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Brian Tubbs
August 1, 2020
Rest in peace.

Until we meet again
Charles Henkens
July 28, 2020
Bedogni Family,
I am so very sorry to hear this tragic news. Matt was one of the kindest persons I have ever met. Has passion for life (and cars) is shared by few as much as him. I will miss our visits here in the U.S.A.
Many prayers for your entire family to get through this tough time..
July 26, 2020
To Kenda, John & family. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Although we never knew Matthew, we feel that we have known him forever. So sorry we couldn't be with you on Friday due to previous committments, but we were thinking of you all. Love from Raywyn (nee McCall) & John Beresford & family xxoo
Sacha Sampson
July 25, 2020
Dear Kenda, John and family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mat. A genuinely awesome guy may he rest peacefully and live on in your hearts forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love Clive, Wendy and Sacha.
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Jason Heald
July 25, 2020
Mathew all those years in our late teens early 20s we all would regularly drive up on Friday night to the Bedogni beach house in Matapouri for the weekend.
Only now my children are old enough for me to share all the stories.
Always a great weekend was had and fond memories of those days will he with all of us forever
Mathew You will be missed but never forgotten
Jason Heald and family Sydney Australia
Carolyn Appleby
July 24, 2020
Tara - I am shocked and saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Mathew. Whilst it's been over 20 years, I always recall both yourself and Mat to be very kind, caring and full of life and love. I send my sincerest condolences and am thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.

Andrew Jerome
July 24, 2020
Mat, I am honoured to say that I have known you and Tara from the very beginning, as our travels through Europe together still remains one of my happiest memories. Just as wonderful was when the three of us were able to celebrate together again on your wedding day. Thank you for your continued friendship throughout the years, as I definitely feel honoured and blessed to have known you. Rest In Peace my friend and thank you again.

You're Contiki friends forever
July 24, 2020
Wendy MacDonald
July 24, 2020
Have been thinking of you both John and Kenda. Haven't seen Mat for many years but worked with him for many. My heart breaks for you all. Sending love....Wendy
Jenny Draper & Cindy Draper
July 24, 2020
We will always remember the fun days we all shared. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Larissa Winton
July 24, 2020
Dear Tara,
I been at such a loss for words as to how you and the boys must be feeling. Reading the tributes on Mats page, he certainly has touched so many lives in a positive way. So kind and generous, someone as special as Mat will never be forgotten. Sending love and strength to you and your gorgeous boys.
July 24, 2020
Kenda and John, our thoughts go out to you both at the loss of Mathew, a loving son, a generous soul .. he touched so many lives and hearts.
July 23, 2020
Our gracious Brother-in-law Mathew... Our hearts are broken. We will take comfort knowing your tender soul is resting in peace. Your beautiful warm essence will be forever felt. All our love, Jason, Jules, Isis, Samsara and Duke (Sydney, Australia)
Marion and Colin Lowe
July 23, 2020
We were honoured to know Mat and be treated to a personal tour of his garage. His creations and collections proved his meticulousness to detail. A fitting memory of a fine young man. He will be so missed. Marion and Colin Lowe.
Brenda Simpson
July 22, 2020
It is with the saddest heart I send you all our deepest sympathy and love . Brenda Simpson and Ruby (mum)
July 22, 2020
Dearly loved nephew and cousin of Keith and Hazel, Nic and Karen, Victoria, John, Isabella, Emily and Spencer, Charlotte and Karl,Clara and Ivy and Pierce.
Where is "Better Bear" when you need him
Remembered with love.
July 22, 2020
Goodbye Mathew, our gentle and generous son-in-law, husband of our daughter Tara, father of our grandsons Edward and Alex, loved brother-in-law of Jason, Jules, Nicholas and Lyndall, fond uncle of Isis, Samsara, Duke, Camille and Samsara. He will be missed
Roger & Jocelyn Teague
July 22, 2020
Dear John Kenda Tara Alex &
Edward
Sending love to you all
"Memories are forever"
July 24, 2020
BEDOGNI, Mathew John (Matt). Passed away on July 18, 2020. Our Beloved Nephew of Ann and Frank, Cousin of Paula, Steve, Evie and Christopher. Treasured memories of the time spent with us on the Blyth family farm growing up will remain forever in our hearts. One of the two cheeky Rascals is gone but will never be forgotten
July 21, 2020
BEDOGNI, Mathew John. Mathew, my only love, my wonderful husband, my soul mate and my loving partner in all things. You were my everything. I will never forget you and you will always be in my heart, I am lost without you, your Hunny B. You will always be with me my Darling. Tara
July 21, 2020
BEDOGNI, Mathew John. Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday 18th July 2020 at Middlemore Hospital. The most beloved, gentle and wonderful son of John and Kenda and brother of Clinton (deceased), husband of our darling Tara and father of Edward and Alex our much beloved grandsons. Mathew our darling boy, you were our life and future and we are forever broken with your loss. You will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Never ever will we forget you Matty - we love you so much. Mum and Dad.
July 21, 2020
BEDOGNI, Mathew. Our Dad who we loved and looked after us has died. We loved Dad so much and he loved us. Goodbye to the best Father anyone could ever have. We love you Dad. Edward and Alex.
July 21, 2020
BEDOGNI, Mathew John. We mourn a wonderful nephew and cousin. A gentle soul. Rest in peace our dearly loved Mat, we miss you already. May God bless you. With all our love, Andrew and Margaret, James, Tiffany, Xavier and Lily and Mark and Aimee (Victoria and ACT, Australia).
July 21, 2020
BEDOGNI, Mathew John. Much loved nephew of Lynne and Lyndsay and cousin of Simon, Daniel, Michael and Emma. Remembered with great fondness and sadly missed by all of us. A life of so much promise cut short too soon. (Queensland, Australia).
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