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.
Campbell Camille Shepard
Jun 9, 2025
With broken hearts and unending love, we share the passing of our precious daughter, Campbell Camille Shepard, affectionately known by our family as Camby, Campbell Wamble, Nut, Monkey, Sissy, and CC, who left this world on June 9, 2025, far too soon at just under two years old.
Though her time with us was brief, Campbell’s spirit was larger than life....
Susan Abbott Schexnider
Jun 6, 2025
Kaplan- A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, June 08, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Susan Abbott Schexnider, 67, who passed away on June 6, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Susan enjoyed gardening and taking vacations to...
Verlon Broussard Trahan
Jun 6, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Verlon Broussard Trahan, 96, who passed away on June 6, 2025 at Pelican Pointe Nursing Home. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate at the funeral mass. Readers will be Kit Trahan, Nicholas Trahan, and...
Lisa J. LaPointe
Jun 3, 2025
Gueydan - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Corey Campeaux will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lisa Jane LaPointe, 64, who passed away on June 3, 2025, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan...
Weston & Shirley Hebert
Jun 2, 2025
Weston Louis Hebert February 4, 1945 - June 2, 2025 Shirley Jean Hebert December 13, 1946 - June 2, 2025
A visitation will be held Saturday, June 7, to honor the lives of Weston (80) and Shirley (78) Hebert from 8:00am to 11:00am at Vincent’s Funeral Home in Kaplan, Louisiana, followed by...
Mamie Duhon Turnley
Jun 2, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mamie Duhon Turnley at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Saint Mary Magdalen Church at 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, Louisiana with Father Nicholas Dupre officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, Louisiana...
Wilda "Ponkie" Thibodeaux
Jun 1, 2025
Abbeville-- Wilda, known to all as "Ponkie", passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 1st , 2025. The family will announce time and date of memorial service at a later date.
Brian James Mayard
May 31, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Memorial Service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Brian James Mayard, 69, who passed away on May 31, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident.
Brian was born on October 23, 1955, in Port Sulphur. He pursued a successful career as an accountant, contributing his expertise to companies such as Freeport and...
Raymond "Kotchie" Russo
May 28, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 2, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, celebrating the life of Raymond “Kotchie” Daniel Russo, 91, who passed away the morning of Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM. He will be laid to rest...
Ernest J. Istre
May 27, 2025
A Funeral Service Officiated by Mr. Ernest’s grandson Deacon Jules Breaux will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Ernest J. Istre, 89, who passed away on May 27, 2025, at his residence.
Ernest grew up on a farm North of Kaplan in Leroy, Louisiana farming Rice and Cotton. He worked...
Blake Edward Vincent
May 24, 2025
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Blake Edward Vincent, 42, who was called home by Jesus on May 24, 2025.
Blake will be remembered for his love for family, for always being there for people in need, his...
Floyd Weber
May 24, 2025
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Kaplan Baptist Cemetery in Nunez, LA, honoring the life of Floyd Weber, 88, who passed away on May 24, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Weber proudly served 21.5 years in the United States Air Force assigned to Japan, Germany, Okinawa, England, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea,...
Heath Derrik Carpenter
May 19, 2025
Abbeville - A Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Luke Ates of Our Saviors church will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Heath Carpenter, 56, who passed away on May 19, 2025 at Ochsner Lafayette General.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville on Thursday...
Kevin James "Pal" Manceaux
May 18, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 8700 Maurice Ave., Maurice, La., honoring the life of Kevin James Manceaux, 54, who passed away on May 18, 2025, at his residence. Reverend William Schambough will officiate the services. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Pallbearers...
Justine Bertrand
May 17, 2025
Justine Marie Bertrand, 54, of Kaplan, La passed away on May 17, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1971, in Lafayette.
Justine was a lifelong resident of Kaplan. She dedicated her career to serving others as a Cafeteria Technician in the Vermilion Parish School Board for over 20 years. She was also a long-time part-time employee at Kaplan City Hall.
Her...
Dr. Phillip Marvin Loeb
May 15, 2025
ABBEVILLE - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Phillip Marvin Loeb, who passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 21, 1937, in Champaign, Illinois, Phillip devoted his life to the service of others as a distinguished medical doctor specializing in family medicine. His commitment to healthcare...
Donald Dane Abshire
May 15, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Ted Broussard will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Donald Dane Abshire, 80, who passed away on May 15, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:30...
Danny L. "Gaus" Gaspard
May 12, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Nicholas Dupré will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Danny L. Gaspard, 70, who passed away on May 12, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:20...
Paul Emery Sellers
May 9, 2025
Paul Emery Sellers, 93 years, died Friday, May 9, 2025 at his residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Francois Sainte-Marie was held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at St Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. He was laid to rest at St Paul Cemetery.
Paul’s journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and...
Kenneth Wayne Howard
May 8, 2025
ABBEVILLE- A private family service will take place at a later date honoring the life of Kenneth Wayne Howard, 77, who passed away on May 8, 2025.
Ken was a man of quiet devotion and thoughtful routines. He found immense joy in the simple things—Wendy’s Frosties, big breakfast, the company of dogs, and being tucked into bed before sunset. His greatest...
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