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.

Dianne Marie Menard

Dianne Marie Menard

Jul 23, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Henry, honoring the life of Dianne Marie Menard, 75, who passed away on July 23, 2025, at the Calcutta House. Reverend Cedric Sonnier, Pastor, St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Lafayette, will be the Celebrant of the Mass...

Jared Anthony Hebert

Jared Anthony Hebert

Jul 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jared Anthony Hebert, a devoted husband, loving son, and cherished friend, who left us on July 18, 2025, at the age of 41. Jared was a bright spirit whose memories will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A Mass of Christian Burial officiated...

Lou Ella Theresa Hardy Meaux

Lou Ella Theresa Hardy Meaux

Jul 18, 2025

A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Keith Duhon will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Lou Ella Theresa Hardy Meaux, who passed away on July 18, 2025 at Vermilion Heath Care Center. She was 84.

Visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Monday from...

Richard Dale Mouton, Sr.

Richard Dale Mouton, Sr.

Jul 18, 2025

COW ISLAND-A Memorial Mass honoring the life of Richard Dale Mouton, Sr., will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island with Reverend Glenn Meaux officiating.

Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 AM until the time of the mass; a rosary will be prayed at 12:15 PM. Entombment...

Wasey Paul Broussard, Jr.

Wasey Paul Broussard, Jr.

Jul 17, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, July 21, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home Abbeville honoring the life of Wasey Paul Broussard, Jr., 80, who passed away on July 17, 2025, at his residence. Rev. Matthew Barzare will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

A visitation will take place at...

Joseph C. Trahan Sr.

Joseph C. Trahan Sr.

Jul 15, 2025

Joseph Claude Trahan, Sr., born on September 4, 1945, in Abbeville, passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He is the son of Anthony Trahan and Dorothy Treadaway Trahan.

Joseph "Joe" was a veteran in the Army National Guard. He was a father to four children, grandfather to 13 grandchildren, and great grandfather to 14 great...

Steven Paul Meaux

Steven Paul Meaux

Jul 14, 2025

Gueydan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Corey Campeaux will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Steven Paul Meaux, 92, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.

A visitation will take place at Vincent...

Shirley Marie Leonard

Shirley Marie Leonard

Jul 14, 2025

A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Marie Leonard, 78, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. 

A visitation will take place at St. Anne Catholic Church on Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM....

Andrew Sherman

Andrew Sherman

Jul 11, 2025

A Memorial Service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Jean Andrew Sherman, 82, who passed away on July 11, 2025.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 8:00 AM until the...

Deborah Lyn Cameron

Deborah Lyn Cameron

Jul 9, 2025

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 8, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island, 17315 Lionel Road, Abbeville, Louisiana for Deborah L. Cameron, 70, who passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Father Ted Broussard will be the...

Mayo "Jun" Suire Jr.

Mayo "Jun" Suire Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Kaplan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mayo Suire Jr., 73, who passed away on July 9, 2025. God called him home during family prayer at Our Lady of...

Dallas Paul DuBois

Dallas Paul DuBois

Jul 9, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Dallas Paul DuBois, 82, who passed away on July 9, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. Born on October 19, 1942, in Abbeville,...

Dodie Hardy Harrington

Dodie Hardy Harrington

Jul 8, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Dodie Hardy Harrington, 43, who passed away on July 8, 2025, at the Calcutta House. Deacon William Vincent will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Those serving as...

Myrna Faye Faulk Hernandez

Myrna Faye Faulk Hernandez

Jul 7, 2025

Gueydan, La - A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Myrna Faye Faulk Hernandez, 72, who passed away on July 7, 2025, at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

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

Merrick Charles Broussard

Merrick Charles Broussard

Jul 5, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July11, 2025 at St. Paul Cemetery, Jacqulyn Street, Abbeville honoring the life of Merrick Charles Broussard, 71, who passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence. Deacon William Vincent will officiate the services.

Merrick was born May 31, 1954, in Abbeville, Louisiana. He...

Jed Allen Simon

Jed Allen Simon

Jul 3, 2025

ABBEVILLE – A private memorial service will be held at a later date to honor the life of Jed Allen Simon, aged 55, who passed away on July 3, 2025, at his home. Born on March 11, 1970, in Erath, Jed grew up to become a skilled auto body technician. He was a man of simple pleasures, known for his...

Marshall King Trahan

Marshall King Trahan

Jul 3, 2025

Marshall Trahan passed away in the early morning hours of July 3, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 59. 

If you knew Marshall, you knew he took pride in the simplest things: a well-trimmed lawn, a perfectly seasoned brisket, quiet fishing, and the time spent with those he loved most. He was steady, thoughtful, and full of quiet...

Romona Baudoin Hargrave

Romona Baudoin Hargrave

Jul 2, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Romona B. Hargrave, 66, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at Abbeville General Hospital. Rev. Alexander Albert will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth...

John Carroll Baudoin

John Carroll Baudoin

Jul 2, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Carroll Baudoin, 92, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory Care. Rev. Alexander Albert will officiate at the funeral mass. Burial will be at...

Pervis "Peewee" Miller

Pervis "Peewee" Miller

Jul 1, 2025

Gueydan, La. - A Funeral Service Officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Pervis "Peewee" Miller, 37, who passed away on July 1, 2025, at his residence. 

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Thursday, July 10,...

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