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.
Evelia “Jeanette” Broussard
Jan 11, 2024
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11:15 AM at Nunez Baptist Cemetery honoring the life of Evelia “Jeanette” Broussard, 92, who died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her residence. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryeland Broussard, Kyle Broussard, Tim Barrientes, Bobby Goynes, Lane Goynes, and Steven Broussard.
Jeanette went to be with...
Randy "Speck" Plaisance
Jan 5, 2024
Gueydan—Randy "Speck" Plaisance passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 64. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his daughter, Nycole Plaisance Carlin and her husband, Ryan of New Iberia; two grandchildren, Hogan Wilmore and Layne Carlin of New Iberia; siblings Debra Abshire...
James "Mahlen" Hebert
Jan 5, 2024
Kaplan—James “Mahlen” Hebert, 85, passed away on January 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by family, in Kaplan, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan, Louisiana at 1:00 PM on January 9, 2024. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, Louisiana, with Father David Hebert officiating the...
Jimmy Clyde "Big Jake" Lege
Jan 4, 2024
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Jimmy Clyde "Big Jake" Lege, 87, who died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers...
Donnie Schexneider
Jan 4, 2024
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Donnie H. Schexneider, 76, who died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Pastor Ryan...
Marie Greene Richard
Jan 3, 2024
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 8, 2024 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Marie Greene Richard, 100, who died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery - Youngsville with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...
David Scott Trahan
Jan 3, 2024
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at New Life Church honoring the life of David Scott Trahan, 69, who died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Pastor Chris Theall officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Paul W. Trahan, Troy Fontenot, Scottie...
Wanda Bouligny Luquette
Jan 2, 2024
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Wanda Bouligny Luquette, 95, who died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating the services. Those...
Cynthia Trahan Laviolette
Jan 1, 2024
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Cynthia Trahan Laviolette, 69, who died Monday, January 1, 2024 at her residence.
She will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Deacon Russell Hayes officiating the services.
She is...
Mae Landry Hebert
Jan 1, 2024
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Mae Cecile Landry Hebert, 95, who died Monday, January 1, 2024 at The Vermilion at Eastridge. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Louis Richard officiating the...
Monte Keith Bertrand
Dec 29, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Monte Keith Bertrand, 54, who died Friday, December 29, 2023. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is...
Claudette Marie Broussard
Dec 25, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Claudette Marie Broussard, 69, who died Monday, December 25, 2023, at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.
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Joseph "Joey" Clarence Broussard
Dec 24, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home Honoring the life of Joseph C. “Joey” Broussard Jr., 73, who passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at The Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA. He will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan, LA...
James "Jimmie" Bertrand
Dec 23, 2023
Gueydan—James Joseph Bertrand, also known as Jimmie, passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 72 in Lubbock, Texas. Born on November 13, 1951, in Gueydan, Louisiana, Jimmie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Jimmie was known for his kind and caring nature, always ready with...
Donna Jean D'Augereau
Dec 23, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Donna Jean d'Augereau, 76, who passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers...
Sylvia A. Cormier
Dec 23, 2023
Kaplan—Sylvia A. Cormier died Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence at the age of 77. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her four sons, Lee Cormier and his wife, Eva of Delcambre, Clay Cormier of Kaplan, John Cormier of Kaplan and Joshua Cormier and his wife, Ora of...
Brenda Trahan Bouillion
Dec 23, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Brenda T. Bouillion, 71, who passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.
Brenda was...
Debbie Hardee
Dec 21, 2023
Gueydan—Deborah (Debbie) Gayle Hardee, 72, of Gueydan, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Abbeville General Hospital.
A private service will be held in Gueydan, LA at a later date.
Debbie was born on April 18, 1951, in Abilene, TX, to Johnnie Ray and Peggy Paul Hardee. After graduating from...
Richard Jules Greene
Dec 20, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Richard Jules Greene, 71, who died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Ochsner Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....
Helen Neveaux Racca
Dec 19, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Helen Neveaux Racca, 85, who died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services.
Helen was known...