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Johnny Matherne Obituary

MATHERNE Johnny Matherne passed away at the age of 63 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 22, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Andrea Oubre Matherne, loving father of Johnny Jr., Philip (Tracy), and Anson (Danielle) Matherne. He was the loving and proud paw-paw to Mylee Matherne. He was the son of the late Curtis and Lena Debate Matherne; the brother of Dale (Carla), Dennis (Linda), Pat (Mildred), and Ernie (Grace) Matherne, Emily (Riley) Boudreaux, Beverly Matherne, Shirley (Charles) Poche, Charmaine (Floyd) Ordeneaux, Karen (Michael) Tramonte, and Paula (Jimmy) Weber. He was preceded in death by his brothers Curtis and Albert Matherne, Mother-in-law Clara Navarra Oubre, and Father-in-law Hubert Oubre. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Point and an employee of BASF Corporation for 30 years. Visitation will be at Rose Lynn Funeral Home, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA, on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, LA. Burial in the church cemetery. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2012.

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St. Joseph Hospice

April 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carlene Louque-Laiche

March 30, 2012

Andrea and all of the Matherne family. I only found out of Johnny's passing yesterday. My thoughts are with you all. I am truly sorry for your loss. May the comfort of the Lord be with you.
Carlene Louque-Laiche
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Jim Harkins

March 29, 2012

To Ann and all the Matherne Family:

I was on assignment in Texas during Johnny's passing and I found out just yesterday. Diane and I were deeply sadden not to have been at the funeral. Johnny was a good friend during our long years together at BASF. My heart and prayers go out to you and the family.

Sheri Madden

March 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Eleanor and Bill Coberly

March 23, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Madge LeBlanc Kollatt

March 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless each and everyone of you.

Owen and Nancy Parker

March 23, 2012

Pat, you and your family are in our prayers.
Owen and Nancy Parker

Gig Landey

March 23, 2012

Love ya'll Aunt Ann, Johnny Boy, Phillip, and Anson. Ya'll are in my prayers.

Sandra St.Pierre-Vicknair

March 23, 2012

With our deepest sympathy!

Clair, Shawn, Dylan and Jayce Becnel

March 23, 2012

Aunt Ann, Johnny Boy, Philip, Anson and family. Ya'll are in our thoughts a prayers. We are luck to have had Uncle Johnny as part of our family. I have so many great memories of him. He was loved very much and we will never forget him. I pray that God give ya'll the strength ya'll need to get through this difficult time. We are here if there is anything we can do please let us know. Love ya'll.

Stan Borne

March 23, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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