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Matthew Leavitt Obituary

Matthew A. Leavitt Matthew A. Leavitt, 19, Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was born January 16, 1998, in Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of William and Shari (Fisher) Leavitt. He attended Seaman High School and Washburn Rural High School. He played the saxophone in the marching band at Washburn Rural. He is survived by his parents; four siblings: Brandon Gogian, Topeka; Samantha Gogian-Brown (David), Edmond, OK; Joshua Gogian (Chauntasy Gardenhire), Topeka and George Leavitt, Topeka; nieces and nephew: Gwendolyn Gogian, Lila Brown, Lexi Brown, Grayson Brown and Aubrey Gogian, arriving in April; paternal grandparents Ben Donaldson and Caroline Leavitt, both of Boulder, MT; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and his cat, Riku. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Raymond and Elva Fisher. Matthew enjoyed hanging out and playing videos games with his brothers and friends and spending time with his nieces and nephew. Matt always had a smile on his face wanting people to be as happy as he was. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar. 15, 2017.

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Linda Cook

March 9, 2020

Every time I think of Matthew, my heart aches. God bless.

April 15, 2017

I was so shocked to hear of matts passing. please forgive me for mot noting this sooner! love you both

Lindsey

March 19, 2017

Glad we crossed paths. Now your on to better things. You'll be missed kid!

DeAun Soudek

March 16, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Matthew's passing. The family is in my prayers.
DeAun Soudek
6th gr teacher

March 15, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was such a genuinely good and kind young man. We loved having him come over and hang out at our house with JP (Jordan). Our hearts are heavy for your loss.

March 15, 2017

To Matt's family and friends: I am sorry for your loss. My family lost Luke.
Anita Scarbrough

Matt & Alex on Alex's 16th Birthday 6/6/2015

Renee & Nathan Earwood

March 15, 2017

To Matthew's family and friends:

There are no words to express my regret of the loss of your precious son, brother, cousin, nephew, friend, etc. He was a great kid who we were always happy to see when he stopped by our home. He was a great friend to my son Alex which I will, as a mother, forever treasure. Although I have never officially met you Shari, Matt spoke of you often and I could feel how close the mother/son bond was between you. Continued prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult journey. We love you Matt may you rest peacefully in eternal bliss. You will never be forgotten.

Linda Cook

March 15, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Know your friends will help in any way possible. God be with you.

Roxanne Perez

March 15, 2017

So sorry !

March 15, 2017

sorry for your loss

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