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Matthew Medina, Jr. Obituary

Matthew Mark Medina, Jr. passed on September 5, 2010, at the all too young age of 22. We miss him greatly and our hearts are broken. There was not enough time to share all the love in his heart. Matthew was born August 29, 1988, in Colorado Springs. Services will be Friday, September 10, 2010, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Viewing will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Matthew attended Fountain Fort Carson and Harrison High Schools. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandson, nephew and friend. He loved his dogs Georgia and Boo, the water, football (Steelers and Saints were his favorites), Impalas, video games, joking around and being with friends and family. He did not like flying in small planes and would hold onto the arms of his seat when making sharp turns. He always said "Thank you" and "I love you." His smile lit up our lives. He leaves behind his wife and son, Sandra and Alexander, his Mother and Step-Father Vicki and Darren Schwindt, his Father Matthew Medina, his brothers Stephen Medina and David Schwindt, his grandparents Joe and Alice King, Frank and Rayma Medina, Bill and Kathy Schwindt and Sharon Mickelson, his in-laws Scott and Eve English, Sung and Tong Kim, his Aunts and Uncles Joe (Kari) King, David (Tina) King, April (Carson) Van Cura, Frank (Tammy) Medina, Norman (Shirley) Medina, Monica (Damian) Medina, Michael Medina and Kate (Tim) Brunz, numerous cousins and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for benefit of his son Alexander Medina at Aventa Credit Union in Colorado Springs, Colorado, under the name of Vicki Schwindt. Until we meet again - you will always be in our hearts.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Lonijane

October 20, 2025

Randomly thought of you. Miss our childhood.

Matthew - July 2010

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Matthew - Age 2

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Matthew - Age 15

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Matthew - Age 2

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Matthew and Alex - December 2009

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Easter - 2010

Mom

July 16, 2012

Julia

October 9, 2011

Miss you so much matthew..we had some crazy good times and it just bothers me we werent as close as we use to be before you left us..until we meet again cousin love ya!! watch over ur lil boy and family

November 2, 2010

Scott English

October 17, 2010

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, how much we all miss you. You have carved a place in my heart and touched our lives. You are missed my son(in-law), my friend. Rest in peace.

stephen medina

September 15, 2010

Iv never missed you so much but I thank god its only temporarily. Till we meet again. I love you.

your brother Stephen Medina

September 14, 2010

Vicki and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We just found out yesterday and have not stopped thinking of you and your family. Matthew will be in our hearts forever. I still have pictures up of him and the kids on vacation in south Padre when he lived here with us. We will cherish our memories of him always.
Matthew, you will never be forgotten, we love you.
The Everett's,
Paul, Kim, Jared, Ryan, Trevor, Kaylee

September 14, 2010

Vicki and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We just found out yesterday and have not stopped thinking of you and your family. Matthew will be in our hearts forever. I still have the pictures of him and the kids on vacation in south Padre when he lived here with us. We will cherish are memories of him forever.
Matthew, you will never be forgotten, we love you.
The Everett's,
Paul, Kim, Jared, Ryan, Trevor, Kaylee

September 13, 2010

Sorry sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Clifford & Vicki Trujillo

Joshua Belarde

September 13, 2010

Matt,
i have read over alot of these entries. im so happy to know that you will be remembered the way you should be. i didnt even know about a guest book on here so im glad i noticed. im gunna miss you. we were best friends for a while now and i dont know what im gunna do without you. gunna miss getting my butt handed to me in madden and playing basketball one on one. but i will always remember you and me always having eachothers backs through the thick and thin. if one of us was in trouble the other was also. just remember to save a spot for me in heaven right next to you. and stay out of trouble. atleast until i get there. then it will be just like old times. its hard for me knowing your gone. i know you saw me at your service. probably would have told me to get over it if you were right next to me.lol. just know you will always be apart of me, my second half and know i love you and wait for the day we meet again.
love your friend
josh

Kathie Smith

September 13, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss. We just found out today (Sept. 13th). Please know that all our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a great kid and fun to have around. Love, The Smith Family ( Dave, Kathie, Shelby, Daniel and Matthew)

Jessica Jameson

September 13, 2010

Matt and i hung out in high school he was the laughs of the group <3 he will be miss deeply

Brittani Bretzke

September 13, 2010

I hung out with matt back in highschool and lost touch our junior year. May he rest in peace. My Prayers are with the entire family. Matt was an amazing guy and wioll always remain that way

Michael Hill

September 13, 2010

Matt I Love You! You Was My Dude From Day ONE! Middle School All The Way Through High School At Fountain & Even When U Was At Harrison. We Always Had Fun & Alway Had Eachothers Backs. I Wish I Would Have Been Able To See You More. You Were One Of My Closest Friends Back In The Day. And Still Are. I'll Do All That I Can For Your Lil One & Your Family. Last Time I Seen You, It Was At Your Dads Graduation Down Here At Adams. That Was A Good Day. I Know You Were Proud. I Will Miss That Smile & Grin. I Love You Brother. R.I.P. Love Your Friend. MJ AKA Michael J. Hill

Aaron Thompson

September 11, 2010

I was a friend of Matts On Xbox Live , we played Modern Warfare 2 a lot. He was a very funny person and a terrific teammate, we played on teams on gamebattles.com together , I cant believe he is really gone, for not ever meeting him in person he was considered a friend of mine , Matt you will be missed and remembered by everyone on IKU! And to all his family and friends I am very sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you all!

