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.
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Henry Barry Faciane
Aug 24, 2026
The defining things in Henry Barry Faciane’s life were the three F’s - Faith, Family and Fishing. His faith was evident in the way he lived, his love of family was unquestionable, and as to fishing, what else could be said.
Henry could be described as someone you could depend on. You could depend on him to make you laugh. You...
Loretta Cessac Guidry
Aug 24, 2026
Abbeville - A memorial service officiated by Rev. Emmanuel Fernandez will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, honoring the life of Loretta Cessac Guidry, 87, who passed away on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Loretta Cessac Guidry was born on September 4, 1938, in Port Arthur, Texas. She...
Patrick Lege Donohue
Aug 22, 2026
ABBEVILLE – Patrick Lege Donohue, 74, passed away on August 22, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family.
Patrick was born in Abbeville on March 3, 1952, to John Paul Donohue and Marie Elise Lege Donohue. A lifelong member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Patrick was a faithful Catholic whose faith enriched him throughout his life.
Patrick lived in the beautiful...
Bertha Landry Lormand
Aug 14, 2026
Private funeral services honoring the life of Bertha Landry Lormand, 80, were held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, Louisiana. Deacon Keith Duhon officiated. Bertha passed away on August 14, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and was laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary...
Nolan Joseph Landry, Jr.
Aug 14, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nolan Joseph Landry Jr., who left us peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 15, 1938, in Delcambre, Louisiana, he spent his life surrounded by the love of family and friends, making memories that will last forever.
A graveside service with military honors will...
Whitney A. Istre
Aug 14, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Whitney A. Istre, 89, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, with Reverend Robert Wells officiating. Whitney passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted wife and family and will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. Honored...
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