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Matthew Buchert Obituary

Matthew Lawrence Buchert, 38, died May 9, 2015. He was born in Houma, LA, July 16, 1976. The Beloved son of Mary Jane Lawrence Lane and Thomas Wayne Buchert. Grandson of the late Dorothy Moore Lawrence Hebert, Lorraine Singer Buchert and the late Cyril H. Buchert, Sr. He is survived by his parents, Mary Jane Lane of New Orleans and Thomas Wayne Buchert of Houma, LA; his sister Lauren Taylor Lane of Washington D.C.; his brothers Lee Michael Eschete of Covington, LA, Keith Wayne Buchert of Arizona and Kevin Thomas Buchert of Arizona. Throughout his life, Matt exuded an artistic sense of style, was an industrious worker, loved the beauty and majesty of nature, enjoyed travel and adventure, was an avid reader, collector, and passionate learner. He made friends easily, was loyal, had a great sense of humor and possessed an astute gift for reasoning among many other gifts too numerous to mention. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family requests that any donations be made to: Second Harvest Food Bank, P.O. Box 61045, New Orleans, LA 70161-1045 or Joyce Meyer Ministries Hand of Hope World Missions, P.O. Box 655, Fenton, MO 63026. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. in New Orleans on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 12 NOON. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 23 to May 30, 2015.

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Christian

July 13, 2025

I watched "Down by Law" today and thought of all the times we watched and talked about that movie. Miss you brother

Kevin

August 22, 2023

I miss you dude. Peace and love to his family and friends.

Lionel breaux

May 17, 2023

I was just of u today when I passed the church where they held your memorial. Rest on my friend

Lionel Breaux

May 17, 2019

Rest on my friend....

May 31, 2015

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61: 1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

lionel breaux

May 31, 2015

Rest in peace old friend see you when I get there....

David Martin

May 26, 2015

To say you will be missed is an understatement. Much love, Matt.

austin branch

May 26, 2015

You will be missed my friend. Till we meet again

MARYANN ROEMERSHAUSER

May 25, 2015

Always enjoyed Matt's visits to our home with my son.
He certainly will be missed.

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