Brian Matthew Matal, 45, Auburn, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023.
Brian was born November 4, 1977, in Hays, Kansas. He was a loving
husband, father, son, brother, friend and mentor. Brian worked for over
20 years in the construction industry. He developed an abundance of
knowledge for various trades. The last 10 years, Brian was a foreman in
steel erection and completed many projects in Kansas and out of state.
Brian could spark a conversation with anyone and had a very magnetic
personality that drew people to him. He touched so many people’s lives
and would drop anything to lend a helping hand. Brian will be deeply
missed by all that knew him.
Brian is survived by his wife,
Shannon “Cookie” Matal; daughter, Allison “Alli” Matal; father, Joseph
Matal (Joyce); grandmother, Carol Ostrom; brother, Chris Matal (Tejay);
sister, Shannon Ramos (John C.); nephew, Joe Bradshaw; and niece, Selena
Ramos. He was preceded in death by his, grandparents, Henry and
Florence Matal and Harold Ostrom, mother, Elizabeth Ostrom, step-father,
Ron Bradshaw, brother, Joseph “Joey” Matal, Niece Lindsay Matal and
nephew, Luke Matal.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 7, 2023, at Kevin Brennan family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish
Road, Topeka KS 66614. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday,
February 8, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Shannon Matal, for
Brian’s medical expenses, and sent in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.