We Remember
BREHL, Mathew Robert
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Passed away on March 10, 2014 at the age of 23. Mathew is survived by his loving family, parents: Della Landon, William Brehl, step-father Doug Gibson and step-mother Andrea Brehl; brothers: Michael Brehl, Jesse Brehl, Spenser Brehl, Deon Gibson; sister Leah Anderson; grandparents: Joey Landon, Eric Landon, Jim and Jean Gibson and Godmother Debora Landon, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Mathew’s life will be held on Monday, March 17th at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
NOTE: This service will start at 1:00 PM PST.
Service
Monday, March 17th at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Love you sweetheart… Will miss you so much.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Darlene and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
To Della, Bill, and your families;
I am so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. I remember when he was just a baby, and how much you both loved him. May the tender sweet memories of your boy sustain and strengthen you all in the coming difficult days… know that friends new and old share your grief and send our love to comfort you.
Della and Doug, and family; during this sad time we keep you all in our thoughts. Hold on to the good memories, they are the way he would like to be remembered. in friendship, Brian and Marilyn Pearson
Dear Bill, Andrea and family,
I am sending all my love, strength and hope to you at this difficult time. I am here for you…
This is very hard for me to read. My sister Hanne lost her first son when he was just 25. It is life changing and I am soo sorry to hear you and your family are going thru this. Be strong and hold on to the beautiful memories. Thinking of you. Love Leila
You were always so kind to me growing up, it’s hard to loose such an amazing life. I’m incredibly sorry for your family and close friends. My heart goes out to them. I will keep you in my heart. I’ll miss you, Matt.
Our hearts and prayers are with you with you and your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless
Our hearts are broken for you and your family. Please know that Mathew and the entire Brehl Family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace of our Lord be with you all at this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Rick and Brenda
Sincere condolence from all Teamsters Canada team, we are so sorry for your loss… Our hearts and thoughts are with Matthew’s family.
We are so very very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Rex and Janice
Dear Bill,
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
From all the team at Transport Canada.
To Bill and family,
I am extremely saddened by your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike
Dear Della, Bill and Family:
Words can not express the heartache we feel for your family. May memories of Mathew and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Our hearts go out to you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Freddie Simpson and the entire BMWED-IBT family.
Brother Brehl and family:
We are very saddened to hear about your great loss and our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God Bless each and everyone of you!
Roger Sanchez & Family
Dear Bill and family,
Our sincere condolences, nothing we say can help in these situations but stay strong and support each other, remember the good times.
Bill
Terribly sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly
Bill, You have my deepest condolences, having to bury a child is about the worst thing I can think of to have to endure. Stay strong brother.
Della and Doug: I had the pleasure of having several good conversations with Matt…once at your wedding and once at Heidi and Eric’s home. However small, a relationship was developed, and I will always remember him as a kind and thoughtful person. Please accept our deepest sympathy in this difficult time.
Bill and Family.
I’m deeply saddened when I heard the loss of your son. While I never met Mathew, the stories you proudly shared was obvious how much he was loved. Please accept my deepest sympathy and heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Dear Della, Bill and Family,
Words fall short of expressing the sorrow I feel for the loss of your beautiful son.
I imagine there is no pain more far reaching and deeper than losing a child.
My deepest and sincere sympathy goes out to you and all of the family at this most difficult time.
Blessings and much love.
My sincere condolences to your family. Prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
To the Family
We are so very sorry for your loss of Mathew. For someone so young not to experience many of life’s highlights and pleasures makes the loss even more difficult. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Eva & Brian
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mathew. We extend our warmest thoughts and prayers to Mathew’s family at this most difficult time. May you find strength in your memories. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, however, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Scott Seeney and Carol Graham
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Matt. We had just had a small opportunity to get to know him a few years ago..what a wonderful young man. The service today was so beautiful. Never have I heard so much laughter at a funeral! He was truly loved by many! We hold you all in our hearts and pray that time eases the pain.
So very sorry … Sad hearts aching for Della, Bill and families. Remembrance and sorrow were shared at our woman’s heart to heart meeting here in Revy last night. Young life lost can never make sense and every parent here share your loss but can never ever truly know what your going through. Just know that we are here with you and your families to hold you, carry you, laugh with you, cry with you, be still, be sad, be true to your love and loss.
A beautiful memory Della. Camping at Mara with all our kids in early recovery. You standing in the water with your beautiful pregnant belly in a bikini and a light around you that glowed knowing that someone amazing was about to enter this world.
Yesterday was a painful day for all of our family and yet it was an important step in moving forward. There were many tears, love, hugs and wonderful memories of Mattie that were shared. My honest wish is that the friends and acquaintances of Matt’s who are ‘walking too close to the edge’ take a step back. Life is not to be taken for granted. Drugs are not your friend. Find happiness and good times in this world without having to complete ‘numb’ yourself. As Matt’s aunt and Godmother, this is my wish for all of you, and you know who you are. Find sober peace in this world without drugs… Please don’t let Matt’s death be in vain…
Deborah Landon
Brother Bill & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Matt. We can only hope that he is watching down at us. Please know that you and Matt will be in our daily prayers. Bill I am so sorry I was unable to attend the service, but I was able to see it on line. The words you spoke were wonderful and I truly know how much you all Loved him. God Bless You All, TJ & Gail Nemeth
Matt not gonna lie bro iam a little mad I miss you bro … One love thinkin about yah !!! Gone but never forgotten and I’ll be see yah up in the cloulds one day I know it !… R.I.P
Matty B,
You were something special. I remember the time we spent at the gym. Cory , you and I. I love you like a brother, you were one of the good ones. I’ll never forget you my man.
Love
Josh
After nearly 18 months since my nephew and godson passed I watched the service again and heard with ‘different’ ears the words that were spoken in his honour. so loved, so adored, so missed….the sadness, loss and pain in my heart is as real today as the day i heard the news. Love you Mattie, miss you and hope you are ‘Dancing in the Sky”…great song from Dani and Lizzi….