I think of Mathew when I look at the stars and think he is looking down on Kim and Frank. He is with you in spirit, watching over you both. 

AS WE CELEBRATE YOU MATHEW TODAY,,, KNOW THAT THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE AIR IS WARM... YOUR MEMORY WILL FOREVER BE IN MANY HEARTS TODAY AND ALWAYS... WE MISS YOU SO SO MUCH... ITS JUST WRONG WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU... WE MISS YOUR LAUGH,, YOUR JOKES...AND THE GREAT TUNES OF MUSIC WE ALL SHARED... MISSING YOU DEARLY
LOVE MOM AND DAD. XOXOX

thinking about you all the time

Happy Birthday Mathew, as Jahshua celebrates his Birthday on the same day we think of you as well celebrating in Heaven. WE LOVE YOU

Toasting Mathew on his 26th birthday. 
Always in our thoughts and forever missed.

As our morning begins today,,the sun is shining,, the air is warm and the flowers are blooming. Thats pretty much what our Matt was.. full of strength no matter how hard the wind blew... always saw the light in his day no matter how dark the skies became.. and he bloomed into such an amazing man. He carried alot of weight on his young shoulders and never wanted to burden anyone for asking for help. He looked at life as.. WELL THIS IS THE HAND I WAS DEAULT WITH,,, I HAVE TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT,,,,he had many family and friends support him along his journey,,,you all know who you are... so today marks Mathews 26th birthday. If you knew anything about Mathew then you know he is celebrating with lots of cheer,,, fireworks ..his dog Freddy and probably a great game of baseball.... so even though so many challenges are happening for so many at this time.... Remember him today and make a toast.. look up to the stars and toast a drink,,,xo HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATHEW LOVE MOM AND DAD... XOXO WE MISS YOU LIKE NOTHING ELSE..XO LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER

forever in our hearts

Think of you Mathew, this year and in all the years to come. 

forever your life will be remember
for the love and laughter
that flowed
to you and from you
always

REMEMBERING YOU TODAY SEPT 19 WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT THE FIRE HALL. 
LOVE ALWAYS MOM

As I woke up this morning the house was quiet and still.. no dogs barking.. no cats meowing,, but the air was cold. I felt as if the temp in the house was turned way down. You see, Mathew today is your 23rd birthday and your card sits on your bed. I can only imagine and hope that where the next world takes us... you are celebrating the way you should be. With loved ones... I can tell you,, it was a very quiet day here. I tried to keep busy and putts around but just needed time. There is a beautiful plant called a Peace Plant that a dear friend asked me to bring home for you today and put in on your table. I think you would love it,, full of new green lush leaves .. your favorite color. Also 3 roses representing you and dad and myself. I am sorry no birthday cake yet but Monday we will celebrate. Nezia brought over a stunning colourful hanging plant .. it now hangs out on the porch. You see, all I ask of anyone that they never forget you and somehow pay it forward as you always did. I know that your listening to some great tunes, the volume is turned up and even playing WOW. I have to imagine where you are is a place of Peace, Pain Free and Stars so bright to hang off. The days are long and empty but know that you are the first thing we think of when we wake up and the last thing we think of when we sleep. Nothing has changed.. and yet everything has changed. Our boy,,, know that we remember today like it was 23 years ago.. The most amazing gift we were Blessed with is having you. Happy Birthday my boy,,, We love you and Miss you dearly,,, we will meet again. xoxox

Happy birthday Matt, miss you buddy hope the heavens are throwing you a party, see you soon buddy.

I am looking up today and I trust
you are looking down
Because today is your birthday and I am
insisting on smiles and not a single frown
I know this is what you would ask for
because you always thought of other folk
So look at your smiley family laughing and
having a joke

We always puzzled what to buy you when this
day came each year
You would always say “nothing - as long as you
visit I know you care”
So we would do the usual, buying you gifts that
would be useful one day
and you would express your delight as you put them quietly away

I like to think you are looking down on us in your
caring way
Especially today which is very special because
today is your birthday
So I hope the angels are singing and you are
celebrating big style
But take a moment from your celestial celebrations to
spend with us looking down for awhile

Never forget Happy Birthday!

Missing Mathew today which would have been his 22nd birthday. Sending him love in heaven!

forever and always
we are not our bodies
we are the spirit that resides inside
we all will walk through that door
and be welcomed home again
till that moment
with a smile, and a giant wave of love
I think of you and remember you
daily

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Two years ago today ,, we lost the best son anyone could ask for. You lost your ulimate best friend (bro) and family and friends lost a true Hero. The world is so empty without Mathew here. Things that used to matter no longer have a place for us. Some may say we are being hard on ourselves and that Mathew wouldn't want it this way. Honestly, some days are easier I guess than others but nothing changes in the heart. One day at a time I hear so often. The clock ticks, and ticks and ticks... Even though 2 years ago may seem long to some,,, its only a few breaths away for us. We miss you Mathew so much and just can't understand why you were choosen to have such hardships to deal with... We hope the Angels know what they have in the STARS ABOVE.

a light in the sky
that's what you are now
a soul so bright
you fill the night sky
love
that's all we are
that's all we take
and you my friend
are loved

remembering you everyday

I always thought I'd dance at Mathews wedding but God had other plans. I'll always remember his happy smile and his fun mischief.  Happy 21st birthday, I hope heaven has Ice cream cakes!

