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.

Darcas Lee Monic

Darcas Lee Monic

Sep 14, 2026

Abbeville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, for Darcas Lee Monic, 76, who passed away peacefully at the Calcutta House on September 14, 2026. Fr. Alexander Albert will officiate at the Mass and burial will be held privately at a later time.

Visitation...

Marvin L. Frederick

Marvin L. Frederick

Sep 12, 2026

ABBEVILLE-A Mass of Christian Burial will be held to honor the life of Marvin L. Frederick, who passed away on Saturday 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The mass will be officiated by the Very Reverend Chester Arceneaux, V.F. Pastor of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lafayette, LA at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September...

Venora Rung Breaux

Venora Rung Breaux

Sep 12, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Venora Rung Breaux, 80, who passed away on September 12, 2026, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery.

A visitation...

Gaulman J. Harrington Sr.

Gaulman J. Harrington Sr.

Sep 11, 2026

Funeral services officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Gaulman J. Harrington, Sr., 85, who passed away on September 11, 2026, at his residence in Abbeville. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua...

Darrel O. Menard

Darrel O. Menard

Sep 10, 2026

Erath-Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026 for Darrel O. Menard, 56, who passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Erath, LA. Services will be held at Family Life Church Abbeville, 2150 Charity St., Abbeville, LA, and officiated by Pastor Dick L. Menard and Pastor Todd D. Menard. The family will receive family...

Jannell B. Meaux

Jannell B. Meaux

Sep 9, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, September 14, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Jannell B. Meaux, 91, who passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of...

Ray E. Richoux

Ray E. Richoux

Sep 9, 2026

Funeral services officiated by Reverend Farley Painter will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Ray E. Richoux, 84, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Ray was a devoted salesman...

Robert W. "Robbeaux" Hebert

Robert W. "Robbeaux" Hebert

Sep 8, 2026

Funeral services honoring the life of Robert "Robbeaux" Hebert will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville. Robert passed away peacefully at Kaplan Healthcare Center on September 8th, 2026. He will be laid of rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 St. Charles Street, on...

Iris Mire DuBois

Iris Mire DuBois

Sep 3, 2026

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Reverend Alexander Albert will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Iris DuBois, 95, who passed away on September 3, 2026 at Camelot of Broussard. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Vincent Funeral...

Robert "Mark" Wilkinson

Robert "Mark" Wilkinson

Sep 2, 2026

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 08, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Robert "Mark" Wilkinson. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, on Tuesday,...

John "Keith" Frederick

John "Keith" Frederick

Sep 1, 2026

Abbeville- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Keith Frederick, known to many as "Keith," who left us on September 1, 2026, at the age of 68.

Born on July 21, 1958, in Erath, Louisiana, Keith spent his life in the community he loved, leaving a lasting mark on all who knew him. Keith was an...

Dalton L. "Kippy" Babineaux, III

Dalton L. "Kippy" Babineaux, III

Aug 29, 2026

NEW IBERIA – It is with deep sadness that the Babineaux family announces the passing of Dalton Lawrence Babineaux, III, affectionately known as “Kippy.” A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Kippy Babineaux, age 64, on Friday, September 4th, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 2:00 pm with Very Reverend William C. Blanda, V.F. officiating. Interment will...

Sheila A. Primeaux

Sheila A. Primeaux

Aug 28, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate the services for Sheila Ann Primeaux, 68. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

Ms. Primeaux passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the residence of her son in League...

Donald J. Vollmer

Donald J. Vollmer

Aug 28, 2026

Abbeville-Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home Abbeville, honoring the life of Donald Joseph Vollmer, 72, with Deacon William Vincent officiating, who passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at his residence in Abbeville, LA. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Mausoleum. Honored to serve as pallbearers...

Susan Carol d'Augereau

Susan Carol d'Augereau

Aug 27, 2026

A memorial service officiated by Pastor Dick Menard will be held at Family Life Church on September 4th at 1:00 P.M. honoring the life of Susan Carol Meaux d'Augereau, 67, who passed away on August 27, 2026, at Bayou Chateau Nursing Center in Simmesport.

She is survived by her children, Aaron Meaux and Taara Touchet; grandchildren, Redessa Lege, Tristen Meaux, Christen...

D. Joseph Guillory, Jr.

D. Joseph Guillory, Jr.

Aug 27, 2026

Delta Joseph Guillory, Jr., 76, was born on August 4, 1950, and died at home, peacefully in sleep, on August 27, 2026. A native of Reddell, Louisiana, Joe moved to Kaplan, Louisiana in 1972, shortly after he married Eileen, where the two of them began careers as teachers in Kaplan and raised their family.

For over thirty years before his retirement,...

John "Ray" Lege

John "Ray" Lege

Aug 27, 2026

Abbeville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Raywood “Ray” Lege, 91, who passed away on August 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Rev. Louis J. Richard will officiate the services, with burial following at St. Mary Magdalen...

Joy Lynn Mowry

Joy Lynn Mowry

Aug 26, 2026

ABBEVILLE - Joy Lynn Mowry, born on March 11, 1953, in Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in Abbeville, Louisiana, at the age of 73. Joy was a beloved mother, sister, and friend, known for her warmth and nurturing spirit.

Her love for baking and decorating cakes brought joy not only to her own household but to the...

John Rallen Richard

John Rallen Richard

Aug 26, 2026

John Rallen Richard, 91, was received into Heaven on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born on January 28, 1935, in Kaplan Louisiana to Dewey and Emma Mouton Richard. Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 11:30 AM, Thursday, September 03, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.

John graduated from Kaplan High School in 1954 where...

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