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Sarina Mathieu
January 2, 2024
Hi granny. I´m sure you know your missed dearly. I miss you. We all miss you. I love you.
Debbie Stratman
January 1, 2024
It never gets easier without you mom. I know you are resting in peace. In heaven. I love and miss you beyond words.
Debbie Stratman
January 1, 2022
Missing you more than ever mom. Your love is irreplaceable.
Debbie Stratman
May 10, 2020
Happy Mothers day mom
Leon Mathieu
April 6, 2020
Well Ba, another year has passed.. it doesn't get any easier. Enfact it gets harder and harder. You are missed by everyone..your grandchildren miss you . People at Goretti say how much u are missed. Everyone remembers that smile on your face. .I know Jackson miss you. He doesn't have anyone to throw that ball with. Well Ba,I will not keep u from your chores in heaven. I just wanted to let you know how much I miss you. You will always have a place in my heart . Love u I will join you one day. Have fun gardening. Love you!!!!!
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Sarina Mathieu
April 3, 2020
Hi Granny. I just wanted to let you know I miss you dearly . I wish I could hug you. Your great granddaughter turned 5 last month and she's blossoming into such a beautiful sweet young lady. You would adore her . Anyway, I just had you on my mind and thought I'd say hello. I know you are still having your morning coffee in heaven... Until we meet again . I love you Granny....
Love, your granddaughter Sarina
January 2, 2020
For you granny
January 2, 2020
Today marks the anniversary that changed so many of our lives. I miss you mom, everyday.
Leon Mathieu Sr
September 18, 2017
It has been sometime since I have posted to you. It is not that you are forgotten. My heart bleeds so much. I try to think of all the good time we have had together. It doesn't make it any easier. I sit in the den and stare at your picture countless hours. It hurts so much. The house is just not the same without you. I went to Jackson's soccer game Friday and his school flag football game on Saturday, You would have been so proud of him. Thanks to you he is good in all sports. Even when you were not feeling well you would play ball with him sitting in a chair in the kitchen or in in a chair by the garage door throwing a ball to him. He miss you so much. I can't talk to him about you spending so much time with him. He use to beat you and I playing the memory game. It is so much we miss you doing. I try to make the best out of each day , it hard . My love for you will always be there.Keep watch over all of us. I know you are looking down at us and we are looking up at you.
Leon mathieu
January 26, 2017
Today would have been our 60th anniversary. I can remember Jan 1957 it was one of the happiest days of my life. Jan 2nd 2015 was the saddest day of my life. You meant everything to me. I know you were taken away because your work was finish on earth. U ,meant so much not only to me but to others. I miss you. It will never be the same without you. Continue to look down at us. and give us the guidance we need . You are our shining star. Missed by all of us.
January 26, 2017
Well other year has passed without you.Its been tireless and lonesome without you. Today would have been our 60th anniversary. I remember that day in 1957. we have had many happy moments from year to year. It will never be the same without you. People say take one day at a time. Each day it hurts more and more. IT will never be the same without you. The house shows you are not with us. I tried to decorate the house for Christmas but just couldn't do it without you.The same for outside. No matter how hard I try to do the things you like its not the same without you. you are missed at Jackson's ball games. You would be proud of him at his baseball games, The time you took with him playing ball really shows.He is good in all sports, thanks to you for playing ball with him. He miss you very much . You have to be proud of him also with his school grades. All the kids miss you. Well Ba, keep looking down at us. We are always looking up at you. give us the guiding we need to function. and may the light continue to shine on you. Lov yoiu
Leon Mathieu
August 9, 2016
Well it is that time of year and Jackson has completed his baseball for the summer. Thanks to you he had a great season. You, playing ball with him each time he came over has shown. You looking down on him with pride I'am sure. I could hear u saying "thats my boy". Now with soccer beginning we miss you being there with us. We know you are here in spirit and looking down on us . We miss you very much and it is not the same without you. It is so lonesome without you. There isn't anything I do that you are not on my mind. God knows I'am trying my best to keeping moving but it is useless without you. I know you don't want me to be this way but it is impossible to go on living like this. If only I would have left this earth first.You were so much stronger than me. I know God had plans for you and you work was finish on earth. Keep looking down on us and guide us in your direction. Love you.
Leon Mathieu
June 30, 2016
We thought of you in love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and the days before that, too.We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories and and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part.God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts.
Leon Mathieu ,Sr
February 19, 2016
We thought of you in love today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that, too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, which we will never part. God have you in his keeping we have you in our hearts which we will never part. We ask you to guide us each day and night and keep us in your sight.
Debbie Stratman
February 14, 2016
Happy Valentine's Day mom. This day is special because we make sure we let our loved ones know how much we love and adore them. None more than you. But that holds true every day of every year. Sorely missed, deeply loved.
