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WALAS, Matthew D.
In Sacramento, on August 6, 2004, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Matt was born on August 25, 1988 in San Jose. The beloved son of Stan and Sharon Walas and brother to Chris & Marie. Grandson of Richard and Christina Reittinger of Naples, FL and Anna Jarczynski of Granite Bay, CA. In life, Matt had a special way of bringing smiles to the faces and joy to the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He was an amazing boy filled with immeasurable joy, peace & strength. He loved being with his friends, playing guitar, listening to music, skateboarding, snowboarding, and video games to name a few. He loved his school, Jesuit High School, where he excelled as an Honor Student and was involved in various clubs and worked part time at Jesuit House. Matt touched everyone with his sweet, gentle spirit. Now that he's gone, those cherished memories will be his legacy to all of us. We take comfort in knowing that you are in Heaven, playing & listening to music with God and skateboarding with Jesus. You are deeply loved by your family and all those that know you. Friends are welcome for a visitation on Tuesday, August 10 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael, CA from 4:00pm to 7:00pm with the rosary to follow at 7:00pm. The family invites you to attend a memorial service celebrating Matt's life on Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00am at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery at 7101 Verner Ave., Sacramento. The family wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to Our Lady of the Assumption Church and school, as well as to Jesuit High School, students, parents, clergy & faculty, the entire Jesuit community for their show of love, prayers, encouragement & compassion in the passing of our son. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jesuit High School, 1200 Jacob Lane, Carmichael, CA 95608, attention: Matt Walas Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra View Funeral Chapel, Carmichael, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Walas
August 21, 2004
ive known matt for 11 years and im so glad i met him. i have been blessed to have him in my life. i love u matt and ull never be forgotten
Deana Keller (Nick's cousin)
August 13, 2004
To the Walas Family
My thoughts are with you.I'm sorry I never knew Matt but I'm Nicks cousin. Nick talked about his friends and how he enjoyed every moment he spent with them. He spoke often Jesuit. My sympathy is with your whole family, and their schoolmate.
August 13, 2004
WE LOVE YOU WALAS!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica Llanera
August 13, 2004
To the Walas family, I just wanted to say not only did we lose someone but we gained an Angel..Matt will never be forgotten..
The Coen Family
August 12, 2004
To the Walas Family -- Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Kat
August 12, 2004
Matt Walas is a great person. He was so caring and thoughtful. He would always confort everyone around him and make them smile. Matt you will never be forgotten. You are in my prays always.
Serena Lim
August 11, 2004
My greatest sympathy goes out to the Walas family. I can only imagine the pain that you may be going through right now. I attended your son's funeral today and I joined the many people who knew him. I go to St. Francis and I wasn't a friend, but this past year I talked to him once on accident because I mistakenly thought he was someone else I knew, but he was cool with it. I've never had anyone close to me die so I don't know exactly how it feels to lose someone, but this is close enough. I, too, was touched by this accident that occurred. My heart is with the Walas, Cremins, Andersen, Goudberg family. I'm sorry for your loss. *
Barbara Kennedy
August 11, 2004
To the family and friends of Matt.....
Please know that the community mourns with you. We mourn the loss of a wonderful person that would have been an asset to the world.
We don't know you, but we shed tears for your loss and we pray that you will find the strength, somehow, to get through this most horrible of times. Try to remember that Matt will live on in the hearts of all who ever knew him.
Sara
August 11, 2004
Matthew...A great guy really. Such a big smile every time I saw him. God bless his soul. Bless his family also. We'll miss you buddy.
Natalie
August 11, 2004
Walas, I look back at all the great times we had, and all I can do is smile. I'm gonna miss seeing you skate down whitney, and I for sure will miss you. We love you.
Patrick Stewart '95
August 11, 2004
To Matt & his family: I did not have the pleasure of knowing you, but as a JHi alum, it feels like I did know you all. I am so sorry over the passing of your son, Matt. You have the pleasure of knowing that Matt is enjoying the eternal gift of life in heaven. I have known a few people (from my old elementary school and from JHi) who have died over the years. It is tough. It is sad. But I know with your strength, the community's strength and support, and God's unending love, we will overcome this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Liz Neff
August 11, 2004
Walaspookie...
We hadnt talked in such a long while and yet now looking back at all of our pictures together or just remembering all the times you would make me laugh... those were some of the best times ever. Thank you for always making me feel so welcomed and loved. You will be missed so much. We love you walas and you will never be forgotten. See ya in heaven.
kelli miller
August 11, 2004
Walas (Matt)- hey buddy..i'm missing you a lot lately. my car will never be the same without you next to me in the front seat..or even in the driver's seat sometimes..i know you will forever be with me and my jeep! God Bless You!
S. Humphreys
August 11, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Matt. I hope that with the help of God that you all will be able to pass through this time with as much ease as possible. May God bless and hold you in his hands at this time.
Chris a classmate
August 10, 2004
I have known Walas for only a year now but from the moment i got to Jesuit High School he joked with me and was extremely nice to me, without even knowing what kind of person i was. Right there showes how caring he was. Matt was a great person and will be missed by everyone. I'll miss you Matt.
Leslie Tunzi (Miah Cremins' Aunt)
August 10, 2004
Dear Walas Family,
Your family is in my prayers.
May God Bless You.
August 10, 2004
Im praying for Matt's family and am sorry for their lose.Im praying for all of the people who loved Matt and all of his friends.My condolences.
kelly watson
August 10, 2004
Dear Walas Family,
Your son was a bright light on
everything he touched, I would have been honored and proud to have him as a son, and feel truly blessed to have known him as a friend. Always
exemplary with unique talents and thoughts. To be missed by so many. Please rest in peace, brave Walas.
a classmate
August 10, 2004
Matt- we all will miss you greatly. its been a hard couple days, but we all know now that you are in a better place looking over us all. God Bless.
Sharon Parrott
August 10, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. I have gotten to know Sam "Marie" she is my son Jimmy's girlfriend, she is a real sweet girl, my heart goes out to her and her mom and dad and brother. My son Jimmy and myself send our love and prayers.
Chuck and Lauri Gallagher and family
August 10, 2004
Matt and his family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our daughter, Mikaela, a Loretto Freshman, is deeply saddened by your passing. We cannot express in words how this has affected our community. We are praying for all the boys that were in the accident.
Margo Garcia
August 10, 2004
To the Walas Family,
I did not have the pleasure of knowing your son, but I have a Jesuit High School Graduate, Class of 1996. I will keep you all in my prayers and know that no matter what, Jesuit High School students, staff, clergy, and alumni will always keep Matthew in their prayers. He sounds like a remarkable young man and God must have a special plan for him in heaven.
Margo Garcia
MARY KASSIS
August 10, 2004
Dear Matt and family, Please know that this grandma is deeply saddened by your untimely "going home". All of you are in my thoughts, love and prayers as you go through these days of sorrow and grief. May our Blessed Lord continue to carry all of you and Matt keep your family and friends in your prayers until we all meet again. God Bless all of you. Peace.Mary Kassis (Ben's grandma)
Laura
August 10, 2004
It was too early for you to leave us Matt. But you are in a better place now...our prayers are with you. You were loved by so many. Smile as you look down on us from heaven.
the conlins
August 10, 2004
Our prayers are with you and all your family-may our lord give you strength.
Wanda Mozdy
August 10, 2004
Our daughter, Jenna Mozdy, is out of state at this very sad time. Mark and I are very saddend for Jenna's loss of a special friend. Matt is now an angel watching over all of his special friends.
Mark and Wanda Mozdy
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