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Matthew Branham Obituary

GODDARD - Branham, Matthew William, 5, passed into the presence of Jesus, March 22, 2010. Matthew loved to play guitar, drums and riding quads. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bobby Branham and Carol and John Ruggiero. Survivors are his parents W. Kelly and Sarah M. Ruggiero; brother William Ryan Ruggiero; sisters Lindy Lee Verbeck, Kelly Rose Ruggiero, Kelley Marie Ruggiero; grandmother Vickie Branham of Wichita and great grandmother Katherine Morgan of Maize. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Friday, March 26 at Evangel Assembly of God. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Matthew Branham Memorial Fund, c/o Emprise Bank. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenmortuary-cemetery.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2010.

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Kelley Ruggiero

December 12, 2018

Thank you all so much for the support and all you help though the difficult time, I dont remember much at such a young age every time i read this page i know i not going through it alone. I think every now and then he should be here my big brother should be here then i read these, then i think god must have done this for a reason.

Diane Delzer

March 20, 2011

Sarah and Kelly, as you approach the one year date of losing your precious Matthew, please know you are still in our thoughts and prayers. We also pray for little Kelli, who has learned about loss at such an early age. May God be with your family forever.

Belem

April 1, 2010

God be with you and be strong for your other kids that are also in great pain and needs your family strong and together to keep on. We will pray for Matthew and for the strength of your family. All our love to you.

Cheryl Chandler

March 30, 2010

Dear Sarah, So sorry for your loss. Jesus is taking good care of Matthew and he's playing in Heaven with all the saints and angels, having the time of his life. May God comfort you during this time.

Love and prayers,

Stephanie Domingo

March 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Matthew's loving parents. Words cannot express how much sorrow I feel for you. I can't even imagine what you are going through.
May his memories keep him in all who loved him for eternity. God bless you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephanie Domingo

Nikki Shaffer

March 28, 2010

Kelly and Sarah,
Sam and I will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts. We love you all so much and will miss Matthew, he was such a very special little man that touch so many people in so many ways. I will always remember that smile and he will always have a special place in my heart.
Sam and Nikki Shaffer

Jeremy Hobbs

March 28, 2010

Dear Sarah and Kelly,
Our hearts are broken for you. Words can not express the magtitude of this tragedy. We love you both and little Kelly and may God give you strength during this impossible time. Love, Jeremy & Jill Hobbs

March 28, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

ronnie shaffer

March 27, 2010

sarah and kelly,
i love you guys so much.im going to miss matthew so much.he made my day shine when i got to see him.i remember he would come over and all he wanted to do is play with my quitar with me and show me how good he was at it.i will always love you guys and are always in my heart R.I.P matthew i will always love you.

Tammy Bell

March 26, 2010

Sarah and Kelly My heart is with you and I keep you in my prayers Matthew will be missed so very much!
Tammy ,Brian,andrew,Clayton,and nicholas

Kelly Clark

March 26, 2010

Sarah ,I'm so sorry hear about little Matthew, I know God will take good care of him. My heart and prayers go out to You and your Family.

Jennifer Sparks

March 26, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless your family in this difficult time.

March 26, 2010

Sarah and family,
Meme and Poppa have missed Matthew and Kelly coming on Tuesdays. So very sorry that you have to go through this. Our thoughts and prayers and with you.

Peek

March 26, 2010

May God give you His peace and strength and comfort you during this difficult time. The Peek family (Wichita, KS)

David Diane Delzer

March 26, 2010

Sarah and Kelly, There are no words to take away your pain. May God touch you with his healing hands. We are so sorry about the loss of your little boy. God Bless You in your time of grief.

Euteva Hall

March 25, 2010

Sarah and Family,
I pray the Lord will wrap His Great Big Arms of Love around you all and comfort you.

Nancy & Wes Kirk

March 25, 2010

Sarah,
I'm so sorry. We pray that God would continue to comfort you as you go through this process of grieving sweet Matthew. We love you!

sharon and family

March 25, 2010

Our Hearts and Prayers are with your Family Sarah. May God Bless you all.

Becca Johnson

March 25, 2010

Sarah and Family,
My heart goes out to you all... We have lots of prayers going your way. We pray that God will heal your broken hearts, and that he will comfort you all during these days to come..

Charlotte Krauss

March 25, 2010

Thinking about you and your family in this tragic time.. God Bless

Johnson's

March 25, 2010

May God Comfort you and your family during these times..

Johnson

March 25, 2010

Music, when soft voices die

Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.

By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation

March 25, 2010

If God brings you to it, He WILL see you through it. Many prayers going out to your family.

March 25, 2010

My heart breaks to hear of your loss. Although we do not know your family personally we have been praying for you and will continue to pray for days to come.

Chuck and Lori Wagner

March 25, 2010

Sarah and Kelly you are in our hearts and in our prayers. We are so sorry to hear about Matthew. We care deeply for you all.

Sonya (Moore)Drake

March 25, 2010

Kelly & Sarah, You and your family are in my prayers. I cannot even imagine the pain you are going through but I know that God will see you through this. My favorite verse is Phil 4:13-I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. He will give you the strength to go on with the promise that you will see Matthew again. God bless,

Cindy Gordon

March 25, 2010

Our family is praying for you at this time. So sorry to hear of this tragedy. May God bless you and heal your hearts.

Shane, Mandy, Levi, Emmi, and Karli Harden

March 25, 2010

Our family is so saddened by your news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God give you peace.
The Etheridge's

Lacie Thome

March 25, 2010

I do not know your family, but you have been in my prayers. I too lost a child 3 years ago and I am so sorry for your loss. Matthew will not ever be forgotten and will always be close in your heart. There is nothing like a Mothers Love! I pray that your little boy and my little girl are now friends playing together in Heaven. I'll continue to pray for you all!

March 25, 2010

Your story broke my heart and I have not been able to stop thinking about your tragedy and family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this difficult time.

Glen & Debbie McGeoch

March 25, 2010

Our hearts go out to you. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Shalana & Family

March 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Know that God makes no mistakes. May He give you peace that surpasses ALL understanding.

Victoria Oswald

March 25, 2010

Sarah and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Scott

March 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. All I can say is that he is in a better place, and time really does help to heal the pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please dont hesitate to ask if there is anything I can help you with. God Bless

Kendra Osman

March 25, 2010

sarah,
I cant even begin to imagine what you are goin through right now. I am so sorry for the loss of Matthew. I will never forget what a wonderful little boy he is or his adorable smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Brandi Hinkle

March 25, 2010

Matthew you will be deeply missed. You played the best little guitar solo I've ever seen. Rock on lil man!

March 25, 2010

may you walk with the angels, You have always been our precius baby boy. We love you and miss you terribly.Rest In Peace

Sheila & family

March 25, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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