John "Gene" Prejean's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2025 in Kaplan, Louisiana

John "Gene" Prejean

August 17, 1938 - June 14, 2025 (86 years old)

Kaplan, Louisiana

John "Gene" Prejean's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2025 in Kaplan, Louisiana

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Vincent Funeral Home

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John "Gene" Prejean

August 17, 1938 - June 14, 2025 (86 years old)

Kaplan, Louisiana

John Prejean Obituary

In loving memory of John Prejean in Kaplan, Louisiana, who departed this world on June 14, 2025 at the age of 86. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Prejean to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: the mother of his children Glenda Miles Prejean; his parents, Lizzem Prejean and Ella Mae Simon; his stepbrother Steve Prejean; and his grandmother Edmae Mathew.

He is survived by: his close friend Eva Champagne of Kaplan; his children, John D. Prejean II (Adele) and Gwen Stewart (Terry); his stepchildren, Kirk Champagne (Olivia), Dawn Champagne (Todd Gravouilla), Blake Champagne (Amy), Crystal Champagne, Byron Champagne (Shayla) and Shane Frederick; and his stepsisters, Annadell Prejean, Janet Lemoine and Patricia McCain. He is also survived by 19 grand-children and 25 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church (901 N Frederick Ave, Kaplan, LA 70548). A rosary will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vincent Funeral Home



Tue

July 01

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church
901 N Frederick Ave, Kaplan, LA 70548

Tue

July 01

Rosary

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church
901 N Frederick Ave, Kaplan, LA 70548

Tue

July 01

Mass

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

St Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church
901 N Frederick Ave, Kaplan, LA 70548

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