BORN

1937

DIED

2021

Matthew Ittiyappara Obituary

Fr. Matthew Ittiyappara 17 February 1937 to 18 January 2021

Fr. Matthew Ittiyappara was born on 17 February 1937 in Payam, India. He studied at St. Charles Seminary in Nagpur and was ordained in 1967 for the Diocese of Aizawl in Assam State. He arrived in the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1980 and was incardinated in 1987. He served at St. Bernard in Eureka, St. Mary in Arcata, and the Cathedral of St. Eugene as a parochial vicar. He then served as pastor at Christ the King and lastly at St. Joan of Arc. In his retirement, he moved back to India and has been ill for some time, passing away on 18 January 2021. His funeral was the next day. He is fondly remembered by the many people whom he blessed with his sacramental ministry and breadth of experience. We pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Published by Times-Standard on Jan. 31, 2021.
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Such a kind and beautiful soul. Fr. Mathew. You are missed.

Tim wahle

January 25, 2023

Thank you Father Mathew for your profound service in Christ.

Anonymous

February 14, 2021

Fr. Matthew was a wise and kind priest who gave insightful homilies. He married my wife and I then later gave me my first Catholic communion and reconciliation. He made a ‘funny’ during our wedding but because of his thick accent no one got it. I am a better person having known him and I know he now with the Father.

Steven Edmiston

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February 3, 2021

Father Matthew served mass in Blue Lake for many years. He will be remembered with fondness. RIP

Adelene Jones

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February 1, 2021

Rest in His peace Father Matthew. You were a very kind priest.

Barbara Rincon

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January 31, 2021

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