Madeline M. Ockman

Madeline Matherne Ockman, 97, born July 5, 1929, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Born in Des Allemands, Louisiana and raised in Larose, Louisiana. Madeline later made her home in Westwego, where she built a life filled with family, friendships, service, and cherished memories.

Madeline was a lifelong member of the Westwego Volunteer Fire Department and a retired food service manager with the Jefferson Parish School Board. She also served as a board member of the Westwego Planning Committee. Outside of her professional and community involvement, Madeline enjoyed sewing, traveling, and having fun at the casinos. She especially loved her game days with the ladies, playing Poker Keno. These activities brought her much happiness throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elliot Marcombe; her late husband, Melvin Ockman, Sr.; her parents, Flossie and Anthony Matherne; her daughters and sons-in-law, Jacklyn Marcombe and Adam J. Elliott, and Diane Marcombe and Flo Aterrado; her brothers, Wilson, Nelson, and Mack Matherne; her sisters, Ruth Matherne and Earline Estay; and her great-granddaughter, Allison Guilbeau.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Larry) Perilloux, Melvin (Janel) Ockman, Jr. and Daniel (Cynthia) Ockman; and her brothers, Wesley Matherne and Anthony Matherne.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Flynn Aterrado, Angie (Josh) Schott, Marsha (Ricky) Spurr, Madelyn Perilloux, Jamie Perilloux, Dustin Ockman, Mathew (Mandi) Ockman, Ian Ockman, Joannie Baldassaro, Amanda Baldassaro, and Christopher Baldassaro.

Her legacy continues through her cherished great-grandchildren: Jared, Jordan, Ashley (Chance), Jessie (Patrick), Mandie (Michael) Allen, Brandon, Abby, Peacelyn, Harmony, Bella, Mason, Max, Myles, Ian, Arlan, Ellis, Ada, Giovanni, Cheyenne, Cade and Zavier.

She is also survived by her beloved great-great-grandchildren: Gracie, Landon, Brooklyn, Malachi, Cayson, Kolton, Grayson, Lucas, Noah, Layla, Braxton, and Cassiel.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to her Godchild, Andrea Matherne and Allison Romero for her loving help and support in caring for Madeline.

Visitation and a Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Visitation for friends and guests will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 146 4th and Avenue A Streets, Westwego, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum (Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery) in Westwego, Louisiana.

MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family during this difficult time. The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at mothefunerals.com.