Steven Kurt Matherne, age 59 and a resident of French Settlement, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Known for his infectious sense of humor, Kurt lived his life to its fullest and cherished time spent with his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he found great joy in sharing these adventures with friends and family. Kurt is survived by his mother, Mary Porche Matherne; sister, Theresa Matherne Trabeaux; niece and nephew, Stephanie Cunningham (Treg) and Craig Trabeaux; great nieces and nephews, Haidyn Trabeaux, Rylie Trabeaux, Ali Cunningham, and Henry Trabeaux; step-children, Crystal Williams, Paul Williams Jr., and Christopher Williams; 2 granddaughters, Makinley Williams and Chloe Hutchinson; and numerous aunts, uncle, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corky Matherne; father, Odom C. Matherne Jr.; and brother-in-law, Michael Trabeaux. Visitation for Kurt will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 9 am until funeral service at 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church of French Settlement. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery. A heartfelt thanks to his special caregivers, for the love and care given to him during his illness. In his memory and playful spirit, his family shares this final coded message: HLWLDALTWBTHFI.
