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Cletus Matthews Obituary

Cletus "Errol" Matthews, a retired construction and instrument fitter, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, May 9, 2014. Husband of Yvonne Matthews. Father of Andy, Wayne (Andrea), Ernest, Marcia, Alana, Robert, and Gizelle Matthews. Son of the late Japhus and Erane Matthews. Brother of Charles, Cecil, and Ernest Matthews, Monica Penn, and Jean Bernard and the late Ford Matthews and Mable Valley also survived by 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 80 years a native of Trinidad and Tobago and a resident of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family also priest and parishioners of All Saints Catholic Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Victor Simon officiating Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery-Gretna, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 14 to May 16, 2014.

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May 19, 2014

My condolence to the Matthews Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
-Catherine

May 19, 2014

With deepest sympathy, Irvin and Wanda Stafford, Stafford Automotive

May 18, 2014

To Uncle Wayne and family,
You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your loved one.
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting him at one of your family gatherings. I know that he will be surely missed.
Auntie Glo

Sheana Reid

May 17, 2014

I would like to send love and Condolences to my family during this tough time. I believe Grandpa is with our Lord and Savior, and will rest in peace.
- Love Sheana (Andy Matthews daughter)

Kayone Franklin

May 17, 2014

Your family will be in my prayers. Take one day at a time your father/husband will always be in your heart.

Minister Liroy, Loretta and LaShawn Charles

May 17, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Matthew family, if you need us please call anytime. We will truly miss (Mr. Trinidad) he never met a stranger he was a very friendly man. Thank God for 80 blessed years.
I WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. PSALM 121:1,2. We love you all.

Karen Johnson

May 16, 2014

Praying your strength in the Lord Gizelle and Family. Put your trust in God and he will take care of you.

Sr Pastor VICTOR SIMON

May 16, 2014

Power House Church of God stands with you in this hour of bereavement. We will remain with you through the days ahead. May His Peace, love and comfort sweep over you all continuously.

Kathleen Garraway (Arius & Ashanti's mother)

May 15, 2014

Your grief right now will subside as time goes by. Just know that we are here for all of you, in your time of need. Do not hesitate to call on family and friends if you need to. Do not hesitate to call on me. I am missing Errol something fierce. My prayers are with all of you. Much love to you all.

Arius & Ashanti Matthews

May 15, 2014

Wishing we were there to hold your hands to provide the comfort that you need right now. We love and miss you all. Most of all, we love and miss grandpa.

Sharon Campbell

May 15, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sharon Campbell

May 15, 2014

May you be comforted by our thoughts and prayers.

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