TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for MATHERNE SR., CLIFTON "CLIFF" 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2015

Died: Friday, April 17, 2015

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MATHERNE SR., CLIFTON "CLIFF" 

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Clifton "Cliff" Joseph Matherne Sr., 78, a native of Lockport and resident of 
Granbury, Texas, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by his family 
Friday, April 17, 2015. 

A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Friday, April 24, 
at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. A Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at 
the funeral home. 

He is survived by his first wife, Marie Rivet; his wife of 48 years, Evelyn 
Foret; children, Joann Savage, Tim Matherne, Kevin Matherne, René Matherne, 
Marilyn Matherne, Debbie Riale, Poncho Matherne, Lt. Col. Ray Matherne and 
Cisco Matherne along with their spouses; numerous grandchildren; and numerous 
great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. 

Cliff was born June 10, 1936, in Lockport. 
Growing up in rural southern Louisiana, Cliff was a hard-working man who 
touched everyone's hearts with his amusing personality. Following time as a 
Merchant Marine, Cliff worked for many years as a push-boat captain for Toro 
Marine. 
Relocating in 1987, Cliff brought his love of great Cajun food to northern 
Texas where he is better known as the owner/operator of Cliff's Seafood 
Restaurant. 
He retired in 2009 after 22 years in the restaurant business to enjoy life 
surrounded by family. 

"Lord, when the world is not enough for everything I want to hold and too much 
for me to handle on my own, I take comfort in your everlasting love." 

Samart Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements. 
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