What a loving son and great neighbor when we were kids. May you rest in peace Matthew.  God bless you and your family during this time of grief.  

You are on God's journey now.

Julie

Just found out today from my son John that his long time childhood friend Matt has passed away.

I am so sorry to hear that he had been ill for quite some time.  He was such a wonderful friend to John and I know he was a good son.  He will be greatly missed.  I was very fortunate to be able to visit with him at a Lake Avenue Reunion a few years ago.

Love, Janet Snyder Lorenz a longtime neighbor on Lake Avenue.

I was lucky enough to spend 11 years at National Dragster with Matt. He was the leader of a graphic design team that performed miracles every week under the tightest deadlines. No matter how rushed or under what circumstances he was given, I never heard him utter a cross word or have anything less than an admirable attitude as he applied his own talents and inspired those of his team toward creating a top-quality magazine. As a new hire, Matt was among the most welcoming  and always had another seat available to whoever wanted to join for lunch. He was funny, too — particularly when he was ribbing Richard Wong. Matt was a gentle giant. He will be truly missed.

Matt, thank you for all the fun times back in the 80s. Whether it was at work (at McDonald's), driving up and down Euclid and Mountain Ave singing Wham! songs the entire time, going to Videopolis at Disneyland or a late-night trip to "Mervyn's", you made it all so fun. You're a great person. Thanks for going to prom with me too. I will always cherish those memories. Tell my Mom hi for me Up There.  My thoughts are with your family as I know this is very difficult for them.
Love,  Jamie

matt was one of the finest people I've ever know!!.He  epitomized class and grace. God puts us on this earth for a purpose and he was our guiding angel and we are very blessed to have known him in his very brief time on earth.For as long as I've known him he was my sister in laws (denise)very best friend and I pray for his family that you find closure for he is now in heaven and the angels are rejoicing his arrival 🙏. God bless you my friend Matt, we love you and no one will ever take your place.  LEE&ADRIENNE  SCHELL 

Matt was one of the most meticulous and professional people I’ve ever worked with. But much more important, he had kindness, integrity and a wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor that could always make me laugh, even during all those late and stressful nights shipping DRAGSTER. I will never forget his sweetness, our long phone conversations and all the laughter. My heart is totally broken. Rest In Peace, Matt, and all my love and prayers to your family.

I had the pleasure of working with Matt for 6 years. He was always a team player and just a wonderful guy to have in the office. He always shows up to work with a smile and encouraging words.  I would call you a gentle giant not because you were really really tall but because of how much you cared about us in the office. You really have a big heart. Thank you for giving me the opportunity of knowing how awesome you are. 

There are no words that can truly express the brokenness of my heart. Peace only comes when I'm reminded that you are no longer in any pain. You are now healed. I have truly lost much more than a friend and I can't yet see how to move forward. I pray that you are able to rest in the peace that you truly deserve. You were an angel here on earth, can't imagine your title up in heaven.  

I worked with Matt for 27 years! He was an incredible, genuine, and  the most gentle sole I have had the pleasure of working with. I miss his kindness, hearing him laugh or banter with fellow employees,, his impatience when waiting for someone to go to lunch with, his giggle and mostly our quick texts.  Matthew, you were 1 in a million, I miss you!

My deepest condolences to your beautiful family.  Matt I will miss you my friend. We shared a lot of great memories over the past 24 years. I'm so glad I met you at Sizzler so many years ago. Your an amazing person. Thank you for love and friendship.  God has gained an amazing Angel. You always watched over us while you were here on earth. I know you will continue to watch over your family and friends.  Love and miss you.

Matt was the one of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever met. I'm lucky to have worked with him and got know him as a boss, mentor and friend. He is the reason I drink upside down nonfat milk caramel macchiatos from Starbucks and why as a manager I have a candy drawer for my employees. Even though it was long ago,  I will miss National Dragster lunches, sushi after work, weekend movies,  playing the radio game and making each other laugh. I could always count on him for sound advice and great hugs. We reconnected earlier in the year and I am so thankful for that . My deepest, most heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and all of his friends. 

Dear Matt, I haven't seen you since our 20th Class Reunion, but you were always a funny, kind, and loving friend all the way through out High School and through the years afterwards.  You were that friend that anyone could go to for any reason.  When I think of you, I  always have a smile on my face.  Thank  you for being my friend,  now and always.  So until we meet again, God bless you!!

Matt was one of the nicest people.  I had a wonderful time meeting him, dating him, and continuing our friendship through the years.  He was a fun, exuberant guy--he never let on how much he was hurting during his illness.  Even when I visited him, he was joyful, hopeful, and full of life.  His presence and creativity will be sorely missed and the void left cannot be filled.  I wish you all the hope in knowing, Matt has met his Maker and walked into the joyous love of his Father.  May your memories help to heal your broken hearts. 

Matt you are the best gym partner I had . My heart brakes knowing your  gone to heaven so soon. I won’t forget our time and will always keep you in my prayers. May god bless you on your walk to eternal life. 

I haven't seen or spoken to Matt in years but I've known him since back in High School and my time working at Sizzler's on 4th Street in Ontario. He was such a gentle giant. Great guy with a heart of gold. I'm honored to have known him.  Sincerely Veronica Schoenborn (Martin)

My deepest sympathies to Matt's family and friends.  It was an honor and pleasure to work with Matt on National Dragster as one of his printing service representatives in Wisconsin.  I respected and admired his talent and professionalism.  We could count on Matt to be cool under pressure, with a sense of humor.  He was kind and he cared.  I can picture his smile.  It came through on the telephone too.  I will always remember Matt fondly.

To Matt's Family, please accept my sincere condolences and prayers at this sad time.  I worked with Matt for many years related to the printing of National Dragster.  Simply put, I have never encountered a more thoughtful, decent human being in my personal life or professional career.  He always worked to find ways to solve a problem and handled the various issues that came up with dignity and class.  I know everyone who worked with him here at JBK/Mittera Printing thought very highly of him.  I will always remember getting him to walk on a frozen lake here in Wisconsin about 15 years ago when the temp was 3 degrees.  Quite an accomplishment for a Southern California guy!  RIP my friend.

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Matthew Dale Hurd

January 11, 1967 – July 2, 2020

Draper Mortuary

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