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.
Roland Francis Leblanc
Oct 3, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Roland Francis LeBlanc, Sr., 96, who passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 3, 2021 - the day of the Lord's Resurrection and the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. He...
Azelie L. Touchet
Sep 28, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Azelie L. Touchet, 79, who died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating the services.
She is survived by her...
Carrie "Pete" Doucet
Sep 28, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Carrie “Pete” Doucet, 79, who died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at The Guest House. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the...
Melissa Mouton
Sep 27, 2021
ABBEVILLE -Private services were held for Melissa Ann Mouton, 54, who died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, Monday, September 27th, 2021 at Maison Du Monde in Abbeville, La after a lengthy battle with Huntington's Disease.
Melissa was born on March 29th, 1967 and raised in Kaplan, to the union of the late James Dexter...
Aaron Rixby Lebeouf
Sep 22, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Aaron Rixby LeBeouf, 56, who died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carroll Fontenot, Brennon LeBeouf, Alex Moreau, Josh...
William "Billy" Joseph Meaux
Sep 22, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of William "Billy" Joseph Meaux, 75, who died peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Kern, Gil Meaux, Shane Meaux, Casey...
Dr. Kelly Matthews Ryder
Sep 22, 2021
Abbeville— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Abbeville. In the morning of Wednesday September 22, 2021, at 7:06 A.M. Kelly Matthews Ryder, DC, ART, CCSP, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical center in Baton Rouge,...
Shirley Stelly Rung
Sep 20, 2021
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Stelly Rung, 91, who died Monday, September 20, 2021 surrounded by her family at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the...
Harris Paul Lemaire
Sep 19, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Harris Paul LeMaire, 76, who died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his residence. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the service.
In 1962 he joined the U.S. Marines where he served his country proudly...
William Gaspard, Jr.
Sep 18, 2021
Abbeville—A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of William Joseph Gaspard Jr., 56, who died Saturday, September 18, 2021. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the service.
William is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Wadlington of Abbeville; father, William Gaspard,...
Chester Charles
Sep 17, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Shiloh Baptist Church honoring the life of Chester Charles, 79, who died Friday, September 17, 2021 at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor James E. Brice, Sr. officiating the services.
Chester,...
Elaine Sellers Luquette
Sep 17, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elaine Sellers Luquette, 89, who died Friday, September 17, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Roland G. Guarino
Sep 16, 2021
Abbeville— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Roland G. Guarino at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Reverend Louis Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, will serve as the Celebrant of the Mass. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the church prior to the mass...
Whitney "Pop" Dronet
Sep 16, 2021
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Whitney “Pop” Dronet, 100, who died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Tom...
Boyd Stacey Baudoin
Sep 16, 2021
“He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother”
ABBEVILLE — A private memorial will be held at a later date honoring Boyd Baudoin, 53, son of Minos and Jo Ann Baudoin peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Born in Abbeville on January 11, 1968. Boyd was a lifetime resident of Abbeville and...
Paul Bertrand, Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring he life of Paul Bertrand Jr., 85, who died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. ...
Margaret Faulk Hargrave
Sep 16, 2021
Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Margaret Faulk Hargrave, 69, who was called home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by her family and friends. She will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Lenis James Hebert
Sep 15, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lenis James Hebert, 73, who died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverned Donald Bernard officiating the services. Those serving as...
Judy Ann Deville Romero
Sep 13, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Judy Ann Deville Romero, 70, who died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Pastor Chad Romero officiating the services.
She...
Jeffery John Harrington Sr.
Sep 11, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jeffery John Harrington, Sr., 73, who died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Campus. He will be laid to rest at Baudoin Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Schexnaider, Chantel Wilson,...