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Matthew A. Mesa

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Matthew Mesa Obituary

Mesa, Matthew A., from Davie, Florida passed away on Friday December 17th. He was born July 31, 1988 and attended Western High School. Survivors are his parents Alexander and Janet Mesa; 2 brothers Christopher and Stuart Mesa; grandparents Hugo Mesa (Bertha Fernandez) of Hialeah, Wilhelmina Hensley of Burnsville, NC; aunt Florence Jones of Oceano, CA, uncle Wesley and aunt Wanda Hensley and 4 cousins of Burnsville, NC. He was predeceased by his grandmother Ann Mesa and his grandfather Edgar Hensley. Matthew was a good friend to many people therefore he is survived by many friends. There will be a visitation Tuesday December 21st from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a chapel service at 7:30pm. Burial will be in North Carolina. Services are entrusted by The Family Tribute Center, 2895 SW 64th Ave., Davie, Florida 33314.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Dec. 20, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Mesa

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51 Entries

Belinda Buchanan

December 13, 2005

Jan, Alex, Chris & Stuart: It seems impossible that it could be almost a year since Matthew's passing. We're stilling praying for you all and especially with the Holidays approaching. Continue to cling to God for your strength. He can give comfort when no one else can. Love and hugs. Belinda

Brooke Buchanan

November 21, 2005

Alex,Jan,Chris,and Stuart, I have been thinking about you guys a lot lately and I just wanted you to know that I'm saying a prayer for all of you right now, and will continue to do so, especially through these next couple of months.For some reason, today I felt compelled to tell you guys again that I love you all and I'm thinking of and praying for you still!! I love you!

Keri Lovell

September 12, 2005

Matt.... i think about you a lot and how much i miss u..... since elementary school i've known you and you were a great person! I got to say hi to you before you passed away and i will always remember you! Always thinking of you......

laaaara

July 31, 2005

man we've had some awesome times together.

its your birthday woo happy birthday hahah.

I pray for you and your family every night. I love you and I hope your safe.

breakfast club & nips 4 lyfe

haha i eat them all the time now you and logan got me hooked.dude coffee is so the best

<3

noelle rodriguez

March 11, 2005

hey matt,

i was sitting in my room the other day thinking of you and i just thought that i would say hi,i miss you so much ,i hope your in a happier place,please watch over all of us,i love you man

R.I.P

Kristen

February 7, 2005

Matt, it has been too long here on Earth without you.. I miss your smiles and your jokes.. everyone misses you so much .. I send all my hugs and kisses to you..

Jill Mann

January 10, 2005

I met Matt in grade school. There are few memories I still have of him becuase it ended too soon. There is no words to express how sorry I am to his family. I just wanted them to know that he touched so many hearts and even though I haven't talked to him in years, I cry every time I think about it.

Michael Karamat

January 7, 2005

I was always considered the fourth Mesa child, and because of that Matthew was like a brother to me. He was my camping buddy when Stuart and Chris were busy, he was the last one who could fit through the doggy door when I got locked out, and he was the one I could always count on to laugh about any situation. He would try to do anything asked of him, and never asked for anything in return. It won't ever be the same without him, but I can still hear him laughing and I know that he is watching over us, taking care of us more than ever now. To Jan, Alex, Chris and Stuart, I love you all and will always be here for you.

Kylie Woska

January 4, 2005

Matt, sweetie, you'll be missed dearly by many but never forgotten! I will always remember the good times we had everyday.You would always be there to put a smile on any one and everyones face!I know your in heaven right now looking down at all of us...i love you matt and you'll always have a place in my heart!

Albert Lucero

January 1, 2005

we meet in 6th grade u were funny always with a smile never looking down. we had meny fun times, now wishing for meny more. even we lost touch in high school we had fun. reilly hope to see u agian somehow. *your mexican friend*

The Mesa Family - Alex, Jan, Chris, and Stuart

January 1, 2005

Thank you to all the family and friends who have been there for my family and me during the most trying time of our lives. Though all the feelings of love and emotional support we have received we have been blessed with a comfort of sprit that allows us to deal with our loss in a much less traumatic way. The phrase “Thank You” cannot fully express the heart felt appreciation we feel towards every prayer and every word of sympathy we received. Although the future may be difficult, we know we have true friends and we want to tell you all that we love you. May God bless you all and keep you safe.

