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.
Betty Broussard
Feb 7, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Betty Broussard, 84, who died Sunday, February 7, 2021. She will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Betty, best known to others as...
Harris John Gaspard
Feb 6, 2021
“Heart of Gold”
A heart of gold stopped beating,
Strong working hands at rest.
A character like no other,
Kindness at its best.
A life lived to the fullest with
Every single chapter....
Helen Clark Brasseaux
Feb 5, 2021
Abbeville—Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Helen Clark Brasseaux, 80, who died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Maison duMonde Living Center.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Brasseaux; son, Gregory Brasseaux and his wife Lynda; daughter, Vanessa Brasseaux; four...
Russell Simon Gary
Feb 2, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Russell Simon Gary, 87, who died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at a later date. Reverend Louis J. Richard will officiate the service. Serving...
Gloria Jean Touchet
Feb 2, 2021
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Gloria Jean Touchet, 79, who died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Vermilion Health Care Center.
Gloria is survived by her son, Brent Lambert and his fiancée, Amy Lindsey of Breaux Bridge; two daughters, Bridget Simon and...
Rose Mary Hagood
Feb 2, 2021
ABBEVILLE- We are sad to let you know Rose Mary Hagood, born on February 8, 1943, passed away very unexpectedly on February 2, 2021 after a sudden diagnosis of cancer
Born and raised in Abbeville, LA, she was one of five children born to the late Clifton Earl Hagood, Sr. and Mary Kitchell Hagood. Rose is preceded...
Elwood "Sam" Primeaux
Jan 31, 2021
ABBEVILLE- Private Memorial service will be held at a later date for Elwood Jean Primeaux, 84, who died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.
He enjoyed doing yard work, cooking, traveling and tending to his garden. He treasured time spent with his family.
He is survived by his son, Kim Jean Primeaux and...
Anna Louise "Jane" Deperrodil
Jan 30, 2021
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Anna Klein dePerrodil, 91, who died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Cedar Crest Memory Care. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Steven C. LeBlanc officiating the services.
Anna Louise...
Lloyd Joseph Miller
Jan 28, 2021
ABBEVILLE- Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7,2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, honoring the life of Lloyd Joseph Miller, 85, who died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his residence.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Joseph...
Mary Ann Ranels Graham
Jan 26, 2021
Abbeville— Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Mary Ann Ranels Graham, 85, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was surrounded by her family at her home after a long illness with Dementia. She...
Mark W. Matthews
Jan 26, 2021
Abbeville- A private service will be held for Mark Wayne Matthews, 61, who died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence.
He loved to spend time working on his farm and enjoyed riding cutting horses.
He is survived by his two sisters, Darlene Neveaux and Paulette Breaux; two brothers, John Matthews and James Matthews; uncle,...
Mary Linda Grace Brailey
Jan 25, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary Linda Grace Brailey, 69, who died Monday, January 25, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the...
Alvin F. Broussard
Jan 25, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Alvin F. Broussard, 87, who died Monday, January 25, 2021 at Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Mark...
Yalonde H. Hargrave
Jan 24, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Yolande H. Hargrave, 83, who died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
She...
C. Paul Bergeron
Jan 21, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of C. Paul Bergeron, 98, who died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Reverend Louis J. Richard will officiate the service.
He was a member of...
Dallas "Gramps" Fontenot
Jan 19, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dallas “Gramps” Fontenot, 85, who died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Hebert officiating the...
Nona Marie Landry Lovell
Jan 19, 2021
ABBEVILLE-- Nona Marie Landry Lovell, a native of Abbeville and resident of Lafayette, died on January 19, 2021, of natural causes. She was 92.
She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Claire Repp and her husband Elbert of Maurice; Mary Leslie Brightwell and her husband Mark of Carthage, Texas; and Amy Marie Lovell of Iota; as well...
Dorothy Sherman Leblanc
Jan 19, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy Sherman LeBlanc, 83, who died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.
She...
Richard Gale Trahan
Jan 16, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Richard Gale Trahan, 77, who died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...
Brittany Jane Cormier
Jan 13, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Brittany Jane Cormier, 34, who died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Mire Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Beaux Cormier,...