September 11, 2010

September 11, 2010

Landra (King) Dixon and Family

September 10, 2010

Vicki,

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your dear son, Matthew. Please know that your whole family is praying for you and all of Matthew's family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen you, always. Our love to you all,

Julie Burress

September 10, 2010

My deepest condolances to the family and especially his son. I know he loved that lil boy dearly. From what I knew of him he was a pretty great guy and totally will be missed by many and already is.

Michael King, Jr and Family

September 10, 2010

Vicki,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and everyone that loved Matt. As you try to begin to heal from this tragic event, please remember you can put your faith and burdens with God to help get through this. Love,

Frances Wortman

September 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time of loss and sorrow. May the Lord be with you today and always.
Love you all
Frances & Charles Wortman

Celesta Marker

September 10, 2010

Viki and Matt,
So sorry to hear of your loss, prayers are with you and family.

Juan, Annette Zarate & Family

September 10, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the Medina, King and Schwindt family. May the LORD give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. Know that Matthew will forever be loved and missed. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Morales

September 9, 2010

Was so sadden to hear this news and I can only imagine how your heart must be broken. I noticed that behind Matthew's picture is a cross. So comforting to know that he was a man of faith and that he will live on in peace with God. I hope you will find healing, my prayers to you and Matthew's family.

September 9, 2010

Our thoughts and paryers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May God Bless and comfort you all. Tim & Connie Hensley (Colorado Springs, CO)

cathy&devina martin de marquez

September 9, 2010

i am so sorry for your loss,may the good lord watch over matthew,as well as his family now. he has become one of the lords angels......

Trudy Woodard (Poland)

September 9, 2010

Vicki and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I pray that you find some comfort in the memories you share, privately and with family and friends. Please remember that you are loved and held close by all of us.
Love you all~
Trudy and family

Helen Van Hecke

September 9, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Gwendy Hartsell

September 9, 2010

My thoughts and heart are with you during this difficult time. May your memories comfort you and allow you to laugh as you think about the good times you shared with Matthew.

Vicki Brown

September 9, 2010

Vicki, I am so sorry for your sadness and loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Olson

September 9, 2010

All of us are blessed to have known Matthew, We all love him and will cherish the times we had. May you rest in peace. To your whole family I am so sorry that you hurt and are going through this, May you find rest in the Lord.
Love
Your Cousin Michelle O

John Hill

September 9, 2010

Vicki and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you have many friends to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Suzanne Foster

September 9, 2010

To Vicki, the King family & the Medina family. I cannot fully express the sadness that I feel for you and your loss of your beautiful son Matthew. We are reminded everyday how short life really is. May you & your loved ones find comfort & piece that he is with our Lord & Savior. God bless you & your family Vicki.

Karen Gilland (Vasquez)

September 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Vicki, the Medina and King family. God is taking care of Matt now.

Trellis Hicks

September 9, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss.
May the fond memories that you have of Matthew help comfort you.

May the Lord comfort his dear family and friends.

Paula Mallory-Morrison

September 9, 2010

Vicki and Family, I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Matthew. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Take care.

Sandy Vidana

September 9, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Matthew's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless the Schwindt, Medina and King Families.

Vicki, thank you for sharing Matthew's life with me.

September 9, 2010

Our sincerest condolences to all the families that this tragedy has touched.
Our prayers and love god's comfort to you.


Amero's from Amarillo

Susan Rau

September 9, 2010

Although no words can ease your pain please know you are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. May you be blessed with the strength to face each tomorrow until you meet Matthew again.

Meg and Alex Yakulis

September 9, 2010

Alex and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God help you through this time of deep sadness...

Anselma Montoya

September 9, 2010

Matthew,
Our Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family. We are so sorry for the loss of your son. May God comfort and watch over you. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our hearts are so sad. We love you.
Uncle Viv and Auntie Anselma

Danita Montoya

September 9, 2010

Well I know there are not many things that I can say but im sorry. I know that My mom and Grandpo will take good care of him. Another angel we have in heaven. I love you my cousin and you will be missed. Watch over the family as you are your sond Guardian Angel now. Forever in our hearts we love you .....

Peris Howells Freeman

September 9, 2010

Love and Prayers to the Schwindt, Medina and King Families, so sorry for your loss of Matthew

Shannon O'Neil

September 9, 2010

So deeply sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

Nancy & Boe Castillo

September 9, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you go forward. May God be there with you always.

Cathy Mallory-Bateman

September 9, 2010

I knew Matthew his whole life and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful and kind person and will forever live in our hearts.

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