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.
Kim Ann Simon
May 21, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Kim Ann Simon, 66, who passed away on May 21, 2026, at Calcutta House. She will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home...
Lucinda "Cindy" Faulk Broussard
May 18, 2026
ABBEVILLE - The family of Lucinda “Cindy” Faulk Broussard, who passed away on May 18, 2026, will hold a graveside memorial service at St. Paul Cemetery, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM to honor her life and legacy. Lucinda, 66, will be remembered for her nurturing spirit, her role as a devoted mother to her two daughters, Heather...
Anna Mae Trahan Broussard
May 11, 2026
A memorial service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 9:00 AM, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Anna Mae Trahan Broussard, 86, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at her residence. The family welcomes friends and loved ones to honor Anna's memory as they celebrate her life and the lasting...
Doris Fontenot
May 10, 2026
Doris Fontenot, 85, of Abbeville, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Though born in Kaplan, Doris built a beautiful life and raised his family in Cow Island, Louisiana, a place he loved deeply and proudly called home.
Doris served his country in the United States Air Force before beginning a career in the oil field, where he worked...
Kristi Monique Dartez
May 5, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Glenn Meaux will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 07, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Kristi Monique Dartez, 44, who passed away on May 5, 2026. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Simon,...
Velva Jane Frederick
May 2, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 08, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Velva Frederick, 77, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Derrik Frederick, Corey Hebert, Frisco...
Alla Jeanne S. Campbell
May 1, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 05, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Alla Jeanne S. Campbell, 83, who passed away on May 1, 2026, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as...
Kent Joseph Hebert
Apr 30, 2026
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 05, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Kent Joseph Hebert, 59, who passed away on April 30, 2026, at the Calcutta House. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be...
James "Avert" Guidry
Apr 30, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Cedric Sonnier will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of James "Avert" Guidry, 83, who passed away on April 30, 2026, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery.
A visitation will take place...
Thomas "Tommy" Clark
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Gerard Clark, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on January 2, 1966, he was the first baby born in Vermilion Parish in 1966. Thomas was a cherished member of his family and community.
A memorial service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00...
George Clyde Veazey
Apr 29, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of George Clyde Veazey, 83, who passed away on April 29, 2026, at his residence. Readers will be his three sisters, Patricia V. Alvarado, Barbara V. Kinnard, and Frances V....
Cheryl L. Marceaux
Apr 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Cheryl Marceaux, who passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by her children.
Cheryl was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a homemaker and natural, valued caregiver who always wanted to make sure everyone around her was taken care...
Laura Mae Hebert Lege
Apr 25, 2026
Laura Mae Hebert Lege, 86, departed her Earthly life on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home, 311 4th St, Gueydan, LA. A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the services at 11:00 AM, with...
Deborah Stelly Broussard
Apr 25, 2026
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William Vincent held at 10:30 AM on Monday May 4, 2026, honoring the life of Deborah Stelly Broussard, 68, who passed away on Saturday April 25, 2026, at the Calcutta House. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin J. Broussard, Chris Peltier, Brody Suire,...
John Steven O'Brien
Apr 23, 2026
John Steven "Steve" O'Brien, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones on April 23, 2026, at the age of 78.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson. Interment will follow at Our...
Lona Mae Richard
Apr 22, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Lona Mae Richard, 82, who passed away on April 22, 2026. She will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Alan Richard, Rayne Richard, Trevor...
Janell C. Bruno
Apr 21, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Matthew Barzare will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, Esther, honoring the life of Janell Cessac Bruno, who passed away on April 21, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St Paul Cemetery at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers will...
Marcelle Richard Trahan
Apr 20, 2026
Marcelle Richard Trahan, 78, a lifelong resident of Abbeville, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 20, 2026, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by adoring and heartbroken family and friends.
She passed away nearly 19 years to the day after the death of her husband, Harold George "Sonny" Trahan, Jr., M.D. She was also preceded in death...
Brenda Primeaux
Apr 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Brenda Faye Primeaux, who left this world on April 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 21, 1946, in Abbeville, Louisiana, Brenda was a cherished member of her community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Brenda was a devoted homemaker, known...
Alfred "Butch" Duhon Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 23 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Alfred "Butch" Duhon, Jr., 83, who passed away on April 19, 2026 at Vermilion Heath Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
A visitation will take...
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