Matthew Hiram Paniagua

CANAAN — Matthew Hiram Paniagua passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 19, 2022, at the age of 25.

Our family was not expecting for Matt’s life to be cut so short so soon. We are all devastated by this huge loss and he will be forever missed. He had a kind soul, was passionate and loved whole-heartedly.

Matt was born with a deep love for music, aspiring to one day write and produce his own songs. He enjoyed hiking, especially with his beloved dog King. He had a talent of drawing and loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his best friend, Lukas Kosko, on July 21, 2018. He missed him deeply every single day since then.

He will always be remembered with much love by his mother Victoria Paniagua and step-father Michael Gow, father Hiram Paniagua, brother Dustin Lawrence, sister Ashley MacDonald and her husband Joshua, brothers Devon Paniagua, Ayden Gow, David Gow and sister Elena Paniagua, and a long list of grandparents, aunts, uncles and extended family.

He also leaves behind King, his sweet pitbull who is now missing his favorite person.

He was also greatly loved and will be missed by the many friends he made everywhere he went.

Because Matt celebrated life, no formal funeral service is being planned, instead, he will be honored with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

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