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Matthew Mahler Obituary

Matthew Joseph Mahler, 22, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014.
Visitation will be 6-9 pm. Wednesday and from 7:30 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Lola Reulet Mahler; sisters, Cindi Ann Mahler and Kandi Mahler Falgoust; brother-in-law, Blake Joseph Falgoust; nephew and godchild, Boyd Joseph Falgoust; girlfriend, Brooke Kinler; his loving yellow lab, Summer; maternal grandparents, Albert Sr. and Lucy Mahler; paternal grandparents, Pierre Helton and Lois Reulet; godparents, Sharon Mahler and Wendell "Duke" Ockmond; godchild, Andre Mahler; and numerous, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Anthony Mahler; great-great-aunt Taunte Louise Reulet; and great-great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mahler, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reulet, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Falgoust, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reulet.
Matt was an employee of Americas Styrenics. He enjoyed the outdoors, bike riding, hunting, fishing, working out, and having a good time with his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to: St. James ARC, 29150 Health Unit Street, Vacherie, LA 70090.
Please visit www.oursodonaldsonville.com to sign the online register book.
Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Houma Today from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2014.

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LeRoy Plaisance

August 13, 2014

Big Al & Lucy,
My deepest sympathy to the Mahler family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Tyrell Cornwell

August 12, 2014

Your faith will have to help you, along with family and friends I didn't have the privilege of knowing Matt but I knew him thru Mel. My heart hurts for all of you.

Diana Politz

August 11, 2014

Lola and family, I wish to send to you all my deepest sympathy for your the loss of Matthew. My heart goes out to you all. I will dedicate my hour of prayer in the adoration chapel on Tues. August, 12th, in his memory. With a sad heart, Diana M. Politz (Parishner of Christ Redeemer Church, Thibodaux)

August 8, 2014

Keeping your family in our prayers
-Marcella and Mike Kliebert

Janice Falcon

August 8, 2014

Lola, Kirk, Miran, and Family Members,

My heartfelt condolences to you all. My heart is heavy with sadness at this devastating news. However, I picture the glorious reunion in Heaven as Boyd greeted Matt with open arms. May your family be comforted by God's Peace, as well as the many memories that you all hold close to your hearts. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.I wanted to attend the services but had a funeral for a family member myself during the same time as Matt's. God's Blessings upon your entire family at this difficult time.

Charlene, JJ, Travis and Danaye Julien

August 7, 2014

Lola,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlet Pete & Rita

August 7, 2014

Al & Lucy, You and all of your family are in our thoughts & prayers at this your time of loss. May GOD bless you all

August 7, 2014

Offering our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

~Melanie & Dean Rome

Cheryl Jessie

August 6, 2014

Mrs. Lola my prayers and that of my mother and father are with you and your family at this time. My GOD bless and keep you strong. Leroy, Eve and Cheryl Jessie

Alma Brock

August 6, 2014

Lola and Family, we are so very sorry for y'all loss our deepest sympathles go out to you and your family and may god grant you and your family peace,strenght to get threw this

Ronnie, Penny, Justin & Alyson Clement

August 6, 2014

My Sympathy goes out to the Mahler Family. May God give y'all the strength y'all need to get through this difficult time. RIP Matt!

August 6, 2014

GOD Bless you Lola and your family . Our heart goes out to you.
Prayers Brenda and Mutt

Shekenia Ester

August 6, 2014

It really was a pleasure working with you at Nustar... You were so full of laughter & smiles... I'm picturing you now clowning with me looking at your big beautiful brown eyes!!! I'm praying for your family, you guys have my deepest sympathy . Earth has no sorrow Heaven can't heal... Your in a better place Matt(puddn)as we would call you at work... See you on the other side......

David ,D.J.& Max Reulet

August 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roy and Racquel Webre

August 6, 2014

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ATE WITH YALL!!! R I P MATT. FLY HIGH!!!

David and Ramona Granier

August 6, 2014

Lola and fly,,our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We can't say we know how you feel, only you know that. The ones we love live forever in our hearts

August 6, 2014

Lola, Kandi, Cindi & Family,

The whole family is in out hearts at this time. Matt was such an awesome guy, full of life. We will always keep the memories of him close to our heart. We love you guys!

Love,
Buck, Britney, & Jace.

Priscilla Mollere Berger

August 6, 2014

My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.
May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Billy and Daphne Bazile Octave

August 6, 2014

You have our deepest sympathy.

Guidry

August 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The Guidry's

Tessie Lassere

August 6, 2014

It was such a pleasure working with Matt at NuStar Energy St. James Terminal. His smile is unforgetable. May he smile upon you from Heaven's Gates. A sweet young man gone to soon. May he wrap his wings around you all and comfort you from above. Rest In Peace Matt

Vanessa Loupe

August 6, 2014

Lola, Kandi, Cindi and Family,

I've been praying for Matt and all of you. He is now looking down with his dad, Boyd. He was a great young man with a lot of love to give. He enjoyed life and was called to heaven too soon but we must not question. God has a plan for all of us. Until we meet again Matt. Love You and Rest in Peace.

Love you,
Van & Lawrence

Jackie Becnel

August 6, 2014

May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and your family at this most difficult time, and lead you to find comfort and peace in your time of grief and sorrow..my deepest sympathy extended to all of you....

Mindi B Gordon

August 6, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you and the family. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

Brenda , Kenneth & Kim Prestenbach

August 6, 2014

Lola, we extend our sincerest condolence to you and your family. We could not imagine the pain you are feeling. Only through strong faith and God's love can anyone survive such a loss. We know that because of these reasons, you will survive this tragedy. May God bless all of you. Our prayers are with you.

