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Gilbert Matherne Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2014.

Funeral Services will be conducted for Mr. Gilbert Joseph Matherne, Sr., age 78, at 11:00 am Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Ourso Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Lobell officiating. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Friday at Ourso Funeral Home. The funeral home will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday and remain open until service time. A native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Gonzales, Mr. Matherne passed away at 6:28 pm on Monday, April 28, 2014 at his residence. Gilbert was born on October 8, 1935 to Blanche Badeaux Matherne and Henry Matherne. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Gilbert's family was his greatest joy. He was married to his wife of 61 years, Bertha Gisclair Matherne and he was retired from Saba Dredging Company where he worked for 47 years. He is survived by his sons, Gilbert J. Matherne, Jr. and wife Gwen, Bobby P. Matherne, Sr. and wife Brenda; daughters, Debra Ann Fox and husband Bradley, Peggy Ann Christen and husband Donald, Sr., Cheryl Dolly Ann Lowery, Terrie Lynn Bland and husband William, Karen Ann (KK) Matherne and companion Marc Marchand; sisters, Louise Matherne, Nolia Grow; brothers, Charles Matherne, Louis Matherne, Stanley Matherne, Sr., Wilfred Matherne, Sr., 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-laws, Archie Lowery, Jr. and Durel Du Doucet. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Matherne, III, Bobby Matherne, Jr., Joshua Matherne, Donald Christen, Jr., Michael Christen, Hayden Lowery, Matthew Freeman and Aaran McBride. The family would like to thank Jay and the staff at Amedysis Hospice for the excellent care given to Mr. Matherne. To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.oursofuneralhome.com. Ourso Funeral Homes of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.

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May 3, 2014

Stephanie Loerwald

To the Matherne family: I offer My deepest condolences to all ... I pray that god gives you comfort ... In knowing that mr. Gilbert is in heaven and is no longer suffering .. May you find comfort in one another .. You have a wonderful support group .. Your family .. A wonderful family .. Love to all Stephanie Loerwald

May 3, 2014

dolly and all of ya'll I am so sorry to hear about mr honey (gilbert) our prayers are with all of you terri,theresa and Charlie williams

May 1, 2014

Patrick and Katie Largey

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.

May 1, 2014

Terri Gomez

My thoughts and prayers for your family. Mr. Gilbert was so sweet!!!!!

May 1, 2014

Stanley & Betty Matherne

Aunt Bertha and Family, sending everyone our deepest sympathy , Uncle Gilbert was a very special uncle that I learned a lot from through my years ,I have great memories of him I will cherish forever,.

May 1, 2014

Mary Ray

Hoping all the good memories of Mr. Matherne will bring you comfort and peace thru out the next few days when you must say your goodbyes. He is in God's Loving Care and you are all in my heart and prayers.
Bambi's Mother-in-Law

May 1, 2014

Jan Porche Corso

I am so sorry for your family's loss but the best part of Mr. Gilbert will live on through his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a wonderful role model and kind person. Blessed be his family forever. Jan Porche Corso

May 1, 2014

Cassilene Billiot David

My deepest sympathy to Bertha, my goddaughter Kay Kay and all my cousins for the loss. I know how great of a family man Gilbert always was. I know how much ya'll will miss him. I pray that God gives ya'll comfort in all the wonderful memories he is leaving ya'll with. RIP Gilbert Sr.
I love ya'll Cassilene and family

April 30, 2014

Renee & Gill Melancon

Very sorry to hear of Paw's passing. Hoping you will find comfort in your precious memories of him. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

April 30, 2014

Angie Duncan

A to light your path

April 30, 2014

Linda & Carl Barilleaux

Aunt Bertha and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, Uncle Gilbert was a strong, loving person we were proud to call our Uncle and Friend we will miss him our prayers are with all of you!

April 30, 2014

JoAnn & Jessie Yates

Aunt Bertha and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

April 30, 2014

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

April 29, 2014

Jamie and Lonny Lee

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping y'all in our thoughts and prayers. May you each feel the love, peace, and comfort of Jesus Christ today and in the days ahead.

Jamie and Lonny Lee

April 29, 2014

Benny Gisclair, Jr

Aunt Bertha and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I loved Uncle Gilbert very much and he will be missed!
Love,
Benny Gisclair Jr & Family

April 29, 2014

Gail Lassalle

Dear Terrie and Family, Know that prayers are with you. May you take comfort in knowing Mr. Gilbert's suffering is no longer.

April 29, 2014

Angie Duncan

Thought and Prayers in your time of grief to Stacy Beatty and her whole family.

April 29, 2014

Brandy Miles

My prayers are with each of you!!

April 29, 2014

verna barrilleaux

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 29, 2014

Chris & Teresa Picou

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

April 29, 2014

Beth & Jimmy LeBlanc

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Prayers being said for the family .

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