1973
2015
To Those I Love
When I am gone, release me, let me go. You musn't tie yourself to me with tears. Just be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on, so if you need me, call, and I will come. Though you can't see, or touch, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all of my love around you, soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile, and say "Welcome Home".
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May 4, 2016
Christtian Valdellon
Ive met Matt a couple times here in LA through a car forum starting from early 2000's. I am saddened to her his name every once in a while when i browse the net and hear of him. I vividly remember the day we went to a MOD event and him and his son brought pizza since we were all hungry. Fantastic guy, and I know the galant community will miss him!
December 16, 2015
Dong Hyun Choi
I knew Matt from when we were pre-teens in 1982 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in Mrs. Linda Thomasons class of 4J at what was RICS back then (Riyadh International Community School), before it became SAIS-R and now AIS, Riyadh. Due to my lack of the English language, I found it hard to make friends as a new 4th grader with little English. Among the few kids in the class that I did not get into fights with was Matt. There was no anger in this boy. A peaceful soul by nature, the kindness and the beautiful heart he had for others was there even back then, as a small kid, aged 9 years old. Around quarter a century later, Matt found me on Facebook and we got back in touch. He was the first person for me to do so from those years, that era of my life from the early 80s. Like our teacher Mrs. Thomason, I was thrilled. I could see how a truly loving and caring man Matt had become. I was a little too late to see Matt again but I know he lives through Kathy, Nick and Lauryn and he will. It was a privilege to have shared times with Matt. I want to say, thank you. Matt will always have a special place in my heart.
December 4, 2015
David Domanski
Matt, you were a great inspiration to all of us on TheGalantCenter.org. We are all in your debt for your positive and bright personality. Our community is better for having had you when Rich moved on, you are always going to be remembered. Once more, we voted you our Member of the Month. Thanks for all you did for our community.
November 22, 2015
Nizar Khoury
Matt and I met way back in the Saudi Arabia days. We were skinny little twerps running around the compound without a care in the world. We spent a lot of time at the playground, the pool and the rec center. He would sit there and buzz in my ear whenever I played Dig Dug, trying to keep me from breaking his high score. We shared a lot of laughs and great times. We reconnected on Facebook many many years later, in 2009. It was great to see that he was still the same happy-go-lucky guy that I remembered from my childhood. Of course he wasn't a skinny little twerp anymore, but he was even funnier than ever. Matt was a good dude. I'm really going to miss him.
Till we meet again old friend.
November 20, 2015
Kim Snyder
Mac Attack... You made so many smile. Your A guardian angel for many. Will miss your Bill Clinton impersonating as well as your Juan the gardener.your family and your heart maybe not by blood. Very much missed
November 19, 2015
Linda Thomason
I was Matt's fourth grade teacher in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was a precious young man back then. Many years later we found each other on Facebook and I was absolute thrilled. I enjoyed his quick wit and funny posts; he always made me laugh and brightened my day. I feel like I got to know his family too and will keep all of you in my prayers. I am so sad that he is gone and I will miss him.
November 19, 2015
Isaac David
On behave of leaders and members of church, we will to say that we will miss you best friends and we will be praying for you family.
November 19, 2015
Darlene Brown
RIP Matt, so glad after working long distance together through DRS I finally got to meet this wonderful man in person.
November 18, 2015
Nancy O'Connor
I knew Matt from Multi-Comm (MC) and met him in the early 1990's. He was one of the funniest people and had me in stitches. If anyone could find the humor in anything, it was him. He was also one of the bravest friends I knew. I know heaven gained an angel, but I will miss him dearly.
November 18, 2015
Gio ARETOS
I first met Matt, gosh, i don't know how many years ago. has to be at least 10, if not more. Matt and family were customers at my family's restaurant, Sonio's Cafe. Through the years we became friends. Matt was an amazing person. I know you all know it because he has touched so many people, and I am no different. One of the only people I know who ALWAYS had a smile on his face, always was able to make people laugh, and always had a way about him that instantly made you like him. People like that are special, and it is sad that he is gone. I'm glad that he is no longer suffering, but I know that his family and friends will miss him dearly. Matt, you made this world a better place, and truly lived by the golden rule. I will miss you my friend.
November 18, 2015
Jill Lake-Cleaver
I met Matt at my brother's wedding, in 1997 I believe. He was one of my brother's best friends and has remained one of his best friends all these years. It's been a very long time since I saw Matt in person but I will never forget him basically being the life of the wedding reception and making me laugh until my stomach hurt. I've kept in touch with him through Facebook and he never lost that sense of humor. I hurt for his family and also my brother who are all grieving the loss of an amazing human being. So many people loved this man. He will stay forever in our hearts until we can all laugh with him once again.
November 18, 2015
Michelle Carrillo
Matt was such a positive, uplifting person. He made all who knew him want to better. I can't think of a better legacy.
November 18, 2015
Lauryn Clason
Daddy, I still think you will be coming up those stairs, with take out because we didn't feel like making dinner
November 17, 2015
Kyle Young
Knowing Matt for the amount of time I did made me a better person. He was very loved and will be sadly missed.
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