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Mathew Willcox Obituary

Mathew Steven Willcox, 27, of Colorado Springs, passed away on April 12, 2011. Mat was born on April 11, 1984 in Colorado Springs to Steven and Penny (Wisdom) Willcox. He graduated from Rampart High School and took courses at Pikes Peak Community College. Mat worked as a pawn broker and helped run the family's local pawn shop. On July 18, 2010 he married Natalie Ostrom and together had two daughters. In his spare time he enjoyed playing guitar, snowboarding, riding his motorcycles and Mat also obtained his 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo when he was a child. Mathew is survived by his beloved wife, Natalie; parents Steve and Penny; sister, Stephanie; daughters, Alyssa and Kaylie; grandmothers, Patricia Wisdom and Joyce Willcox; great grandmother, Myrtle DiPace and many friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Max Wisdom and David Willcox. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80913.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 16, 2011.

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Linda Garcia

April 20, 2019

you are in our thoughts and prayers.Love Linda and Chris

Amber

July 12, 2011

I love you and miss you so much
Lucas and Branden were praying for you yesterday that you were having fun so have fun lots of it :)

July 1, 2011

Mat I miss you so much as do the boys we all grew up so fast I loved that we grew up together and that we played and laughed so much. I love that you have always been apart of my life and my kids life look down on your family and kiss your Girls your Mom/Dad and Wife-Dont forget Derrick everyday you are not here so they may feel your heart and love each day that passes. With all my heart I love you Amber

May 10, 2011

We are sooo sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Brandon, Kelly, Bradon, & Karleigh Baxter

Penny Willcox

May 8, 2011

My dear sweet son I cant say how much I love and miss you. My life will never be the same I will always have this empty hole in my heart that you filled.
Twenty seven years was not long enough, you will always be in my heart and I will never forget you my son. I just wish god would have gave us more time.
We will be together again and until that day Mathew please always look over us. I hope Daddy keeps you close until that day. I love you always with all of my heart Mathew.
I promise you we will all be here for your girls and Natalie. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Love Mom

Matt Siracusa

April 28, 2011

Mat,

We had a lot of great times together. I will always cherish the memories I have and be grateful I got to know such a great human being. From raising hell as kids to growing into men, you helped me so many times over the years and made me a better person. I'm glad I got to be a part of yours and your families life for so many years. I love you man, you'll never be forgotten.

Angela Garcia

April 28, 2011

Mat, you will be greatly missed. I remember when you were just a little guy and my mom would watch you. I was always excited when I knew you were coming over. You were like the little brother I never had and I'll never forget how you loved going to Showbiz and would always wanna see Billy Bob.

If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again. ~Author Unknown

Love you cousin,
~Angela and Christopher~

Dan Baker

April 28, 2011

Mat,
I am honored to have been able to share some great years with you buddy. You have helped to shape who i am today by allowing me to experience your friendship and family. I have lots of memories that i will cherish forever. You have always been a great friend to me and I'll miss you,
Baker

Kelsey Redmon

April 27, 2011

Mat,

I still cannot believe that you are gone. You were such an amazing, caring person, and you always looked after us growing up. Stephanie is like a sister to me, and you were like a brother, so it is very difficult to accept that you are gone.

You were so generous, fun, and cool to be around. I will never forget your contagious laughter and big smile. You were taken from this world much too young, but now you can rest in peace, as God is taking care of you.

You will never be forgotten! Your legacy will live on in your two beautiful daughters.

We all love you!

Natalie Willcox

April 27, 2011

Mat I miss you so much words cannot describe the pain we all are feeling. I can't imagine my life without you and, I know no one else can either. You truly were a Gift from God and brought so much happiness to so many people. I love you Always and Forever babe. Love your Wife and baby girls

Mat's 27th Birthday April of 2011

April 27, 2011

Las Vegas in August of 2010

April 27, 2011

Kaylie was born in June of 2010

April 27, 2011

Wedding in July of 2010

April 27, 2011

Amber Wedding 2009

April 27, 2011

Mat and Alyssa

April 27, 2011

Graduation 2004

April 27, 2011

Christmas 2006

April 27, 2011

In Loving Memory

April 27, 2011

Andrea Brown

April 27, 2011

Mat,
You were and always will be family to us. You will be missed dearly and thought of often. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Dale, Andrea, Brennan, Drew, Carly and Mike

derrick white

April 27, 2011

Mathew, I am honored to have been able to share so many fun and extreme experiences with you and will cherish those memories till the day i die. I love and miss you so damn much only god feels my pain level. I yet have been able to concept the reality of the situation and my current place in life. The one thing that i do know is that i got to share a peace of my life with one of the greatest men i have ever met and loved. Just so you know i will be doing everything in my power for natalie and the girls just as you know that i would. Penny and Steve have my fullest support and assistance on the roads that take them. You will always be forever loved and missed. Derrick, Amanda and kids....

Betty Shields

April 24, 2011

Penny and Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. You were truly blessed to have experienced Matt's 27 years with us. He was a beautiful young boy and turned out to be a wonderful young man.

joshua cody

April 22, 2011

I met Mathew and Natalie Wilcox my sophmore year at Rampart high school. He always looked after me like a big brother and i have always looked up to him. When i joined the military and left Colorado Springs my home, Matt and I continued to stay in contact throughout my whole time in the service. It has been a true blessing to know him and the Wilcox family for the time i did and all of our prayers are with you. Love and miss you brother and you will not be forgotten. R.I.P. Matt you will always live in our hearts and memories.

