Matthew T. Hughes, 31, of Indianapolis, passed away July 21, 2018. He was born March 2, 1987 in Indianapolis to the late Kenneth W. Hughes and Mari K. Hughes.
Matthew was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Class of 2006, where he was a 4-year member of the Cathedral Men’s Varsity Soccer and Wrestling teams. He spent time at Xavier University and Ivy Tech Community College and held various jobs, including owning his own landscaping company and most recently working for Revive Restoration.
Matthew was an avid sports fan and loved his local Colts and Pacers teams. His favorite sport was soccer, playing since he was 4-years old and throughout high school. His teams won several state championships and he played on teams coached by his Dad and older brother, Michael. Matthew also enjoyed spending quality time with his mom and his many friends.
Matthew is survived by his maternal grandmother Rita, mother Mari, brothers Michael (Ashley) and Kenny, sister Carrie, and was uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death is his father Kenneth Hughes, his paternal grandfather Robert “Bee” Hughes, and his maternal grandfather Willis Dombrovske.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Online condolences may be made at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Ruth Dooley & Diana Lee Dooley says
Mari & Family,
You are in our hearts & prayers. Remember Matthew in everything you do & he will always be a part of you.
Lorraine Denson says
“Life like a mist, appears for just a day, then disappears tomorrow. All that we are can quickly fade away, replaced with tears
and sorrow. If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made: ‘He will call; The dead will answer. They
will live at His Command. For He will have a longing for the work of His Own Hand.’
So have faith, and do not wonder, for our God can make us stand. And we shall live forever, as the work of His Own Hand.”
Job 14:13-15; John 6:40; John 11:25; Luke 23:43
Marian & Joe says
Mari ,
There are no words. You life is forever changed. Grief is a monster . You will find yourself trying to push through it to the other side – but you may find that there is no pushing through – but rather, there is Abosorption, adjustment, acceptance – .. its not a task that can be completed but rather something you endure. its not something you can finish and move on – it will become an alteration of your being, an element of yourself, a new way of seeing and a new definition of self. – I only write this – so you can give yourself permission to grief, and to hurt – no ONE can understand how you feel – but I am hopeful that someday, you will reach what Ive heard called “the other side of grief” and that is when you can think of your precious son and a smile will come across your face instead of tears – Matt indeed, was a precious man – and its evident the special bond and love you two shared- for that I am grateful – because you will NEVER, ever have to doubt that he knew he was SO loved by you. I hope you have peace in knowing that – and I wish you comfort in the strength he gave you, and that his love wraps your heart with his – along with God’s healing powers to get you through this tragic and devasting loss. Peace, Prayers and Blessings, much love, Marian & Joe
Jen Compton says
We love you. ((Hugs)).
Jen and Ken Compton and family
Becky Bechtel says
Dear Mari
You were a mom that truly loved her son with all of your being. You never gave up on him and he knew that. I hope you will remember how he gave you flowers for Mother’s Day and the radiant smile on his face, proudly wearing the shirt you brought to him from Italy. He knew his mother was always there for him and he died with your love in his heart.
My prayer is that you feel all of the support and love surrounding you in the tough road ahead.
We love you!
Becky and Larry Bechtel
A friend says
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. There is so much needless suffering in the world and it can be overwhelming to deal with at times. Something that has helped me is to focus on the promise made at Revelation 21:4. It says, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a wonderful time to look forward to! May you have peace in your hearts and minds until you are with Matthew again in perfect love and happiness.
Kenny & Christie Myers says
Dear Hughes Family,
We don’t pretend to know the pain you are feeling. We are so very sorry for your loss. We commit to keep you all in our prayers daily. May God grant you His peace. The peace that surpasses all understanding. We miss Matt and will always keep him in our hearts. We love you.
Mary Smith says
Dear Mari,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Matt. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give his grace to you at the very sorrowful time.
May you find acceptance and peace with time.
Hugs and love,
Mary and Bob Smith
CfR IN
Nancy and Dennis Collett says
Mary I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Ann Grayson says
Dear Mari – Please know I am praying for you and your entire family. My heart hurts so much for you in the loss of your precious son.
Love Ann
Loren Perdue says
Dear Mari,
I am so so sorry for the loss of your precious son. Please know that OUR HEAVENLY FATHER is with you during this hard season of your life, please draw near to HIM who loves you so unconditionally because that is where your strength will come from. I’m lifting you and your family up in prayer.🙏
Ssndy Cottey says
Mari and family,
I’m so sorry my heart is so broken. You will be in my prayers. We never understand how dark some of our lives are. God be we with you all. Love, Sandy