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.
Delores A. "Ann" Menard
Aug 30, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Delores "Ann" Abshire Menard, who passed away on August 30, 2025 at Kaplan Healthcare Center, at the age of 88. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Serving...
Mildred Faulk Landry
Aug 29, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, September 08, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Mildred Faulk Landry, 91, who passed away on August 29, 2025 at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving...
Nelson John LaComb, Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson John LaComb, Jr., who passed away on August 26, 2025 at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He was 70.
As a DJ, Nelson shared his love for music with friends and family, bringing joy and laughter to gatherings with his lively playlists. He also loved spending time outdoors, whether...
Floyd "Bojo" Joseph LeMaire
Aug 23, 2025
Floyd “Bojo” LeMaire, 77, died peacefully on August 23, 2025, at Maison du Monde Living Center. A memorial service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM to...
Ken Allen Harrington
Aug 23, 2025
Abbeville-Memorial services will be held at 3:30 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ken Allen Harrington, 58, who died Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 at Lafayette general Hospital with his family by his side.
He is survived by his two children, daughter, Lindsey Harrington, son, Alex Harrington and one granddaughter, Avery Suire...
Harris Michael David
Aug 21, 2025
Kaplan, La - Harris Michael David, 64, rode off into the sunset of his life on August 21, 2025. Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 12:00...
Marie V Miller
Aug 21, 2025
Kaplan, La - Funeral services officiated by Reverend Chad Romero will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Marie V. Miller, 85, who passed away on August 21, 2025. She will be laid to rest at Suire Cemetery. A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of...
Jimmie John Choate
Aug 18, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on August 20, 2025, at St Anne's Roman Catholic Church at Cow Island honoring the life of Jimmie John Choate, 89, who died August 18, 2025, at his home in Forked Island. Rosary will be at 10:00 AM. He will be laid to rest at St Anne's Cemetery with...
Verna H. Broussard
Aug 15, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasmy will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church honoring the life of Verna H. Broussard, 90, who passed away on August 15, 2025 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady...
Rickey Mitchell Perry
Aug 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Rickey M. Perry, 67, of Abbeville, LA, passed away on August 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on March 24, 1958, in Abbeville, LA, Rickey lived a full life, dedicated...
Rodney Gerard Naquin
Aug 13, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Rodney Gerard Naquin, 61, who passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate the funeral service. Burial will be the following day, Wednesday, August 20, at Westlawn Mausoleum 12:00 PM at...
Vickie Laviolette
Aug 8, 2025
A funeral service officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Vickie Laviolette, 47, who passed away on August 8, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will...
Lillian Marie Landry Trahan
Aug 7, 2025
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 09, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan for Lillian Marie Landry Trahan, age 93, who died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Magnolia Estates in Lafayette. Interment will be in the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Pastor Joseph Boutin will conduct the services.
Survivors include her two daughters,...
Johnnie Rhea Vaughn
Aug 6, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Johnnie Rhea Vaughn, 87, who passed away on August 6, 2025. Sebee Jean (Sugar) Hymel will officiate the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Colby Vaughn, Landon Linden, Christopher...
Paul Royal Hebert
Aug 4, 2025
A funeral service officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Paul Royal "Pop" Hebert, a cherished husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He was 90.
Paul was not...
Kathleen Budd LeBouef
Aug 4, 2025
Kathleen Budd LeBouef passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by love, on August 4, 2025. She was 75 years old.
Born on October 7, 1949, in Opelousas, Louisiana, Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late Charles J. “Buddy” Budd, Jr. and Virginia Latour Budd. A proud graduate of the Academy of the Immaculate Conception, Kathleen was honored by her...
Irene Bourque Mire
Aug 1, 2025
A graveside service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery honoring the life of Irene Bourque Mire, 94, who passed away on August 1, 2025 at Vermilion Heath Care Center.
She is survived by one daughter, Joycelyn Mire of Kaplan; two sons, James...
Julia Toups Choate
Jul 31, 2025
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 05, 2025 at St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Julia Toups Choate. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home...
Conrad "Connie" Simon
Jul 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Conrad Avery Simon
Conrad Avery Simon, 74, of Forked Island, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, with the love of his life, Yvonne B. Simon, by his side. Connie and Yvonne shared 54 years of marriage and 59 years of love, having met at the young age of 15. Together, they built a life centered...
Schuyler Renee' Lewis
Jul 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Schuyler Renee' Lewis, aged 36, who left this world on July 30, 2025, in a tragic automobile accident. Schuyler was born on February 15, 1989, in Abbeville, Louisiana, where she spent her early years and graduated from Abbeville High School in 2007. Schuyler dedicated her professional life to...

