Dorothy Duhon

Kaplan, La - Dorothy Broussard Duhon, devoted wife and beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the age of 97, at her residence. 

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Clint Trahan will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. 

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Wednesday, April 08, 2026, from 9:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 12:45 PM. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM.

Dorothy graduated from Meaux High School and was an active member of her community. She dedicated many years to the Catholic Daughters and shared her love for music as a member of the church choir. Her passion for gardening earned her the prestigious garden/flower award, reflecting her nurturing spirit and talent for caring for her flowers and plants.

Dorothy was also known for her exceptional cooking skills and artistry in sewing and cross-stitching, crafting memories for her family that will be cherished forever. 

She is survived by her children, Annette Duhon and Bonnie (Benny) Trahan; her grandchildren, Sonya (Doyle) LeMaire, Trenace (David) Combs, Father Clint Trahan, Angie Duhon, Natalie (Brad) Boudreaux, and Ryan Trahan; her great grandchildren, Shelby (Blake) Guidry, Davin and Cullen Combs, and Nathan and Spencer Boudreaux; one great-great grandchild, Owen Guidry; her brother, Doyce (Beverly) Broussard; her sister-in-law, Rose Broussard; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bethel Joseph Duhon; her parents, Minos Broussard and the former Ozite Vincent; and her siblings, Hilda Mullican, Numa Broussard, Zula Trahan, Jeanne Stelly, Tom Broussard, Hilliard Broussard, Paul Broussard, and Robert Broussard.

Her presence will be profoundly missed by those who had the privilege of knowing her.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers, Anna Ramirez, Rebecca Abshire, and Vicky Castille. 

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan (337) 643-7276.