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.
Kelly Jude Hernandez
Oct 20, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kelly Jude Herandez, 64, who died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Fr. François Sainte-Marie will officiate the service. He will be cremated and buried at a later date. Pallbearers...
Ricky Dale Touchet
Oct 19, 2019
Ricky Dale Touchet, son of the late Wilson Joseph Touchet and Susan Hazel Schexsnider Touchet, has passed away at the age of 59 at his childhood home in Abbeville, LA. surrounded by family.
Ricky was born on February 1, 1960 in Abbeville, LA. He was a graduate of Abbeville High School. Ricky joined the Marriott Family 32...
Adam Wade Woodson
Oct 19, 2019
Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Adam Wade Woodson, 37, who died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Tulane Medical Center.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.
Adam is...
Christopher Charles Bertrand
Oct 18, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Christopher Charles Bertrand, 26, who died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Tulane Medical Center.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery
Chris is survived by his father, Charles Bertrand;...
T. J. Prejean, Jr.
Oct 17, 2019
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, October 21, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Theard Joseph Prejean, Jr., 90, who died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services with Reverend...
Rodney "Boo" Chauvin
Oct 17, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rodney “Boo” Chauvin, 68, who died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Baudoin Cemetery with Deacon Joshua LeBlanc officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Raywood...
Barbara Mouton Broussard
Oct 17, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Barbara Mouton Broussard, 76, who died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason...
Florine R. Pleasant
Oct 15, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Florine Ryder Pleasant, 85, who died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
Florine worked very...
Oliver Charles Derouen
Oct 13, 2019
Abbeville-A gathering of family and friends will be held for Oliver Charles Derouen, 26, who died Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Oliver is survived by his mother, Patti T. Derouen; father, Clay Derouen; partner, James Dantoni; maternal grandparents, Willie and Diana Thomas; paternal grandmother, Annie Derouen; two brothers, Peyton Derouen and Cooper Derouen;...
Elvina Dehart Bailey
Oct 12, 2019
Abbeville - Mrs. Elvina DeHart Bailey went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, October 12th.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Abraham DeHart, Jr. and Caroline Lee DeHart, her brothers, Hartwell DeHart and Ellis DeHart with his spouse, Betty Demette DeHart. Elvina leaves behind her husband, Billy Carroll Bailey and her 3...
Carol Lee Thibodeaux
Oct 9, 2019
Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Carol Lee Thibodeaux, 57, who died Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
Serving as pallbearers will be...
Lenora Faulk Palombo
Oct 9, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lenora Faulk Palombo, 85, who died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services....
Aurora Marceaux Abshire
Oct 8, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Aurora Marceaux Abshire, 75, who died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services.
She is survived by...
Eve Amelia Greene Noel
Oct 7, 2019
Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Eve Amelia Greene Noel, 94, who died Monday, October 7, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers...
Mona Hemphill Hollier
Oct 7, 2019
Erath – A Mass of Christian burial for Mona Hemphill Hollier, 92, will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:00PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with Msgr Charles Dubois officiating. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Friday, October 11, 2019 from 10:00 AM until time of services at Our Lady of Lourdes Church...
Viella Simon
Oct 5, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Viella Simon, 86, who died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...
Doyce Joseph Soriez, Jr.
Oct 5, 2019
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Doyce Joseph Soriez Jr., 61, who died Saturday, October 5, 2019.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Spencer Marceaux,...
Luna Trahan Michaud
Oct 1, 2019
Abbeville-Luna passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was a longtime resident of Abbeville. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1952, and graduated Valedictorian of her class.
Luna was employed by the Diocese of Lafayette, and was the Cafeteria Manager at Mount Carmel Elementary, and Vermilion Catholic High School. During...
Emelia T. Manceaux
Sep 30, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Emelia Manceaux, 79, who died Monday, September 30, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.
She is survived by her son,...
Stephanie Kay Faulk
Sep 27, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Stephanie Kay Faulk, 41, who died Friday, September 27, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
Serving as pallbearers will be...