He was preceded in death by his baby sister, Mary Christina Sonnier.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Buddy and Alice Sonnier; four brothers, Gregory Sonnier and wife, Rebecca, Timothy Sonnier and wife, Tamala, Douglas Sonnier and wife, Debbie, and Daniel Sonnier and wife, Brandi; friend, Silvia Jaye; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other friends.
Cremation was entrusted to Hixson-Sulphur Memorial. Matthew was laid to rest in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Sonnier family.