Church Point, LA:     A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point, LA for Joseph Leander Matte, 79. Mr. Matte, a native and resident of Church Point, died Sunday morning, November 19 at his daughter's home in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. Deacon David Menard will conduct the service with interment following in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery on Hwy 35 north of Church Point.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Elkins Matte of Church Point; his daughter, Pamela Matte Richard and spouse, Michael Todd Richard of Baton Rouge; his grandchildren: Michael Todd Richard, Jr. and wife Katelyn and Callie, Colin and Seth Richard-all of Baton Rouge-and a sister, Violet Matte Lejeune of Church Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clinton Matte and Ella Quebodeaux Matte.

The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 10:00 AM Wednesday until the time of services. A recitation of the Rosary will be held there at 12:30 PM by Deacon Menard.

Employed by Union Texas Petroleum as a Plant Operator for a number of years, Mr. Matte was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Truly loved, he will be missed by all who knew him. Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, LA (337) 684-5488.