Gertrude Matherne Obituary
The family of Gertrude Matherne of Raceland, Louisiana announces her passing on August 15, 2026. Gertrude, born on November 30, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gertrude Matherne to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alcest J. Champagne and Edolia Foret Champagne; her siblings, Pierre Champagne (Blanche), Irma C. Babin (Alcee), Beatrice C. Monier (Joseph), Emily C. Ledet (Emile Sr.), Johnny Champange (Lolita), Theresa C. Aupied (Yves), Octavia C. Ledet, Vivian C. Adams (Irvin Sr.) and Mae Champagne; and her sister-in-law Betty Jean Barrios.
She is survived by: her children, Randy (Denise Dantin), Barry (Karen Arceneaux), Karen Authement (David), Ann Guidry (Kenneth) and Stephanie Breaux (Joe); her grandchildren, Jennifer M. Plaisance (Barry), Ashley M. Adams (Eric), Rebecca M. Wiley (Brad), Ben Matherne, Jesse Matherne, John Authement (Meagan), Abby Authement, Wesley Guidry (Brittany), Corey Guidry (Frazier), Alexa Breaux (Brysen) and Colby Breaux (Hannah); her great grandchildren, Parker Adams, Charlie Adams, Noah Wiley, Grace Wiley, Hudson Plaisance, Grayson Guidry, Beckett Guidry and Tripp Authement; and her brother-in-law Terry Matherne (Barbara). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
