MATTHEW CENICEROS

Matthew "Matt" A Ceniceros, 37, of Austin, Texas, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. He was born in San Antonio and raised in El Paso. Matt is survived by his son, Cooper, 10, daughter, Harper, 7 of Austin TX; his father and mother, Henry and Carol, of El Paso; his brother Marcus and his husband Chong Hao-Fu of Chicago; and his partner, Lydia Brie Morrow. Matt was a man of strong faith and devoted to his relationship with Christ, constantly striving to learn, change and grow. Matt wasn't just a father, he was a 'daddy.' Matt was a profoundly devoted parent. He fiercely loved his children and sought to provide them a joyful, faith-based, love-filled life. He delighted in their laughter and their growth, especially those tiny moments when their minds and hearts grew. Anyone who knew Matt knew him as an exceptional leader, thinker and storyteller. Like many gifted and passionate professionals, Matt drew joy from his role as a communicator. Over the course of his career, he led global media relations and social media for FedEx and went on to grow into a respected thought leader in the marketing and technology industries. Over the course of his abbreviated life, he was a die-hard champion of those he loved and respected. Matt lived by a strong moral code that was an inspiration to others. According to his brother Marcus, one of Matt's guiding principles was simple: Don't commit yourself to something you don't believe in. "Do and say what you mean." In his death, the world lost a great man with a beautiful heart and mind. He was a wonderful father, son, brother, partner and friend. We are all better for having known him. A memorial will be held at St. Raphael's Church in El Paso on Saturday, September 26, from 11:30am - 12:30pm.