PETER MATOSIAN Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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San Diego, California

PETER MATOSIAN passed away in San Diego, California. The obituary was featured in San Diego Union-Tribune on December 24, 2011.

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I met Peter in Taos, N.M. I think it was in 1985. Peter and Tony Vinella and I and others would often
have coffee of a morning at Michaels Kitchen or Dori's Café. One morning Peter surprised me with
a beautiful ink drawing of three horses. I was cowboying at the time: running yearlings (cattle)
on leased grass pastures and Peter was aware of the fact that we worked our cattle horseback.
I think that he found that interesting and that is why he took it upon himself...

Ed Devlin

January 13, 2018 | Taos, NM | Friend

Uncle Pete was the sweetest, most inspiring Uncle I could have had. When I was little I'd visit the house in Mission Beach with it's perfume a mixture of paint, linseed oil, turpentine and sea air. Todd and I would hang out and sometimes I'd watch Uncle Pete work. I decided then that there was nothing better painting. Uncle Pete had fun. Sometimes he'd sing when he was working and his works all have rhythm. He was a great partner in the days when we had the gallery together. I loved...

Susan Snyder

January 20, 2012 | San Diego, CA

Dear Tuula, Todd and Euro, we cherish the 52 years of friendship and treasured memories. Will always remember the years when Todd and our 4 children Pancho, Cheryl, Mike and Mona were kids...playing at the beach, then, later Zac and our grandson, Tim and granddaughters Brianne and Natalie.Peter was a wonderful guy his whole life. He was the absolute best thing about San Diego. We will miss him dearly and he will always be remembered with love. Our thoughts are with you all.
~~Ralph...

January 18, 2012 | Portage, IN

Tuula,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
It was an inspiration to visit with Peter and yourself in your beautiful home.
Thank you for the friendship and time I had with you and Peter.
PEACE be with you,
geoff copland

geoff copland

January 10, 2012 | Jamul, CA

Peter became part of our family when we moved next door to him in Mission Beach, in 1959. He and Petra took care of me when I was on my own out there. I cherish all my memories with him. My heart goes out to Tuula and Eero and Todd and everyone who is heartbroken by his passing.

Vicki Eldridge-Atoui

January 09, 2012 | Waterford, NY

Dear Tuula,
I was out of town when the news spread of Peter's death. I have truly lost another friend and all have lost a great artist. Please accept my condolences at this sad time. Peter showed me a lot through his actions and his work. I will sadly remember 2010 and the Matosian family.
Charles Chemnitz

charles chemnitz

January 06, 2012 | Escondido, CA

Tuula, I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing..although I only knew him rather late in his life he was such a warm and interesting guy...and what an artist he was...I am so happy to have a bit of his art displayed in my home...he will be remembered every time I look at his paintings..with my condolences to you and your family, Jeannie and Carlos Carriedo

January 04, 2012

Our Uncle Pete was a wonderful man. He loved the whole family so very much. We will all miss him. Jim Matosian & family.

Jim Matosian

January 03, 2012 | Lakeside, CA

Dear Tuula:
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing, I will keep you and family, in my prayers. May all the outstanding moments with Peter be remembered with love.
Sincerely,
Diane Otti

Diane Otti

January 03, 2012 | El Cajon, CA

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