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.

Hazel Primeaux Henry

Hazel Primeaux Henry

Aug 11, 2026

Funeral services officiated by Reverend Richard Meche will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Hazel Primeaux Henry, 93, who passed away on August 11, 2026, at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

A visitation will take...

Elizabeth Elaine Miller

Elizabeth Elaine Miller

Aug 11, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Bret J. Lee will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Elizabeth Elaine Miller, 86, who passed away on August 11, 2026 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will...

Gardeline Vallo

Gardeline Vallo

Aug 9, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gardeline Bridget Vallo, 102, who passed away on August 9, 2026, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Serving as...

Mason Jon Desormeaux

Mason Jon Desormeaux

Aug 8, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mason Jon Desormeaux, born on June 25, 2011, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mason tragically left this world on August 8, 2026, at the young age of 15. He was a bright soul whose spirit touched the lives of many around him.

Mason was a dedicated student who was eagerly looking forward...

Naomie Broussard Trahan

Naomie Broussard Trahan

Aug 8, 2026

ABBEVILLE—Funeral services honoring the life of Naomie Broussard Trahan, 93, will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, with Deacon William “Billy” Vincent officiating. Naomie passed away on August 8, 2026, and will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wilsie “T Boy” Connor, Brody Connor, Christopher...

Sidney Louis Bares

Sidney Louis Bares

Aug 2, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Buddy Breaux will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Sidney Louis Bares, 92, who passed away on August 2, 2026, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will...

Angela Lambert

Angela Lambert

Aug 1, 2026

Abbeville-Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home Abbeville, honoring the life of Angela Lambert, 59, with Pastor David Baudoin officiating, who passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Calcutta House in Lafayette, LA. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be...

Deacon Tam Minh Tran

Deacon Tam Minh Tran

Jul 30, 2026

ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. James Bam Nguyen will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at St. Andrew Dung Lac, honoring the life of Deacon Tam Minh Tran, 80, who passed away on July 30, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest at St....

Leverd M. Simon

Leverd M. Simon

Jul 29, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 3, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lee Melancon Simon, 91, who passed away on July 29, 2026, at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our...

Thomas Clement LeBlanc

Thomas Clement LeBlanc

Jul 28, 2026

ABBEVILLE — Thomas Clement LeBlanc, a cherished member of the Abbeville community, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on March 5, 1947, in Abbeville, LA, Thomas was a lifelong resident who devoted his professional career to the oilfield industry as a consultant. 

He will be laid to rest alongside his wife and son at...

Donald Lee Lege

Donald Lee Lege

Jul 27, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Alexander Albert will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Donald Lee Lege, 87, who passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana after a brief illness. He will be...

Raymond Paul Alleman

Raymond Paul Alleman

Jul 26, 2026

Raymond Paul Alleman, born on January 9, 1964, in Kaplan, Louisiana, passed away on July 26, 2026, at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Saturday, August 01, 2026, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

He is survived by his two daughters, Brandee Breaux (Joey) of Abbeville and Paige Alleman (Calvin Mire...

Linda Lea Branham Twill

Linda Lea Branham Twill

Jul 24, 2026

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at a later date for Linda Lea Branham Twill, 87, who passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory Care in Maurice, Louisiana.

She is survived by her three children, Lisa Godsick and her husband, Christopher of Brentwood, TN; Lawrence Twill, Jr. of McLean, VA; and Lee Twill of...

Norma Jane Gaspard

Norma Jane Gaspard

Jul 22, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Norma Jane Gaspard, a devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, sister, and friend, whose life was defined by love for her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest at...

Joyce R. Meaux

Joyce R. Meaux

Jul 22, 2026

Funeral services officiated by Pastor Timmy Farris will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Joyce R. Meaux, 86, who passed away on July 22, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery. 

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of...

Wade James Cormier

Wade James Cormier

Jul 21, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Wade James Cormier, 74, who passed away on July 21, 2026, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Pallbearers will...

Catherine Sellers Connor

Catherine Sellers Connor

Jul 17, 2026

ABBEVILLE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Catherine Sellers Connors, 77, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. The family will have a private memorial service in her honor at a future date.

Catherine loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, great grandchildren, godchildren and nieces and nephews. Everyone was always welcome at her home,...

Lurcey JR Marceaux

Lurcey JR Marceaux

Jul 16, 2026

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, honoring the life of Lurcey JR Marceaux, 80, who died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Military honors will also be conducted at the cemetery...

Rickey James Brown Sr.

Rickey James Brown Sr.

Jul 16, 2026

Rickey "Downtown" James Brown Sr., age 62, of Kaplan, LA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. Funeral services officiated by Reverend Farley Painter will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Saturday, July...

Kurt James Romero

Kurt James Romero

Jul 13, 2026

ABBEVILLE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kurt, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, beloved son, treasured brother, and loyal friend.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 18, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Kurt...

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