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.
Fred "Benny" Marceaux, Jr.
Feb 23, 2021
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Fred “Benny” Marceaux, Jr., 69, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the...
Lula Mae Bergeron Broussard
Feb 23, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lula Mae Bergeron Broussard, 89, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with her son, Reverend Father Paul Broussard officiating...
Joshua Cade Pere
Feb 23, 2021
Abbeville— A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joshua Cade Pere, 30, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez will officiate the services.
He is survived by his mother, Lorie...
Anna Vincent
Feb 23, 2021
Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church honoring the life of Anna Vincent, 91, who died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Hanks Cemetery with Reverend Neil Pettit officiating the services.
She is...
Leonard Smith
Feb 22, 2021
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Leonard Smith, 76, who died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Oschner Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Istre Cemetery with Pastor Joseph Boutin officiating the services.
He is survived by...
Michael Perry
Feb 21, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Michael Perry, 67, who died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence. Pastor David Delino will officiate. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery at a later date.
He is survived...
Mazie Connor Dehart
Feb 20, 2021
ABBEVILLE— Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Mazie Connor DeHart, 90, of Abbeville, who passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Guillory (Jerry), three sons, Robert DeHart (Annette Frederick), Glenn DeHart (Cherie Lewis),...
Macey Cherié Vallo
Feb 17, 2021
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Macey Cherié Vallo, 30, who died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Pastor Josh Belt officiating the services.
She is survived...
Shirley Brannon Landry
Feb 16, 2021
ABBEVILLE— Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Faith Hope Baptist Church Abbeville, 407 Duroq St., Abbeville honoring the life of Shirley Brannon Landry, 66, who died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
She is survived by her...
Glen A. Lemaire
Feb 16, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Glen A. LeMaire, 78, who died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Acadia General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the...
Dolores Bergeron Falgout
Feb 13, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Dolores Falgout, 85, who died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...
Hazel Lemaire Decuir
Feb 12, 2021
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Hazel Lemaire Decuir, 90, who died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...
Dorothy Trahan
Feb 11, 2021
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dorothy Trahan, 87, who died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matt Hebert officiating the...
Ethelene M. Bernard
Feb 9, 2021
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 12, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Ethelene M. Bernard, 87, who died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
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Albert "Lloyd" Duhon Jr.
Feb 7, 2021
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Albert “Lloyd” Duhon Jr., 78, who died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Eddie Boudreaux,...
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...

