Ruth Hoffman

Ruth Matherne Hoffman, age 83, died April 2, 2014. Ruth, daughter of the late John and Ida Matherne, loving wife of the late Johnnie W. Hoffman, Sr. passed away in Des Allemands, LA following a long illness. She is survived by her daughter Mary Jane Keller and her two children John Patrick and Erin Kate. She is also survived by her son Johnnie W. Hoffman, Jr. and his wife Michelle, and their children John Hunter and Lauren Hernandez (wife of David Hernandez) and her great granddaughter Amelia Jane Hernandez. She is also survived by her brothers, Jack Matherne (late wife Eleanor), Robert Matherne and his wife Loretta, and Douglas Matherne and his wife Catherine. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Ruth was born and raised in Des Allemands and following her marriage she moved to Metairie where she resided for many years. Ruth was known as an exceptional cook and avid gardener. Her hobbies included raising African Violets, decoupage projects and needlepoint. She was active in the Texas Longhorn Breeder's Association with her late husband. She was a faithful member of St. Angela Merici Parish and in retirement, Ruth, volunteered with the East Jefferson Hospital Auxiliary.

The family would like to thank the Matherne brothers, their wives, and especially Loretta for their exceptional loving care of Ruth during her illness. They would also like to thank her devoted friend Roy Rogers.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, April 4, 2014 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Des Allemands, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to St. Gertrude Parish, 17292 Highway 631, Des Allemands, LA 70030.

Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.