Leon Mathieu
January 11, 2016
It is a year and 9 days since you are gone. You are missed by everyone but not forgotten. My prayers are with you daily. It is hard day in and day out without you. I know you are looking down at me every second, minute and hour of the day. I am constantly being told to be strong. I am trying. I just wish God had taken me before you. You were so much stronger than me. I keep telling myself your work was finish on earth God had bigger and better plans for you. I guess I am just selfish not wanting to share you even with God. I ask God to forgive me for being selfish. I miss you so much. I ask God t0 give me the strength to go on until he is ready for me. Its an up hill battle without you. I know one is not suppose to question the will of God but, I ask why he had to take you from me. Continue to look over me and the family we will meet again, Love you .
January 10, 2016
January 10, 2016
Debbie Stratman
January 6, 2016
We made it through the year. I would say without you, but I know we could not have. You have been with us , like a star lighting our way. So now, mom, I light a candle for you. Please continue to watch over us, and intercede as you have since you became an angel, just a few days over a year ago. You have always been my guardian angel.
Bobby Dupré
December 11, 2015
Bobby Dupré
December 11, 2015
Bobby Dupré
December 11, 2015
Leon Mathieu
December 10, 2015
Well Ba, days,weeks and months has passed without you. We tried to make Thanksgiving a happy day but it was impossible without you. Leon Jr made the gumbo It taste like yours. We know you were looking down at us but your oyster dressing was missing. It was not the same holiday without you. We miss you very much, Keep watch over us. You are missed by everyone. Love you Joan my heart is broken without you. I know life will never be the same for me with out you. Take care my love until we meet again. Tell everyone hello up there. I know you are in your glory.
Lois Davis
June 29, 2015
To Leon Mathieu,
Be assured that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers Joan was very special to many people, and her friends remember her fondly by continually remembering her and those she loved in our prayers.
Debbie Stratman
May 30, 2015
Please continue to watch over us. This candle symbolizes your constant vigil and guidance. I hope the pain I feel is in exchange for your eternal rest, peace, and joy.
Debbie Stratman
May 30, 2015
Heaven's Joy is Yours
Joan L. Mathieu
Mar. 31, 1937. - Jan. 2, 2015
Leon Mathieu
April 21, 2015
You are home in Heaven,my love; Oh so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am sure you are at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. He came Himself to meet you in a way it is hard for me to understand. I keep telling myself you are in Jesus arm and I am in the other just waiting for his call. I am trying not to grieve , for I love you dearly still. I am trying to look beyond the shadow of earth, and praying to trust our "Heavenly Father's" will. I could hear you telling me there is work still waiting for me , while you rest in Jesus land. I know when the work is all completed , He will call me Home I can't wait for that day to come to be with you again. I miss you daily.
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Debbie Stratman
April 19, 2015
Heanev's Joy Is Yours
Debbie Stratman
April 12, 2015
I miss you. You fought so long and so hard. You truly deserve your heavenly reward. I love you mom.
We celebrated what would have been your birthday. March 31, three days after Jackson's birthday.
Leon Mathieu
February 25, 2015
God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful; He always take the best. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine." It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of me went with you the day God called you home. I will always love you Ba, keep watch over me until we meet in that beautiful garden that is awaiting for me.
Leon Marhieu
February 13, 2015
This candle is for you Ba. My world has became dark since you left this earth. I know you are looking down at all of us. We will all met some day, Its hard day in and day out without you. I am trying to adjust but its hard. You were my light and will always be in my heart. Love you Joan, my your soul rest in peace.
Lois Davis
January 28, 2015
To Leon Mathieu and family,
It shocked and saddened me to hear of Joan's death. She was truly one of the shining lights at St Maria Goretti Church. I can still see her beautiful smile that lit up the room whenever she was present. I regret losing touch with Joan when I relocated to Shreveport. It was always such a joy to talk with her. She was truly an angel here on earth and now she is an angel in heaven. I pray that our heavenly father will comfort all of you as you mourn the loss of her physical presence.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Lois Davis
Gilbert & Judy Mathieu
January 20, 2015
Auntie Joan, we will always remember you as a very sweet person and now you are a beautiful angel who will look over her family. Love you and will miss you very much.
Leon Mathieu
January 20, 2015
This candle lights up the years we have been together my love. We will be together again. You are in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day and night. I am looking forward to the day we meet again.
Leon Mathieu
January 19, 2015
My beloved wife, a week has passed and the tears from my eyes are tears of love for you. Oh my God how much I miss you. God borrowed you from me because he has other plans for you. Thank you my love for the 56 years and 24 days you have given me. Counting the 5 years as the old folks would say, courting you made it 66 years I have been in love with you. Ba,I will always love you.You will always be in my heart Thank you for sharing so many years with me. God has borrowed you from me, we will be together again my love "REST IN PEACE MY LOVE", we will meet again I promise. When I see the sun ,moon, and stars I will be looking for you my love until we meet someday.
