Jan. 5, 1983
- July 7, 2018
Matthew Daniel Matalamaki, 35, of Roseburg, Ore., and formerly of Cottonwood, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, from a tragic accident in Roseburg.
He is survived by his estranged wife, Ashlie Matalamaki; son Devon Matalamaki of Boise; daughter Bella Matalamaki; and son Weslee Matalamaki of Cottonwood; mother Frances Givens and her partner, Mark Johnson, of Clarkston; sisters Brandy Child and her husband, Kaulin, of Lewiston, and Vanessa Mauhar and her husband, Justin, of Pomeroy; nephews Hunter Child of Omaha, Neb., and Auston Child of Lewiston. He also is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, very close friends, stepmom Charm Sonnen, stepbrother Victor and stepsister Christa. While living in Roseburg, he met the light of his life, K.T. Jones, and her son, Laine. They were planning to marry one day. He also leaves behind his band of brothers at Performance Fab in Roseburg.
Matthew was a loving and caring father. He treasured and enjoyed spending time with his children. He loved skateboarding with his son, Devon, and mushroom hunting with Bella and Weslee. He was a loving son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Matthew didn't enjoy city life. His passion was the mountains, whether he was in Cottonwood or Roseburg. He enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, hunting, camping, mushroom hunting or just taking a drive on a country road.
Matthew graduated from Lewiston Alternative School. He was employed as a millwright at Performance Fab, LLC in Roseburg. He always wanted to be a welder and a millwright and fortunately got that chance in Oregon. He was very proud of his welding jobs and his certifications and shared these with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arne "Butch" Matalamaki, and his grandparents. Matthew will be greatly missed by everyone.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be announced for a later date.
