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Matthew Walter Bainbridge, 28 TEMECULA -- Matthew W. Bainbridge, life-long resident of Temecula, Calif., passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010. Matthew was born March 15th, 1982 in Fallbrook, Calif. He had begun a promising career as a product manager for Professional Hospital Supply (PHS) in Temecula and had been with them for the last four years. He is a graduate of Temecula Valley High School and Palomar Community College. Matthew loved golf and played for Temecula Valley High School on the Varsity Golf team and worked at SCGA and Red Hawk Golf Clubs. While qualifying for the PGA- sponsored proficiency test (PAT), Matthew enjoyed hitting a "hole-in -one!" He was a member of TemeculaValley Council of the Knights of Columbus. Matthew is survived by his loving parents, Walter "Bud" and Diane Bainbridge; and preceded in death by his sister, Allison Jacobs (1993); and his brother, Brian Bainbridge (1997). He has two surviving sisters, Joanna Blackburn (Md.) and Shavaun McGinty (Pa.). He is also survived by both grandmothers, Joan Bainbridge and Kathryn McMenamin; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and Megan Mendoza (Bainbridge). Visitation will be held at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Temecula, Calif., from 4 p.m. to 7p.m., Thursday, November 4th. Vigil ceremony begins at 7p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine's at 10 a.m., on Friday, November 5th, followed by Interment at Temecula Cemetery. As an alternative to flowers, you may choose to donate in Matthew's name to Cystic Fibrosis, Juvenile Diabetes or S.A.F.E. of Temecula. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Nov. 4, 2010.

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Bud Bainbridge

December 11, 2010

Dearest Matthew,

I miss you so terribly much. You were a wonderful son and I am so proud of you. I can't wait to see you again.

Love you and miss you,

Dad

November 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love sent your way...Lisa and Mike

November 9, 2010

Words seem inadequate to
express the sadness we feel.

Bev & Rich Testwuide

November 8, 2010

Dear Diane & Bud,

We are deeply sorry for the loss of your son Matthew. We are holding you in our hearts with our prayers and thoughts. Our love, Bev & Rich

Stefanie & Brian Zottarelli

November 6, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

John and Mary Kemper

November 6, 2010

Our deepest sympathies over the loss of your son. May Our Blessed Mother console you.

Jeff Reed

November 6, 2010

"Joanna, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family".

Joe & Pat Scarcella

November 6, 2010

Dearest Bud and Diane,
If flowers were tears and stars were our loved ones smiles we would be showered forever with their Love, so when we look at anything beautiful upon the earth we will see them. May your Testement of Faith and Gods Grace
sustain you and comfort you. we will hold you and your family up in prayer always.
Our Lord said I'm sufficent for thee. We need to cling to the cross and his Love and comfort find their.
In Christ's Love.
Joe and Pat Scarcella and all our family

Janet Tucker

November 6, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Know many people have you in our thoughts and prayers!

Molly Bormann

November 5, 2010

Bud and Diane, I am praying for peace and strength for you and all who loved your son. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Caroline Herdener

November 5, 2010

So very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for your healing.

Mike Parish

November 5, 2010

What a beautiful Mass. I am proud to know Bud and Diane and witness the strength of thier faith. God bless you both and all your family as Mathew reaches down from his home with God to comfort you and all of us.

November 5, 2010

I remember Matthew when he was a little boy at Sonshine Preschool. Matthew always had the sweetest disposition, all the children loved him. Bud & Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Lorri Thomas--Sonshine Preschool, Rancho Christian Schools

CB International Realty

November 5, 2010

Dear Bud and Diane, our prayers are with you and if there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. CBIR Family

Dan & Beth LoCascio

November 5, 2010

Dear Bud and Diane, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your son Matthew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Andrea Olson

November 5, 2010

Matthew,
I have so many memories of us. I never imagined a day would come that you would not be here with us. I am honored that you chose to spend some of your time loving me and showing me how to love. I will miss you more then you will ever know. Bud and Diane, I wish I could be there to support you in this time. We will see you later Matt.
love always,
andrea

Crystal Rowan

November 5, 2010

Matt you were truly a great person. You touched so many lives with your kind heart. You will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Joel Phillips

November 4, 2010

Bud and Diane. All of us share our condolences on the loss of your son. You and your family are in our prayers and in our hearts. We are here for you.

November 4, 2010

Bud and Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Kathy Hoggard

Shelley McCarter

November 4, 2010

I am going to miss you Matty!!! I am blessed for the times we spent together and our friendship. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family....they have lost a great son, uncle, brother, friend....etc. you were everything to many. I love you!!!

linda massimo

November 4, 2010

Dear Diane and Bud,Although we did not know Matthew,that in no way diminishes our sadness for you and you family.Our hearts break for you and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.May God bless you.Linda&Frank Massimo and Ron Davis(ocean City NJ)

Marilyn Zimel

November 4, 2010

Bud & Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Matthew. My sincere condolences to you and the family. You are in my thoughts in prayers. May he rest in peace.

Megan

November 4, 2010

Matthew will forever reamin in the hearts of those who loved him, he was an amazing person full of love, and happiness always making people laugh with his unforgettable humor,a piece of my heart will always be with him, your in my prayers and always in my heart.

Ron and Donna Perry

November 4, 2010

Dear Bud and Diane:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your youngest son. It only seems like yesterday watching him ride his new bike up the hill and turn in our driveway...such a sweet, thoughtful and wonderful young child. Nothing can erase the sadness, but you will have wonderful memories of a great son for a lifetime.

Mereille Abadir

November 4, 2010

Please.know our thoughts, prayers and love are extended to your family.

Christian Abadir

November 4, 2010

The Abadir family's deepeset condolensces and the warmest of wishes to carry you through this unfortunate event. He is in a better place now.

November 4, 2010

Samir abadir

November 4, 2010

Bud and Diane,
Mary Queen told me about Matthew. My most heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. I miss you and especially Matthew.
Dan L. Andrus, M.D.

November 4, 2010

Bud and Diane,
We join you in grieving and your celebration of Matthew.Our sympathy on your great sense of loss.He brought great of pride and satisfaction,and you will have many wonderful memories.Our prayers are with you and your family. Al and Patricia Fleischer

Paula Harris

November 4, 2010

I didn't get to know Matt well, but I do know that he was a great guy who was surrounded by friends and family who loved him. I pray that you can find peace in knowing that he was loved and will remain in your love forever.

David Nyquist

November 4, 2010

My condolences and sorry are offered.
Matt was a proud yet humble man.
He made me laugh, he made me think.
God rest his soul.

David Nyquist

November 4, 2010

My deepest condolences to you. I am a better person for having met Mathew. He made me laugh and think. He was proud yet humble.
May you find peace.

David Nyquist . Temecula, Ca.

Jo and Don Moulton

November 4, 2010

Bud and Diane,

No words can really help to ease the sadness, the loss of your son..
Just know, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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