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MATTHEW MACKEY Obituary

Matthew Scott Mackey Jan. 31, 1972 - April 22, 2012 Born and raised in San Francisco where he attended school at Stuart Hall. He was a Scout in Troop 88, and developed a great love of outdoor adventure. He resided in Sonoma for fifteen years where he tended a vineyard and organic garden. Survived by parents Donna and Elliott, Daughters Malena and Marisol and their mother Maria Cabada, brothers James (Kendra), Paul (Suzanne) and sister Elizabeth (Cooper) Mackey-Bethea. Avid adventurer, gardener, outdoorsman, camper, fisherman, and scuba diver. Matt had a special connection with nature and animals. A great lover of the sea, he had many fishing adventures in Baja and the SF Bay. He became a commercial fisherman and crabber out of Fisherman's wharf. His many travels took him to Jamaica, Japan and Central America. Matt was a kind and generous man, he was a devoted father, son, brother and friend of many. He will be missed by all and in our hearts forever. Memorial Mass at St. Francis Solano Church, Sonoma, Wednesday May 2, 11 a.m., gathering to follow at Sonoma Community Center. In lieu of flowers, an account has been established for his daughters. Donations: care of Elizabeth Mackey for his children at West America Bank, 202 West Napa St. Sonoma, CA 95476. Duggan's Mission Chapel duggansmissionchapel.com Sonoma

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2012.

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Joseph Churchill

April 20, 2023

I always remember the times we used to share together. I miss you not having you around in the physical but you are still with me in the wind in the trees, in the songs of birds, the soaring of a hawk, the cackle of a crow, the sound of a babbling brook and the crash of surf on the beach you are here with me in my heart.

April 23, 2020

Love you Matt. There is a pain in my heart that is missing you. I always remember all the times together. All the dreams we shared, the songs we sang and memories we made. Godspeed my friend

Thomas Hardy

April 20, 2020

Thinking of you Elliot and Donna and all your family.. I hope you are keeping safe in these challenging times.. I lost a son too in 2011 one of my twin boys he was 33yo I feel your pain... Thomas Hardy from Australia

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October 19, 2018

i miss you everyday

January 31, 2014

Dear Matt,
Happy Birthday my brother! I have so many stories to tell you. So many questions to ask your opinion about. I love and miss you. Thinking of you today and many others.
Love,
Kendra

Bill Easterly

October 17, 2013

Dear Elliot, Donna and Family,

I just discovered the news of Matthew while on FB. Our sincere sympathy in your loss. Warmest regards, Bill & Connie

R and A Jean

August 13, 2012

I will never forget how funny you were. And the positive spin you put on life and all it's problems. I remember you were one of the only guests Aaron would allow at the trailer. You passed no judgment for the way we lived and I always enjoyed your stories. You are with Obee now.

Frederic Zantman

June 26, 2012

Chère Dona, Cher Elliott,
Dear friends,
Paris est si proche de la Californie... je pense à vous très souvent depuis le départ de Matthew, et partage votre chagrin.
Chaleureusement, Fred

May 9, 2012

Elliott, Donna ~ So awfully sorry to hear such extremely sad news. My feelings to you.
Bruce Cass (Sierra Foothills)

Rico Brandi

May 7, 2012

Miss u my brother

Kirsten Turner

May 5, 2012

Dearest Donna, Elliot, Jim, Paul, Liz, Melena and Marisol, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you at this time. Matt was very special to me and I will miss him very much.
-Kirsten

Jacques Brix

May 4, 2012

My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss.

Rich & Margie Prazan

May 3, 2012

To Cousin Elliott & family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We only met Matt once but we remembered that he was a very nice guy. Sending our deepest sympathy.

Barry Doyle

May 2, 2012

Elliott and Donna
Our deepest sympathy to you both and your family
With love Barry, Renee and Doyle family

May 2, 2012

Dear Elliot and Donna:
You and your family have our deepest sympathy and condolences. We know that your family must be going through a difficult period during this time of sadness. May you find comfort knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and that the Almighty God will guide Matt's loving soul through the Kingdom of Heaven.

