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Matthew BIDGOOD Obituary
Matthew David (Matt):
Passed away on Thursday 29 July 2021, after a sudden medical event at home, in his 21st year. Absolutely loved and adored son and best friend of Tanya and David; big brother of Terence, and Hershey the dog. Cherished grandson, nephew, and dear friend to so many. Matt's family wish to thank the Karori Village family and so many others for all the messages of love and support at this sad time. A service to celebrate Matt's life will be held in The Karori Baptist Church, 161 Karori Road, Karori, on Tuesday 10 August at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages for the Bidgood family can be sent c/o PO Box 50 347, Porirua 5240.
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9 Entries
Tanya Salter
July 29, 2025
We will always love you Matt.
Tanya, Terence & Family.
Tanya Salter
July 28, 2024
We love you forever Matt.
Mum, Dad and Terence.
Tanya Salter
September 29, 2023
Forever in my heart -Mum
Colleen Park
July 29, 2022
We cannot judge a biography by its length. Nor by the number of pages in it. We must judge it by the richness of its contents. Sometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant. We cannot judge a song by its duration. Nor by the number of its notes. We must judge it by the way it touches and lifts our souls. Sometimes those unfinished are among the most beautiful. And when something has enriched your life. And when its melody lingers on in your heart. Is it unfinished? Or is it endless?
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Tanya Salter
July 28, 2022
It's been a year and still it seems like yesterday.
Still we miss you profoundly,
Still we love you as always.
We will always miss you.
We will always love you.
We will always hold you close in our hearts -
Forever Matt.
From Mum, Dad,Terence & Family.
Tanya Salter
September 2, 2021
Miss you so much Matt - Mum
Bronwen Wall
September 1, 2021
Jonathan Kennett and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Words cannot do justice. Love Bronwen
Jocelyn Hoskin
August 13, 2021
Thinking of you all with great sadness. From Jocelyn at Otari Wiltons Bush
Colleen Park
August 6, 2021
Such a shock to us to lose you Matt. Our family will never be the same.
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