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In memory of
Matt Blake
1948 - July 27, 2025
1948 - Jul 27, 2025
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Obituary
It is with sorrow and tenderness that I announce the passing of my father, Matt Blake. He crossed over peacefully on July 27th.
He was a world traveler with an adventurous spirit, an avid reader, a story teller and a huge Bob Dylan fan. He loved British cars, Italian clothes, and Australian wine. He was quick to make friends and slow to regret.
He was a fierce tennis player, a dedicated marathon runner, and loved …
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Memories & condolences
Matt was one of many wonderful managers I had at EDS. He was always kind and compassionate. A role model to many. His …
Matt was one of many wonderful managers I had at EDS. He was always kind and compassionate. A role …
Matt was one of many wonderful managers I had at EDS. He was alw…
Such a wonderful and caring person - with a silent intensity on the tennis courts. I am comforted in remembering the t…
Such a wonderful and caring person - with a silent intensity on the tennis courts. I am comforted …
Such a wonderful and caring person - with a silent intensity on …
Your friends at Interabang Books offer their sincere condolences. Matt was a wonderful, thoughtful reader and one of ou…
Your friends at Interabang Books offer their sincere condolences. Matt was a wonderful, thoughtful …
Your friends at Interabang Books offer their sincere condolences…
He will be greatly missed! You are all in my prayers.
He will be greatly missed! You are all in my prayers.
He will be greatly missed! You are all in my prayers.
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What causes did Matt care about most?
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
What were Matt's favorite ways to exercise?
Tennis and long distance running. He even ran a half marathon after entering hospice…
Tennis and long distance running. He even ran a half marathon after entering hospice. He was a…
Tennis and long distance running. He even ran a half marathon after entering hospice. He was also raring to go
What were Matt's favorite movies?
He definitely went through a Fellini phase
He definitely went through a Fellini phase
He definitely went through a Fellini phase
What were Matt's favorite songs or musical artists?
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell
Timeline
Born
1948
Berlin, Germany
Got married to Mary Blake
1966
Michigan
Had a child, Sydney Barcus
1967
Michigan
Survived by
Mary Blake
Wife
Sydney Barcus
Daughter
Jimmy Barcus
Son-in-law
Sophia Schroeder
Granddaughter
Ethan Schroeder
Grandson
Walter Wojtysiak
Brother
Shannon Rio
Sister
Shannon Rio
Sister
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Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
All Texas Cremation
Hospice care provided by
Three Oaks Hospice
In lieu of flowers
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