Bob & Janet Armer

August 5, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sarah & Robert Abadie

August 5, 2014

We're praying for your entire family. May God carry you all in His arms until you're strong enough to walk again. Everyone will miss Matt!

Rose Strickland

August 5, 2014

Lola, Kandi, and Cindi, My deepest sympathies. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you.

Southern Swamp Boyz

August 5, 2014

We are incredibly sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dolores Oubre

August 5, 2014

Prayers to Mel, Lola, and family. May the Good Lord help you through this sad time.

August 5, 2014

Lola,Kandi an Cindi,Our heart go out to you.We will always remember Matt.He was loved by many.Now he is a loving angel that will watch over you. RIP Matt!

August 5, 2014

I think of his loving lab Summer and the grief he will never be able to share. Matthew would probably tell you, "Don't worry about me now just take care of Summer."

BreAnna Malancon

August 5, 2014

Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lanel & Jamie Sutherland

August 5, 2014

Prayers going up for MATT and the MAHLER family

Ronnie & Joe Marchese

August 5, 2014

The Mahler & Reulet family are in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies.

Maranita Hymel

August 5, 2014

Deepest sympathy to The Mahler Family. Praying for the family. Kenneth Hymel, Jr family

Allen & Cindy Sutherland

August 5, 2014

With HEART felt condolences, may the love of family and friends carry you through this difficult time.
PRAYING FOR THE MAHLER FAMILY

Carl & Cynthia Cortez

August 5, 2014

Lola, Cindi, and Kandi, Hold tight to your memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember how much you are loved. You are always in our prayers.

lona lasserre

August 5, 2014

Lola keeping you and your family in my prayers

Howard & Kathy Oubre

August 5, 2014

Our deepest sorry. RIP my Puddin. It was the greatest to know you. Prays to you Lola and your family. May god bless

August 5, 2014

my thoughts and prayers for you Lola and your family

Eugene &Phyllis Falgoust

August 5, 2014

Our thoughts & prayers r with matthew and the familys may he rest his piece

Connie Oubre

August 5, 2014

My sympathy to all of yall during this difficult time. Prayers going your way.

Christy Falgoust Hebert

August 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to you Lola, Kandi,Blake, Boyd and Cindi. You have had your share of faith tested and with the help of God, family and friends you will get through this pain one day at a time. God always takes the best. I know Boyd is celebrating with Matt sending you little signs that they will forever be with you in your hearts and memories. May God comfort your hearts. Remember he is where we will all be one day, in the best place possible with God. Until we meet again rest in peace Matt. Cherish all the amazing memories you all shared. Continued prayers for your family.

Ralph and Henrietta Becnel

August 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy for you and your family for the lost of your precious son. I can't imagine the grief you must be feeling. You'll will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Cecile and Snap Leboeuf

August 5, 2014

May God grant you all strength, courage as you all go through one of the most difficult times of your lives.

Tina Savoie Adams

August 5, 2014

Lola n girls, my heart goes out to all of you! You are all in my prayers!

Jessica Folse

August 5, 2014

Praying for you and your family

Jessica Folse

August 5, 2014

May God give you comfort ... Praying for you and your family

Claudette Charlet

August 5, 2014

My heartfelt prayers go out to this young man's family and friends. I didn't know Matt personally but he was friends with our extended family the Steibs and a friend to Destiny, Blaise, Matthew and Kimberly. They speak very highly of him. I cannot imagine the feeling of loss for all who knew him. He has joined his Dad and will be guardian angels for his family and friends. I will keep you in our prayers. Claudette and Timmy Charlet

Tammy Oubre

August 5, 2014

will remember you and your family in my prayers.family cry with hope.but keep the faith because God is good.

Chad Smith Sr

August 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to The Mahler Family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.

Grant/Bonnie Gravois

August 5, 2014

Lola and family, Keeping you all in prayer! So sorry to hear of such another tragedy. May God grant you the peace you deserve.

August 5, 2014

Deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Praying for your family. Helen and Rocky Waguespack

Danny and Vanessa Chism

August 5, 2014

Lola and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vic & Paige Rodrigue

August 5, 2014

Lola - sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. May the memories of Matt help you find peace.

Millie Desselle

August 5, 2014

Lola, my heart goes out to you at this time. You and your family are in my prayers.

Betty Danos

August 5, 2014

Lola, Kandi and Cindi,
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you and your family. I feel honored to have taught Matthew in fifth grade. My family will keep the Mahler family in our daily thoughts and prayers.

George & Nancy Haas

August 5, 2014

Extending sympathy and prayers to the family and friends...

Hannah & Logan Cortez

August 5, 2014

Rip Matt. The family is in our thoughts and prayers

marlene and hayley reulet

August 5, 2014

Sending prayers to the family

Patsy and Perry Falgoust

August 5, 2014

We are praying for your family and friends. Our family sends yours, its deepest heartfelt condolences during these difficult times.

Peter&Rachel Scioneaux

August 5, 2014

Mrs.Lola,Kandi and Cindi,
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers..

The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

August 5, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Trudy & Corial Folse

August 5, 2014

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Matt was a sweet kind young man and we are blessed to have gotten to know him. He will forever live on in all the hearts he has touched.
May Matt Rest In Peace!

Peter Waguespack

August 5, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Alison, Landon and Peter Waguespack
Napoleonville, LA

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