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.
Annie Bell Richard
Nov 29, 2024
Abbeville- A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 01, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Annie Bell Richard, 90, who passed away on November 29, 2024 at The Vermilion At East Ridge.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville on Sunday, December 01, 2024, from 9:00 AM until...
Hilda Sagrera Choate
Nov 26, 2024
ABBEVILLE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church in Esther, LA., honoring the life of Hilda Sagrera Choate, 78, who passed away on November 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Father Emmanuel "Many" Fernandez will officiate at the funeral mass. Burial will follow at Esther...
Loretta Broussard Davidson
Nov 26, 2024
ABBEVILLE- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy, Louisiana, honoring the life of Loretta Broussard Davidson, 81, who passed away on November 26, 2024, at Woodbriar Assisted Living in Maurice, Louisiana.
Reverend Paul Bienvenu will officiate at the funeral mass. Burial will follow...
Lester James David
Nov 25, 2024
A Mass and Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Cow Island honoring the life of Lester J. David, 91, who passed away on November 25, 2024 at his home in Cow Island.
A formal visitation will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church on...
John Gerald "J.J." Johnson
Nov 23, 2024
John Gerald "J.J." Johnson, 63, passed away on November 23, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his children, Chrystal N. Wainright and her husband, Jonathan and her children, Morgan Broussard, Rylynn Johnson, Cryslyn Willis; Brent Johnson and his wife, Jessica and their children, Annison, Blayden and Kinlynn Johnson; and Ashley Miller; his father, Johnnie Lynn Johnson; his siblings, Mikle...
Patrick James Chauvin
Nov 23, 2024
ABBEVILLE - A mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. John Church in Henry, honoring the life of Patrick James Chauvin, 83, who passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint...
Everette John "Tippy" Guidry
Nov 21, 2024
A Mass of Christian burial celebrated by Reverend Daniel Picard will be held on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM at St. Mary Magdalen Church for Everette “Tippy” Guidry, 79, who passed away suddenly, at his home, on Thursday November 21, 2024. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Gregory Guidry, Jude Broussard, Gary Guidry, Ian Griffin, Ted Broussard,...
Clifton Smith Davis
Nov 21, 2024
Abbeville- A Funeral Service will be held at Vincent Funeral Home at 3:00 pm honoring the life of Clifton Smith Davis, 69, who passed away on November 21, 2024.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home Abbeville on Monday November 25, 2024 from 9:00 am until time of service.
Deacon William Vincent will officiate at the funeral service.
He is survived...
Carlton Paul Trahan, Sr.
Nov 20, 2024
Carlton Paul Trahan, Sr., son of proud parents Ophelias and Bernice Marie (Mire) Trahan, first saw the light of day in Crowley, Louisiana on September 19, 1951, and passed away on November 20, 2024, at his residence in Madisonville, Texas.
Carlton grew up in “Cajun” country and so it was no surprise that everything he did reflected his deep Cajun roots....
Adam Broussard
Nov 20, 2024
ABBEVILLE-Adam Broussard, born on September 17, 1931, in Abbeville, LA, passed away on November 20, 2024, at his home. He was the original owner and operator of Broussard's Water Softener, a business he led for many years. In 1962, Adam joined the Abbeville Fire Department, where he served with dedication and passion, eventually retiring as an Assistant Chief after 34...
Deborah Ann Young
Nov 18, 2024
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Deborah Ann Young, 71 who passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Church Point. Fr. Herb Bennerfield will officiate the memorial service. She had a passionate love for her dog, Sophie, and found joy in sharing...
Paul Carroll Faulk
Nov 16, 2024
A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Tom Summers will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Carroll Faulk, 91, who passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home in Meaux, Louisiana.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Tuesday from 8:00 AM until...
Calvin Ray Abshire
Nov 15, 2024
ABBEVILLE- A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville honoring the life of Calvin Ray Abshire, 73, who passed away on November 15, 2024 at Maison du Monde.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., on Thursday from 9:00 AM...
Elizabeth "Beth" Hardee Bertrand
Nov 13, 2024
A graveside service was held Tuesday, November 19, 2024 honoring the life of Elizabeth “Beth “ Hardee Bertrand, 72, who passed away on November 13, 2024. A small service was held at the Gueydan Cemetery with the Reverend Chyrelena Peyton officiating.
Serving as pallbearers were Ted Bertrand, Connor Boudreaux, Wyatt Hardee, Travis Foreman, Anthony Sonnier, and Kohen Sonnier. Dwight Hardee served...
Hazel Marie Miller
Nov 13, 2024
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Hazel Miller, 82, who passed away on November 13, 2024 at Maison de Monde Living Center.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Friday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM and will continue...
Paul Gerald Broussard
Nov 8, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Clint Trahan will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Gerald Broussard, 82, who passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Paul Gerald Broussard was many things to many people. He was a loyal, faithful, and...
James Jerrell Christopher
Nov 7, 2024
ABBEVILLE- A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home-Abbeville honoring the life of James Jerrell “Woody” Christopher, 66, who passed away on November 7, 2024 at Eastridge Nursing Center. Pastor Kevin Williams will officiate the services and James will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery at a later date.
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Calvin "POP" Landry
Nov 6, 2024
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Calvin "POP" Landry, 68, who passed away on November 6, 2024, at Ochsner Lafayette General .
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 9:00 AM until time of...
Richard Wayne Lavergne
Nov 5, 2024
It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Richard Wayne Lavergne on November 5, 2024, at the age of 65. Rick, as he was affectionately known, was born in Chicago on August 2, 1959, and raised in the Windy City before making his way to the heart of Cajun Country...
Paul Norris Lee Mire
Nov 4, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 8, 2024 at St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Norris Lee Mire, 91, who passed away on November 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home on Thursday from 3:00 PM to 9:00...