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never far from my thoughts
always in my heart ♥♥

I saw the joy
I felt the love
I remember the laughter
I know the strength
he shared
he was
he gave
he received
he left for us
to carry on
with love
I keep your memory alive

Can it really be a year since you left us?
You are thought of often and will be missed forever. It was wonderful to have known you. Rest in peace.

I had the privilege of teaching Mathew in my Gr.3 class at Our Lady of Victory. I have such fond memories of Mathew; such a kind, gentle soul. He got along with everyone and kept such a positive outlook. Amazing that he was able to be so positive at such a young age considering what he was going through. My heart goes out to Mr.and Mrs.Tietz and to Mathew's family and friends. He is greatly missed and we are all better for habing known him. Rest in Peace Mathew, God bless you!

Mathew was a student of mine when he attended Our Lady of Victory. He was a gentle soul and although we have lost an angel here, Heaven has gained such a wonderful spirit. Mathew, this loss continues to break my heart. May you always know that you were truly loved. Keep smiling in Heaven and know that you have left a beautiful print on my heart forever. Blessing you always for touching my life. You will never be forgotten. Elena Succi

Happy 20th birthday Matt ! Miss seeing you around I know that you are always around me and your good friends that were close to you throughout your life, I know your watching over all of us each and everyday. I know that your always around and I've had great times with you when we hung out and I know we will continue our friendship soon. Happy 20th birthday Matt party hard up in heaven ! You will be forever missed, from your good friend Matthew De Persiis

Its Because of Matt i am where i am with dogs today..

It started when him and his best bud Freddy came for a walk with my newer addition shadow, I was about 13 years old, we walked down jasper park and shadow started acting up, I was tugging and pulling the leash looking at Freddy walk beside matt leash-free.. stress free, I looked at him and said "how.. TEACH ME YOUR WAYS" he laughed and threw his arm on my shoulder grabbed shadows leash and said.. "just breath..relax"
feeling like an idiot I looked away as if to say, yea okay matt breathing isn't going to help me with this dog.. he gave shadow a little tug and with a stern voice said "walk with me shadow" and I swear to you the rest of the way that dog walked beside him... to this day my command is "walk with me"... matt, Thank you, for showing me patience and guidance for proving to me that sometimes all we need to do is just breath, i miss you every day and i know you are always around me. I'm sorry for the bad times we have gone through but i assure you that there is nothing but good memories over powering them all, you where a true honest and loyal friend and still are. xoxoxo -boonie.
happy birthday

Happy 20th birthday Mathew. You're far away but you have left a wonderful presence here on earth that will always be remembered. Keep smiling down on us all!

im so sorry for your loss.

Mathew will always be remembered for all the times he made us happy, the way he made everyone laugh, the way he was always happy and treated everyone with respect will always show how great of a person Mathew was. Mathew was a great friend of mine and I will always remember all the times when we were younger either playing sports, playing video games, hanging out at his house, going to his birthday party in elementary school every moment I had being good friends with Mathew I will always cherish because Mathew was a great person, a great role model and the strongest person I've ever met. Mathew was the strongest person I've ever met he wen through so much and alway had a smile on his face, Mathew shows us to never give up and one day we will meet again Mathew my great friend, he's watching from above and Mathew will never be forgotten.

Friends Forever,

Explaining the definition of true friendship is certainly difficult to write into simple words. The past couple months have been a rollercoaster of emotions for everyone I’m sure and instead of explaining how sick he was or how much he suffered in the way he did, I decided to share with you the Mathew I will forever remember, despite his uninvited illness he was still an astonishing person.

Mathew was that type of person that never seemed upset or angry toward anyone. He was an honest and open person whom would speak his mind. We would spend our summer months as kids at the cottage swimming, fishing and just having fun. Since a young age I had stuck with Mathew through thick and thin and don’t regret a second of it. Nothing was more important to Matt than family and friends. We all have our own memories of him to share, so let’s remember and cherish those moments. He would want us to be happy.

Taking a step back from everything that has happened and reflecting on it has really opened my eyes as to how strong Mathew was and how proud I am of him. He continued to have a positive outlook on life no matter how bad things had gotten. He would always be there I will be my role model. My beloved brother you will be forever remembered.