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.
Albert "Junior" Luquette
Nov 26, 2023
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Albert "Junior" Luquette, 85, who passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery...
Andrew Scott Undheim
Nov 25, 2023
Abbeville— A private Memorial Service will be held by the family for Andrew “Scott” Undheim, 61 who passed away on Saturday November 25, 2023, at his residence in Abbeville, LA.
Scott was born on May 24, 1962, in Vista, California, the son of Alv Undheim and Anita Johnson Undheim.
Scott grew up in California but...
Desmond James Demette
Nov 24, 2023
Erath—Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery honoring the life of Desmond James Demette, who died Friday, November 24, 2023, at Lourdes Womens & Childrens Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath with Pastor Blake Cotter officiating the...
Terri Lee Gaspard
Nov 21, 2023
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Terri Lee Gaspard, 61, who died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of...
Shirley "Momma" Newton
Nov 17, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Shirley 'Momma' Newton, 70, who died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy officiating...
Levi J. Schexnider
Nov 17, 2023
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 24, 2023 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Levi Joseph Schexnider, 87, who died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend...
Chester Joseph Dubois
Nov 15, 2023
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery 410 Old Kaplan Hwy Abbeville, LA honoring the life of Chester J. Dubois, 90, who passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his residence in Santa Fe, Texas.
Mr. Chester proudly served his country in U. S. Navy and...
Rollie Fowler Allen Jr.
Nov 13, 2023
Abbeville- Rollie F. Allen, Jr. of Carencro, La. went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 13, 2023. He battled with COPD for 14 years, determined to live as full a life as he could. And he did.
Rollie was born on September 8, 1940, in Newellton, La., to Rollie F. Allen, Sr. and Bonnie...
Kenneth Hardy
Nov 10, 2023
Kaplan—Kenneth Hardy, 74, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence. A celebration of life honoring Kenneth will be held on a later date.
He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Jude Hardy and his wife, Tiffany of Cameron, and Brandon Paul Hardy and his wife, Michelle of Abbeville; one daughter, Billie Johnson and her husband, Travis...
Gertie R. Morvant
Nov 7, 2023
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Gertie R. Morvant, 92, who died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend...
Be Thi Ha
Nov 6, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Be Thi Ha, 75, who passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She is survived by her five daughters, Linh Ha, Tuyen Ha, Van Ha. Hong Ha, and Le Ha; and...
Vernis "Slim" Leger
Nov 5, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Vernis "Slim" Leger, 80, who died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services.
He is...
April Dian Lafleur-Leger
Nov 5, 2023
Kaplan—April was born on April 27, 1976, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a very healthy 8 lb., 6 oz. baby. She loved her Maw-Maw Sarah and Paw-Paw Lambert. April always put her brother before herself. In 1992, she and her family moved to Erath, LA where her family still resides. April always put the Lord first in everything...
Janice Ann D. Broussard
Nov 3, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Janice Ann Delcambre Broussard who passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Deacon William “Billy” Vincent will officiate the services.
Janice was a loving and compassionate...
Brigadier General Retired Robert Joseph Leblanc
Oct 29, 2023
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Robert Joseph LeBlanc, 101, who passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Reverend Chester Arceneaux will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct...
Gwendolyn Dubois King
Oct 27, 2023
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Gwendolyn Mary Dubois King, 66, who died Friday, October 27, 2023 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services.
“This season of...
Dunice Lee Meaux
Oct 25, 2023
Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Dunice Lee Meaux, 89, who peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help...
Dayton Joseph Simon
Oct 20, 2023
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Dayton Joseph Simon, 91, who died Friday, October 20, 2023, at Abbeville General after a brief illness. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Danny Picard officiating the...
Dr. Fred Wesley Thomas
Oct 19, 2023
Abbeville—Dr. Fred Wesley Thomas, of Abbeville, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at home, each hand being held by a loving daughter and stepdaughter. Born December 2, 1931, in Orange, Texas, Dr. Thomas lived an extraordinary and fascinating life, having a positive impact on countless people for almost 92 years. His memory will be treasured by thousands of patients, many...
Gina Marie Vaughan
Oct 17, 2023
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gina Marie Vaughan, 62, who died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Russell Hayes officiating the services. Those serving as pallbearers...

