2026, at the age of 68.

A passionate gardener, Iva Lee had a special love for tulips and found peace in the beauty of her flowers. In her spare time, she enjoyed the challenge of a good jigsaw puzzle. She...

Morgan Paige Ramke

Morgan Paige Ramke

Oct 20, 2026

A million lights are dancing and there you are, a shooting star

An everlasting world and you're here with me, eternally

Xanadu, 1980

Abbeville-  Morgan Paige Ramke, beloved bringer of light, passed away suddenly from this Earth on October 20, 2026 with her brother Ian by her side. She was 29 years old, but possessed a timeless soul.

Born on January 29, 1997 to...

Brenda Benoit Guillot

Brenda Benoit Guillot

Oct 20, 2026

ABBEVILLE —Funeral Services will be conducted for Brenda Benoit Guillot, 78, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church 2409 Coteau Road New Iberia, LA 70560 with Deacon Keith Duhon officiating. Brenda passed away on October 20, 2026, at her residence in Youngsville, LA. She will be laid to...

Raywood "Ray" Lemaire

Raywood "Ray" Lemaire

Oct 19, 2026

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ray Lemaire, who passed away on October 19, 2026, at age 86. Raywood devoted his life to his community, most notably through his dedicated service as Sheriff.

Funeral services honoring Ray’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, with Deacon William "Billy"...

Helen Leblanc Sagrera

Helen Leblanc Sagrera

Oct 15, 2026

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Helen Leblanc Sagrera, 84, will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, with Rev. Emmanuel Fernandez officiating. Helen passed away on October 15, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community...

Leo Paul Bergeron

Leo Paul Bergeron

Oct 13, 2026

ABBEVILLE—Funeral services officiated by Deacon Timothy Marcantel will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Leo Paul Bergeron, 97, who passed away at his residence on October 13, 2026. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Andon Bergeron,...

Leo Menard

Leo Menard

Oct 13, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Leo Menard, 90, who passed away on October 13, 2026, at Maison du Monde. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home...

John Craig Hebert

John Craig Hebert

Oct 13, 2026

ABBEVILLE — With great sadness, we announce the passing of John Craig Hebert, a beloved son, partner, father, and cherished member of the Abbeville community. John Craig passed away at his residence on October 13, 2026, at age 71. 

John Craig was a proud member of Abbeville High School’s Fighting Wildcats Class of 1973, where he formed lasting friendships and made...

Benny Dale LeMaire

Benny Dale LeMaire

Oct 8, 2026

Benny Dale LeMaire, 79, passed away on October 8, 2026, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

To know him was to know laughter, joy, and a personality that left a lasting impression on everyone he met. No matter the room, the occasion, or the people around him, he had a way of bringing smiles and laughter wherever he went. Always quick...

Ronald Dale Morvant

Ronald Dale Morvant

Oct 5, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Dale Morvant on October 5, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on August 5, 1954, in Abbeville, Louisiana, Ronald was a beloved member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A lifelong resident of Abbeville, he embraced life with a warm...

Gloria Jane Broussard

Gloria Jane Broussard

Oct 3, 2026

Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 08, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Gloria J. Broussard, 81, who passed away on October 3, 2026, at Calcutta House. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

A visitation will take...

Mona Dennis

Mona Dennis

Oct 1, 2026

Mona Dennis, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 84.

Funeral services officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 03, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan. She will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings, La.

A visitation will take place at...

Wilbert J. Potier

Wilbert J. Potier

Sep 29, 2026

Wilbert James Potier, 75, passed away on September 29, 2026, at Landmark of Rayne. 

Wilbert was a man who loved the simple things in life, cooking, baking bread, and spending his time in Little Chenier. He never met a stranger and always welcomed everyone with a smile. He loved his family dearly. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always...

Hazel Schexnider Marceaux

Hazel Schexnider Marceaux

Sep 22, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, September 25, 2026 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Schexnider Marceaux, 88, who passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Pitery Family...

Doyce Paul Guidry

Doyce Paul Guidry

Sep 20, 2026

Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Doyce Paul Guidry, 88, who passed away on September 20, 2026, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Pallbearers will...

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