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Robert Mattes Obituary

Robert Bob Mattes passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2007, in Hanford, Ca. He was 64 years old. Bob was born on November 14, 1943, in Manteca, Ca. Bob was the son of Ronald and Helen Mattes of Lathrop, Ca. He was a 39 year resident of Corcoran, Ca. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenyon Mattes. Bob Mattes is survived by his wife Elaine; son, Sean Mattes and his wife Kristi; daughter, Melinda Mattes and her husband Mark; daughter, Tuija Alcantar and her husband Alex; and two grandsons, Kristian and Sebastian Alcantar. Bob is also survived by siblings, Doug Mattes, Roger Mattes, Kathi Franco and Jim Mattes. A Viewing will be held at Bledsoe Family Peoples Funeral Chapel in Corcoran, Ca. on Thursday, January 3, 2008, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Corcoran, Ca. on Friday, January 4, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., and will be followed by burial at the Corcoran Cemetery.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jan. 1, 2008.

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Phil Black

January 8, 2008

As with many others, I'll remember Bob because of his selflessness in working with people in general. It was truly an honor and privilege to have his involvement with the TNT program. His caring personality is reflected strongly in all the members of his family - and is in itself a great legacy to have left behind. He and Elaine have done a phenomenal job in raising their children. He will definitely be missed.

Barbara Johnson

January 7, 2008

Bob was such a kind and generous person. We loved working with him and his family at all the swim meets. It was great times with TNT and watching his daugher,Melinda, develop into a great swimmer. Bob was such a hard worker and you couldn't but be enthusiastic about swimming when you were around him. Elaine and family..we are so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed
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maureen Johnson

January 6, 2008

Bob was such a wonderful and generous person. I met him while I was a young swimmer with TNT swimming, along with his daughter Melinda. Bob was a great support and terrific person to have at swim meets. My thoughts are with all of the Mattes family during this difficult time.

TOM TABERNA

January 3, 2008

May God be with you.

Beatrice Orosco

January 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tracey Sparrow

January 2, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.Bob was an awesome man and will truly be missed by all of his family and friends. God be with you.

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