He was the son of the late Michael Matherne Sr. and the late Gwendolyn Cheramie Matherne; grandson of Opal Ann Pizani Matherne, the late Lawrence John Matherne, the late Edward Joseph Cheramie, Sr. and Ismae Pizani Cheramie; nephew of Sandra Matherne Otero (E. J.), Marion Matherne, Kim Matherne Fazende (Mike), Sheila C. Despaux (Sonny), Edward J. Cheramie, Jr., Marilyn C. LaFrance (Joe) and Gail Cheramie; cousin of Tina Blanchard, Toby Otero, Murphy Walton, Jr., Angelle Painter, Michelle McGinnis, David Fazende, "Aunt" Kim Guidry, Nicole Matherne, Malcolm LeBlanc III, Debra Tassin, Rhonda Boudreaux, Toni Ronquille, Dawn Matherne, Desiree Cambre, Doreen Coulon, Joe LaFrance, Jay LaFrance, Glenda Cheramie, Tracy Duhon, and Glen Cheramie, Jr.; and Godson of Marilyn and Joe Lafrance. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
He was an avid collector, whether it be comic books, action figures, tattoos, etc. He loved music and a good time. He also loved doting on his animals, especially his cats.
A private memorial service will be organized at a later date.
