Craig Richard Matus

Craig Richard Matus, passed away on December 5, 2012 at the age of 65. He was born in Newark, NJ to Gene and Ruth Matus, the second of 7 children. Craig is survived by his wife of 43 years Terrie Matus, three daughters: Tara Matus, Alexis Matus, and Nicole Santos, four grandchildren: Joseph Matus, Phoenix Loi, Raphael Loi and June Anne Loi, five sisters: JoAnn Manning, Cheryl Day, Dawn Bollinger, Vicki Luick and Corky Matus-Parma and 14 nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Covina High School, Craig attended Mt. San Antonio College at which time he was drafted into the US Army to serve in Vietnam where he became a helicopter crew chief/gunner. Upon returning to the states, he completed his undergraduate degree at Cal Poly Pomona and received his Masters degree in Business from USC. For the next 35 years, Craig worked with computers as a Systems Analysis.

Craig lived in the city of La Verne for over 40 years, and when he wasn’t there he could be found enjoying time in San Felipe, Mexico.

Craig was a magnanimous man, who loved spending time with family, cooking and building things. He was a natural teacher who led by example and was always there when you needed him. Although he was young and left us too soon, he will always be remembered as our hero.

Flowers can be sent to Custer Christiansen Mortuary Covina or in lieu of flowers the family request that you send a donation “In Memory of Craig Matus” to:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

Attn: Volunteer Office

11201 Benton St.

Loma Linda, CA 92357