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Michael Mattern Obituary
MICHAEL MATTERN Michael William Mattern, 54, of Las Vegas, passed away May 8, 2011. He was born May 27, 1956, in Rochester, N.Y., and was a 50-year resident of Nevada. Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a retired truck driver. Michael is survived by his sons, Michael Wesley (Kim) Mattern and Gatlin Cody Mattern; a daughter, Giorgia Rose Mattern; two granddaughters, Gina Olivia Rose and Karina Elizabeth Mattern; former wife and mother of his children, Carrol Mattern; parents, Michael and Gloria Mattern; sisters, Vicki Hurbace and Kim Mattern; two nieces; one nephew; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be at 12:40 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd., Boulder City.
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Semper Fi
mark blackwood
December 9, 2012
Can't believe it. Mike was good man. Mark
Michael Wesley Mattern
May 11, 2012
I still can't find the words to describe the loss I feel. I miss you pops,I think you said it best..SEMPER FI!!!! Now I understand......
May 8, 2012
May 8,2012
We have known Mike for a very long time and have lots of happy memories. Like raising our children together in the 8o's,family trips in his dads car, weekends spent hanging out at grandma's house. His big beautiful smile when he greeted us with his famous "What Doing?" Can't forget his silly M C Hammer pants. Just some of the many things he did that put a smile on our faces. Our hearts and prayers go out to his beautiful family' Glad we were a part of them.
The Dredla family
May 7, 2012
Michael,
A year has passed already and though I go on with my daily life you are always in my thoughts. I felt your presence the other day and felt assured my day was a blessing. I know that we didn't see you as often as we would have liked but now I know you watch over all of us until we can be reunited in heaven. I hope you know just how much you were loved as a brother and son.
I love you!
Vicki
April 26, 2012
Well "Son", mom did say it best...she always has a way with words. It is hard to believe though that a year has passsed since you left us. I have tried for the past year to come up with the right words to say myself.
I believe that it has been so hard, because I wasn't prepared to say goodbye and I'm still not...as Grampa would always say "its not goodbye, just so long"!
As my brother, you were the world to me. Following in your footsteps through school always made me proud...saying I was your little sister to anyone that asked if we were related always brought a smile to my face....little did I know, however, that your footsteps were sometimes mis-steps!!! That never mattered though, my pride ran deep...still does and always will!
I miss you more than words can say and my eyes fill with tears whenever I think of you. My memories are many and I treasure them all. They say a picture is worth a thousand words....well, we have many pictures, tons of stories and thousands upon thousands of words to forever keep you alive in our hearts....you are "forever young"....so long "Son"
Love your sister,
Kimmie
Michael & Gloria Mattern
April 25, 2012
Dear Son, it is almost a year now since you left this earth and your soul is resting with Jesus. You accomplished a lot in your short time here on earth. You left a legacy of three beautiful children, three beautiful grandchildren, and you left us with many, many beautiful memories. Not bad for a kid your age. I hope you know how very much we love you. You were, are and always will be our hearts and our pride. Until we meet again, dear son, Semper Fi. Love, Mom and Dad
Frewin D. Osteen
May 31, 2011
Hello, I am Frewin D. Osteen. I have been away from Las Vegas for a long time and missed a lot of my classmates’ life after LVHS. Hearing of Mike’s passing saddens me more than I can say. My prayers go out to all that loved and will miss him.
May 17, 2011
Michael, You are my brother always love you man. You will be missed.
Ross
Brandon Williams
May 16, 2011
Although i only knew Mike for a couple of years, i knew him as my best friend, and as a man who lived every day just as he wanted to,not worring so much about the future,but, rather reliving his youth.Mike had a great sense of humor,witty sarcasume and a big heart. I will allways miss my best friend----Brandon Williams
Cindy Johnson
May 16, 2011
We miss you already Mike. We love you, rest peacefully. Cindy & Chris
Brenda Miramontes
May 16, 2011
My name is Brenda Miramontes Mike was a very special friend to me. Mike was a very kind and giving man. He helped me through some of the toughest times in my life, the loss of my two sons. I'll never forget you. Love you always, May the Lord be with your family
Kimberly (Gillies) Soelberg
May 15, 2011
I went to High School with Mike, haven't seen him since then. We went to the Girls Reverse together. Fond memories of Mike being so good looking that night with him in a purple shirt and black vest. It was a fun night. You never think any of us will be gone at this age. I know how much he will be missed by all. God Bless your family.
Lora Terrell
May 15, 2011
My name is Lora(Jolliff)Terrell, and Mike was a very good friend of mine in school and Bambi Lever'. She called me today to tell me of his passing. We used to cruise around LVHS togeter and he will be dearly missed. Im a truck driver too and supprised that we never ran into each other :(.... Sorry for your loss, Lora
Bambi Ward
May 15, 2011
My name is Bambi (Lever)Ward. I also went to school with Mike. I just got the news and I am very saddened by his passing. Mike was a great guy and always a gentleman too. Mike will be missed by all that he met along the way. My heart and prayers goes out to his family and his dear friends. Rest in Peace Mike. The Dear Lord has a very special place for you now. God Bless...Bambi
May 15, 2011
We considered him a very close friend and he will be missed dearly. Our hearts and prayers go out to karolyn and to his children. jim & tammi
Lori Neitz-Christensen
May 15, 2011
I went to school with Mike and haven't seen him since then, but remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Tom Baez
May 15, 2011
My name is Tom Baez. I went to Vegas High with Mike. We had some good times and he was lots of fun. It is sad to see Mike is no longer with us.
virgil mizzoni
May 14, 2011
Im Virgil Mizzoni, I knew Mike from school , had a lot of good times , you will be missed
Connie Higgons-Corley
May 14, 2011
Mike was a guy that I went to high school with; he was one of those guys you just wanted to have as your friend. I saw him at our 30th reunion and everyone was so happy to see him; he was one of the popular guys and it was that way again 30 yrs later.I am sorry that he could not have made it to the last high school reunion in Sept. 2010; he will be always remembered and missed by so many of his fellow classmates.My deepest sympathy goes out to his family; rest in peace Mike Mattern.
Cindy Markin
May 14, 2011
I will miss you, Mike. It was nice to spend a little time with you after our high school reunion in 2005.
Peri McCulloch
May 14, 2011
Oh this makes me sad. I wondered why we didn't see him at the last reunion and like Kim, I just thought we would see him again soon. Mike with his personality always seemed larger than life to me and I am sad that he is gone. Many hugs to Carol and the family. Peri & Billy McCulloch
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
SAMANTHA STEPUCHIN
May 14, 2011
WE LOVE YOU MIKE. YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH! XOXO KENNY & SAM
Kim Codebo'
May 14, 2011
My name is Kim Codebo', I went to high school with Mike, we had a lot of fun during those times. I saw Mike at a high school reunion a few years ago we all sai8d that he looked the same as he did in school. I'am sorry he is gone, when things like this happen it makes you think how you allways think that you will see that person again and then something like this happens and you realize that you never will. Once again I will miss Mike. Kim Codebo'
tia mcdermott
May 14, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. he will be missed.
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