Matt Rife age 33 passed unexpectedly on 7/8/19. He is survived by his beloved Bernese Mountain dog Brutus; father and step-mother David and Lynn Rife; mother and step-father Angela Righter and Kenny McKenzie; brother and girlfriend Zach Rife and Katie Tugend; grandmother Nancy Ingram Sanford; grandfather Larry Rife; aunts and uncles Jenny and Brad Rife, Laura Righter, and Joey and Patty Righter; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and step family members.
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph and Donna Righter.
A service celebrating Matt's life will be held at a later date.
The family is asking that donations be made in Matt's memory to "On Our Sleeves" the Ryan and Christina Day Mental Wellness Fund by going to https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving/on-our-sleeves.