Laurie and Chris Karamat

December 27, 2004

A few days have gone by. Each day we have thought about Matt and even though we know the dreadful truth that he is gone from our mortal world, we are still somewhat in denial that it happened. With all our hearts we wish we could bring him back. But we cannot. His family will never see him graduate, never see him as a husband or Dad, never share another birthday or Christmas, or even a silly joke. So what can we do ? Perhaps through living our lives more fully we can live a bit more for Matt. Let us appreciate what we have - our children, our parents, the blue sky, waking every morning. Let us "stop and smell the roses" more and when we do, let us think of Matt and hope he is happy and at peace.

Alex Dipasquale

December 24, 2004

Matt ill nnever 4get u.U were my bestfriend I no ur in heaven looking down at us all the time i miss u so much.B good up there lol ill c u up therewhen its my turn 2 go

Alex Dipasquale

December 24, 2004

ill never forget u mat u were my best friend and also my funniest. We would see each other in the halls and we would walk around 4 like 10 min talking about nuthing but we would still laugh about everything eachother said i miss u so mmuch class is not the same without u be good up there ill see u soon

Mr. Greenfield

December 24, 2004

I will always remember how you were never afraid to be a little different, Matt. You were in my class at Western and I always looked forward to seeing you. You are loved and will be missed by many.I know you are probably one of the few angels with blue or green hair and I pray you are at peace. God Bless you and all your family and friends.

Comperatore Family

December 23, 2004

May God be with you.. Bless everyone in the familey. We are so sorry about your lost. If there is anything that we can ever do, we are here

Courtney Grosse

December 23, 2004

I've known Matt since 5th grade, he was actually the very first person i talked to because i was new in the neighborhood and i went on the bus and i was sitting by myself and he lives right around the corner and it was his bus stop and he came on and said hi to me and smiled and back then i was shy and i muttered a little "hello" and the whole ride to Silver Ridge Elementary he was just talking to me and saying all these funny jokes. Ever since then we would talk and joke around. Matt could always make someone laugh no matter what mood someone would be in, we will never forget him. May you Rest in Peace

Lacey

December 22, 2004

i didnt know matt but from what i heard, he was an awesome friend. i wish i could have known him before he passed. he will forever be looking down on those he loved. stay strong.

Rickey and David Smith

December 22, 2004

Dear Jan, Alex, Stuart, and Chris...

We wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and will miss Matt very very much. We both have so many great memories of him gorwing up together, we're extremely saddened to see him go. This has delivered a very harsh blow to the both of us.

To Matt...

We know you're out there somewhere, and we will never forget you, the camping trips, the late night manhunt, the sleepovers at uncle Dave's house, the trampoline tricks, the bee's nest in your clubhouse, the birthday party sleepovers and pouring ketchup in peoples eyes, the skateboarding in your front yard, the times we tricked Chris into doing ridiculous things... It was some of the fondest memories that my brother and I have. May you rest in peace, brother.

Christine Howell

December 22, 2004

Dearest friends,

Jan, Alex, Chris and Stuart. My heart aches for all of you and I feel so bad that I have not been able to be with you in Miami. I pray that the service tonight has helped you to find some closure and to know deeper in your hearts just how much Matthew loved each of you. Through Matts life each of you made pictures in your heart about the special times you had with him. In the next few days you will feel a lonliness in your lives and that is the time that you need to take those special pictures out of your heart and put them in your brain and ponder how no one will ever be able to take those special memories from you. I look forward to having you here with us in Burnsville. I LOVE ALL of you so much! Jan, my sister, my friend, my cousin....Hang Tough till you get here...I am praying for you!

Chris Odierno

December 21, 2004

Hey man, theres a lottt to say, lets see how much fits, lol.. anyway, we go back to 8th grade where i met you in i think science in 6th period. Good times dude, the rubber band fight was the craziest ever, next to the guitar string fight at ur house, lol.. ur huge projection tv that made that thud everytime u changed the channel.. the good times with Lauren and Kristen. The day we walked around ur neighborhood for NO reason because there was nothing better to do that day.. ur neverending attemps at kissing Lauren Marino back in 8th grade... man i miss the old times. And yea, 9th grade we didnt talk much, the whole middle school to high school was kinda odd because we didnt hang out much in summer, anyway, when 10th grade came we started talking again, im glad we had the time to hang out that we did, doing the projects at ur house and hanging out at Logans... anyway dude, as quoted in the song View From Heaven by Yellowcard,"I'm sure the view from Heaven beats the hell out of mine here." I know ur in Heaven right now, and im glad ur in such an amazing and impossibly imagined paradise.. i love you bro, never forget, and tell God i said hey.. Peace

RICK SMITH

December 21, 2004

JAN,AL,CHRIS,AND STEWART,

CARLENE AND I SEND OUR PRAYERS IN THIS MOMENT OF GRIEF. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MATT WITH ALL OUR SONS CAMPING AND BOATING AND WHAT A VITAL YOUNG MAN HE WAS AS HE MATURED. THERE IS A VOID IN ALL OUR LIVES WITHOUT MATTHEW.