With deepest condolences,
Linda and Kingman

Dave Orque

May 1, 2012

I have a lot of fun memories with Matt from riding our RD's in the City to running out of gas on the way back from skiing in Tahoe to just hanging out. You will greatly be missed by us all. Tell the Boys up there we said What's up. Love you bro.

Super Dave

Linda & Jim Martin

May 1, 2012

To my cousin Donna, her husband, and children and their families: Our deepest sympathies on this tragic loss.

Tom Hardy

April 30, 2012

Elliot and Donna... I am devastated to hear your tragic news! it's a long time since the happy days when Milan and I had our American home in your offices as we put together our 'Pictorial North American Wine Atlas' I have wonderful memories of those days and your warmth and generosity as a family and how it rubbed off on your staff and everyone that came in contact with you.. Whilst I heard much of your children in those days but never met them, but I know how much you loved and nurtured them. Of recent times and being only new to 'facebook' I have seen the many 'posts' about Matthew made by you so lovingly Elliot.. Last year I tragically lost one of my twin sons Andrew in the prime of his life at 33 years of age.. I know it is an inconsolable loss.. but we must go on and the strong loving family you have built will gather around you and you around them to comfort each other. Please accept my heartfelt condolences...

Nicole Blackmon

April 29, 2012

I light this candle for my friend Matt Mackey. For 20 years you brightened my life and taught me to embrace the natural: swimming holes, perseid showers, fishing, flowers, chasing pigs, riding motorbikes, and hammocks in the sun...Thank you!
My heartfelt condolences to the whole Mackey family.

Roy Castrejon

April 29, 2012

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Mackey Family. A 'Thank you' to Matt's parents for bringing into this world a wonderful and generous human being. He was a true friend. I will always cherish his memory.

Janice-Jerry Apgar

April 28, 2012

We will miss you! Our hearts go out to all of your family members. May the wonderful memories of you live on through your children and their children.

April 28, 2012

Dearest Malena, Marisol, Maria, Donna, Elliott and family:
Your pain must be immeasurable. We feel so sad for all of you to have suffered Matts loss. We will all have memories of the times we shared on Cavedale Road. Our family will be available for ANYTHING that we can do to help you through the tough times now and on the future.

I had spoken to Matt on Cavedale for about 6-8 minutes the Friday before this happened....amoung other things, we spoke about Marisol being on the picture wall at Dr. Irish's and Malena soon to be....what wonderful girls they are...and how he loved them.

Please know we love you all,
Catherine Dale-Jablonowski
Brennie Dale
Michael Jablonowski

Tom and Carol Brandi

April 27, 2012

I will always remember the adventures of Matt and my son Rico, creative, playful, mischevious, full of life boys,and Matt with a wonderful smile on his face.Our love and prayers go to Matt and his wonderful family.

Nick Hanni

April 27, 2012

Rest in peace Matt, you will live on in the my fond memories of great times gone by..

April Heath

April 27, 2012

Matt, I'll always remember the fun times I had running around the mountain with you, and seeing the love in your eyes for your beautiful daughters. Sending all my love and strength to the Mackey family XOXXO

April 27, 2012

Matt, your loss is felt deeply. My heart goes out to all family and friends mourning this loss. Matt had a special light that we are all very fortunate to have known. I will always remember Matt for his playful, trickster and adventurous spirit, but also for his very creative and caring sensitive side as well. Love you Matt. May you rest in peace, and in our hearts.
Joe Churchill

Jake Ibarra

April 27, 2012

I had the privilege of calling Matt a friend for over 25 years. Matt I will miss you always and never forget that twinkle in your eyes. To the family you are in my prayers and I am deeply saddened by the loss. Love, Jake McKenna-Ibarra

April 27, 2012

Dear Donna, Elliott and family,
our hearts go out to you. We are so very sorry and sad for your loss.
Helga and Rolf Piro, Mississauga, Ontario

Keri Closson

April 27, 2012

Dear Donna, Elliott, Jim, Paul and Elizabeth, our thoughts are with you - we are so sorry for your loss. Love Keri, Kent, Quinn and Mya

April 27, 2012

You will be missed dearly.........I love you brother Matt. Mike G.CBS

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