Monte Vista resident Matthew Eddie Medina, 29, died December 4, 2023 at his home in Monte Vista, surrounded by his family and under Hospice care.

Matthew was born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 22, 1994 to Eddie Medina, Jr., and Tracie Wilson Medina.

He worked for 5 years as a Lineman and installing fiber line. Matthew enjoyed climbing poles in true lineman fashion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and making many camping memories with his family.

Matthew had a passion for making others laugh and smile. He brought joy to everyone he encountered. He treasured his memories from high school sports, and was proud to be a Pirate. Matthew was also a true warrior in life.

He is survived by his parents Eddie and Tracie Medina of Monte Vista; his sister Erika Medina of Monte Vista; his grandparents Dick and Linda Wilson of Center, CO, Eddie, Sr. and Becky Medina of Monte Vista, CO; his aunts and uncles Cinda (Sam) Andrew of Bloomfield, N.M., Anita Wilson of Pueblo, CO, Shelly (Moses) Garcia of Alamosa, CO, Stephanie Sanchez of Denver, CO, Pam (J.R. Rodriguez) DeLuna of Las Vegas, NV, and Daisie (Bobby) Gomez of Monte Vista, CO; as well as his cat Sadie and numerous cousins and extended family and friends.

Matthew is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Betty Wilson, his grandmother Diane Gonzalez, and his cousin Jessica DeLuna.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Valley Church of the Nazarene in Monte Vista. Contributions in his memory are suggested to Parkview Foundation, and may be made at https://www.parkviewmc.com/ways-to-give/foundation/donate/

Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes and words of comfort for Matthew's family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com