My heart aches, my fingers are shivering and tears are pouring down my cheeks as I try to come to terms with the fact that I’m creating a GoFundMe for my brother. As many as you may know, Matthew was taken from us unexpectedly . Anyone that has ever had the pleasure of knowing my brother knows that his smile lit up a room and his soul made you laugh till it hurt. He would be the type to give you his shirt off his back and give you his last dollar. My brother was also a Marine who fought for his country.

Matthew leaves behind many broken hearts but most importantly his beautiful daughter Mariah Meraz whom loved her father very much. This GoFundMe is to help our family for any funeral/memorial expenses and anything Mariah may need now that he is gone. Please help donate whatever you can so that we make sure his daughter is well taken care of. Fundings will go directly to funeral/memorial expenses and anything remaining will go to his daughter.

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the overwhelming love and support you all have shown. Thank you all for donating and sending your condolences.