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Fred Matua Obituary
The school said Sunday that Matua died of a heart-related issue at White Memorial Medical Center.
Matua left USC after his junior season to enter the 2006 NFL draft. He was selected in the seventh round by Detroit and played that season for Cleveland. He also spent time on practice squads with Tennessee and Washington and played in the United Football League.
In high school, he was a two-way player at Banning in Wilmington, Calif.
Matua is survived by 4-year-old daughter Tiamoni.
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38 Entries
Marcia Guaman
September 18, 2015
Rest In Love. Another young one gone to soon, another Angel in Heaven. My condolences to his Daughter and Family
December 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I too have loss so family members in death at the peak of there life. But i know that i will have a chance to see him in the dear future you will too if you meditate on the scriptures and you ask God for more knowledge about him and his ways.
MJ F
November 16, 2012
condolences to the
family for your loss. May the
loving arms of the God of all
comfort embrace you today and for
all days, forever.
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Sentido pésame a las
de la familia por su pérdida. Que
el brazos amorosos de Dios de toda
consolar a abrazarte hoy y para
todos los días, para siempre.
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May the peace of God that excels
all thought comfort you as you look
to our Heavenly Father for strength
and endurance.
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Que la paz de Dios que supera
todo el pensamiento te consolará
cuando se mira
a nuestro Padre Celestial
por la fuerza
y la resistencia
Julie Albright
August 15, 2012
I loved Fred.. He was my student ... He had such a great sense of humor. Real to the core. I absolutely adored him. I cannot believe he has passed at such a young age- my heart absolutely broke when I heard the news. God bless you Fred, for all the joy you brought to me and those around you. It was a blessing to know you. My deepest condolences to the family and friends who loved him.
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Denise
August 11, 2012
My condolences to the family, friends and USC football. He was amazing on the field and he will be missed. You are now HOME Fred.
Peggy Wolfe
August 10, 2012
My prayer and though go out to Matua. Now he is rest in peace now.
Brenda Ramos
August 9, 2012
Amazing person, always made everyone laugh and smile. Good hearted person. Everyone has a special memory of you, you accomplished so much, and we are all proud of you.
To the Matua family: "It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again."
patrice houston
August 9, 2012
Rest in peace Fred you would be greatly missed
Mike Rike
August 9, 2012
Big Fred was one of the most kind hearted friendliest guys I knew. He was an inspiration for so many of us and made the community and everyone who knew him proud. In the 12+ years I knew him he never changed. I know God has a special place for him in heaven. To the Matua family, may the lord grant you peace during this hard time. God bless you all.
Fred,
See you in the next life buddy!
Corrina Ursua
August 9, 2012
My Heart-felt condolences go out to the Matua family during this difficult time. I know God took you too soon and you're friends and family may not understand why, but I know that you will never be far away from them continuing to protect them and reminding them of you're great accomplishments. May you rest in peace and continue to play football in heaven.
Pearl Carrero
August 8, 2012
May you R.i.P.
Condolences to the Matua Family
Sunny Shepherd
August 8, 2012
Thank you Fred for sharing your short time on this earth with us. We know you
are in Trojan Heaven. We send you love
and please know you will always be in our
hearts. FIGHT ON!
mj
August 8, 2012
the journey to heaven was a short road
Christina Montez-Jimenez
August 8, 2012
RIP Fred Matua. My deepest condolences to the Matua family.
Vanessa (Castaneda) Izarraraz
August 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Matua family, all of Fred's family, friends and everyone that knew him. Fred you were a great person, friend and athlete. BHS "Class of 2002" will always remember you. Our 4 years at Banning High were fun. I will never forget our 9th grade year in Spanish class, all the laughs and jokes we shared, wow those were good times. It was a pleasure to know you. You will be missed, but never forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Cynthia
August 8, 2012
I am so sorry about your loss.May the God of comfort and peace be with your dear family.
