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.

Shirley Marie Leonard

Shirley Marie Leonard

Jul 14, 2025

A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Marie Leonard, 78, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. 

A visitation will take place at St. Anne Catholic Church on Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM....

Andrew Sherman

Andrew Sherman

Jul 11, 2025

A Memorial Service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Jean Andrew Sherman, 82, who passed away on July 11, 2025.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 8:00 AM until the...

Deborah Lyn Cameron

Deborah Lyn Cameron

Jul 9, 2025

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 8, 2025, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island, 17315 Lionel Road, Abbeville, Louisiana for Deborah L. Cameron, 70, who passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Father Ted Broussard will be the...

Mayo "Jun" Suire Jr.

Mayo "Jun" Suire Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Kaplan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Mayo Suire Jr., 73, who passed away on July 9, 2025. God called him home during family prayer at Our Lady of...

Dallas Paul DuBois

Dallas Paul DuBois

Jul 9, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Dallas Paul DuBois, 82, who passed away on July 9, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. Born on October 19, 1942, in Abbeville,...

Dodie Hardy Harrington

Dodie Hardy Harrington

Jul 8, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Dodie Hardy Harrington, 43, who passed away on July 8, 2025, at the Calcutta House. Deacon William Vincent will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Those serving as...

Myrna Faye Faulk Hernandez

Myrna Faye Faulk Hernandez

Jul 7, 2025

Gueydan, La - A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Stephen Sahayaraj Irudayasamy will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Myrna Faye Faulk Hernandez, 72, who passed away on July 7, 2025, at Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan...

Merrick Charles Broussard

Merrick Charles Broussard

Jul 5, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July11, 2025 at St. Paul Cemetery, Jacqulyn Street, Abbeville honoring the life of Merrick Charles Broussard, 71, who passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence. Deacon William Vincent will officiate the services.

Merrick was born May 31, 1954, in Abbeville, Louisiana. He...

Jed Allen Simon

Jed Allen Simon

Jul 3, 2025

ABBEVILLE – A private memorial service will be held at a later date to honor the life of Jed Allen Simon, aged 55, who passed away on July 3, 2025, at his home. Born on March 11, 1970, in Erath, Jed grew up to become a skilled auto body technician. He was a man of simple pleasures, known for his...

Marshall King Trahan

Marshall King Trahan

Jul 3, 2025

Marshall Trahan passed away in the early morning hours of July 3, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 59. 

If you knew Marshall, you knew he took pride in the simplest things: a well-trimmed lawn, a perfectly seasoned brisket, quiet fishing, and the time spent with those he loved most. He was steady, thoughtful, and full of quiet...

Romona Baudoin Hargrave

Romona Baudoin Hargrave

Jul 2, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Romona B. Hargrave, 66, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at Abbeville General Hospital. Rev. Alexander Albert will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth...

John Carroll Baudoin

John Carroll Baudoin

Jul 2, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of John Carroll Baudoin, 92, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory Care. Rev. Alexander Albert will officiate at the funeral mass. Burial will be at...

Pervis "Peewee" Miller

Pervis "Peewee" Miller

Jul 1, 2025

Gueydan, La. - A Funeral Service Officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Pervis "Peewee" Miller, 37, who passed away on July 1, 2025, at his residence. 

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan on Thursday, July 10,...

Pamela Lassus Racca

Pamela Lassus Racca

Jul 1, 2025

Kaplan, Louisiana- Pamela Lassus Racca, 73, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2025, at her residence. 

A Funeral Service Officiated by Deacon Byron Soley will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 11:00...

Lois F. Labit

Lois F. Labit

Jul 1, 2025

Abbeville- A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, July 07, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Lois Fields Labit, 88, who passed away on July 1, 2025. Deacon William Vincent will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at Landry Cemetery - Henry.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home...

Michael Wayne LeBlanc

Michael Wayne LeBlanc

Jul 1, 2025

Kaplan, Louisiana- A Funeral Service Officiated by Pastor Joseph J. Anderson will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 04, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Michael Wayne LeBlanc, 69, who passed away on July 1, 2025, at Calcutta House.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Friday, July 04, 2025,...

Darlene Trahan Richard

Darlene Trahan Richard

Jul 1, 2025

ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, July 4, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Darlene Trahan Richard, 68, who passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at her residence. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate at the funeral mass. Readers will be Ella Caillouet and Zata Lanclos. Gift...

Bailey Jace Dubois

Bailey Jace Dubois

Jun 30, 2025

ABBEVILLE- A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville honoring the life of Bailey Jace Dubois, 24, who passed away on June 30, 2025, at Abbeville General Hospital. Brother J.Y. Smith will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St....

Katrina Faye Villejoin

Katrina Faye Villejoin

Jun 30, 2025

Kaplan, Louisiana- A Funeral Service Officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 08, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Katrina Faye Villejoin, 58, who passed away on June 30, 2025. 

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Monday, July 07, 2025, from 5:00 PM to...

Dennis James LeMaire

Dennis James LeMaire

Jun 28, 2025

Abbeville- A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 01, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Dennis James LeMaire, 60, who passed away on June 28, 2025 at his residence in Abbeville.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville on Monday, June 30, 2025...

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