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BORN
1989
DIED
2010
Mathew Westhoven Obituary
Mathew is survived by his mother, De Anna Quinto of Yuma and Apache Junction, Arizona; father, Brian Westhoven of Phoenix, Arizona, son, 5 month old Huxley; fiancee, Rikki Francis of Apache Junction, Arizona; brothers, Charles Fry (Nicole) of Mesa, Erik Fry of Mesa, and Jacob Westhoven of Riverbank, California; sister, Bretta (Ralphie) Straub of Apache Junction, Arizona; maternal grandparents, Larry and Pat Karvoski of Yuma; fraternal grandmother, Nancy Smith of Phoenix; niece, Cloe Fry; nephews, Skyler and Eli Straub; step-dad, Chris Fry of Mesa; aunts, uncles, cousins; special uncle Jimmy Yeghoian of Yuma, and many friends from Yuma and Apache Junction.
Mathew had a kind heart and was always for the lost and lonely. Mathew's services were held in Mesa at The Wise Choice funeral home on April 28, 2010. He will never be forgotten. We will miss you!
Precious Son;
God, I know you gave your precious son
To give us life with you.
But we didn't want our son to leave,
Cause he was precious too,
We all are special in your eyes
And all to you return.
We know our son will not come back,
And for this our hearts still yearn.
Our time on earth is for learning,
And when our lessons are through,
Our Lord will choose the time we leave
And we come back to you.
Our precious son is with you,
And there will be a day,
That we too will leave this earth,
And you will be wide open,
And the wait will be worthwhile,
When we see again our precious son,
And the splendor of his smile. ANONYMOUS
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Memories and Condolences
for Mathew Westhoven
De Anna Quinto
June 15, 2023
My Beautiful son, Mathew
I couldn´t bring myself to write here at the anniversary of the day you left this Earth for Heaven. Son they´re are no words that can explain how much I miss you in life, I still hurt through the 13 years you´ve been gone as if it were yesterday. I think about so much how my life would be different if you would have stayed. Living without you hurts so much inside, I keep thinking to myself what you would be doing, what kinda career you would have chosen, Where you´d be living, What you´d like to do on the Weekends, I know you would have been a great Father to Huxley. When I see him he looks just like you, a mini me. You would have been great at what ever you chose to do in life. I so Miss and Love you like crazy. My baby boy until I get there keep watching over me I love you so much you still mean the world to me and will always...
Huxley F.
March 31, 2023
Every time I think of you, I miss you more and more, but the important thing is that we are still family. I really wish I could have been able to know more about you. Mom doesn't really talk much about you, but I still miss you and think of you. I miss you, Dad. -Huxley Francis
Mom
June 1, 2022
Son each day that passes I think of you, I still find it hard to believe your not around. 12 years is along time, but it seems so much more than that. I´m getting older now and probably won´t be to long before I see you again. I wait for our reunion. All my love my little man.
Love mom
Brent
April 26, 2022
Matt,
Today mark's 12 years without you here. Still filled with sorry and guilt that I was not there. I miss you every day and hope that one day we will see eachother again. Everytime I watch a little bit of South Park, it still makes me smile. I can only imagine the young man you would be today. Miss feeding you "marnay" in the morning. It's not the same without you.
B
March 10, 2022
"Ecko" was a cool kid for the short time I got to know him just 2 months before his untimely passing. He always made me smile when he danced to rap music that we'd listen to and his hair would naturally stand up like Edward Scissorhands sometimes haha.
RIP to "the last boss left"
Adrian Homack
September 4, 2021
My condolences to the family of this amazing soul it's been a little over 11 years since you've left this world I know you're somewhere better. Matt you were a brother to me I miss you like crazy and swear sometimes I can still hear you rest easy brother I'll see you when I see you
Mrs Gutierrez
June 7, 2010
My sympathies to Brian, De Anna, Rikki, Huxley, Charles, Erik, Jacob and Bretta, the death of a loved one is a hard time to endure, especially when it comes at such an early age. Please have faith Westhoven family, that you will see Matthew again. John 11:25-26 says "I (Jesus) am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." Revelation 21:4 speaks of a time when death, will be no more. Have faith that you will see him again, my condolences to the family
Always a fan of the camera
Bretta Straub
May 19, 2010
Bretta Straub
May 19, 2010
Bretta Straub
May 19, 2010
Bretta Straub
May 19, 2010
Miss that smile
Bretta Straub
May 19, 2010
Mathew and I
Bretta Straub
May 19, 2010
May 15, 2010
I cannot begin to imagine the pain and heartache you all must feel, from losing Matthew. I have not seen Matthew since he was a baby, so I cannot say that I really knew him...but I would have liked too. I am sure he was a very nice young man. He is so much more than that, to many of you. He was your son~ your grandson~ your brother~ your nephew~ your cousin~ your friend~ your fiancé~ and your dad. I am sure Matthew held a very special place in your hearts and in your lives and I hope and pray that God will comfort each and every one of you during this difficult time in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Noelani and Kyle
Jacob Westhoven
May 12, 2010
where to begin i do not know
what well do now we do not know
you were taken so young
before your real life had begun
for what reason god wanted you now
one day i hope to figure out some how
i love you little brother your in my heart tell the end
you and me will always be best friends
we didnt get to spend much time together on this earth
but the same blood ran through our viens from birth
my heart aches and tears fall
but i must remain strong and stand up tall
bub i know youll watch over me each day
as i live on this unfair earth from night to day
keep us all safe and prtect us from harm
and fill our hearts up and make us smile with your charm
so ill say goodbye for now i love you my friend
its Mathew and Jacob Westhoven until the very end!!!!!
May 12, 2010
lil brother you will always be missed
heather phx,az
May 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayer's are with the family..Linda Jones.,.Noble, Okla.
grandma
May 11, 2010
Mathew: I love you so much and I will never let you out of my heart, You will always be remembered as my baby. I will see you someday and we will always be together. God holds you in his hands now as I did when you were a baby. Rest in peace my angel I love you. grandma
Dad
May 10, 2010
"I LOVE YOU SON"Rest in Peace My Angle.You are "FOREVER" IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.I miss you son,I wait for the day when i will get to see you again.SET IN STONE
LOVE,
DAD
chyanne beyer
May 10, 2010
condolence brain.
sorry for ur lost:( but i love u and he will always be in our heat:(
May 10, 2010
Mathew,
I know we were never that close But you will always hold A place in my heart and mind.Untill we meet again You will not be forgotten I love you and will miss you.
Sincerely,
Your Uncle Jimmy
BRIAN WESTHOVEN
May 10, 2010
Hello my sweet and precious Son I Love You and miss you so much.I know I will see you again someday ,but it is so hard not being able to hold you .You will forever be in my heart and prayers I MISS YOU SON LOVE FOR FOREVER SET IN STONE DAD
Tammy Morrison
May 10, 2010
My thoughts are with all of you, may you find peace. He meant so much to alot of people.
Vicki Fraser
May 10, 2010
Dear Deanna and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. No mom should have to bury her child. Find peace in knowing that Grandma was there with him when he passed. Sincerely, Vicki
Bretta Straub
May 10, 2010
Im going to miss you little brother! I will see you again some day untill then I know your watching over me!
Love
Sissy
Dannie/Buell Burgess
May 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We know this is a rough time for all of you. May God
bless and keep you in his loving arms. Love, Dannie and family.
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