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Matthew Dean Shallenberger
1971 - 2017
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1971
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2017
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Matthew Shallenberger Obituary
Aug. 23, 1971~May 3, 2017
Resident of Watsonville
Matthew Dean Shallenberger, age 45, passed away peacefully at his home, having lost his 13-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Born in Watsonville, California, Matt attended schools in and around Santa Cruz County. Prior to his illness, he held a career in transportation logistics. He loved the outdoors, politics and watching the stock market. Matt was a lifelong Oakland Raiders, A's and NASCAR fan.
He is survived by his son, Nicholas Shallenberger; daughter, Liliana De la Riva; his father, Charles Shallenberger; mother and step-father, Gloria and Martin Gonzalez; brother, Jerry Shallenberger (Ana); sisters, Debra Shallenberger, Cathy Howard (John), Monica Jones, Lorraine Carranco (Juan) and Veronica Shallenberger. He also leaves behind numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Matthew will forever be loved and dearly missed – may he finally rest in peace.
Service will be held on at 1:00 pm Monday, May 8, 2017 at Mehl's Colonial Chapel 222 E. Lake Ave. Watsonville, California 95076. A celebration of life will be held immediately following at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1960 Freedom Blvd, Freedom, California 95019.
Memorial donations can be made to ALS Research Golden West Chapter.
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Jerry Shallenberger
June 23, 2017
Hey Bro , be looking out for Dad.Love You Both Forever!❤ Jerry
Jerry Shallenberger
June 23, 2017
The road is long with many a winding turn that leads us to who knows where.But I'm Strong.Strong enough to Carry Him.He Ain't Heavy ,He's My Brother.Love You Forever Bro.❤
Lorraine Carranco
June 17, 2017
You will always hold a special place in my heat Matt . We had some really great memories together & we will have more someday . I love you Matt !!
Foverever your sis , forever your friend , Lorraine 😘
Jerry Shallenberger
June 14, 2017
Love you forever brother.❤Your brother Jerry
Monica Jones
June 13, 2017
I miss our talks, I miss you! Love you Matt.
Suzette Rojas
May 8, 2017
To The Family of Matt
My sincerest condolences to you all during the untimely
passing of Matt. God Bless you all.
Goodbyes are not forever
Goodbyes are not the end
they simply mean you all will miss Matt
until you meet again.
Suzette Rojas
May 8, 2017
Vero,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. Our beautiful Heaven has a beautiful Angel.
Suzette Rojas
May 8, 2017
Norma & David,
My sincerest condolences to you both during this very difficult time in your lives. God Bless you both
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