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In lieu of flowers

Please consider a donation to George Mathew Memorial Fund for Performing Arts.

Personal note from George (Thankachen)'s Family

First off, we want to say thank you to everyone for showing such great support in this time and for being a part of Appachen's life. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Important Notes:
- Information for the Viewing, Funeral, and Burial are listed below and in the "Events" tab of this website.
- It would be a great comfort to us if you all could share your memories and photos of Appachen in the "Memories" tab above.
- In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the George Mathew Memorial Fund for the Performing Arts at the St. Thomas Orthodox Church here: https://shorturl.at/XvOWk
Or Zelle to: trustee.stthomasla@gmail.com
(Please indicate name of fund if you donate)

Obituary

George Mathew (Thankachen) was born on May 27,1932 to Puthenveetil Gheevarughese Mathew and Mariamma Mathew of Kadavil Peedikayil House Puthencavu, Kerala. The third of six siblings, he graduated from Metropolitan High School, Puthencavu and received his BA in Economics from the Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala. He was captain of his college football (soccer) team and very engaged in church activities at a young age. He joined the Sleeba Dasar Samooham (Servants of the Cross), a …

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Church

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St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church

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What were George's favorite ways to exercise?
Appachen loved to play Football(Soccer).
Appachen loved to play Football(Soccer).
Appachen loved to play Football(Soccer).
What were George's favorite games to play?
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Born

May 27th, 1932
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Passed away

June 26th, 2024
Cerritos, CA

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Forest Lawn Cemetery

4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
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