Ray “PawPaw” Wayne Matherne, age 74, passed away on May 18, 2020. Ray was born in Algiers, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late Louis Paul Matherne and mother Grace Rita Christian Matherne, brothers, Larry Matherne, Sr. and Thomas Matherne.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Dianne Comeaux, children, Stacey Matherne Dempster, Ray John Matherne (Stacey Novack Matherne), step-children, Terrie Ockmand (Jerry), Patricia Jefferson (Michael Sr.), Sheila Wiseman (Michael), Jack Comeaux, Jr. (Courtney), grandchildren, Alicia Dempster Gilmore (Brad), Anna Dempster, Ray and Jessie Matherne, Alvin and Allen Fabre, step-grandchildren, Carson Ockmand, Michael Jefferson Jr., Mathew (Reagan) Jefferson, Nathaniel Jefferson, Olivia Jefferson, Aaron Helmer, Brian Helmer, Dane Wiseman, Mallory Wiseman, Thomas Wiseman, Callie Comeaux, Dawson Comeaux, great-grandchildren, Teagan and Harrison Gilmore, great-step-grandchildren, Cole Sampey, Kye Baradell, Jackson Jefferson, and a brother Louis Matherne, along with many nieces, and nephews.
Ray-boy was a life long fisherman in Barataria, Louisiana, who loved spending time on the water. He was a skilled trawl maker who has made and repaired many in his lifetime. He loved spending time with family and friends. He loved to visit the casino and play blackjack.cooked great gumbo but had a weakness for sweets and cherished a gift of bread pudding on occasion. Ray-boy was a friend to all who knew him and will be dearly missed by all.
Due the current extenuating circumstances with the COVID-19 virus, a memorial service for Ray-boy will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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