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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...