Vanessa Marquez
August 8, 2012
R.I.P FRED MATUA #51 at Banning High. U were always full of spirit and happy. U were a great classmate and you will always live in the hearts of everyone that knew you. Matua Family be strong you all have a angel watching over you and now he is playing football with his high school friend Jonathan.
Victoria&Andrew VZj~:~
August 7, 2012
rip fred
Condolences
to freds Family
In honor of Admired
Sports upon a youthful
Inspired Legacy'
August 7, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Matua family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
monique
August 7, 2012
I PRAY YOU FIND PEACE IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW & KNOW GOD IS A GOD WHO MAKE NO MISTAKES & YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND THE DECISION HE MAKES THATS WHY HE WON'T US ALL AS THE CHILDREN OF GOD TO WALK BY FAITH & NOT BY SIGHT......... (PLEASE BE BLESS IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW YOUR HURT & YOUR TREARS)
Maryellen
August 7, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Matua family, especially his beautiful daughter. Gone much too soon. R.I.P. Fred Matua.
Judy Lewis
August 6, 2012
My sympathy to the family. Rest in Peace
Terri Temple
August 6, 2012
My heart goes out to the family of Fred! My son is playing football for USC, #98 Cody Temple. Our family sends much love and prayers to you at this most difficult time....Much love and hugs to his beautiful daughter.
Tony Noriega
August 6, 2012
I remember meeting Fred during a coaches clinic in LA run by Pete Carroll and Nike. I will always remember him chanting in his native language along with Deuce Lutui and some of his other teammates while they waited to get back into the practice. I was lucky enough to get his autograph on a National Championship cap and talk with him. He was a very passionate athlete who loved football. You will be missed bruddah! Godspeed and God Bless!!
Mr. Banning
August 6, 2012
Fred, will always remember you......a man among boys during your days at Banning High School in Wilmington, CA. No one could stop you and you were the heart and soul of those teams, especially the year we won the LA City Title in 2000. God bless you and your family.
August 6, 2012
To the Matua family,
May the wonderful memories of your loved one provide solace for you during this difficult time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved ones again in Paradise. John 17:3
Diane Lee
August 6, 2012
I would like to say to the family. He is in a better place right now. May he rest in peace.Amen.
John Mckinney
August 6, 2012
Don't no you but may god bless your family at this time much love and many prayers . John Mckinney
August 6, 2012
Rest In Peace USO.
LMM
August 6, 2012
O for a day to walk again slow through a forest deep O for the time to talk again before I go to sleep O for the warmth of summer sun the chill of winters eve and O for the chance to sing my song once more before I go O for the scent of autumn air brisk clean and cold O for the chance to travel where the seas are blue and bold O for the prayer I never prayed O for the kiss I never kissed and O for the chance to sing my song once more while yet I missed cry of bird and wail of wind word unspoken sin un-sinned a night to dance a hill to climb the chance to sing while there is time O for the taste of meat and ale to linger on my tongue O for the sight of hill and dale and faces that are young O for the hand of one I love the time to bloom and grow and O for the chance to sing my song once more before I go.
Cheryl Abramek
August 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Daddy. My sympathies to the family and to his Baby Girl whom he loved so much. He was to Young to go but it was I guess God said it was now he is YOUR ANGEL WATCHING OVER ALL YOU
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Bill Claridge
August 6, 2012
Yes another fine O-Linemen of Troy has passed on God rest his soul. 71 Claridge will be waiting for you. Your daughter will watch over and taken care of. RIP Big Matua
Katherine Pinkard
August 6, 2012
Rest in peace Mr. Matua. May you rejoice in Heaven with the Angels. May the God of tender mercies watch over you. To the family, please accept my deepest condolences, on the passing of your loved on. God bless.
Tami B
August 6, 2012
My deepest sympathies to his family and baby girl.To me, HE is still a baby. I am so very sad to hear of this. God Bless all of you at this tragic and unfathomable time.
Annette
August 6, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 6, 2012
Another fine Trojen in Heaven. RIP. May your daughter take comfort knowing you are in Heaven watching over her. Take Care sir
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