Matthew James Rhinehart

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Matthew Rhinehart Obituary

RHINEHART Matthew James Rhinehart, age 24, beloved son of Brian James Rhinehart and Margo Duplantier Rhinehart, passed away at his home in Mandeville on October 7, 2009. He was born June 28, 1985 in New Orleans, and moved to Mandeville as a very young child. He lived several years of his childhood in Tembagapura, Indonesia. Matt was a graduate of Mandeville High School and ITT Technical College. He was a Computer Programmer Analyst at Ochsner Hospital and took great pride in his work. He was the grandson of Dorothy Kuhn Rhinehart, Gerald F. Duplantier, Phyllis Sanders Duplantier, and the late Nat C. Rhinehart. He was the great-grandson of Gladys Quarrella Sanders. He was the loving brother of Leigh R. Dokos, Michael G. Rhinehart, and Rebecca R. Saucier, and brother-in-law to Tina McCormick Rhinehart and Alfred F. Saucier, IV. He was also the devoted uncle to Gabriel B. Rhinehart and Connor B. Dokos. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends all over the world. (00111100 00110011) Relatives, friends of the family and employees of Ochsner Hospital are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on Wednesday evening beginning at 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM until service time. Temporary interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with final burial in Mandeville City Cemetery to follow at a later date. Please sign the online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Rhinehart

13 Entries

Jane Nell Whittaker

November 2, 2009

Dear Margo and Brian and Family,
Our heart is broken for the pain I know you are suffering. Matthew will live on thru family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all the wonderful memories of Matthew fill the hole in your hearts.

All our love,
Jane Nell, Betty, and Lauren

October 26, 2009

My condolences, I don't know what to say, but that I have wonderful memories of Matt. My prayers are with you.

Coach Calvin Smith

October 26, 2009

Matt was always a really great guy. I enjoyed his friendship through the Mandeville High School wrestling team. I'm so sorry for your loss.
-Allison Smith Morrow, daughter of Coach Smith and classmate of Matt's.

Jack Schott

October 17, 2009

Dear Margo and Brian,
Please accept my condolences on the death of your son Matt. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

October 16, 2009

Dear Brian, Margo, Leigh, Mikey and Becky, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God heal your hearts and give you strength as only He can. We love you.
The Caylors

Barbara Trevigne

October 16, 2009

For the Rhinehart-Duplantier Family, grandparents, cousins and friends of Matthew, please know that although I was unable to be present at the services, all of you are in my heart with prayers and condolences. There is strength is family and friends.

Barbara Trevigne

Heather Russell

October 15, 2009

Dear Rhinehart Family,

I know we haven't spoken in quite some time, but my family and I were very sad to hear what happened. We all send our love and prayers. God Bless.
Love,
The Russell Family

October 15, 2009

Dear Brian and Margot, Although I am acquainted with you only through our cyberspace politics group, it was obvious from the get-go that you are the most loving, caring and proud parents and people. Please know that my family is praying for you and your children as you grieve the loss of your beloved Matthew. May peace be with you always. With Love, Beth, Frank, Caroline and Victoria Donze

October 13, 2009

Dear Brian and Margo,

Sending our prayers and love to your entire family. Remember those special moments and that will help carry you guys through the tough days the are ahead. God bless your entire family.

Cathy & John Serpas

October 13, 2009

Although our families are not acquainted, as the grieving parents of a son whose life was cut short, our hearts feel your pain. We pray that God wraps His arms around your family giving you the strength and courgage to go forward. May your memories be comforting and plentiful. God Bless Your Family.

Another Grieving Family
Plaquemines Parish

Glen Picadash

October 13, 2009

Matt was and still is a great inspiration to me. His "Do it!" attitude at Ochsner is the model that all people should follow. He will be greatly missed.

October 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sid & Sue Pujol
Napoleonville, La.

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

October 13, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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