Simone Keys
January 10, 2015
Psalm 46: The Lord is my refuge and strength and a very present help in the time of trouble. Know that God is with you always. It is a daily walk. Just wake up every day, and let God handle the rest!!! We love you! The Keys Family---- Simone, Timothy, Celeste, Thomas III, and Thomas Jr. We are praying ernestly for the family.
Wade Sutton
January 10, 2015
Dear Debbie,
I'm sorry that I could not be with all of you to honor the life of your Mother, but I know that the depth of your love and care brings peace and comfort to many. She has left a wonderful legacy in you and your family with all the joy that you have brought to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who loved Miss Joan.
Love,
Wade
gregg mathieu
January 9, 2015
Auntie Joan, you will be missed dearly. There is another angel in heaven and I know you and my mother have met once again there. The laughs we shared and the smile on your face whenever I came to visit you and Uncle Pete during and after college will be missed, but the memories will live with me forever.
Uncle Pete,Leon and Debbie: Myself,Gregg II and Ryan express our deepest sympathy and you remain in our prayers.
Carlene Stephens
January 9, 2015
Mr. Leon, Debbie and Lil Leon. You have my sincere condolences. I will always have the fondest memories of Ms. Joan. She was a beautiful, sweet, person both on the inside and the outside. I will always remember all of her work over the years organizing our Mardi Gras float. She was one of a kind. My prayers are with all of you.
Dana Gumas
January 9, 2015
Auntie Joan you will be truly missed by so many people because you were such a friendly and outgoing person with many talents I will forever remember all the prom dresses and graduation dresses that you made for me. Love you always Dana...
Deane Candiff Scott
January 9, 2015
May Her Soul Rest IN Peace.
Castro Spears
January 9, 2015
Death--the last sleep? No it is the final awakening. My condolences to the Mathieu Family
Jevonne Mathieu-Wynn
January 9, 2015
Uncle Leon, Debbie, and Leon Jr.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Auntie Joan
Karen La Beau
January 9, 2015
Aunt Joan was always very pleasant and sweet. She had a beautiful spirt.
Sandra Oubre
January 9, 2015
I worked with Joan many years ago at the bank on Read and Lake Forest. I will forever remember her kind face and warm smile. Thanks Joan for all the fun times when we were tellers. You will be missed. My prayers go out to the family.
Eula & Joan
Bobby & Eula Dupre
January 9, 2015
Annette & Cedric Warren your (neighbors)
January 8, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Olga and Eloise Lewis
January 8, 2015
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints Ps. 116:15
Remembering her pleasant smile and greetings each time we saw her, Mrs. Mathieu was, and still is, a blessing to all who's paths she crossed. May all who came in contact with her continue to cherish the love and peace the memory of their experiences with her bring to mind each day.
May you continue to find comfort and strength in knowing and remembering that the precious gift you were given is now safe and at rest, experiencing the peace that passes all understanding as her eternal reward.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers,
Your Neighbors,
The Lewis Family
January 8, 2015
Dear Leon and Family,
Although no words can really ease the loss of Joan,just know you are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
Always,
Bobby & Eula Dupré
Kasia and Vergil Smith
January 8, 2015
Please know that the entire family is in our prayers. May Auntie Joan rest in peace ...
Carl Vicknair
January 8, 2015
Leon my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jan Lloyd
January 7, 2015
Miss Joan was a very sweet lady and I enjoyed the few times I was able to visit with her. I know her grandchildren and all of her family will miss her more than words can say. My thoughts and prayers for Mr. Leon and the family.
Leon Mathieu Jr.
January 7, 2015
To the most compassionate, kindest person I've ever known. Thank you for your love, and guiding me toward a Christian life. I will always love you. I can't wait to see you again.
Leon Mathieu
January 7, 2015
To my beloved wife of over 57 years. We have shared many happy memories, and seen each other through difficult times. You will be sorely missed. On January 26th, we would have been married 58 years, and I will be thinking of you on that day and everyday. Thank you for the honor of sharing your life with me. I look forward to the day we meet again. Your loving husband, Leon.
Shanna Haydel
January 7, 2015
Sending positive thoughts to all the family and friends. You will be missed Auntie Joan.
Rachel & Justina La Beaud
January 7, 2015
Keeping everyone in prayer. Cousin Joan will surely be missed. I remember as a kid how fascinated she was with my long pig-tails and would tell me stories about when her hair was that long.. She would always come see aunt Connie and was very compassionate when I last saw her at my brothers (Bryan La Beaud) service. God chooses the pick of the crop. Love Always!
Rachel (Aunt Connies Granddaughter)
We love you Grannie
Grandkids
January 7, 2015
Dear Grannie, we always felt your unconditional love and devotion. We love you dearly and know that you will always watch over us. We love and miss you. Love Sarina, Jason, Briana, and Jackson
Charlene Bucksell
January 7, 2015
You are in my thoughts and prayers.Your mom is in a better place and free from pain.
We draw our strength from you.
Debbie Stratman
January 7, 2015
I love you mom. I know you are at peace and will continue to be our angel guiding and protecting, as you always have.
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