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Matthew Figgs Obituary

Matthew Walter Figgs Matthew Walter Figgs, 25, of Topeka died Thursday, May 23, 2013. Matt was born December 1, 1987 in Topeka, the son of Jack and Julie (Scheck) Figgs. He was a 2006 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and was currently employed at Express Card and Label. Matt enjoyed the history of WW II, hunting and his family. Matt is survived by his mother, Julie Figgs, his father Jack Figgs, both of Topeka, his maternal grandparents, Walter and Nancy Scheck of Paxico, his paternal grandparents, Eddie and Avis Figgs of Hoyt. His girlfriend, Peyton Sloan, a half-sister, Kelseigh Figgs and a half-brother, Ethan Figgs, all of Topeka, along with several aunts and uncles also survive. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Tuesday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 am Wednesday at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm Wednesday at Bethlehem Cemetery, Paxico. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Family Service and Guidance Center sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Matthew W. Figgs
Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from May 25 to May 26, 2013.

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Stacy Rucker

June 13, 2013

Julie,
There are no words that will take away your pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Matt and Julie at Chicago Blues Festival 2006

Julie Figgs

June 4, 2013

Matt's family thanks each of you for your kind words, thoughts, prayers, and memories. Matt was an incredible young man. He had a hard shell, but everyone who truly knew him was aware of the fact that he was a sensitive soul. He was the center of my world and I am lost without him. Rest in peace, my precious baby. I long for the day when we will meet again.

Your cousin, Vicki Rajewski

May 31, 2013

Julie, I am so sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts. There are no words to comfort a grieving heart, just know we care for you and share your grief.

May 31, 2013

so sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts will be with you.
jim meyer

Michelle Wilson

May 30, 2013

Julie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are in my prayers.
Michelle Wilson

May 29, 2013

Julie, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patricia and Greg Long

Megan Hayes

May 29, 2013

Jack
We just heard about Matt's death. I'm so sorry to hear the news. We cannot imagine what your family is going through at this difficult time. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Megan and John Hayes

May 29, 2013

Julie,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. Ramona Snyder

Rita Haverkamp

May 29, 2013

Julie -

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rita.

Effie Swanson

May 29, 2013

Julie-

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joy R

May 28, 2013

Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.

Sue Schuster

May 28, 2013

Julie-
I was so sad to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.

Yvonne May

May 28, 2013

Dear Julie,

I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. There are no words to adequately express my sadness for your loss.

May you and your family feel the loving embrace of our Blessed Savior during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Judy Hilyard

May 28, 2013

Julie and family, my thoughts and prayers are focused on your family during this difficult time. May He comfort you today and always.
Judy Hilyard

Jim McGill

May 28, 2013

Julie & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Carolyn Hathaway

May 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Julie.

Barbara Morton

May 28, 2013

praying for you peyton and family.

Glenda Flowers

May 27, 2013

Dear Julie and Family, My heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers.
I am at a total loss for words to express my sorrow. Kent R. just texted me with this tragic news. So sorry. Love, Glenda Flowers

May 27, 2013

Julie,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my houghts and prayers.

Marge Frederick

Kathy Cooney

May 27, 2013

Julie & Family, we are so sorry to learn of Matt's passing. Matt was a memorable student & friend who always had great points to add to conversations ! We know he will be missed by many. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time and we hope that the fond memories you have will ease your sorrow.
Very truly yours,
Kathy Cooney & Michael Maki

Kathy Vincent, Kristine and Ayden

May 27, 2013

Julie and Peyton, we are so saddened by the loss of Matt. He was such a fun and witty young man. I will always cherish the times he spent enjoying a beer or two in the garage with us. His smile just lit up his whole face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss!

Toni Jager

May 26, 2013

Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. I have thought of you often thru all of these years. God Bless and my prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

May 26, 2013

Jack and Family, We are so sorry to hear this news of your sons passing, My heart is filled with grief and prayer for you. May the Lord hold you tight during this time of healing!!!

C

May 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, I was in Matt's class. I didn't know him that well, but we had classes together, he was a very nice guy and always willing to help. Ill keep your family in my prayers, god bless Matt and you.

Judy Mcclelland

May 26, 2013

Julie, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kelly Potter

May 26, 2013

Julie, Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your son. With love, Kelly

Lori Pheigaru

May 26, 2013

Dear Jack, I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you and your entire family at this most difficult time.

Smith

May 26, 2013

Matt was an amazing, sweet, brilliant, and funny man. He will be missed.

Joyce Resnick

May 26, 2013

May your special memories comfort you today and always. The Resnick Family

Mario Lira

May 25, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I worked with Matt,I will always remember him for his vast knowledge and great spirit. May your memories of Matt comfort you at this time of sorrow.

~ Mario Lira

May 25, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Matt, I will always remember him for his vast knowledge and great spirit. May your memories of Matt comfort you at this time of sorrow.

~ Mario Lira

Jason Scheck

May 25, 2013

I was Matthew's uncle, and he was well loved from his mother my sister and all of his family. Matthew will be most in life and in all of our hearts.

Roxana Santee

May 25, 2013

So sorry heard about your loss. my prayers are with you. Your son was a classmate of my daughters at Shawnee Height High School. (NJROTC) (Helen & Melissa Hidalgo)and also was a friend of my oldest son (Braulio) as well. I never know him, but I heard about him often. There is no words to explain how sorry i am for the loss of your son.

Ann Mah

May 25, 2013

Julie: So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jessie Mcfarland

May 25, 2013

Julie, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Carol McGinnis

May 25, 2013

Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Matt will always be in our hearts. I love you.

Ray Rodriguez

May 25, 2013

Jack
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may the Lord strengthen and guide you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Vivat Jesus

Stanley & Laura

May 25, 2013

Heavenly Father Creator of all things praise and glory to you. Father we do not know why you allow bad things to happen. I do however believe you are still on the throne. I do ask Father that in this time you wrap your loving arms around Julie and her family. Please Dear God show them your love and mercy. Bring a sense of peace to them that only you can. Guide us all through this tragedy, and in some way let your glory shine through. Sustain us sweet Jesus as we mourn, hear our prayers as we intercede for Julie. Remind her that she too has direct access to your ear. In Christ Jesus name , Amen.

Julie, I and my family are here for you now and always. As long as there is breath in my body we will do what we can for you. May God bless you on this and every day.

May 25, 2013

Sorry for this tragic loss sorry for thegrief of the beloved be strong and kind to yourselves

May 25, 2013

My heartfelt condolences go out to Julie and her family. I didn't get a chance to really get to know him well, but what I could see is that he he loved his Mother and his family very much. We may never know why God calls some of our young home at such an early age. He is now seated with the Father Almighty and our savior Jesus Christ. Matt you will be missed by all whose life you have touched!
Larry L. Wiezorek

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