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.

Donnie Schexneider

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sandra Tenney

Sandra Tenney

Dec 18, 2023

Kaplan—Sandra Rivera Tenney died Monday, December 18, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital at the age of 63.

She is survived by her partner of 23 years, Soheil “Pancho” Pourmehr of Kaplan; one daughter, Danielle Tenney and her partner, Keith Hardy of Kaplan; one grandson, Elliott Keith Hardy of Kaplan; one stepdaughter, Emily Daspit Fernandez of Youngsville; two...

Ina Broussard Veazey

Ina Broussard Veazey

Dec 16, 2023

Pecan Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023  at Sacred Heart Catholic Church honoring the life of Ina Broussard Veazey, 95, who died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.  She will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry...

Paul "Jimesy" Guidry

Paul "Jimesy" Guidry

Dec 13, 2023

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Paul "Jimesy" Guidry, 69, who died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be...

Samuel "Sammy" J. Noel

Samuel "Sammy" J. Noel

Dec 12, 2023

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Samuel Jesse Noel, 67, who passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating and Reverend Ted Broussard serving as...

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