Betty Kelbie

December 21, 2004

I'm very sorry for the lost of your son ... I've known him since 4th grade and all I can remember are all the times he made me laugh! There are no bad memories of Matt...and when I think of him the first thing I see everytime is the big simle on his face everyday! You have my prayer.

kelsey gilbert

December 21, 2004

John Michael's and my deepest sympathy go out to the Mesa family in this time of mourning. He was a wonderful person and always put a smile on other's faces. Matt will never be forgotten.

A Mom in Weston

December 21, 2004

To Matthew's Family: This tragedy has touched more lives than anyone could imagine. I, as many others, will say a prayer for you and light a candle for your beloved son, Matt.

Jordan Spennato

December 21, 2004

I new Matt Mesa and him me and matt and ryan butler always hung out and my friend told me just yesterday and i felt horrible and atleast know he is watching us from heaven

Jackie Slater

December 21, 2004

I didnt know Matt much at all I maybe have met him once, but I've heard about him and seen pictures. My heart goes out to the entire Mesa family,im sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

loren bowen

December 21, 2004

i barley knew matt, but i knew pleanty of people that were close to him, he was lawyas nice to me, even thought i probly only talked to him a couple of times, he was still always happy to see people, excpellialy luna. i just want to send out prayers to all of his family memebers and most inportanly matt. thanks and i wish we could of been better friend. love loren

Don Gombos

December 21, 2004

Matthew Mesa

To see a world in a grain of sand

Or heaven in a wild flower

To hold infinity in the palm of your hand

Or live eternity in an hour

Such is youth

God rest your soul

Anita Strickland

December 21, 2004

I did not know Matt but my daughter did. She said he was the sweetest and most caring person she had ever known. He really thought about other peoples feelings. I am heartbroken for your loss. Words cannot express my sadness for your family!! May God watch over you all and may you all be wrapped in Angels wings.

Kenneth Budowsky

December 21, 2004

All of us here at Children's Medical Center were deeply saddened to hear of Matt's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathies. He, his family and his friends will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Tricia Garcia

December 21, 2004

I did not know Matt But i just heard from my son Chandler who is on vacation in Rome that he heard from Lisa that Matt had gone to heaven. He couldn't believe it. He is sorry he could not be here for his friends who knew Matt too and for Matt's Family . Matt may the angels in heaven carry you in there arms and hold you like a mother would hold her New Born Child. Our Prayers are with the Messa Family and for Matt. May you always know that he will be watching over you ( His Family and his Friends) and the warm feeling you get or the smile that comes to your face for just no reason at all is Matt saying hello I am still with you My Family and my Friends and those who have touched my heart as I have done for them. Matt you will always be remembered . From all of us to you . Chandler Thompkins will miss you too. It only takes one meeting of laughter and happiness to have a memory that lasts a LIFE TIME.

Kyle Plesa

December 21, 2004

I think I only saw Matt once, maybe twice, but regardless my heart truly goes out to the Mesa family. There's no use trying to explain the pain in words. My prayers and support go to Matthew, Stuart, and the rest of the Mesa family. Here's a quote I found that is really true. "Death-the last voyage, the longest and the best". Matt's away from all the troubles of life, and is now in paradise.

Gabrielle Higgins

December 21, 2004

I didn't know matt either. But lisa is one of my best friends. She always speaks very fondly of matt. I met him once this summer. I had to go to work right after i met him, and i feel i missed out on getting to know a wonderful person that day. I'm praying for you and your family. I wish i could help in so many ways.

Cindy Chiapusio; (Kris Helton's Mom)

December 21, 2004

I didn't know Matt, but my son did. When I picked him up from his friends house Friday night he told me that he lost a friend that day. He mentioned that he wasn't close to Matt, but they had many mutual friends. He expressed how sad he was that he would never again see his face in school. I am a Mom, and I cried the whole drive home. I cried reading the messages left here in this guest book. I said a prayer that night; I prayed for all of Matt's friends sadness and confusion to be eased; I prayed for Matt to be at peace with God in Heaven; I prayed that his family will always know how precious their time together has been.

