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Matthew Merritt Obituary

Matthew C. Merritt 2/10/1962 – 10/6/2008 Today would have been your 49th Birthday. Happy Birthday, Matt. We have thought of you every day. Your smile, patience and sense of humor are remembered by everyone who knew and loved you. Moving on without you is hard, but at least we had the extra six years, your perseverance and upbeat battle were an inspiration to everyone. Your family was everything to you. Please visit: memorialwebsites.legacy.com/matthew_merritt_tucsonaz/homepage.aspx.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 10, 2011.

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Miguel Rojas

February 10, 2011

Merritt family,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You are in our prayers.

Rojas Family
Marcos J. Rojas
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