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.
Linda Faye Choate
Jun 26, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Esther, honoring the life of Linda Faye Hebert Choate, 74, who passed away on June 26, 2025 at her residence. Rev. Emmanuel Fernandez will officiate at the funeral mass. Burial will follow at Esther Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be...
Karen "KK" Herpin
Jun 25, 2025
Kaplan- A Funeral Service Officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Karen "KK" Herpin, 80, who passed away on June 25, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM with...
Donald Joseph Simon
Jun 25, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Donald Joseph Simon, 91, who passed away on June 25, 2025, at his residence. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate at the funeral mass. Readers will be Lindsay Watson, and Belinda Simon. Gift...
Deloria "Doe" Abshire
Jun 21, 2025
Kaplan, LA - A Service was held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, honoring the life of Deloria "Doe" Abshire, 84, who passed away on June 21, 2025. She was laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Cemetery.
She is survived by her four sons, John Abshire and wife Helen of Colorado Springs, CO,...
Dr. Patrick Steven Tate
Jun 21, 2025
Kaplan, Louisiana- A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend John Joseph Bourque will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Dr. Patrick Steven Tate, 59, who passed away on June 21, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.
A visitation will take...
Raydell Jane Abshire
Jun 21, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday June 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Hebert Cemetery, Sweetbay Road, Abbeville, for Raydell Jane Abshire, 85 who passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025 at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital. Pastor Jake Weido will officiate. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Paul A. Morello, Dudley Sarver, Mike Sarver, Travis...
Madeline "Dena" O'Neill
Jun 21, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Memorial Service will be held at Vincent Funeral Home on Thursday June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM to honor the life of Madeline “Dena” O’Neill, 44 who passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025 at her residence in Erath, LA. The family will receive friends on Thursday June 26, 2025 from 9:00 AM until the time of...
Lucien Marks, Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Lucien Marks, 91, who passed away on Friday 20, 2025 at his residence in Abbeville, LA. Deacon William Vincent will officiate the services. Burial will follow at St....
Brenda B. Suire
Jun 19, 2025
Kaplan, Louisiana- A Funeral Service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Brenda B. Suire, 70, who passed away on June 19, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM to...
Ida Lou Meaux
Jun 15, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ida Louise Libersat Meaux, 94, who passed away on June 15, 2025, at The Vermilion at Eastridge. Fr. Louis Richard will officiate at the funeral mass. Followed by a graveside service at St....
John "Gene" Prejean
Jun 14, 2025
Kaplan, La - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of John Dewitt Prejean, 86, who passed away on June 14, 2025, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. A visitation will take place at St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic...
Rudolph And Charlene Swire
Jun 9, 2025
Rudolph Joseph Swire October 1, 1960 ~ June 9, 2025 Charlene Doucet Swire April 9, 1960 ~ June 9 ,2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the tragic passing of our parents, Rudolph Joseph Swire and Charlene Marie Doucet Swire, who left us on June 9, 2025, both 65 years of...
Campbell Camille Shepard
Jun 9, 2025
With broken hearts and unending love, we share the passing of our precious daughter, Campbell Camille Shepard, affectionately known by our family as Camby, Campbell Wamble, Nut, Monkey, Sissy, and CC, who left this world on June 9, 2025, far too soon at just under two years old.
Though her time with us was brief, Campbell’s spirit was larger than life....
Susan Abbott Schexnider
Jun 6, 2025
Kaplan- A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, June 08, 2025 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Susan Abbott Schexnider, 67, who passed away on June 6, 2025.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Susan enjoyed gardening and taking vacations to...
Verlon Broussard Trahan
Jun 6, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Verlon Broussard Trahan, 96, who passed away on June 6, 2025 at Pelican Pointe Nursing Home. Reverend Daniel Picard will officiate at the funeral mass. Readers will be Kit Trahan, Nicholas Trahan, and...
Lisa J. LaPointe
Jun 3, 2025
Gueydan - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Corey Campeaux will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lisa Jane LaPointe, 64, who passed away on June 3, 2025, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan...
Weston & Shirley Hebert
Jun 2, 2025
Weston Louis Hebert February 4, 1945 - June 2, 2025 Shirley Jean Hebert December 13, 1946 - June 2, 2025
A visitation will be held Saturday, June 7, to honor the lives of Weston (80) and Shirley (78) Hebert from 8:00am to 11:00am at Vincent’s Funeral Home in Kaplan, Louisiana, followed by...
Mamie Duhon Turnley
Jun 2, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mamie Duhon Turnley at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Saint Mary Magdalen Church at 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, Louisiana with Father Nicholas Dupre officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, Louisiana...
Wilda "Ponkie" Thibodeaux
Jun 1, 2025
ABBEVILLE - Wilda, known to all as "Ponkie", passed away in the early hours of Sunday, June 1, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Wilda Robicheaux Thibodeaux. Deacon William Vincent will officiate the service.
A visitation...
Brian James Mayard
May 31, 2025
ABBEVILLE - A Memorial Service will be held at a later date honoring the life of Brian James Mayard, 69, who passed away on May 31, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident.
Brian was born on October 23, 1955, in Port Sulphur. He pursued a successful career as an accountant, contributing his expertise to companies such as Freeport and...
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