Richard Matis

Richard Matis died Dec. 10, 2010. He was born Jan. 5, 1940 in Deutsch Wymyschle, Poland to Benjamin and Gertrude Matis. They immigrated to Canada when he was 8. Richard attended school in Coaldale, Alta., and then worked for his father’s construction business. For 40 years, Richard worked for construction firms before becoming an independent contractor. As a teen, Richard accepted Christ at a Janz Team evangelistic meeting. He was baptized into Coaldale MB Church. In the church choir, Richard met Helen Schmidt. They married June 21, 1959. Richard made many memories for his family by taking them on vacations. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Predeceased by 1 brother, Richard is mourned by Helen; sons Ken, Dennis (Sylvia); 2 granddaughters; 3 siblings.

• Birth: January 5, 1940
• Birthplace:
  Deutsch Wymyschle, Poland
• Death: December 10, 2010

• Parents:
  Benjamin and Gertrude Matis
• Married:
  Helen Schmidt
• Family:
  Predeceased by 1 brother, Richard is mourned by Helen; sons Ken, Dennis (Sylvia); 2 granddaughters; 3 siblings.
• Baptism:
  He was baptized into Coaldale MB Church.