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Rita Matherne Obituary
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her sons, Mitch Matherne and Matt (Celeste) Matherne; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Matherne; parents, Joseph S. and Carmelite Guidry; and one great-grandchild.
Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements.
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Michele & Johnny Martin
January 4, 2020
Miss Rita was such a sweet lady. I & my now grown children had the pleasure of going with my parents & Mr. Nelson & Miss Rita on one of the K&C golf tournaments they would go to in the summer we had a great time & have memories of that trip! Rest In Peace Miss Rita! Now you are with Mr. Nelson. Condolences to her family! Prayers
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