I lost a very dear friend when I was a senior at Western 20 years ago. I told his parents that I would remember him always. I still do remember him and all that he gave to this life.

Life is a gift.

Hold fast to your friends during this time and be there for each other.

You will remember this for the rest of your lives; the laughter and the tears...it's all apart of the purpose Matt had in this world.

Godspeed, sweet dreams...

James Rizzuto

December 20, 2004

Matt me u and butler were great friends in eighth grade, that was my favorite year because of that p.e class, i cant thank you enough for being a friend to me and i know your still up there and looking down on us, i will always remember you

James Rizzuto

December 20, 2004

Matt me and u and ryan butler were great friends when you were in eighth grade and i no ur up there looking down on all of us i wont forget u matt.

Belinda Chase

December 20, 2004

hey matt i have known u since the 8th grade and we got along some what i loved having u in my 4th hr this yr..no one can ever take ur place u were soo much fun to be around u always made 4th hr fun..u will be missed by soo many..and to matts family i am soo sorry for your loss...

December 20, 2004

I didn't know Matt at all, but it shows you how much it has affected everyone. My heart goes out to the family, and his close friends.

Jenn Bradley

December 20, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. My deepest sympathy. Although I only have spent a short amount of time with your family, I know Matt was an amazing person and will be missed.

Devyn del Valle

December 20, 2004

I didn't know Matt that well, but alot of my friends were close to him. I rember in the beginning of the year me and one of my friends would see Matt in the halls and I would always tell her how cute I thought he was and how he reminded me of Johnny Depp. I rember Luna confronting me about it and how Matt was embarrassed and wouldnt go with Luna to confront us and felt bad for us because he knew that Luna was going to say something! I rember laughing while talking to Luna because she told us that he didnt want to hurt our feelings. That the cutest thing someone has ever said! I also rember always seeing him smile. He really made an impact on our lives. Even though I barely knoew him, just seeing how loving and caring he was towards his friends. He always knew how to put a smile on someones face! I want you to know that we all are so sorry for your loss. Matt was a wonderful person and I will never forget the person he was. He'll be forever rembered.

lisa banschbach

December 20, 2004

although i didnt know matt extremely well, i do know that he was the only person who made me laugh all day long. He was in my first period and all he would do is make me smile. Its a very hard thing to understand but ill definitely keep the memories of matt with me always. Keep smiling Matt~ A tap a tap a tap a

Danny & Linda Hughes

December 20, 2004

Jan & family, Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that you need to be done in Burnsville please let us know and we will handle it for you.

Larry, Maria and Jenna Huffman

December 20, 2004

We didnt know Matt, but our daughter Jenna was a friend of Matts.She spoke of what a good person Matt was. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. The Huffman Family

Stefanie Borges

December 20, 2004

Matt, I didn't know you well. I met you through Logan, when we went to the mall one day. I do know that you were an awesome kid loved by a lot of people. You will be missed. You and your family and friends are in my prayers.

-Stefanie

Jeannine Jaffe

December 20, 2004

To Matt's family - my heart goes out to you. I'll say a prayer for Matt. Take care, Jeannine Jaffe

Lillie Allen

December 20, 2004

There are no words to be able to express our grief. We are deeply sorry for your loss. With loving sympathy always, Lillie and Jordan

Kim Edgar

December 20, 2004

Dearest Jan and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God bring you comfort and strength. Love, Kim

Linda Baker

December 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes to each of you, during this very difficult time. I feel much saddness for you and hope you feel some comfort in the happy memories you have to think of. God bless all of you.

Jennifer Todd

December 20, 2004

There are simply no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. With deepest sympathy.

A.J Todd (10th grade)

Larissa Casieri (10th grade)

And Family

noelle rodriguez

December 20, 2004

This is the stupidest memory ever that i have of matt but i remember last year on halloween while everyone else is at parties my friend and i went trick or treating and we went to matts house thinking that he wouldnt be home well he opened the door and before we knew it was him we screamed TRICK OR TREAT!!!! I was so embarrsed and matt histerically laughing at us our costumes didnt help us that much either...i used to have the biggest crush on matt in the 8th grade matt used to sit in front of me in science class and i couldnt wait untill he came to class, he always made me laugh.matt was a great person and a great friend of mine i will miss him very much and ill always remember the memories that i shared with him.

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