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Simon James Matela
1998 - 2019
Simon James Matela
1998 - 2019
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BORN
1998
DIED
2019
Simon Matela Obituary
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Liz
January 16, 2019
I was a neighbor of Simon's and he was always very kind and polite and had a very sweet cat! So sorry for your loss. We will miss his charming smile. You're in our thoughts.
a mother from Ohio Township
January 16, 2019
The news of your loss is heartbreaking as a parent. May you cherish the beautiful years you had with him - and may his beautiful soul rest with the angels.
Elizabeth Fennema
January 15, 2019
Simon was in my Sunday school class when he attended St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church with his grandmother and great grandmother whom he dearly loved. Simon was a very intelligent, bubbly, precious child who enjoyed learning about Jesus and Saints. He will be greatly missed by all.
Vechnaya Pamyet. May his memory be eternal.
January 15, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May the precious memories you have help you cope and bring you peace. 1 Thess. 4:14 can bring you some comfort knowing that there is a future for the loved ones we have lost in death. May the God of peace be with you and your family. DS
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Ivalu Cacho
January 15, 2019
Simon was a fun, smart and happy kid when I met him. He managed to stay that way. That is one thing to treasure. My deep condolences to his families and friends.
Emily Mohn-Slate
January 14, 2019
I taught Simon in a number of creative writing classes at Chatham over the last few years. I looked forward to reading every story, essay and poem he turned in. He had a singular voice. He was thoughtful, self-aware, funny, unfailingly kind, a gentle presence, full of integrity. He was able to talk about complicated things and address them head-on in his writing with a maturity beyond his years. I have this vivid memory of us workshopping a story in fiction class and another student saying something like, I don't mean to be a fangirl, but I am. I just love all your stories, Simon. Everyone agreed, nodding. I feel honored to have known him and to have witnessed his gifts. I will miss Simon greatly.
Bonnie and Frank Glazer
January 13, 2019
Our heartfelt sympathy to Simon's entire loving family at learning of the tragedy of his passing. He was too young to leave and too sweet to ever be forgotten. No words can express the sadness and heaviness in the hearts of all who knew Simon. May his family and friends find comfort in their fondest memories of this kind young man.
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