Matthew Joseph Kew Obituary
We announce the death of Matthew Joseph Kew (Salem, Oregon), who passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 26. Matthew will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Joseph Kew to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Joe Forliano and Angie Forliano (Piscopo). He is survived by: his parents, Laura and Bill; his sister Serena (Rachel); his grandparents, Helen Maple McCall and John William McKay; his aunts and uncles, Angela Cesar (Dave), Maria Kooistra (Randall), Lindsey Wineland (Jeff), Joanna Tjaden (John), Stewart Laughlin and Grace Laughlin; his pet Jack Black (Blackjack); and his extended family Matthew.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to organizations supporting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research or to an animal rescue of your choice.

September 18, 2026
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