Stephanie Willcox

April 20, 2011

Mathew was an amazing friend and brother. We had our differences but at the end of the day we were family. Growing up we became a lot closer and he finally stopped picking on me lol. I just can't believe my brother is gone at only 27. He is truly missed and forever in our hearts. I will never fill this void in my heart but I thank God for all of the other parts of my life that he has touched. He will always be looking over my family and life will never be the same. Rest in peace Mat! We love and miss you like crazy!! Your little sister.

Lucas Braden Brown

April 19, 2011

My family and I were blessed for being able to know Mathew for the time we had together and the memories we shared. Mathew was blessed to the heavens and called on a new journey.
You will always be remembered in our hearts and Memories. Our family to yours with love and prayers

Lucas Braden Brown

April 19, 2011

April 19, 2011
My family and I were blessed for being able to know Mathew for the time we had togther and the memeories we shared. Mathew was blessed to the heavens and called on a new journey.
You will always be remembered in our hearts and Memories. Our family to yours with love and prayers

April 18, 2011

YOUR FRIENDS; RICK & STEPHANIE WILSON

GRISSELLE DETRES

April 17, 2011

My sweet boy, Matt Wilcox,
you r now at peace in God's loving arms. He will guide you through eternity. We miss you already. Till we meet again...forever LOVED.
Matt turned 27 yrs on Monday!
On Tuesday he entered eternal life.
Matt was part of our extended fam in Colorado....my children consider MATT THEIR BROTHER...especially Javier. Matt.... forever part of our family.

Nicole Santiago

April 17, 2011

Mat, we will miss you so much. You never failed to make us laugh and were an extended part of our family..a brother. That is how we will always remember you. I'm sorry I can't be there today but my thoughts are with you Steve, Penny, Stephanie, Natalie, and your beautiful daughters.

Miguel & Maira Medina

April 17, 2011

Matt is now with his grandfathers in the presence of the Lord. We will never understand why he was taken at this time, but we are grateful for the times we shared with him. Our hearts and prayers are with his family.

Donna and Randy Nelson

April 17, 2011

We could not be more heart broken for your loss. Please know that you can count on us as you and your family make this incredibly difficult transition in life.

Jimmy Radwanski

April 16, 2011

We'll miss you man. You'll always be in my memories from playin snow football as kids to walkin the halls at Rampart an cruisin Academy. I will say a prayer for your family an bless them with strength to get through this. Such a good guy. Miss ya man.

Beth Wilcox

April 16, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this sad and difficult time.

Giselle Santiago

April 16, 2011

I always call him Mateo, since he was little. I consider Mat my other little brother. He would always make me laugh when he would say "La Banana" :). I will miss him. I pray for his family and friends. He is loved by many. Love you Mateo, from your Big Sis Giselle Santiago

Kathy Antoon

April 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time The Antoon and McMahon Families

Travis and Ashley Gutierrez

April 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult time. God bless.

VICKI OWENS

April 16, 2011

IT IS SO TRAGIC TO LOSE SOME ONE SO YOUNG THAT HAD SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY. GOD BLESS

April 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.He will be missed by all of us.Love captures your heart in a second and holds it for eternity. Love John and Linda

Miguel and Cayenne Medina

April 16, 2011

Deepest condolences on this tragic event. Our hearts are with you.

Latisha Cruz

April 16, 2011

Our hearts go out to our family, Mat was a great cousin, and I'm gonna miss his "Smile", he was always happy & we'll never forget him, Tish, Tony & Jasmine Cruz~

Esther Willcox

April 16, 2011

Our prayers are with you Natalie, Stephanie, Steve and Penny and your beautiful daughters and family. May God give you strength. Our hearts are breaking for you. We love you. Esther and family.

April 16, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts are filled with sadness. Paul, Claire, Eric, Laura and Ashley Durant

Marissa, Alex, and Izzy

April 16, 2011

Our prayers are with you all during this time. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I can't be there on Sunday, know that my thoughts are with you all. I will be praying for healing and peace in your hearts. Sending my love to you Natalie and your beautiful daughters. God Bless.

Joseph Ashe

April 16, 2011

Our prayers are with Mathews Wife and his Family.Our hearts are sad for your loss.Joseph and Bonnie Ashe.

Tami Vasquez

April 16, 2011

Our hearts break for you guys! I'am praying for you family!!! LOVE THE VASQUEZ FAMILY/DEREK/TAMI/BOYS!

Lisa DeAngelo

April 16, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathy. My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. May God have mercy on his soul and guide you through this loss.

April 15, 2011

Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mildred and Don Johnson and family

April 15, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you!
Glenda and McCoy Mares and family.

April 15, 2011

Our prayers are with Matthew's family and friends. We love U!
Joanie Mares and family
Nancy and Frank Mares
Katherine and Lyle Payne
Allycia and Jason Taussig and family
Mildred and Don and Family
Romona Smith and family
Helen Roberts and family

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