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Matthew Lake Obituary

1969 - 2014
In the early morning hours of August 4, 2014, Matty passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Driggs, ID.
Matty was born in Sacramento, California on April 3, 1969. He was the third and youngest child of Bill and Sandi Lake.
Matty was a chef by trade cooking from the North Shore of Oahu to the Slopes of the Grand Tetons. He lived life to the fullest and cooking was his way of showing his love to his family and friends. Those who knew him also knew that he was also a diehard Jägermeister and Chargers fan.
Matty was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" R. Lake, Jr. and his wife, Kari Mallon-Lake. Matty is survived by his young children Fletcher Makai Lake and Malia Lu Michele Lake; Mother, Sandi Lake; Brother Tom & Pam Lake and Sister Jean & Randy Wright; Nephews Noah Lake, Chris Wright and Shaun Wright and Nieces Julia Lake and Jessica Smithline.
Memorial Donations for Fletcher and Malia Lu may be sent to Sandi Lake, 7912 Glen Field Court, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 or US Bank, 2850 South Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, Account No. 1 534 6631 3746 to the account of Fletcher Lake.
Friends and Family are invited to Matty's Celebration of Life which will be held at Scott's Seafood, 9611 Greenback Lane, Folsom, CA on Sunday, September 28th at 11am.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2014.

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Florence & Jerry Rhoads

September 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss

Carmel, CA 1978?

September 15, 2014

Cousin Matty......you are on my mind and in my heart forever. My childhood is full of matty memories, practical jokes and family trips. Gone too soon....love you. Kimmy

Suzy and Bob Gorney

September 12, 2014

Sending love to your beautiful family.

September 12, 2014

Much love to one of my "other kids." Just like family and one of the best huggers ever. You are lovingly thought of often and greatly missed Matty Lake !! Sympathy and condolences to entire Lake family. Lois

john campbell

September 12, 2014

Matty was a truly great guy, and I am proud to have been able to call him my friend. He will be missed by anyone who ever knew him, is warm spirit, and his larger than life heart.

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