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.
Jimmy Wayne Becker
Nov 7, 2025
ABBEVILLE – Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Ben Davis at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, LA, honoring the life of Jimmy Wayne Becker, 70, who passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul...
Milfred Frederick Sr.
Nov 7, 2025
Kaplan - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 10, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Milfred Frederick Sr., 94, who passed away on November 7, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St Joseph Hospice. He will be...
Paul "Dexter" Stelly
Nov 6, 2025
Kaplan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 10, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Dexter Stelly, 81, who passed away on November 6, 2025, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our...
Louise Clostio
Nov 5, 2025
Kaplan, La - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Louise Clostio, 97, who passed away on November 5, 2025, at Rosewood Assisted Living. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery....
Scott Backstrom
Nov 1, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 7, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Scott Backstrom, 53, who passed away on November 1, 2025, at his residence.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM until...
Katherine Elizabeth Massie
Nov 1, 2025
Abbeville---A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Billy Massie will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 04, 2025 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Katherine Elizabeth Massie, 56, who passed away on November 1, 2025. A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, from 8:30 AM...
Alyson Thien-Kieu Nguyen
Oct 30, 2025
Abbeville --A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. James B. Nguyen will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 8, 2025 at St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions Church honoring the life of Alyson Thien-Kieu Nguyen, 27, who passed away on October 30, 2025 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
A visitation will take...
Barbara Sue Russo
Oct 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Sue Russo, beloved wife, mother, and homemaker, who departed this life on October 29, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on May 25, 1952, in Abbeville, Louisiana, Sue dedicated her life to her family and the nurturing of her home, leaving a lasting impression on all who...
Allen Dale Belaire
Oct 28, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Henry, honoring the life of Allen Dale Belaire, 79, who passed away on October 28, 2025, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery. With military honors being rendered...
Dennis LeBlanc, Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Abbeville- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis LeBlanc, Jr., who left us peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on August 15, 1949, in Abbeville, LA.
A funeral service will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Dennis will be laid to...
Nedley Joseph Leger, Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Nedley Joseph Leger, Jr., 85, a beloved lifelong resident of Abbeville, Louisiana, who passed away on October 25, 2025, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. He will be laid to...
Frances Toups Pere'
Oct 25, 2025
ABBEVILLE- A Memorial Mass honoring the life of Frances Toups Pere,’ 87, who passed away on October 25, 2025, will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate the Mass. The family request visiting will began at 9:30 AM at the church....
David E. Bigbie
Oct 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Edwin Bigbie, who passed away on October 20, 2025 at Capitol House Nursing and Rehab Center, at the age of 70.
He is survived by five children, Carita Bigbie Henry (Ryan), Lorina Ann Bigbie, Casie Renee Sparks Bigbie (James), Gail Marie Bigbie, and Amos James Tweedle; 17 grandchildren; five...
Wesley Jean Bourque "Bozo"
Oct 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wesley Jean Bourque, lovingly known as “Bozo”, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on May 2, 1961, Wesley lived a life defined by hard work, positivity, and love. For 41 wonderful years, he...
Jackie Martin Milton
Oct 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jackie Martin Milton, a cherished brother, friend, and local entrepreneur, who left us peacefully on October 16, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in River Ridge, LA.
Jackie's kindness and strong work ethic touched everyone who knew him. He was a man dedicated to his faith, his...
Ruth Eleazar Broussard
Oct 5, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Eleazar Broussard, daughter of Jules J. Eleazar and Rosa Leblanc Eleazar, was born on January 13, 1928. She attended school in Kaplan, LA and attended college at South Louisiana Institute (SLI), now University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in Lafayette, LA.
She was united in holy matrimony to Ravis Adam Broussard of Kaplan, LA in June of 1947. This union...
Ronald Wayne Choate
Oct 5, 2025
Abbeville- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Wayne Choate, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Ronald was born on August 29, 1950, in Abbeville, LA, and spent his life in the community of Erath, LA, where he embraced every moment with...
Patricia Trahan Harrington
Oct 5, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 08, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Patricia Trahan Harrington, 85, who passed away on October 5, 2025, at Maison du Monde. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent...
Wade Joseph Cormier
Oct 5, 2025
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 08, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Wade Joseph Cormier, 76, who passed away on October 5, 2025. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Touchet, Seth Touchet, Noah Cormier, André...
James Douglas White
Oct 3, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Francis Plaisance will be held at 2:00 PM, with visitation 11:00 - 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of James Douglas White, 72, who passed away on October 3, 2025, at his residence in Lafayette after a battle with cancer. He will be laid to...
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