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.
Cleveland Mire
Dec 30, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Pastor Chris Theall and Pastor Layne Payne will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of Cleveland Mire, 76, who passed away on December 30, 2025, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Honored to serve as pallbearers will...
Mildred L. Meaux
Dec 30, 2025
Mildred Leonard Meaux, a cherished member of the Kaplan community, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 6, 1938, in Abbeville, Louisiana, she devoted her life to her family and her work as a beautician, where she shared her passion for beauty and style for 40 years.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated...
Joetter Istre
Dec 27, 2025
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM honoring the life of Joetter Istre, 83, who passed away on December 27, 2025, at her residence. A rosary will be prayed at 3:00 PM.
Ms. Istre was a beloved French teacher who taught in Jeff Davis Parish for...
Dr. David Anthony Tate
Dec 23, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Matthew Barzare will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of David Anthony Tate, 83, who passed away on December 23, 2025, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery. Serving...
Melissa Dronet
Dec 21, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM, on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Melissa Dronet, 72, who passed away peacefully at her residence on December 21, 2025. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Stephen...
Michael Griffin
Dec 21, 2025
Abbeville-Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Bill" Vincent will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Michael Griffin, 78, who passed away on December 21, 2025 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be, Reid Broussard, Cole...
Preston "Bozo" Cormier
Dec 19, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Preston "Bozo" Cormier, 69, who passed away on December 19, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Serving as...
Alton "Tanny" Gaspard
Dec 19, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Alton "Tanny" Gaspard, 79, who passed away on December 19, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral...
Sidonia L. Primeaux
Dec 17, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Sidonia L. Primeaux, 91, who passed away on December 17, 2025, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Pallbearers...
Betty Dubois Herring
Dec 17, 2025
Betty Dubois Herring, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 17, 2025. Her life was rooted in deep Catholic faith, quiet service, and unwavering devotion to her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Andrew Schumacher will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette. Burial will follow...
Eurna T. Gaspard
Dec 16, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Eurna T. Gaspard, 90, who passed away on December 16, 2025, at Vermilion Heath Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
A visitation will...
Raymond "Ray" Thompson
Dec 14, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of Ray Howard Thompson, 85, who passed away on December 14, 2025, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Darrin Thompson, Scott Thompson,...
Laura LaFleur Smith
Dec 13, 2025
Laura Jane LaFleur Smith, age 76, of Kaplan, LA, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at her residence.
Laura was born in Kinder, Louisiana. She was a lifelong member of Kaplan Baptist Church, where she dedicated decades to serving others through countless acts of kindness and church ministry. A cherished mother and adored grandmother, she lived a life of quiet...
Joseph Roland Dubois
Dec 11, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Joseph Roland Dubois, 90, who passed away on December 11, 2025. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Grant Domingue,...
Katherine Sue Frederick
Dec 8, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Katherine Sue Frederick, 77, who passed away on December 8, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
A visitation...
Velma Broussard Constantin
Dec 7, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Pastor Joe Boutin will be held at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025, honoring the life of Velma Broussard Constantin, 87, who passed away on December 7, 2025. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Mitchell Pommier, Ryan Pommier,...
Glenda Herpin
Dec 7, 2025
Glenda Herpin, 82, of Kaplan died on December 7, 2025. More importantly, she lived 82 beautiful years as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
In the 62 years they were married, she and Carlton had four children, and they created a home and a beautiful backyard sanctuary where friends and family gathered. Their house was also home to...
Ix Joseph Romero
Dec 6, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Matthew Barzare will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Ix Joseph Romero, 94, who passed away on December 6, 2025, at The Vermilion At Eastridge Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family. He will be laid to...
Carrol James Guilbeaux
Dec 6, 2025
Abbeville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM for Carrol “Boy” James Guilbeaux, 92 will be held at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church with Reverend Francois Sainte-Marie officiating. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Mausoleum. The family request visiting hours be observed at Vincent...
Ruby Hebert Primeaux
Dec 4, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Matthew Barzare will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Ruby Hebert Primeaux, 93, who passed away on December 4, 2025, at Eastridge Nursing Center, surrounded by her loving family. She will be laid to rest at St....
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