Matthew John Murtha
November 12, 2010
Murtha, Matthew John, 38, Airbus North America engineer, fought his battle against cancer with courage, strength and profound faith, and submitted to the will of God on Friday, November 12, 2010. Matthew was blessed with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He enjoyed music and traveling with his wife. Rosary, 6 p.m., Thursday, November 18; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 19, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Preceded in death by grandparents, Matthew and Ethel Murtha and John and Pauline Silc. Survivors: wife, Holly; son, Roman Murtha; parents, Joseph and Yvette Murtha; siblings, Yvonne Murtha (Thomas Hermann), Brendan Murtha (Jenny), Damian Murtha, Lorraine Murtha (Brandon Morgan), Eileen Murtha; 8 nieces and nephews and numerous friends and family. Memorial established with Catholic Charities Infant Adoption, 532 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Rosary, 6:00 P.M., Thursday, November 18, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
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Holly and Roman, May God’s blessings wrap you’all securely in His grace and love. Know that my prayers are with you during this sad, sad time. I love you and little Dude so very much. Diane
Holly, I was saddened to hear about Matt’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Sorry to hear Matt has moved on. He was a good engineer and friend to all. I look forward to seeing him again in heaven.
I went to high school with Matt and was happy to find him on Facebook a couple of years ago. He was one of the smartest, funniest, kindest people I’ve ever met. I’ll always remember him for that.
Lorraine and the entire Murtha family – You are in our prayers today and have been for the past weeks. The love that you all have for each other has been a gift to Matt, and will be great source of comfort to his wife and son. Our deepest regrets on your loss…
Our prayers are with all your family at this very difficult time. From: Nancy and Pat Farley, friends from St. Mary’s, Derby.
To Lorraine Murtha & Family. Remember all the precious memories that Matt gave you knowing that he is safely in God’s loving grace. My prayers are with you.
Lorraine & The entire Murtha Family. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you.
To Lorraine and The Murtha family our prayers and thought are with you andyour family at this time of your loss. May God be with you and your family.
Dr. Murtha, I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope your joyful memories of your brother help bring you some peace at this difficult time. Jenny Biggs (Your former AOA receptionist)