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Donnie passed away unexpectedly in the company of family and friends on Saturday, August 31, 2019 on Belle River at the age of 58. He was an extractor operator for Turner Specialty Services; resident and native of Port Allen, La. Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 10am until religious services at 1pm, conducted by Rev. Jimmy Womack. Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine. He is survived by his wife, Leslie DeJean Matherne; daughter, Amber Matherne Firmin and husband Cody; son, Steven Matherne and wife Amy; grandchildren, Ella Grace and Eli Firmin; sisters, Pamela Berry and husband Johnny, Mary "Suzie" Mabile, Sandy Young and husband Kenny, and Lois Webre and husband C.J.; brothers, Jim Matherne and wife Donna, and David Matherne and wife Cindy; mother in law, Bernadine "Deanie" DeJean; sisters in law, Phyllis Golmon and Sharon Landry and husband Bobby; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, James, Jr and Velma Rivet Matherne. Pallbearers will be Jeff Johnson, Jimmy Matherne, Josh Webre, Chance Webre, Dane Cochran and Craig Cochran. Honorary pallbearers will be Eli Firmin, Travis Matherne, Cody Chisolm and Justin Johnson. Donnie loved his grandchildren more than life and riding the 4-wheeler with Eli. He also loved hunting, fishing, restoring his 1979 Ford F-150 and riding his Harley with his podna's. In the words of Donnie, "Sacré bleu!!" Please share memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.
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Leslie and the Matherne family,
May the light of this candle always be lit in your heart. I am so truly sorry about the sudden death of Donnie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy Bujol
September 8, 2019
Leslie, I am so so sorry. I just heard the terrible news about Donny. My heart breaks for you and your family.
Robin Buser
Friend
September 6, 2019
The Matherne Family has my deepest sympathy.
I worked with Donnie for several years at the Department of Transportation And Development Engineering Office located in Port Allen. He always had a way of bringing fun, joy and laughter to the work day, and could bring a smile to the face of his co-workers.
I pray that the consolation, grace, love and mercy of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit strengthens and sustains you during this time of bereavement.
Rev. Lenny M. Young and Family
September 5, 2019
Leslie,kids, grandkids and Matherine family,
I was so saddened by the news of Donnie's passing. I pray that each of you will find peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cindy Landry Coburn
September 5, 2019
a loved one
September 5, 2019
So very sorry to hear this sad news about Donnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with Leslie and family.
Mitch and Clara Hughes
September 5, 2019
The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!
The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home
September 4, 2019
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