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Michael Treleaven
December 18, 2023
On 4 December 2023 was the sixth anniversary of Matthew's death. This hit me like bricks. I miss him so very, very much! He was a good, kind, gentle soul. I will love him the rest of my life.
Michelle Smith
December 4, 2020
My dearest brother, Matthew.. it’s been 3 years since you’ve gone to heaven. And I’ve missed you so much. I think of you, daily, and life isn’t the same. You are now a bright and shining star, watching over us all. I see you laughing, smiling, joking... you had the best sense of humor! How hard we would laugh! I was just telling a story of you, today, to a co-worker.. I can’t wait to see your smiling face, again, one day. You are a beautiful soul etched in my heart. I’m happy I haven’t cried today, but yesterday I shed tears... I love you, Matt-man. Your loving sister, Michelle
George Garcia
December 1, 2020
Matt and I worked together at Fred Meyer in Yakima Wa. back in the late 90's. We immediately hit it off at work and hung out sometimes outside of work. He was a kind and generous soul and I remember his smile and his voice as if it were yesterday. After he transfered back to the Puget Sound we kept in contact for a few years but after time I lost contact with him. Last I saw him he was living in Federal Way in the early-mid 2000's and I stopped by his place and we visited for a while. I remember his Welsh Corgies and I commented on how I would like to someday own one. He had gained a bit of weight since first I met him in '97 but he was the same kind Matt. That was the last time I ever saw him, that time in early-mid 2000's in Federal Way. Since then I kept asking people whom he knew if they'd heard from him or where he was and last I heard he was living in Spokane; I found this out from another Fred Meyer associate who's wife kept in contact with Matt. I searched, I called around, but I never got a hold of Matt and time went on but I never forgot him, always thinking "I need to find Matt and catch up with him". It was only today, Dec. 1'st 2020, almost 3 years to the day after his passing, that I came upon his obituary after Googling his name in Spokane and I am sitting here weeping for his loss. My sincerest heartfelt condolences go out to his surviving family members on the loss of their son and brother. He was a beautiful soul and all this time I never ever forgot him. My biggest regret is not going to Spokane to seek him out years ago, just to see him again. He was one of those people that you meet in this life that you never forget and that leaves an indelible mark on your heart. My heart is sunken. Rest in peace, Matthew. Love, your friend, George.
Charlie Whelan
January 20, 2018
Oh my dear friend! Thoughts about you have been so strong lately. So much so that I looked you up only to find you were gone. Thank you for being a part of my life and helping to send my life in a much better direction so long ago. We had so much fun back in the day. Your joy, your humor and your friendship have meant the world to me. You will always stay in my heart.
mtm at Lake Couer d'Alene, 15 June 2013
January 19, 2018
Here in Spokane several people have told me that they felt honoured to be invited to the celebration of Matty's life, which occurs on 20 January. I have been truly moved by this expression. Matty was sincerely liked by neighbours and others, here. I cry about his being gone, every day. He was my good, sweet, beautiful Matty! -- Michael Treleaven
January 18, 2018
Love and miss you always!
Thomas Moody
December 25, 2017
Matt my Son ,you are very much missed ,we know you sent us snow
from the heavens, Christmas Day , what a surprise , as you always
surprised us . There are just too many memories, all good , although
We had to pull you back a few times , your mother (Ali ) and I
are at a loss , to young too soon , my Son , I am sure we will be
getting together , on the other side , and once again hold hands and
stroll down tha yellow brick road ! Why , why ? You are still in our hearts . Sooner ....Love you my son ...Dad
Ellen Fietkau
December 25, 2017
Matt you will be truly missed. Prayers to your family.
Sonny Turner
December 24, 2017
Tom and Alice, we are so sorry to hear about Matt,our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.
Sonny and PeeWee Turner
December 24, 2017
Matty, Thank you for five beautiful, rich, loving years. You are my guy. -- Your guy, Mikey
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