Earl Matthews's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Ville Platte, Louisiana

Earl Matthews

April 15, 1949 - January 6, 2026 (76 years old)

Ville Platte, Louisiana

Earl Matthews's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Ville Platte, Louisiana

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April 15, 1949 - January 6, 2026 (76 years old)

Ville Platte, Louisiana

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We are sad to announce that on January 6, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Earl Matthews of Ville Platte, Louisiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Earl Matthews or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Lee and Olga Bordelon Fontenot; his siblings, David Lee Fontenot, Joseph Fontenot and Denise Miller; and his great grandchild Kasey Thomas.

He is survived by: his children, Annie Marie Fontenot of Mamou and William Fontenot of Roseland, Louisiana; his siblings, John Ronald Fontenot of Alice, Tom Fontenot of Ville Platte, Paul Fontenot (Ann) of Alice, Texas, Angie West of Ville Platte and Yvette Buller (Benny) of Youngsville; and his grandchildren, Katie Thomas, Nicole Thomas, Hunter Robinson, Christopher Fontenot and Montae Robinson.

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“Until we meet again my brother, Rest in peace. Patrick Foret”

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Events

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Jan 09

Visitation

LaVille Funeral Home Chapel
2353 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586

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Jan 09

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Jan 10

Visitation

LaVille Funeral Home Chapel
2353 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586

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Jan 10

Funeral service

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
708 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586

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Jan 10

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Gate of Heaven Cemetery

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